franphil Chapter 392 The Ritual of the Bound
Chapter 392 The Ritual of the Bound
Chapter 392 The Ritual of the Bound
Without much hesitation, Torzner resolutely signed the contract, which carried severe penalties.
This contract is not very harmful, but once signed, it will bind you to Torzner's [anchor] to a certain extent, just as the Sun Path will dim and lose power if it betrays the justice it believes in.
Those who are bound are the most adept at self-restraint, self-torture, and self-struggle.
By agreeing to this contract, Torzner, as a bound individual, added another constraint to his already unique heteromorphic path. This constraint was both a shackle and a protection, akin to a grand ambition.
When Torzner broke the contract, it was equivalent to breaking the vow, and once the vow is broken, it is indulgence.
For an angel king like Thorzna who has long adhered to a path of restraint, the desires and madness suppressed within him are like a volcano. If he indulges himself even once, this hard-won volcano will erupt completely. It won't be a minor disturbance like thunder and lightning, but a wild and chaotic outburst. At that time, it will be hard to say whether this angel king will be able to mitigate the negative effects of the path itself.
But if He does not break the covenant, this can also be considered a kind of "anchor," although this "anchor" is not formed by the faith of many believers, but rather woven by the power of the hermit, and blessed by Torzner's own authority, a kind of "anchor" formed through his own beliefs or faith.
Whether this so-called "loyalty" or "commitment" is persistence, obsession, or performance, it is all up to us.
The longer this contract is maintained, the more stable this "anchor" becomes.
Even if Thorsner's consciousness eventually reaches its limit, his spirit completely collapses, and he indulges in depravity, losing his restraint and true nature, as long as he remembers this contract, remembers this self-discipline, and maintains his spiritual identification with Shael, then this "anchor" will hold onto Thorsner's final spirit.
This also means that Torzner will continue to see himself as a follower of the [Alien King], acknowledging this former identity, not betraying this origin, and marking this spiritual imprint for a long time.
"Um?"
When Xia'er saw that Torzner signed without hesitation, she was somewhat surprised.
Unexpected events are certain; this is not as simple as the "ancient god" sealing or suppressing the "follower god," the dual-path true god, or the King of Angels.
The Goddess of Night and the Lord of Storms at least used their own power to deal with Mr. Door later on.
Now, relying on her understanding of the alien pathways, Shael has used her power to create a cage and demanded that Thorzner entrust his authority to this cage and sustain it with his authority, spirituality, and mind.
This is using Thorsner's power to bind Thorsner.
He had thought that this guy would at least struggle a little.
"My king, in the ancient times, even though you were one of the most insane ancient gods, and even though the alien races generally lacked thought and morality, you were still the protector of our race."
"I am unwilling to disobey you, and I am powerless to do so."
Torzner replied quite frankly.
He made no mere verbal promise, but truly incorporated the identity of "from God" into the core principles he was to uphold. It was a part that had to be adhered to, a part that was different from those desires that needed to be restrained, and a kind of faith that originated from himself, was based on the "King of the Others," and ultimately returned to his own faith.
If one abandons this faith, it is an undeniable fall from grace. For an angel king who intends to follow the path of temperance, such a fall means the failure of long-term perseverance and asceticism. It is a form of self-denial, making one susceptible to influence and turning into a second "monster king."
The God of Spirits made this decision quite easily. His own supreme god had returned, and suppressing him was as easy as capturing a chick. Moreover, the supreme god had not chosen to resurrect within him after his fall, or perhaps he had tried but failed. Now that he had returned, he did not intend to settle scores with him. For this cruel ancient king, this was practically a blessing.
After all, the God of Spirits had no doubt that if the "King of the Alien" really wanted to kill Him, His resurrection and other backup plans would most likely be useless. Everything the God of Spirits had now was built on the foundation of the "King of the Alien," with the only change being the temperance training introduced by the ascetics.
But this doesn't stop the "Alien King" from killing himself. Restraint and indulgence are of little significance to the boss, who is also very knowledgeable about death.
Therefore, Thorzna dutifully chose "loyalty" and genuinely hoped that Shael would continue to play along. You see, if Shael hadn't come to recruit him, Thorzna was already planning to move away, as things weren't going well in either the North or South Continents these days.
It would be so much better if you were a little more assertive.
Because Thorzner was so cooperative, Shael couldn't just ignore him completely. Thinking of Thorzner lying dead in prison during the Fifth Age, he felt that the guy had some foresight at this moment, although it was more of an instinctive reaction based on his current predicament and past experiences.
I don't have any demands on you.
"Siberian is a freebie, you can look after him if you want."
Shael jumped down from the coffin without mentioning the Bound Person Path to Godhood ritual. After all, Thorzner couldn't gather the last trait, so there was no point in talking about the Bound Person Path to Godhood ritual.
Although there is only one ritual for becoming a god, it is a process with two sides. Just as the Bound Man's Path symbolizes the choice between restraint and indulgence when facing desires, the ritual for becoming a god is also very simple.
Thorzner's current idea is restraint. So, the simplest way for him to become a god is to be willing to abide by the contract and practice this self-discipline even if he becomes a true god or a god bound by fate, and continue to be a follower of Shael.
This is explained from the perspective of restraint and constraint. After all, a true god does not need to be a servant of another true god. He already has the ability to break free from such restrictions. However, he chooses not to do so. Even if he has the ability to break free from the shackles, he still restrains himself and willingly serves as a servant of the other.
Regardless of whether the other party is a god or has fallen and descended to the rank of angel.
This is a belief in the existence of the other, a belief that limits and binds the self, but also maintains the self-awareness of the spirit god.
The ritual of indulgence is even simpler; the simplest is to come into contact with the desire of the Mother Tree of Desire, which is enough indulgence.
Or to take it a step further, kill the very beliefs you hold dear. If your faith in Shael is genuine enough, then kill Shael. If you don't have that faith, then kill yourself. What kind of indulgence is it if you don't break through your own limitations?
By indulging, one breaks free from constraints, only to fall into an even larger and more inescapable bondage, becoming entangled in a continuous struggle against oneself. The core lies in recognizing the essence of desire through constant self-torture, in endless pain and struggle.
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