dkrc Chapter 2001 "A Community of Shared Future" and "The Favor of Civilization," [Th
Chapter 2001 "A Community of Shared Future" and "The Favor of Civilization," [Th
Chapter 2001 "A Community of Shared Future" and "The Favor of Civilization," [The Overall Elevation of Human Civilization]
Greek mythology: Hephaestus, the craftsman and god of fire, was highly skilled and crafted divine artifacts for the gods.
Athena, goddess of wisdom, craftsmanship, and war.
Prometheus, the god of prophecy and foresight, stole fire from the gods for humankind, symbolizing the spark of knowledge and civilization.
In Norse mythology, famous dwarf craftsmen such as Sindri and Brock, though not gods, possessed extraordinary forging skills.
Odin sacrificed an eye for wisdom and hung upside down on the World Tree for nine days and nine nights to obtain runes, which are also related to knowledge.
Thoth, the Egyptian god of wisdom, knowledge, and the moon, and Enki, the Sumerian god of wisdom, water, and creation.
Even in the mythology of island nations, there are deities related to forging and technology, such as the God of Hand Strength.
No, that's not enough.
Marquis Voban quickly rejected most of the targets.
Hephaestus, Athena, and Odin are powerful gods with complex powers, not specializing in "technology," and are now difficult to hunt down.
Prometheus was more inclined to be a "prophet" and a "guide to civilization".
Although dwarf craftsmen are highly skilled, they are often not the manifestations commonly seen by disobedient gods.
"Perhaps we shouldn't directly seek out the 'God of Technology'."
Are there any deities whose powers can 'enhance wisdom,' 'improve understanding,' 'accelerate learning,' or 'inspire creativity'?
Once he obtains such power, he can master complex scientific knowledge and engineering principles at a speed far exceeding that of ordinary people.
At that time, combined with his resources, he might be able to forge his own path.
He recalled the gods he had once killed, who granted him a variety of powers, but few of them directly affected his mind.
Perhaps, at that time, his will was more inclined towards power.
But no matter what, relying on human geniuses is ultimately not as good as having the key to genius yourself.
While accumulating strength is important, broadening the "pathways" and "efficiency" to become stronger is perhaps even more crucial in chat groups.
Marquis Voban was even considering checking the relevant powers, or other power systems, items, or inheritances that could directly enhance intelligence, comprehension, learning ability, or even "scientific inspiration" in the chat group shop.
After all, the chat group store contains everything from the world of each group member, including things like "wisdom enlightenment," "spiritual inspiration," and "overclocked thinking," which can directly affect the user's cognitive abilities.
Although the price may be high, he doesn't mind spending points if he can gain something from it.
In fact, Marquis Voban thought that others in the chat group probably had similar thoughts.
For him, the path of the god-slayer is the primary path, but he doesn't mind trying all sorts of methods to gain points.
Points are everything.
The richest man in the lighthouse said: "My talent in the comics is something I am far inferior to now."
Tony, of course, was unaware of Marquis Voban's thoughts. After seeing Su Yunqing's words, he also spoke up in the chat group.
Su Yunqing had previously uploaded some comic book versions of Marvel's memory copies, but there were very few. Ying Zinian later added more.
Therefore, he was aware of his own scientific research abilities in the comics and understood the gap between the two.
The richest man in the lighthouse said: "But the 1% reward for the Heavenly-level [Rule-level Item] is only enhanced once, which is enough to prove my scientific research talent."
For Tony, the point wasn't about fantasizing about immediately reaching the absurd level of "handcrafting god-slaying armor" like Tony in the comics, but rather that the nature of the reward from the chat group itself was a high recognition of his existing scientific talent.
"A celestial-level [rule-level item]", its high level is beyond doubt.
The fact that he received 1% of the task was merely a reinforcement of his "scientific research talent" speaks volumes.
If that 1% of the task's reward were from other sources, even his Infinity Stones, it could be further enhanced.
However, when applied to his research abilities, it only serves as a reinforcement, indicating that his research abilities were already extremely strong to begin with.
Furthermore, according to the chat group's assessment, Tony Stark's most promising and worthwhile investment lies in his genius mind and scientific creativity.
