Unlike in the past, when Norton was resurrected, he would often exhibit a brutal release, followed by a vengeful enjoyment of life, then develop a mental illness, then use conspiracies and tricks to deceive the world, and finally achieve a beautiful advancement.
But things are different now.
Since its revival, this thing in Biyang has been cycling between two states: occasionally engaging in humanistic reflection, and frequently detachedly looking down upon all living beings.
His gaze was mostly indifferent and detached, as if everything was meaningless. But occasionally, however, it would return to normal, his eyes filled with emotion. When the mood struck him, he would even beckon Abraham and Elizabeth to come closer and ask them questions, expressing deep emotion.
Surprisingly, most of his words were filled with nostalgia for bygone days and his emotional dependence on the two elderly people who, even after ten thousand years, still stay by his side.
Abraham sensed that His Majesty was different than before.
He seemed more human when he was in a more humane state, even abandoning his former imperial coldness and suspicion, and instead truly appearing like an elder who had seen through everything, exuding an unprecedented radiance of benevolence.
Take now, for example.
How was your life before hibernation?
Accompanied by a casual remark uttered without Pressure, Abraham's heart immediately leaped into his throat.
Your Majesty today is completely different from before. In the past, Your Majesty spoke with an air of authority, and every word and action exuded Pressure and oppression, as if you wanted the whole world to know your supreme authority and your Pale God- like dignity.
But now he no longer uses that oppressive life Pressure that makes it hard to breathe, and even his speech is no longer as direct and spiritual as before. Instead, he speaks in a conversational style, showing a very easygoing nature.
This is highly abnormal. In the past thousand years, when have the things of Biyang ever been so easy to talk to?
Especially since Abraham was a backstabber, even if the backstabbing was orchestrated by His Majesty, he was still a backstabber.
Abraham, the traitor, is not only not being held accountable, but is being chatted with as if they were old friends. Such a scene might be understandable in anyone else's case, but it is unacceptable and even chilling to be seen in Norton, who has been feigning mental illness for a century.
Abraham's heart skipped a beat, and goosebumps immediately covered his entire body.
Feeling the chill creeping down his back, Abraham hesitated for a moment before attempting to speak, "Your Majesty, since your departure, for the past hundred years, this old servant has devoted himself to the utmost, working tirelessly day and night to try to restore the land and govern the country. However, human nature is inherently evil, and power binds people together, turning them from humans into demons. During these hundred years, those in high positions of power have already abandoned humanity, resorting to cannibalism, torture, and murderous games. The atrocities they have committed far surpass those of us Vampire who feed on human blood, demonstrating a complete lack of moral boundaries in humanity."
Even with his unwavering loyalty, the old servant was still opposed by many, who spread rumors and even united to isolate and exclude him, leaving him utterly alone and tragically killed by a silver arrow.
Your Majesty, in the past this old servant did not understand your various cold-blooded behaviors, and even went so far as to betray Your Majesty for them.
But it wasn't until I sat in that high position that I realized the hardships involved, the extreme evil of human nature, and I couldn't believe it.
In my later years, I often reminisce about Your Majesty. Everything Your Majesty did in the past was correct, and I can never match your virtue!
Your Majesty, the Garden of Eden with your presence is a truly fair and just Garden of Eden of Eden. Without you, the Garden of Eden is a group of evil spirits in human skin, who use the power games they have designed to do evil and plunder wantonly.
It's hateful that this old servant realized his mistake too late! The evil deed of betraying Your Majesty I committed is one for which I could never atone, even with a hundred deaths!
Abraham's eyes were bloodshot, his face trembled slightly, and the remorse he felt, the desire to die, and the joy he felt for Norton's return were almost palpable.
The performance was flawless; it was all genuine.
These words startled Norton, who was sitting on the throne, for a moment, then he burst into laughter.
"Hahaha, hahahaha... Abraham, don't be shy."
Today is different from the past. I have ascended to the Divine Stage, immortal and indestructible, boundless and limitless. I no longer need to be as ruthless and cold-hearted as before.
On the contrary, uniting humanity is the main way I can leave behind Garden of Eden.
Moreover, Garden of Eden is too small, and the passage of ten thousand years is too insignificant. I have already lived for billions of years, and some past events are like a speck of dust that is difficult to touch.
No need to care, no need to be reserved, I can no longer climb, and I am truly invincible in the world.
God no longer puts any pressure on me; Garden of Eden a place of boundless joy for me!
Norton, his pale and slender body seated on the throne, burst into laughter as he spoke. His humanity visibly intensified, and his once indifferent expression became increasingly rich in emotion and thought.
Even his body, in Abraham's perception, seemed to be gradually transforming from a pure silver throne into a living human being.
His words had never been so humane, but this humane and joyful voice did not reassure Abraham; instead, it startled him.
"Is it through uniting humanity that Your Majesty was able to leave behind the Garden of Garden of Eden?"
What does this mean?
Does His Majesty mean that he can only remain in Garden of Eden when he possesses humanity? Or does it mean that he has not been truly imprisoned for millennia, but rather has been roaming freely in the river of time?
Otherwise, he wouldn't have said something about billions and billions of years...
Abraham pondered this in his mind, and suddenly felt like raising his hand to slap himself.
"No, no, no, how can I believe Your Majesty's words? Your Majesty has feigned innocence for a century, calculating everything to devour souls. How can I not learn my lesson?"
Your Majesty's words are very likely another part of your scheme; I cannot be fooled again!
"Hiss... No, that's not right either! Your Majesty is such a shrewd person. If you've fooled me once with a certain method, you would never use the same method to fool me a second time. Because you must have figured out that I've already become suspicious of you. So, is my suspicion exactly what Your Majesty wants? Is your ultimate plan to make me suspicious so that you can continue with your next move?"
Thinking of this, Abraham felt a chill run down his spine. He was filled with fear of Norton's profound understanding, and also with the fear that Norton had completely read his mind.
But then, a cold sweat broke out again.
"No, no, no, Your Majesty is such a shrewd person, he could absolutely have guessed that I believe my doubts are part of his scheme. So, is my questioning of myself the real plot? He actually intends to exploit my skepticism by revealing that his very existence is rooted in humanity... No, no, no, Your Majesty could definitely have figured that out..."
Abraham was sweating profusely. He was already suspicious, but now his suspicions were almost endless. The more he thought about it, the more terrified he became, and the more he felt that his thoughts might all be part of Norton's scheme.
Therefore, Abraham was under increasing pressure. Even though Norton had only said one sentence and then fell into a state of indifference again, Abraham stood there with an increasingly ugly expression, and even his body began to tremble.
"No! Your Majesty can see through everything. I, Abraham, am like a turtle in a jar, and I will never escape Your Majesty's grasp!!!"
Abraham was trembling so badly he was about to defecate.
Norton did nothing, and Abraham was going crazy.
After all, once the seed of doubt is planted, it will grow rapidly.
Even if Norton is genuinely asking a question now, he will still be met with skepticism or even affirmation, as he is still making plans for the next move.