Fantasy Starting from the Stone Age - Chapter 145
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Episode 145. What to Believe 3
Let’s talk about the 12th Dynasty of Seiwamuyu. The Iyakan Dynasty of Nanyang was ‘relatively’ easy to break away from compared to other ethnic groups, so the dynasty split every time a saint called the Dragon King appeared.
Sometimes they split because of fighting with the Baekkans, sometimes because of civil wars, and sometimes because they are just bad at politics. However, there is a set policy that has been in place since the struggles of the mythical era.
Seiwamuyu is Datang’s friend. If there is a country that is Datang’s only and eternal ally, it would be the country of these Iyakans.
This is because Seiwamuyu lives in a place where it is difficult for Datun to survive, so there is no reason for them to attack, but they are very positive about open trade with Datun.
“We are capable of sailing, so if you give us control of the eastern coast and the islands to the south, we will bring the foreign artifacts to Datang. Can you compensate us with Donum?”
“of course.”
The Iyakans of Seiwamuyu, who obtained Donum from Datang at the price of Datang and sold Donum at the price of Baekkan or the distant Eastern Dynasty (Goaran) at a profit of dozens of times, built the richest maritime empire in the world, excluding the Penkant in the polar regions.
Compared to Baekara, the territory was relatively barren, and since it was centered on an island, it was vulnerable to invasion by Pencant, but that’s why it held out.
They took over all the numerous islands and systems of the South Sea, traded with Datang, and accumulated an overflowing amount of wealth. That is why the Baekans could not easily suppress the Iyakans.
But suddenly here, Datang and War… …? Why?
Seiwamuyu’s current Dragon King really didn’t want to do that even a little bit.
The people of Seiwamuyu also do not want to give up this salty tribute trade, so they openly call themselves Datang vassals and live in order to please him. When the Dragon King welcomes Ol Chaun, he bows down as if he were his master and makes his requests respectfully.
Aha. I think I’ve finally figured out why All Chaun grew up to be a spoiled brat who didn’t know anything about diplomacy.
Anyway, when it was said that war was brewing inside Datang, Seiwamuyu was literally on fire.
“Are we going to war? Really?”
“Is Datang really at war with us?”
“Your Majesty the Dragon! Please explain to me what is happening!”
Of course, the Dragon King was also terrified and immediately sent a message to Mainilun. When I visited Mainilun after a long time, the atmosphere toward the Iyakans was not very good, but this was an agenda that I could not ignore.
Even if you don’t know much about diplomacy, this is an agenda that requires you to stop your pilgrimage and come running right away.
All Chaun returns to Mainilun naked in a palanquin. It seems like he’s finished talking to Manum Lapang, but he has to talk about this himself.
When I went inside, the Dragon King, adorned in splendid attire, was waiting for me. All of a sudden, Chaun sat on the throne as if he was almost running, and his secretaries, Niroran Datun, were hurriedly wiping away his sweat.
Of course, the Dragon King’s feelings were absolutely no less than that. The feathers and scales on his entire body were about to turn over.
“Oh, great All-Chan.”
“Ah. Yes. The 12 Great Dragon Kings.”
“I have come to confirm the rumors that have been going around recently, on the honor of my people. I am, I am ashamed to say this… … .”
“Oh, right. I’m sorry.”
What? What are you sorry about? The Dragon King felt goosebumps.
“That’s a mistake. Mainilun has absolutely no intention of going to war.”
“Oh, right?”
“Of course… …! Isn’t it rubbish to betray your oldest friend? As we promised thousands of years ago, I will not interfere in your civil wars and only engage in reasonable trade, and I have absolutely no intention of breaking that principle. If I had tried to attack you, would you have supported me when I was invaded by those polar seals?”
That’s true too. If it weren’t for the money I lent you back then, Seiwamuyu would have perished. It was a different dynasty though… … Anyway.
“Anyway. I’m sorry. I’m the one who consoles our people. Well, we’re temporarily at a loss in trade.”
“Yes… … .”
All the chauns here speak nonchalantly.
“But why can’t you just change your religion?”
The Dragon King looks back in surprise.
“yes???”
“No, just that. I think it’ll be easier to persuade them. Don’t worry. You don’t have to. I’m not forcing you. To begin with, Liwaduwan is ‘still’ a member of the Yongsin Church.”
“Yes… … .”
This is really meant to be reassuring.
“Anyway, would you mind discussing the trade issue with Lezohui Medakbo?”
“Yes. The surname is very great. It’s coming.”
And the 12 great dragon kings of Seiwamuyu heard those words and quietly went back to think.
Although it is called the Western Dynasty, the Dragon Kings in the east of Datang, south of Baekara, and in Chengdu Lokoro are all different. If you count the Dragon King of Iyakan in the southern islands, it is different again. The Dragon King of the 12th Dynasty urgently summons all of them.
