Chapter 1459: Chapter 1453: Important News

The three were still in a state of opposition, and even direct conflict, with the [Nine Commandments Secret Society].

Even though Ronald needed to inform his companions of his discovery.

He would not choose to do so at the ruins on this island.

Thus, he, along with Costate and Anthony, exited the room, closing the door that the caster from the [Nine Commandments Secret Society] could not open.

He deliberately activated a spell, using earth to fill the pit he had just dug.

After confirming there were no traces left, he then switched to the Flying Spell from "Astronomy Master," embarking on their journey back to the mainland with Anthony and Costate.

During the flight, Ronald found a moment and began to explain what he had just seen.

The room contained a wide variety of books.

Aside from numerous church-exclusive texts, such as assembly rituals, pilgrimage ceremonies, and prayer records, it also documented the status of the church’s territories at the time and summaries of the counteractions against casters.

Given the plethora and richness of book types and content.

Ronald, relying on his years of reading experience and unique insight into the mystical side, selected and grasped the most crucial pieces of information.

At this moment, he opened his mouth to explain, starting with a bombshell:

"According to the records in those ancient texts, when the church was dominant in this world, the god they believed in truly existed."

Upon hearing this news, Anthony’s expression was merely a bit surprised.

He completely perceived Ronald’s message as either ancient mythology or misrecorded notions under the church personnel’s rigid belief.

Although the church’s influence on the southern continent was not as deep-rooted as in the north, Anthony, given his status, had interacted with many church-related matters.

In his decades-long career as a caster, he had never encountered the existence of a so-called god.

However, Costate was different.

As Ronald’s companion on this journey, she had a considerable degree of understanding of various wondrous matters and, upon hearing this description, immediately thought of a key entity:

"Sir, could it be the great entity?"

Ronald shook his head slightly, continuing to explain:

"The records in the books do not clearly point this out."

"However, in the most recent books, I frequently found mentions like ’God, why have you forsaken me?’ or ’God has left this world.’ and ’God abandoned us!’ The books contain no mention of the god’s fall or being killed but solely regard its disappearance to abandonment and departure."

This situation actually reminded Ronald of experiences in the [Quadrant Heaven].

He even suspected that the god of this world left due to similar circumstances, only never returned after his ascension to a great entity.

Perhaps due to differences in specific abilities and techniques.

The god worshipped by the church in this world did not excessively damage the world’s core during its growth, resulting in the world that Ronald and his companions now see.

Costate needed no reminder and immediately understood the meaning behind Ronald’s words.

Hearing this, Anthony finally, prompted by confusion, interjected with a question:

"So, could this so-called god have already left this world forever?"

Casters, with their ability in summoning magic, are not unfamiliar with concepts of world enlightenment, and Anthony quickly thought of this possibility.

Ronald nodded slightly, neither confirming nor denying:

"Perhaps."

"When the church transitioned from completely suppressing wizards to facing a total backlash from mystical casters, the main reason was the god’s disappearance which resulted in the collapse of their faith. In a way, the decision of this so-called god to leave did indeed assist the development of the mystical side considerably."

Speaking of this, Ronald couldn’t help but recall his encounters with the church, leading him to share his thoughts:

"And we know that the god the church worships today does not have a distinct image or concrete persona. Perhaps the upheaval during this period is what led to the transformation of specific divine belief into abstract belief in the concept of a god."

With this, the first piece of news was basically explained.

Ronald then began to organize his thoughts, preparing to describe his second discovery.

However, before he could speak, Costate, her curiosity stirred by the unique existence of the god, couldn’t help but proactively ask:

"Sir, is there other information involved in your discovery?"

"Indeed!" Ronald, pleased to see Costate exhibiting such interest, quickly continued with a smile, "What I just shared about the god marks a major, undeniable historical transformation; whereas the upcoming information directly concerns the matters related to our own actions."

With such an opening statement, even Anthony’s expression grew more serious.

Seeing this, Ronald cleared his throat and then continued in a formal tone:

"What follows is about the church’s former holy city."

"According to the last records in the books, some church personnel, under the leadership of a Saint, migrated northward; but in the circumstances back then, more people chose to uphold their faith, defending their holy city."

"Faced with a silent god who had left and the widespread yearning for faith among the people then, the church leaders made a rather dangerous decision..."

"Artificial deity?" Having lived through the Dark Age, Costate immediately responded.

Then she looked at Ronald, her expression full of puzzlement.

"Why would this happen?"

"Since casters once overthrew the church and witnessed its decline, why would they later develop along the same path?"

Ronald shrugged:

"Anyway, according to the book records, casters indeed imitated the church personnel in a historical reenactment."

"The only lesson humanity learns from history is that humanity never learns from history. That’s truly a profound truth."

Compared to Costate, Anthony was more focused on the practical aspects.

Thus, he did not dwell on the so-called historical issue but instead pursued the key points raised earlier:

"Mr. Ronald, you mentioned that this matter is closely related to our actions?"

Ronald nodded in appreciation of the elderly caster’s keen insight, then continued:

"The wizards of Barrier Mountain were sealed into the [Field of Infinite Negatives]."

"Those church personnel who chose to steadfastly defend their faith were sealed along with the god they created in the holy city back then."

At this point, Ronald briefly paused:

"So, given this information, do you think the people from the [Nine Commandments Secret Society] are aware of this news?"