The Infinite Dragon God Cannot Find Silence

Misia spoke earnestly to Flame, the main researcher, in the Star Particle Laboratory.

"The assassination was not for the sake of the game, but only by assassinating His Holiness the Patriarch could a historical transition be triggered, ensuring that the research on particle bodies could be completed within the time limit of more than ten years."

"How could this be..."

Yan swallowed hard.

He was rather 'ordinary' in terms of mindset, so it was hard for him to accept the topic of assassinating important figures.

Moreover, he finds it difficult to understand the thoughts of important people.

"The development of Mingxing Star Particles should be beneficial to humanity..."

"I'm not entirely clear on the specifics, but it's not impossible that the Papal Statesman might hinder research progress out of consideration for religious authority."

Misia shrugged.

The claim that Christianity hindered scientific progress is actually biased. Priests themselves were a large research group at the time, and objectively speaking, the Church did contribute positively to scientific progress for a period of time.

However, this only applies when there is no contradiction between theology and science.

Historically, with very few exceptions, most popes have actually opposed or even explicitly prohibited witch hunts, because they fundamentally do not recognize the existence of witchcraft that can wield superhuman or even godlike powers.

From this perspective, it's not surprising that they would also oppose research into stellar particle bodies that could truly grant people divine power.

"But without the research on stellar particles, humanity has no way... at least not yet, to continue to exist."

At that point, neither religion nor anything else will matter.

Flame gritted his teeth and protested.

"The church's actions, to put it bluntly, are also for the purpose of maintaining order..."

If the intention is simply to possess the technology and its benefits, that's understandable, but outright rejection is utterly baffling.

Whether it's the persecution of heretics, the tolerance and rejection of science, or the opposition to witchcraft and hunting, if a modern atheist were to look back at the church's historical actions, everything would be very clear.

Rather than being a religious practice, these actions should be seen as a means for a ruler to gain and maintain order and authority.

Religion is merely a tool.

Although this relationship has changed in modern times due to the change in the status of the church itself, in general, the church is still mainly composed of human beings. Unless the entire church leadership is insane, they should not allow humanity to be destroyed under any circumstances.

But Flame froze halfway through her sentence.

He realized he had fallen into a cognitive trap.

"Did you notice?"

Izayoi crossed her arms over her chest.

“If the elements of a sand garden are added, the meaning and self-positioning of the ‘church’ will be different.”

"Um……"

Flame bit her lip.

"Since the miniature garden exists, can we assume that God also exists... In other words, is the church possibly an organization that truly serves God?"

"If we look at it from this perspective, then we can find many explanations for the Pope's opposition to the research on stellar particles. It could be a simple violation of doctrine or a ridiculous reason like 'God just opposes it anyway,' which no one would have believed in the past. Moreover, the Bible does contain content about the final judgment, so maybe the church itself wants to cleanse itself and prepare for the end times."

Izayoi exhaled.

"Of course, all of this is based on the premise that His Holiness the Patriarch truly opposes the research on stellar particle bodies."

"I can assure you that our intelligence is absolutely accurate. If you wish, I am also willing to make a guarantee on behalf of the family, based on the rules of the Little Garden."

Misia's answer to Izayoi's questioning was also very firm.

The rules of the Garden of Light game can naturally be applied to this kind of guarantee. Since the other party dared to confirm in this way, it means that at least in the eyes of the Medici family, this information is correct.

"Can you confirm this, but not know why?"

"I'm sorry, the Hereditary's attitude toward particle bodies can be obtained indirectly, but to know the reason, unless the Hereditary reveals it himself, there is no way to find out without asking directly."

"is that so……"

Izayoi closed her eyes, while Homura looked at him, entrusting the decision to her reliable older brother.

"But there's not much to consider. There's no reason to refuse assistance that's offered up. In that case, it's alright to leave the guide to your side, right?"

"That's natural. Our Medici family still has some influence in the modern world."

"Hmph, they should have died out hundreds of years ago."

Misia responded to Izayoi's somewhat provocative and probing words with a silent smile.

The main line of the Medici family did indeed disappear in history due to the lack of a legitimate successor. It is unknown whether the Medici family we see today is a branch or the Medici family in the miniature garden.

In fact, it is possible that both are true.

Knowing the exact answer to this question would greatly help Izayoi in deducing the true purpose of this family and the Pope.

However, the Medici lady seemed unwilling to reveal anything.

Izayoi didn't intend to ask any further questions at this moment, and simply shrugged.

"Then, I hope we can have a pleasant collaboration from now on."

"That's natural."

Misia and Izayoi shook hands with Homura, symbolizing the establishment of a temporary cooperation.

'Although things didn't go as planned, was the goal achieved nonetheless...?'

At the same time, Izayoi breathed a sigh of relief.

Whatever Medici's intentions are, it's always good to know about the Pope first. If necessary, this relationship can be used to contact the Pope... whether it's to have a conversation or to do what Medici wants.

Based on the nature and lineage of the gods in the miniature garden, he also had some guesses about the true intentions of that patriarch.

The remaining mysteries can only be explored once the competition begins.

……

……

"what……"

In the rooftop garden, Bai Ye sighed with her eyes half-closed.

"I really regret pursuing this issue."

"Hehe, whether we investigate or not, Bai Ye is still too naive to have not realized these things until now."

Omega chuckled carelessly, as if they were just chatting casually, rather than discussing the secrets of the vast heavens beyond the miniature garden.

"So, Bai Ye, what are your thoughts?"

"This is a question we'd like to ask you. It's clearly the least important thing to you, isn't it? The survival of the Little Garden."

"Perhaps that's true, but even so, there are still things that are quite important to us in the seemingly insignificant little garden."

Omega smiled with narrowed eyes and licked his lips.

"Moreover, this opportunity was hard-won for my sister and me."

"……I see."

Bai Ye pouted.

So, these two goddesses never actually looked at the miniature garden...?

So... what about her own words...?

"My answer doesn't really need much consideration, from all aspects."

Bai Ye sighed again.

"That's why I asked the first question. Whether the target is the Little Garden or this bastard who makes me work overtime every day, I can't just sit idly by... I value the contract a lot."

Since he was the defeated one, he had to abide by the contract and obey the victor—this seemingly shameful excuse had actually worked well for Bai Ye for hundreds of years.

"I want one too! I want one too! It sounds like a lot of fun!"

At that moment, Kurima also overturned Byakuya and stood up.

"Aren't you the enemy?!"

"Whatever happens, it's definitely more interesting here!"

"Is your sponsor about to cry?!"

Byakuya and Kurima's noisy argument didn't last long before they were interrupted by an almost imperceptible fluctuation in their realms and the sound of a teacup slamming heavily onto the table.

Following the sound, they saw the Golden Queen staring blankly at them, her dreamy crimson eyes flashing with displeasure.

"You all seem to have forgotten me."

"Halwin, are you done with your work?"

Orpheus looked at the other person.

"Well, it's almost there."

The Halloween Queen nodded and answered casually.

Although Bai Ye was the host this time, her workload was no less.

She was responsible for retrieving and sealing the fallen Atlantis, as well as settling the participants and the people of Minos, and establishing a passageway between the second competition and the outside world.

However, she didn't complain at all. In fact, she had just realized that she seemed to be doing too little work and had missed the most important part.

So she spoke directly.

"I'll join the one who just did that."

"..."

Orpheus closed his eyes.

"...Um, thank you."

Then, he spoke softly.

The people present all smiled.

"Oh, right."