Mystery: She came from the Chaos Sea.

Chapter 37 Someone stood like a lackey that year

"Ocycus".

Helmaenie nodded in greeting to the person who opened the door.

She naturally recognized this young man who was Severus's greatest pride. Even the heavy winter clothes couldn't hide his handsomeness and vitality, just like the warm power to ward off evil spirits in the tribe's legends.

They were confident enough, yet also somewhat humble. Moreover, this emotion was something they deliberately faked, and it looked just like the real thing.

But Helmaenie could see that in the true heart of this blond youth, there was only pride and indifference.

Even without actively entering the mind island to spy on the other person's thoughts, such pretense of emotions and attitudes cannot escape His eyes in the face of the "manipulator" of Sequence Four.

When faced with these beings that do not possess divinity, once one reaches the "manipulator" stage, the observation and analysis of surface details, aura, etheric body, and other aspects have been simplified to a conditioned reflex of glancing at them.

Entering the room, Helmaene saw Severus, who had risen and bowed his head to her, and calmly said, "Sit down and let's talk. You handed over the task of providing backup to Ocycus?"

Severus, having sat down again, coughed twice and said, "Yes, he should now shoulder the expectations and future of the tribe. Praise be to my lord, and I hope you can offer him some guidance."

Helmani remained noncommittal: "You've had contact with giants for much longer than I have. In your mind, you believe giants are a more advanced race, capable of communication, and possessing similar morals and ways of thinking as humans, right?"

Severus was unsure of Hermaine's purpose in coming.

On this point of view, he had serious disagreements with the teacher of this senator, Helmaine, and they argued about it countless times in the council chamber.

After the old councilor passed away, Helmani, who took his place, used even tougher methods to restrict many of his plans, making it difficult for him to implement his ideas within the tribe.

However, this also relaxed his communication with the giants, allowing him to gain a deeper understanding and closer connection with them.

This state of affairs continued until Helmaine's disappearance, which allowed him to gain some power. Even after Helmaine's return, he excluded her from decision-making in tribal matters.

What Severus didn't expect was that this previously silent First Councilor was promoted and completely turned the tables, even Severus had to obediently become the other's follower.

When asked about the giants, Severus nodded, his tone humble yet firm as he spoke:

"Yes, this is a belief I have always held. Even if you were to be born with divinity, it would not change my mind."

Severus could neither imagine nor have witnessed the methods of the "manipulator," who could directly alter his subconscious and silently drive him to do all sorts of things.

Helmaene, having come with intelligence, naturally wouldn't do such a thing. She said calmly, "Let's just chat then, Councilor Severus. Haven't you always wanted to change my mind? Perhaps today is your chance."

At this moment, Ocycus brought over a wooden tray with two cups of wine, some of which were suspended in the liquid—these were the offerings from the festival. Severus grew to love wine more with age, but he drank it sparingly, so there was always some left in his house.

Hermaine declined the offer, took another glass of water from the side, and placed it on the table in front of Him. The water treated by the "Sun Priest" was very clean.

The slightly older Severus didn't hesitate much; the ideals that had permeated his career as a senator and their corresponding factual basis were second nature to him. He slowly said:

"Among the pan-human races, vampires have the evil habit of drinking the blood of other races. The elves live far in the deep sea. The only ones who can provide us humans with protection are the giants."

"Moreover, according to human records, giants evolved a sense of morality similar to that of humans. Giants cared for each other within their own race, completely abandoning the savage and barbaric nature of cannibalism, and began to develop a rudimentary order and a certain degree of civilization."

Extraordinary races possessing extraordinary power can build magnificent and imposing structures and harvest abundant food. However, because most individuals in the race are in a semi-mad state and have uncontrollable desires, they find it difficult to have an orderly life.

In Severus's view, the giants were the perfect people to rely on.

Helmani raised an eyebrow at this and said, "The order you speak of is something the giants restrain from excessive behavior because they are intimidated by their 'King.' For example, the giants' servants restrain their mythical creature forms because of that King's demands."

Severus, however, said:

"Regardless of the reason, as long as this restraint exists, it is a sign of progress in civilization and provides a basis for further communication and exchange."

"This is why I strongly advocate for a deeper alliance with the giants, and why our tribe's ancestors initially chose to seek refuge with them! And the great king will live on forever, and the friendship between our tribe and the giants will continue forever!"

The so-called alliances and friendships here are actually a glorification of complete "submission," a tactic Severus frequently employs.

"However..." Severus changed the subject, sighing softly:

"I also know that the mental state of giants is not as peaceful as that of us humans. They often do things that are difficult to control, and the more powerful the giant, the more obvious this tendency is."

"Even within the giant race, this madness is associated with power, with the general belief that the stronger one is, the madder one becomes, without restraint in the accumulation of this madness."

"But... there are also giants, such as the powerful and beautiful giant queen, the 'Goddess of Harvest,' who once took the initiative to talk to me about why the tribe's humans can always maintain rational thinking. This great deity has a strong sense of inquiry and compassion for us humans... This is a good thing for the tribe at present."

"And what are the conclusions of your investigation?" Helmeyne asked.

Not a single mistake, not a single poem, not a single post, not a single piece of content, not a single look!

Severus's eyes flashed with admiration, envy, and a hint of apprehension as he said:

"While it is generally accepted that madness accumulates as power grows, this goddess also believes that there may be other factors that can influence this process of accumulating madness."

"Because not all powerful individuals are unable to control their madness. The degree to which the gods maintain their rationality varies. And He believes that inspiration may be found in humanity."

Omibella, the "Goddess of Harvest," was also one of the giants who prompted the giant race to take in and protect human tribes.

Continue listening to Severus recount what he had mentioned many times in the council chamber.

There are also some details unknown to others, such as Severus's experiences communicating and interacting with the giants.

Finally, Severus asked:

"After hearing so much from me, you're preparing to personally receive the two deities, aren't you...?"

Midway through, Helmani seemed intent on guiding the other person's thinking in this direction, and at this point nodded, saying:

"I had initially suspected that the gods of the giants came from me, but after considering various factors, I wasn't sure... After talking with you this time, I'm even more certain of this view."

"So, in that case, I'll personally entertain you."

"Very well." Severus's expression remained completely calm, and he gestured to Ocycus, who was about to speak, to shut up, and agreed.

"It is most appropriate for you, the first human being of divine extraordinary nature and the first councilor, to receive the gods."

In response, Helmayne asked one last question with a smile:

"Congressman Severus, have you ever heard of the 'Decaying Forest' in the Land of Giants?"

(End of this chapter)