This reinforcement is also an affirmation and strengthening of his strengths, and an encouragement for him to continue to explore this path further.
Therefore, we should spend more time delving into scientific research and slow down our research on rune technology.
The potential of pure technology is very high. Although rune technology is a combination of magic and technology, the focus is actually on magic.
He's a scientist, after all. He's even mastered magic to the level of the Sorcerer Supreme. Scientific cultivation can't be too far behind magic.
Himouto! Umaru-chan: "Loki's reward is an enhancement of Asgard, and Tony's reward is an enhancement of his scientific talent."
Himouto! Umaru-chan: "These are all areas I never expected."
Himouto! Umaru-chan: "So what about Rick and Grey Wolf? What will their rewards be?"
Himouto! Umaru-chan: "What would be the most suitable reward for Rick and Grey Wolf?"
While eating potato chips, Xiaomai posted a question in the group chat.
She was genuinely curious because the rewards in chat groups were always the most suitable for the group members themselves.
The rewards given to Loki and Tony prove this point.
As the king of gods, Loki strengthening the entire Asgard is in line with his status and long-term interests.
Tony's enhanced scientific talent further affirmed and amplified his abilities, even though he himself hadn't previously realized that this was the most urgent thing he needed.
What about Rick, who has already achieved his long-cherished wish, become the only god, and led humanity to rise again?
What about Grey Wolf, who has already found his parents and had his wish fulfilled?
What would be the most "suitable" reward for them?
Umaru never expected this.
Rick seemed to have everything he needed.
Power? He is already the only god, wielding the Star Cup, and is the de facto supreme being of that world.
Knowledge? The Star Cup might give him a near-omniscient understanding.
The continuation and development of human civilization?
Under his leadership, humanity has emerged from its dire situation and is now reviving. He can also access knowledge and technology from other worlds through chat groups.
What else could the reward enhance him for? Directly boost his divine power? That seems a bit monotonous, and might not be the most "suitable" option.
Grey Wolf is even more straightforward.
His biggest regret is his parents, which he has already resolved through his own skills.
Eating sheep? Using precious task rewards to satisfy this is making a mountain out of a molehill; there are plenty of sheep in the group store.
Now, Grey Wolf and the sheep have become friends.
Or perhaps we could enhance his inventive abilities?
But Grey Wolf's inventing ability is already so idealistic that it's almost at the level of rules. What would happen if it were further enhanced?
Umaru couldn't imagine it.
Moreover, this percentage of tasks is probably not enough to enhance Grey Wolf's inventive abilities.
Human tribe leader: "My reward, like Mr. Loki's, is based on the enhancement of civilization."
Human tribal chief: "His is Asgard, but mine is human civilization itself."
Human tribal chief: "Image.jpg"
After seeing Umaru's message, Rick uploaded his reward information to the chat group.
Everyone quickly clicked to check.
[Reward: Overall advancement of human civilization +1]
The flame of civilization never dies: a fundamental blessing and elevation of the concept, potential, collective spirituality, and resilience of humankind as an intelligent race.
The average innate qualities, learning abilities, creativity, adaptability to the environment, and mental resilience in the face of adversity of all humankind will be permanently and significantly enhanced.
This effect will be naturally passed down through generations of humans, promoting beneficial mutations and guiding evolutionary trends.
The River of Wisdom Surges: Significantly Enhancing the Efficiency and Depth of Human Civilization as a Whole in Knowledge Acquisition, Accumulation, Dissemination, and Innovation.
The probability of all human individuals having a "flash of inspiration" in exploring the unknown, summarizing experience, developing technology, and creating art has increased;
Knowledge barriers within a civilization naturally weaken, increasing the likelihood of knowledge sharing and exchange that spark new ideas.
The "accumulation cycle" required for major technological or theoretical breakthroughs will be shortened to some extent.
[Connecting the community of shared destiny: Strengthening the interconnectedness of the human race as a whole and the resonance of the collective unconscious.]
When faced with major crises, opportunities, or choices that affect the survival of an entire race or the development of civilization, humanity is more likely to reach a consensus, improve the efficiency of unity and cooperation, and naturally reduce internal friction and irrational confrontation.
