Chapter 339 The Way to Become a God (1/2)

It was indeed a question that left Joshua wondering for ages.

This world had many gods, their titles countless but varying, which in turn gave them different aspects. Even without taking other gods into consideration, the contrasting aspects in titles was obvious even amongst the Seven Gods of men.

For one, followers of the God of Power and Justice could gain a series of divine spells that counter evil and Chaos while also attaining the ability to control. Another fine example would be the priests of the God of Love and Hate—they could charm beasts or even daemons, as well as interact with the dead or summon heroic spirits to protect themselves.

To list the others would be merely to be repetitive. In short, it is the different facets of the gods that earned them worship in different lands.

Usually, the Northern Empire commonly revered the God of Power and Justice along with the God of Conservation and Reformation. The West Mountains, on the other hand, worshipped the God of Law and Freedom alongside the God of Order and Destruction.

Most mages in the Eastern Plains were atheists, but there was a subtle following of the God of Wisdom and Choice. At the Far South, there was an entrenched devotion for the God of Love and Hate as well as the God of Life.

Nevertheless, why would their titles so often contrast—or more specifically, be inconsistent?

Joshua believed that the titles of these gods and their faith had a logic within—there was even an entire doctrine that tries to make interpretations. But since deities with easily understood designations like God of Orcs and War exist, why would the gods of men make their own titles so erratic?

Perhaps they really did develop mental problems?

Ogner stared blankly for a while at the warrior's question.

How rare… Here he is, a warrior that actually does not want to ascend into godhood—and they are supposed to be the type that chase after power in all forms.

Indeed, all this question would do was help satisfy Joshua's own curiosity.

”Interesting guy.” The twin-headed giant could not help but shake His head. He regretted inwardly that He did not have much time, for Ogner really desired to have a long conversation with this human. Still, it was best to answer his question.

”Why the contrast in divine titles?” He repeated, pondering briefly. ”Why some deities would pick two clashing divine occupations as the source of their power? This assuredly would never be an uncertainty for beings that never touched demigod thresholds.”

”It is actually a choice,” the twin-headed giant said, putting weight behind each solemn word as He leveled His gaze at Joshua's. ”Choice can be the incarnation of a certain power or the 'existence' for a divine force.”

”What does that mean?” Joshua frowned. He seemed to grasp the meaning but was uncertain—and pressed on without hesitation. ”What's the difference between the two?”

”Father Nature whom you had met, and I are two great examples,” Ogner explained patiently. ”Father Nature's designations are Nature and Elves, and so His power came from the natural cycle and the elven civilization he nurtured. His divinity and blessings are therefore supported by the entire nature itself—I believe you've come across that.”

Joshua nodded in agreement. In the final battle at Illgner, two buff skills that Father Nature employed—the [Protection of the Lord of Nature] and the [Radiance of the Forests] were indeed borne by nature itself.