Sky Curtain: The Darwin Incident at the outset, the Declaration of the People's League

They were ragged and pale, but their hands holding hoes were stronger than ever before.

In the distance, scouts of the old nobles of the Southern Territory rode across the mountain ridge, circling and spying like vultures.

Gawain implemented sweeping reforms in the Southern Territory, and each of his decrees ruthlessly shattered the vested interests that the Southern nobles had held for centuries.

The arrogant old aristocracy of the South were unwilling to accept this, so they gathered private armies, raised the banner of rebellion, and vowed to bury Gawain, this "resurrected traitor," once again.

The troop strength of the two sides was originally disproportionate.

On one side are the local nobles who have been entrenched for decades or even centuries, deeply rooted in their power.

On the other side was Gawain, who had returned with only a small army of refugees.

But no one expected that Gawain, with only a brand-new magic army, would completely crush the old noble alliance, sweep across the entire southern territory, establish the Duchy of Cecil, and be crowned Grand Duke.

When discussing this magical legion that overturned the continent, one must mention Wen's most reliable companions.

The screen focused on the three people beside Gawain, each figure was crystal clear, and even the slightest expression was revealed.

First up is Hattie Cecil.

Gawain's great-granddaughter, a legitimate mage from a collateral branch of the Cecil family, and Gawain's most trusted and relied-upon assistant in magic and research.

She possesses extraordinary innate magical talent, is proficient in both traditional magic and profound runic literature, has a logical reasoning ability far exceeding that of ordinary people, and an incredible capacity to absorb new knowledge.

The fantastical ideas of "scientific magic" that Gawain spoke of were all brought to life little by little by Hattie.

She spearheaded the construction of a global magic network covering the entire territory, working day and night to develop magic energy engines and rune circuits, creating the core components of magic-guided cannons and rune firearms.

She transformed "magic industrialization" from mere rhetoric into roaring machines in workshops and weapons deployed throughout the legion. She was the chief architect of the magic network, and more importantly, the technological heart of the entire magic legion.

Almost everyone on the continent of Loren with a brain, capable of understanding the implications, gasped in shock.

"Genius! This is a magical genius that only appears once every millennium!"

How powerful it would be if such talent could be put to our own use!

Especially after seeing the descriptions of Hattie's future achievements in the sky, many forces on the continent of Loren were quite envious.

Magic Network, Magic Legion.

Although I don't know the specifics, I can roughly understand it by listening to it and combining it with my own experience.

Just like Gondor back then!

[Next up is Rebecca Cecil]

[Gawain's direct great-granddaughter, the rightful heir of the Cecil family, is Gawain's most steadfast executor and the most valiant guardian of the territory.]

She doesn't understand sophisticated magic or learn complex runes; her only strengths lie in commanding troops, building infrastructure, and practical skills.

[She is highly proactive, has excellent leadership qualities, and is straightforward and resilient. She completes every instruction from Gawain to the best of her ability without fail.]

She personally built the magic legion, trained farmers and craftsmen into skilled warriors, devised new tactics, and led the charge into battle.

She coordinated agricultural reforms, led the people in reclaiming wasteland, building roads and workshops, and supported Cecil's military and people's livelihood. She is the undisputed frontline commander of the Magic Legion.

"My God... Two Supreme Beings from One Family!"

"Lord Gawain actually produced two such outstanding juniors?"

"Hate focuses on domestic affairs, developing technology and manufacturing equipment, while Rebecca focuses on foreign affairs, training troops and securing the territory. One is skilled in civil affairs, the other in military affairs; they are a perfect match!"

"No wonder Cecil was able to sweep across the Southern Territory in the future. With two such loyal and powerful great-granddaughters, it would be difficult for Lord Gawain not to rise to power!"

"Lady Rebecca is truly admirable. As a woman, she can train soldiers, pacify the people, and even lead the charge. She is a hundred times better than those cowardly noble knights!"

"Impressive! No wonder you have the bloodline of the Cecil family!"

"Don't bring up bloodlines in everything. Didn't Tianmu just say not to associate people with bloodlines? They're just ordinary people!"

"They were just saying that, don't take it seriously!"

"Hey, anyway, look at us now, still clinging to the old rules and muddling through life, while others are already heading towards a brand new future..."

Finally, there's amber.

"Oh?"

Amber's eyes lit up instantly as she stood next to Gawain.

Is there anything else about her?

She'd better listen carefully to what Tianmu has to say about her.

[No blood relation, yet closer than family, he is Gawain's closest partner, his personal shadow scout, and his most trusted right-hand man.]

She possesses a rare talent for shadow manipulation, with unparalleled abilities in stealth, reconnaissance, tracking, and infiltration throughout Loren.

