Kobold Wizard's Journal

Chapter 377 Self and Spirituality

While sensing his own condition, Ruger kept a close eye on Zamao No. 1.

Although the light was greatly enhanced, it was only for a single hair. The soft light was gradually submerged by the hair that had been nurtured by the Spirit Hair Nourishing Technique to be soft, smooth, and unique. The figure of Hair Number One was completely covered by the light.

It floated steadily above Luger's hand, as if he were casting a light spell that was nearly half-enhanced.

These wondrous runes are not only shaping something, but also binding and constructing strange connections. As the gods become stronger, the binding and connections also become stronger. And the two ends of the connection are naturally the gods and wizards who are being shaped, namely, Miscellaneous Hair Number One and Ruger.

Theoretically speaking, a created deity will not easily develop its own thoughts; it is merely a proxy, a purification tool used to transfer the power of faith. It can be understood as a special alchemical tool. However, there are always exceptions. When a created deity reaches a higher level, it is easy for a peculiar self to emerge. Furthermore, some special wizarding paths will also actively allow the created deity to develop its own self, or become a secondary thought, or even a weapon.

These are all mentioned in Kurt's notes, but not in great detail.

It was mostly during Luger's visits to the blacksmith's shop and conversations with him that the topic came up.

As for Zamao No. 1, he possessed consciousness in an unconventional way. This was not unique to Ruger; some wizards, especially those who did not intend to delve into the path of religious wizardry, would make the same choice as him.

However, it is difficult to find a suitable object to attach to.

One advantage of doing this is purity. When wizards create gods to a high level, it is easy for a peculiar self to emerge because it is no longer pure. A large number of believers, their prayers and strong emotions will unconsciously affect the wizards and the gods they create. When they are weak and have few believers, it is not so obvious, but it is different when they become powerful. Wizards want to maintain their own purity and do not want to be disturbed, so they will accumulate all the bad things in the gods they create. Over time, it is easy for a self to emerge. And a creature like "Miscellaneous Hair No. 1", which can be a vessel for thought from the beginning, can help wizard apprentices to filter better from the very beginning.

This is the advantage. Although the initial impact is not obvious, the time spent on this path is short, and there are few believers, so it can be ignored, it is still a few bad things. When many wizards with the means want to try to explore this path, they will choose a spiritual object to which they can entrust their beliefs.

In Kurt's words, among the sentient entities he could access and understood, the best was a magical puppet that had developed sentience, followed by a magical pet that he had tamed and spent a long time with. Other things like forcibly captured subterranean beasts, even if bound by a contract, were not worth considering. The reason why a magical puppet with sentience was the first choice was that it was controllable and intimate, but without the overly close relationship of a magical pet. This would allow him to better handle the complexities that came with the power of faith from his followers.

A wizard once left behind a wondrous statement, expressed with a sigh.

The gods are high above, controlling all believers, but the thoughts and ideas of the insignificant believers also shape the gods, even causing them to change imperceptibly. In the long run, the impact of this is extremely terrifying.

Believers are both the panacea and the deadly poison of God, a stubborn and intractable disease.

Of course, there are also special deities, as mentioned in the notes.

Luger watched the ball of light enveloping the Miscellaneous Hair No. 1, which was slowly shrinking.

The additional connection between him and Misfit One became even clearer.

As the light completely subsided, a unique hair, though it was difficult to pinpoint exactly what made it different, appeared before Luger and the Blood Curse Doll.

"Yeah?"

The Blood Curse Doll drifted by, circling back and forth, looking at it curiously.

It stood there like a mountain peak, looking incredibly smooth with the unique luster of high-quality hair, even better than before.

"Mongrel Number One?"

Ruger called softly.

The scraggly number one, who was immersed in some strange state, was awakened by the voice.

"Master?" The first scraggly hair slowly woke up.

Ruger examined it. Of course, it wasn't a true god yet; even Kurt couldn't do that. It should be described as some kind of special divine being, a divine being that could receive the power of faith.

Ruger raised his hand and cast a Spirit Hair Nourishment spell over.

Miscellaneous Hair Number One shuddered, becoming more lucid.

“Oh my master, my dear master! You are so great, I… I feel so good right now, wonderful, a… a wonderful feeling, like, like someone is talking to me, and, and another feeling, like the feeling when I haven’t yet left you, it’s wonderful…”

The scraggly creature shook itself and started rambling on again, twisting and turning happily as if it were dancing.

Ruger smiled; that feeling was probably the connection between the two.

As for someone speaking to it, it was hard to hear clearly, but it looked like the notes mentioned, that believers were praying.

Luger tilted his head, and the Blood Curse Doll tilted its head as well.

Why would anyone pray? That doesn't seem right.
The Blood Curse Doll quietly approached the first stray hair, poked it with its finger, and then rubbed its cheek against the wriggling hair.

Strictly speaking, even those who have become formal wizards and are in the so-called false god stage cannot easily respond to believers. The "miscellaneous hair number one" stage can only be vaguely sensed, and once they are far away, only the prayers of the most devout can elicit a slight response. This is why wizards in the early stages choose to directly manage a territory or an island. As a foolish god who cannot directly respond to believers, they choose to manage it through mortal means.

Wizard apprentices would walk around as messengers of the gods.

Everything was for the sake of building his own wizarding path.

Every road leads to the unknown future. Wizards are like little ants, diligently digging and walking their own paths, the extraordinary paths they gradually come to know and accept.

"Master, I...I have a feeling that they seem to like me..."

"Hazy Number One, who had just finished playing happily, said excitedly."

Although it has no facial features or vivid expressions, Luger knows it is referring to the hair on his body.

"These?"

Ruger pointed casually.

“No, no, no, my great master, it’s here…and here, um, they already possess sentience, but they’re still a little short…I feel that you can do that, swish…and bring them down, just like that, all at once. At that moment, their sentience will reach its peak. I’ve seen you use it before, just like that, that kind of spiritual awakening, which will quickly dissipate, very quickly…But now, I feel I can, I can do it, to stabilize them, but not all of them, just these fur…here, and here…”

The more Zamao No. 1 spoke, the more excited he became.

"They are calling to me; they also want to serve their master; they are thanking their master for nourishing them, thanking their master for his greatness..."

Zamao No. 1 kept talking, and when he got excited, he started to wriggle.

It seems to be a lack of physical strength, just a single hair, and can only express emotions by writhing. Tying itself into a knot like last time is another extreme expression.

(End of this chapter)