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Chapter 189 Why are we not protected by gods?

The Prime Minister's expression was solemn, and his eyes revealed an undisguised jealousy and envy.

He turned to the Foreign Minister beside him and said in a low voice, "Look at them, those American soldiers, who have gained such amazing fighting power through the power of their faith, while we, as an island nation with a long history and culture, seem so powerless in this crisis."

Upon learning of the final victory in the battle, the island nation's prime minister and a group of senior officials quickly gathered in the conference room of the prime minister's residence.

The television screen repeatedly played footage of the Onmyoji, the Self-Defense Forces, and the American soldiers working together to repel the monster army; every detail deeply moved everyone present.

To say that they fought together was actually an overstatement of the Onmyoji and the Self-Defense Forces. The victory was entirely due to the efforts of the American soldiers.

These soldiers have only been believing in that holy son for such a short time, yet they have already acquired such combat power.

Especially Buddhism, where is there anything as powerful as Buddhism?

Even if Buddhism is really that powerful, don't they have Buddhism in their island nation?

Why don't we see those monks displaying Buddhist teachings to slay demons and monsters? Instead, they've all become cowards, playing dead with increasing skill.

The Foreign Minister nodded in agreement, but a hint of helplessness lingered on his face.

"Prime Minister, this is indeed hard to accept. We always thought that our Onmyoji and Self-Defense Forces were strong enough to meet any challenge, but this battle has shown us the terrifying power of faith."

The defense minister also joined the discussion, his voice tinged with anxiety.

"We must face this issue squarely, Prime Minister. If American soldiers can truly gain such formidable fighting power through the power of faith, then we may face even more severe challenges in the future. We must find a way to strengthen our own faith."

The Prime Minister was silent for a moment, then slowly said, "I understand your concerns, but the power of faith is not so easily obtained. They have divine protection, but we do not."

As soon as the Prime Minister finished speaking, the atmosphere in the meeting room seemed to freeze, and everyone fell into deep thought.

The wind outside the window gently blew the curtains, but it seemed unable to dispel the heavy atmosphere inside.

Suddenly, a cultural minister who rarely spoke broke the silence. His voice was soft, but carried an undeniable firmness: "Prime Minister, ministers, since American soldiers can gain great power through faith in the Son of God, can't our soldiers do the same?"

He paused, his gaze sweeping over each official present, and continued, "Our island nation also possesses a profound religious tradition and cultural heritage. Although the forms of expression differ, the essence of faith is the same."

Perhaps we don't need to completely imitate them, but rather find a path of faith that suits us.

"For example," the Minister of Culture continued, a hint of anticipation in his voice, "we can delve into our own myths and legends and draw strength from them. Our island nation's history is rich with stories of heroes and gods, stories that are more than just legends; they contain inspiring power and are a manifestation of the national spirit."

If we can guide our soldiers to believe in the heroes and deities in these stories, to believe that they are with us, perhaps we can unleash the potential within them and enhance their combat effectiveness.

Upon hearing this, the Foreign Minister's eyes lit up. He added, "At the same time, we can strengthen exchanges with the international religious community and learn how they effectively use the power of faith to inspire people. We don't necessarily have to directly imitate the American faith system, but rather draw inspiration from it and combine it with our national conditions and culture to create our own way of mobilizing faith."

"No, our gods have never responded to us. This method won't work. We need a response from the gods."

The prime minister's face was grim. They had prayed to the island nation's three noble children, but had never received a response.

According to Onmyoji, perhaps the gods of the island nation have fallen silent, which is why they are not responding.

Why was Yahweh's son able to respond to the colonists in America?

Upon hearing this, the Defense Minister frowned. He understood the Prime Minister's concerns, but also realized that the possibility of exploration could not be abandoned because of this.

"Prime Minister, perhaps our approach has been flawed in the past. Whether the gods respond may not simply depend on our prayers, but rather on how we demonstrate sincerity and determination, and how we understand and apply this faith."

"In the history of our island nation, countless heroes have created miracles with their firm beliefs and indomitable will."

These stories are not merely myths; the spiritual power they embody is real. Perhaps what we need to do is reawaken this spirit and allow it to shine with new light in modern society.

The Minister of Culture spoke again, his voice filled with hope for the future: "We can try to combine these ancient stories with modern values ​​to create a way of mobilizing faith that is both in line with the spirit of the times and deeply touching."

For example, these stories of heroes and deities can be widely disseminated through various media such as movies, animations, and literary works, allowing them to take root and flourish in the hearts of the people.

"You want to create your own new god?"

The Prime Minister's face darkened, instantly freezing the atmosphere in the meeting room. All the officials present paled, as if they had touched upon some unspeakable taboo.

The Three Noble Ones simply did not respond to their prayers, but that does not mean they are dead.

In this age of apparent sanctity, to create a new god, especially within the territory of an existing pantheon, the consequences are simply unimaginable.

The Minister of Culture realized he might have gone too far and quickly explained, "Prime Minister, that's not what I meant. I just meant that we can try new ways to help people understand and accept our traditional beliefs more deeply, rather than creating new gods."

However, the Prime Minister's face remained grim. He slowly stood up, his gaze sweeping over everyone present, his tone carrying an undeniable authority: "Our island nation has a long history and unique culture, which is our pride. But just as we must respect our gods and traditions, we cannot easily challenge or change them."

He paused, his tone becoming even more somber: "In this age of divine revelation and holiness, every action can have unpredictable consequences. We cannot risk touching those taboos; otherwise, the consequences will be unimaginable."