There is one reason.
“I can’t believe what you’re saying. I think we need to unite as Iyakans and prepare for war.”
The true ‘god’ of diplomacy, Ol Chaun… … In short, a supranational military alliance of the Iyakans was about to be formed.
It’s really hard. The Dartons aren’t a very religious people. I think that’s true of apes in general, but especially so. Is it a cultural factor? A biological factor?
On the other hand, Iyakan is religious to the extent that the reason for the war with Datang in the old days was religious. It is also the reason for the division of the dynasty.
Basically, the doctrine that one must shed their shell three times to become a dragon god is commonly held, and those who shed their shells are held in extremely high esteem. The value of mystery is also high.
And the family ethics that come from the union of a couple are also highly regarded.
Although there have been many changes in doctrine due to social changes, the core of shedding one’s shell and becoming a god through training one’s mind is religion. And religion has played a role in presenting universal ethics that apply to all of Iyakan.
So, the limitation of Iyakan was precisely at that point.
The god of Iyakan, the being called Yongsin, does not exist at all.
Even though the formation of the alliance was declared, that is also the reason why it is sluggish.
“How can we fight against the coming Chaun?”
“There is no way… … .”
“Even if it were possible to kill one of the Anliers, it would be impossible to do so against that god-like flame… … .”
Everyone is hesitant. The Iyakans have not been idle for a while. They have developed a lot over the thousands of years they have been building civilization.
In short, they knew that the principles of the spirit tree could be applied to dragons, so they created the spirit dragons.
Knowing that the demon contracts of the Tatap tribe worked better for Iyakan, they created mysteries such as the ability to absorb demons into their bodies and become stronger, or the ability to transform into a demon.
In addition, there is magic developed through mathematical development, independently developed magic engineering, jewel magic obtained while fighting Baekkan, and self-created spirit weapons created through interaction with Datang…
If one of you descends, it will all be over.
That flame will burn everything. The Iyakan lords knew that it was absolutely impossible to fight a god without a god.
“You have to create a dragon god. Otherwise, you won’t even be able to fight.”
Meanwhile, there is one person who was not invited to the gathering of the Iyakan Dragon Kings.
The monarch of the so-called ‘Dong Dynasty’. He is the King of the Dragons who changed the name of the country to Goaran after being beaten by the best person in the world.
This side is… … . What should I say? It’s separate from Datang. In the first place, the Iyakans think that place is the East.
I know that no Iyakan has lived longer than that Dragon King, but he has already fallen into heresy and is obsessed with things like ancient gods and polytheism, and has little to do with Datang.
So they’re just obsessed with how the hell they become new.
But can we really ignore the Tyrant King?
The flow from the east seems to be something different.
Let’s check it out for yourself now.
By the way, Go A-ran’s situation was incredibly bad.
Even though it’s been almost 1250 years since the Tyrant King heard the words of the greatest man in the world, he still hasn’t shed his shell for the third time.
I also tried out all of the advanced mysteries of Iyakan that I mentioned earlier, and even though the power of the ancient gods was fully restored, her own realm and that of her fellow dragons did not rise at all.
And by this point she was feeling something close to resignation.
-Are you not practicing anymore?
“Okay. If I was going to become a rookie by practicing anyway, I would have done it a long time ago.”
-I’m sorry.
“Okay. I guess Iyakan can’t be a god. You said it yourself. Unlike the apes, Iyakan seems to have been created and then abandoned… … . Since he lacks divinity, he probably won’t be able to do it.”
Logically, I despaired.
It’s natural to feel that way after living for 7,000 years without any achievements. But she couldn’t give up.
The country was on the verge of collapse. The problem was the attacks of the demons. The coast was scorched earth, and there were endless bats and moles pouring out from underground. And there were even demons who were tempting people.
“This country is also in a state of despair.”
The Dragon King sighs. As if he has no other choice, he takes up his weapon and fights.
A sense of duty to the people? Or is it because it’s my country that I fight?
Well, it seems like someone who had already lost his purpose in life didn’t want to lose everything.
Iyakan, who had been the Dragon King because of his tyranny, was now an ordinary monarch. And as an ordinary monarch, he was going through an ordinary downfall. Just like other dynasties.
The Tyrant King was fighting desperately against the demons running rampant across the country, but unfortunately, it seems like it’s over now.
The Underground Loser. The Blood Demon Enrakisho has descended. Now that the Underground God has descended, her resistance is futile.
“Kya kya kya kya! This is a really nice place. Isn’t it?! ‘Dragon King’. Kya kya kya kya kya!”
To be exact, it is the only land with no newcomers and a lot of people.