At the same time, there will be a subtle tendency of "rejection" and "correction" towards internal extreme individuals or ideologies that may harm the overall interests of civilization.
【Civilization's fortune favors: It provides a continuous positive boost to the overall "fortune" or "development potential" of human civilization.
Under the premise of conforming to the laws of intelligent life development, the probability of human civilization making the right choices at key historical junctures increases, while the probability of encountering devastating natural disasters or force majeure events decreases.
Civilizations are more likely to produce outstanding individuals who lead their era, such as heroes, sages, artists, and scientists.
Human civilization is more likely to receive "good fortune" when engaging in peaceful exchanges and competition with other races or civilizations.
[Note: This enhancement applies to the concept of "humanity" as an intelligent species and the civilizations derived from it as a whole, with broad and profound effects. However, the specific manifestations and outcomes will depend on humanity's own efforts, choices, and the historical context.]
A brief silence fell over the chat group as everyone was awestruck by the sheer scale of the reward.
This is different from Loki's specific and direct enhancement of Asgard.
Rick's reward targets the abstract and vast concept of "human civilization." Although its effects are subtle, they directly point to the most fundamental "potential" and "future" of a race or a civilization.
It raised the "lower limit" and "upper limit" of the entire human race, and optimized the "environment" for the development of civilization.
It has fundamentally made the human race "smarter," "more resilient," "more united," and "more fortunate."
Moreover, these improvements are substantial.
Placed within a vast civilization with hundreds of millions of members and a historical river spanning thousands or tens of thousands of years, what terrifying and far-reaching compound interest effect would it produce?
This is practically a tailor-made guarantee for Rick's ideal of "making humanity prosperous and no longer subject to the control of any being"!
It solved the problem that even with the power of the Star Grail, Riku, as a leader, might not be able to be perfect in every aspect.
Individuals can lead, but the true strength of a civilization depends on the potential of each individual and the collaboration of the entire community.
This award, at its deepest level, lays the most solid foundation for the future of humanity.
"I see."
Loki looked at the description of the reward, a look of understanding and emotion flashing in his eyes.
Compared to the specific enhancements given to the divine realm and the gods in Asgard, Rick's reward seems to have a grander scope and is more "benevolent".
This aligns well with Rick's idea of being a "human leader" who, after experiencing despair, ultimately reclaims everything for humanity.
Even after becoming the only god, he did not become aloof and domineering. What he desired and cared about was still human civilization.
"A blessing of civilization? What an amazing feat!"
Tony murmured as well.
He can better understand how valuable this support for "overall potential" and "development environment" is.
This ensures that human civilization, based on the peace brought by the Star Cup, can truly rely on its own strength to achieve prosperity, and even one day in the future, be able to face the gods and the vast universe with equanimity.
This is a blessing that fundamentally endows civilization with "vitality" and "possibility".
While appreciating the value of this, Tony also felt somewhat ashamed.
He is also human.
Whether as the Sorcerer Supreme or a superhero, his duty, or rather, the responsibility he voluntarily undertakes, is to protect human civilization and this planet.
Building armor, upgrading technology, researching magic—everything, at its core, is for protection.
He wanted to protect his loved ones, protect innocent people, protect the blue planet beneath his feet, and ensure the continuation and development of the human race.
However, he never expected such a reward.
Even now, the only reward the chat group is giving him is an improvement in his scientific research talent; the previous rewards were for his strength.
It's not that there's anything wrong with such rewards; the increase in strength and the enhancement of scientific research talent can help him better protect this civilization and even lead the rapid development of human civilization.
However, compared to Rick's reward, which was a blessing that went straight to the core of civilization, there was a fundamental difference.
The former involves influencing and changing "them" through his individual efforts.
His protection stemmed more from a sense of responsibility, from the belief that "with great power comes great responsibility," from love and attachment to specific individuals, and from a certain other reason.
Perhaps it was pride, the pride of not wanting to see everything he cherished destroyed.
Rick's love was a deep, ingrained love for the entire race and for the very spark of civilization; everything he did and everything he desired was already inextricably linked to the whole of "human civilization."