A deathly silence fell over the meeting room. Everyone felt the weight of the Prime Minister's words. They knew all too well that in this critical time, any rash action could have disastrous consequences for the island nation.

The Defense Secretary broke the silence, attempting to ease the tension: "Prime Minister, we understand your concerns. But we must also face reality."

The American soldiers' incredible fighting prowess, forged through the power of their faith, serves as a warning to us. We must find a way to strengthen our own forces.

The Prime Minister nodded, his tone softening slightly: "I understand your concerns, but we must proceed with caution. The power of faith cannot be gained overnight; we need time to find and explore the path that suits us."

"Perhaps, I mean perhaps, some soldiers could follow them to embrace the faith of the Holy Son, and maybe they could also try to understand Buddhism?"

The Defense Minister tentatively offered his opinion: creating a new god is impossible, at least not now.

So, could we allow a portion of the army to adopt existing beliefs?

Anyway, there are plenty of people in island nations who believe in Yahweh and become monks, and they live just fine without incurring divine wrath, don't they?

The Prime Minister's face darkened again. He stared at the Defense Secretary, his eyes flashing with complex emotions.

He spoke slowly, his voice carrying an undeniable firmness: "Minister of Defense, your proposal, while seemingly feasible, is actually fraught with risks."

He paused for a moment, seemingly choosing his words carefully, before continuing, "Our island nation has its own unique belief system. San Guizi, as our guardian deity, has always been respected and worshipped by us."

If we readily allow our soldiers to convert to other faiths, it would not only be a betrayal of our traditional beliefs, but could also enrage the Three Nobles, bringing unpredictable consequences to the island nation.

The Prime Minister's tone grew increasingly somber: "In this age of divine revelation, every choice of faith may attract divine attention."

We cannot risk touching those taboos; otherwise, the consequences will be unimaginable. Just imagine the catastrophe if the Three Noble Ones were enraged by our rash actions!

Upon hearing this, the Defense Minister showed a helpless expression.

The Prime Minister's face darkened again. He stared at the Defense Secretary, his eyes flashing with complex emotions.

He spoke slowly, his voice carrying an undeniable firmness: "Minister of Defense, your proposal, while seemingly feasible, is actually fraught with risks."

He paused for a moment, seemingly choosing his words carefully, before continuing, "Our island nation has its own unique belief system. San Guizi, as our guardian deity, has always been respected and worshipped by us."

If we readily allow our soldiers to convert to other faiths, it would not only be a betrayal of our traditional beliefs, but could also enrage the Three Nobles, bringing unpredictable consequences to the island nation.

The Prime Minister's tone grew increasingly somber: "In this age of divine revelation, every choice of faith may attract divine attention."

We cannot risk touching those taboos; otherwise, the consequences will be unimaginable. Just imagine the catastrophe if the Three Noble Ones were enraged by our rash actions!

Upon hearing this, the Defense Minister showed a helpless expression.

The Prime Minister's words struck like a hammer blow, making the atmosphere in the meeting room even more oppressive. The Defense Minister nodded helplessly, seemingly acknowledging the Prime Minister's concerns.

However, the Minister of Culture did not give up. He tried again with a new approach: "Prime Minister, perhaps we can think about it from another angle. We don't have to ask soldiers to completely change their beliefs, but rather we can let them understand and respect multiple faiths, and draw on beneficial elements from them to strengthen our national spirit."

He glanced at the officials around him and continued, "In this era of globalization, cultural exchanges are becoming increasingly frequent. Our soldiers may encounter enemies or allies from different faith backgrounds on the battlefield. If they are ignorant of other faiths or even prejudiced against them, it could negatively impact our international image and combat effectiveness."

Upon hearing this, the Prime Minister's brow relaxed slightly, seemingly showing interest in the Minister of Culture's suggestion. He nodded, signaling the Minister to continue.

Seeing this, the Minister of Culture felt somewhat relieved and continued to explain his ideas: "We can establish special courses to let soldiers learn about the history, doctrines, and cultural backgrounds of different faiths. This will not only broaden their horizons but also cultivate their tolerance and empathy."

"At the same time, we can also encourage soldiers to find strength in their own beliefs. Whether it is Buddhism, Taoism, or the traditional beliefs of our island nation, they all have their unique methods of practice and spiritual power."

We can guide soldiers to delve deeper into the positive elements of these beliefs, thereby enhancing their willpower and combat effectiveness.

After listening to the Minister of Culture's proposal, the Prime Minister pondered for a moment. Then, he spoke slowly, his voice carrying a hint of approval: "Your proposal is very interesting, Minister of Culture. We do indeed need to strengthen the faith education of our soldiers, so that they can better understand and respect different faiths."

He paused for a moment, then continued, "However, we must ensure that this education does not incite any religious conflict or religious disputes."

We need to find a balance that can both strengthen the soldiers' faith and maintain social harmony and stability.

Upon hearing this, the Minister of Defense felt somewhat relieved.

He added, "Prime Minister, perhaps we can work with religious figures to develop a faith education program suitable for the military. This would ensure the accuracy and authority of the educational content while avoiding unnecessary controversy."

The prime minister remained silent, and his expression did not improve.

The Minister of Culture hesitated upon seeing this, wondering if he had said something wrong again.

"Prime Minister, am I wrong about something?"

"No, your plan is very good. You can try it out according to your idea first."

The Prime Minister snapped out of his daze and nodded in agreement with the Minister of Culture's idea. Upon seeing this, the Minister of Culture finally breathed a sigh of relief.

It's a pity that San Guizi didn't respond at all. Why is there no divine protection in this island nation?

(End of this chapter)