If you go to Datang, you have to go to All Chawun, and for the same reason, you can’t go to the West, you can’t go to Baekara, you can’t go to the North Sea, and you can’t go to the East.
However, in this place in the East where even the best people in the world cannot come, even the demon god himself can descend.
The appearance of the Blood Demon God Enrakisho completely crushed the Tyrant King. No matter what you do, you can’t overcome the gap in their levels. Only a god can defeat a god.
In the end, it seems that the Dragon King is destined to be dragged around by the newcomers until he dies. Now, that doesn’t even make me sad.
“But, I’ll give you a chance. I heard that necromancy is taboo here. How about watching the play with it?”
“what?”
“It’s too much of a waste to kill you! I’ll make you my subordinate… … . With this place as the center, we’ll make the world ours!”
At Mashin’s persuasion, the Dragon King is momentarily persuaded.
I didn’t use necromancy because I was the best in the world. But… … . Maybe that was the way. Because it was the only way I hadn’t taken.
Living as a subordinate of the Demon God is better than dying. Wasn’t the life of the Tyrant King a struggle not to die?
“… … .”
“Huh? Huh? Huh? You know a lot of mysteries. You’re talented, aren’t you? I need a smart subordinate.”
“Kick.”
The Dragon King laughs. And decides to go where no one has gone before.
“It is better to die as a disciple than as a subordinate.”
“?”
Her dragon responds to her will. She draws on all the inner strength she has. Her prayers, her vitality, her magic, and the dragon breathes everything it has.
“!”
Even if he was a demon, it seems that he couldn’t avoid the blow that an adult gave his all to. Enrakisho is in a situation where he is just desperately trying to defend himself due to the immense pressure.
But soon, the Tyrant King’s power will run out, and Mashin will just have to endure until then. So Mashin smiles, realizing that his victory is certain.
“Kyaa kyaa kyaa! You idiot!”
I know it’s stupid. But, I’m going to empty it all out. Everything. The foolishness, the obsession, the power…
If the demon is wounded and weakened even a little, the damage to the people will be reduced. Then, the best person in the world may learn of the crisis and come and kill Enrakisho. Or the demons may be quiet for several years.
So, I throw everything away and die. That’s okay. I feel my body gradually getting older and lighter. My scales and skin are falling off, revealing my fragile flesh.
‘Huh? What is this?’
In an instant, a thrill that enveloped my entire body. Something I had never felt before because it had been so long.
‘What a coincidence. The moment I gave up everything, was the moment I gained everything.’
The subordinates of the Tyrant King who were fighting together, the demons, the demon gods, and the ancient gods were all confused.
“Oh, it’s a shell.”
“This is the third molt!”
“This is ridiculous! How did you do that?!”
-Obviously, all the magic and mystery was released, so how did I escape…?
I don’t know. But the power grows stronger. The pressure from her dragon and herself weighs down Enrakisho even more.
“Huh? Huh? Huh?”
I knew there was something strange about Enrakisho, but it was completely in the palm of my hand. I couldn’t move an inch because of the breath that was pouring out.
And then, the weapon disappears from the Dragon King’s hand. His clothes also disappear from the powerful force released. Instead, new skin and feathers grow, and he forms a water seal with his four arms… .
I’m screaming.
KWAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHHHH!!!
Enrakisho, the ruler of the underground, is thrown into a bottomless pit by his irresistible force. The entire area collapses, and the underground demons fall underground, unable to resist his gravity.
The old name for him was the Dragon King. He threw off all his afflictions and attachments and achieved his third escape, which even the ancient gods could not explain.
This was the appearance of the sixth new god in history, the Holy King of Extinction and his companion, the Dragon of No-Ego.
After that, Myeoldoseongwang carried out a more benevolent policy than anyone else toward the people who believed in him and the Iyakans who were still obsessed with the illusion of the Yongsin. He influenced people not with force but with words, intentions, and actions, and resolutely defeated external enemies and rejected evil. As a result, everyone, including Go Aran, the Iyakans of the Nanyang, and other ethnic groups, sincerely believed in and followed her as Buddha, not as a god.
By the way, he later became notorious as the world’s most shitty diplomat.
“We will condemn the thousand-year-old Western invasion and attack the Beiyang.”
“I am concerned about the expansionist policies of the East and would like to propose cooperation to the best person in the world.”
“The recent Erin extermination policy of All Chaun is problematic, and we, all of Iyakan, strongly protest this inhumane treatment… … .”
“Eww! Can’t you Iyakans just sit back and make statements condemning and denounce this war that has nothing to do with you?!”
“Apes, let us love peace. War produces nothing.”
By the way, the evaluation of diplomacy is rave. The diplomatic strategy that originally tried to shake both the cause and power is the most shitty.