[Able to freely traverse the shadow realm, sensing auras and secrets imperceptible to ordinary people; quick-witted and agile, always able to resolve crises in dire situations and obtain crucial intelligence]

When the Magic Legion was formed, it was she who figured out all the old nobles' troop deployments, secretly sabotaged the enemy's defenses, and cleared out all the hidden enemies for Gawain.

Later, he accompanied Gawain in exploring ancient secrets and coming into contact with the shadow forces, becoming Cecil's sharpest and most indispensable shadow weapon.

These three partners, each contributing their strengths, worked wholeheartedly with Gao Wen; none of them could be missing.

Gawain was responsible for pointing out the direction and proposing the core concept of combining science and magic.

Hattie honed her skills, built a magical network, and crafted all kinds of magical equipment.

Rebecca trains her troops, leads them to secure their territory, and charges into battle.

[Amber gathers intelligence, eliminates hidden dangers, and operates in the shadows]

The four worked seamlessly together, and in just a few years, they built a magical network covering the southern border, creating a magical legion that broke the rules of war, sweeping away the old nobles, unifying the southern border, and establishing the Duchy of Cecil.

As their power grows, crises and the truth gradually come to light.

[A surging tide of demons and rampant mutated monsters—Gawain and his companions venture deep into ancient ruins, where they encounter the nature god Amon at the Rebellion Fortress and finally learn the truth about the gods.]

"The God of Nature... Lord Amon?"

A murmured word drifted from the mouths of druids across the continent.

The next second, all the druids froze on the spot, their bodies trembling uncontrollably.

They are the most devout believers on the continent of Loren, worshipping the nature god Amon for generations, guarding the forests and wilderness, following the god's natural teachings, and never wavering even after thousands of years of trials and tribulations.

Even a century ago, when the rumor that "Amon has fallen" spread throughout the continent, the church continued to suppress it, and people gradually forgot about it, they still held onto their faith and prayed silently in the mountains and forests.

Throughout it all, they never gave up waiting for the gods, firmly believing that the gods would eventually return!

But now Tianmu has spoken.

You did nothing wrong.

Amon has indeed not fallen!

The white-haired old druid fell to his knees with a thud, his forehead pressed tightly against the soil, and turbid tears streamed down his face as he choked back sobs and murmured to himself.

"My god has not fallen...my god has truly not fallen..."

In the mountains and wilderness, countless druids put down what they were doing, knelt down devoutly to the sky, and chanted ancient nature prayers, their voices choked with emotion but full of sincerity.

However, some of the more clever ones had already given up praying and ran straight to the southern border.

Especially those that are already close by.

For the merit of following the dragon, I will have the honor of meeting Amon!

This time, the advantage is on my side!

The gods of the continent of Loren have always been divided into two categories.

One type is a deity of thought formed by the collective faith of mortals; it is born of faith and perishes when faith ceases.

[The other type is the Ancient Gods, who have existed since the birth of the planet and are the supreme beings originally present in the world.]

Both types of deities rely on faith to maintain their power, yet they are worlds apart.

Amon is one of the very few ancient gods who remains conscious and unwilling to destroy the world.

To prevent divinity from spiraling out of control and to prevent the demonic tide from prematurely engulfing civilization, He deliberately destroyed His divine status, sacrificing His life in a feigned fall, all to buy Loren a few hundred years of respite.

"???!!!"

"The god of nature, did he deliberately fall?!"

This news hit people like a hammer blow.

The nature god Amon is not just a cold legend.

He is a supremely benevolent god who is willing to sacrifice himself to protect all living beings on earth!

Once the global magic network was fully completed, the goddess of magic, Mirmina, appeared and sought cooperation from Gawain.

The priests prayed, offered sacrifices, and presented their devotion and offerings, but they never received a divine response, as if the gods had completely vanished.

Countless people were filled with fear and unease, believing that the gods were enraged and that magic was about to completely disappear.

The sky then provided the answer.

[Over the years, Mirmina has neither fallen into slumber nor abandoned her believers.]

Bound by both the shackles of faith and the ancient system, His power is gradually spiraling out of control; the slightest move could trigger a demonic tide.

[He dared not answer the prayers, dared not reveal His will, and could only suppress himself and silently endure the tearing pain.]

[Until Gawain built the magic network, breaking the old magical order and giving Him hope of breaking free from constraints and achieving true freedom.]

Thus, the god of magic, who had remained silent for many years, finally chose to reveal himself and join forces with Gawain.

From Him, Gawain learned of the predicament of another type of god of thought—bound by both mortal faith and an ancient system, powerless and ultimately destined to lose control.

The gods... truly love people!

The act of the two gods cutting off their own arms completely embodied their true nature.

It has moved countless people around the world.

Among them, especially in certain worlds where gods exist.

Some deities are losing face.

These truths laid the crucial groundwork for the earth-shattering war that followed.

Later, the Kingdom of Ansu was plagued by internal strife, the royal family was corrupt and decadent, the people suffered greatly, and the old system was already terminally ill.