Alice in the Land of Steam

Chapter 356 Is That the Original History?
"But what does this have to do with you coming to talk to me?" Saint Xia Liya gently stroked the lamb's soft fur. Under her long eyelashes were a pair of bright eyes, which were a little confused at the moment.

The forest canopy was so dense that all kinds of leaves blocked out the light overhead, so the moonlight only flowed quietly through the gaps between the branches and leaves, and the woods were completely illuminated by the faint light of the moss. But surely the shrubs and fallen leaves on the ground would not have any objections, because the moment the shepherdess appeared here, they saw another moon, equally beautiful, equally elegant, like a gem cast by fairies under the moonlight.

Lingge was stunned for a moment, and only came back to his senses when Saint Xia Liya called his name. He turned his head away rather unnaturally, avoiding the girl's sight, and replied: "Because I want to know, what did the world look like before its history was tampered with?"

Saint Shalia tilted her head, not understanding what he meant.

Ling explained: "Among all the philosophers we know about on Earth, the oldest ones should be the four philosophers of the Renaissance in the ancient century. Of course, there may have been other philosophers in ancient times, but we don't know yet, so we don't take them into consideration. So I want to know, before the four philosophers started the Renaissance and began to guide and modify the history of the Mirror Star World for the first time, what should our world have looked like?"

The influence of the Renaissance on world history is unquestionable.

Dante established a classical literature seminar, which brought many new literary genres such as drama, opera, and new poetry, reformed the literary system of the Mirror Star World, and at the same time involved various art forms such as fine arts, sculpture, and music, so that the art that originally focused on religious themes gradually shifted to humanity and civilization itself, which was the first literary reform.

Plato established the Council of Sages, which guided the gradual development of the primitive philosophical system deeply influenced by religion, brought about naive materialism, asceticism, ethicalism and nihilism, and set off the first philosophical trend.

Martin Luther founded the Lutheran school of theology, advocated justification by faith, opposed the barbaric and cruel sacrificial system and religious exploitation in the form of tribute, which won the response of many grassroots believers and had a wide impact in both the East and West continents, namely the First Reformation.

Galileo established the "Conference on the Revolutions of the Celestial Spheres" and pointed out that the earth beneath our feet is actually a planet, which he named "mirror star" for the first time. He also observed the orbits of the sun, moon and stars, drew star maps, and based on this, compiled the first universal calendar in the history of civilization, the "Celestial Calendar", also known as the Continental Gregorian Calendar. From then on, different countries on both continents had a unified calendar, which was a major breakthrough in the astronomical community. From then on, the year when the Celestial Calendar was born was regarded as the first year of the Common Era.

"Among the twelve disciples taught by Saint Tomi, Constantine, Zoroaster, Abraham and Baimon respectively established the four earliest human countries, namely the Yah Empire, the White Griffin Empire, the Losonov Dynasty and the Volomv Dynasty. They are the source of all human countries in the East and West Continents today. They are closely connected to each other, and their political systems and institutions are surprisingly consistent. But in the Ancient Century, the White Griffin Empire and the Volomv Dynasty were located in the Western Continent, and the Yah Empire and the Losonov Dynasty were located in the Eastern Continent. The chaotic sea between them once hindered the people of the Middle Ages from exploring unknown areas for hundreds of years. How did they maintain such a close connection in the more primitive and backward Ancient Century?"

Saint Shallia listened quietly. The young man's voice echoed in the empty forest, drowning out other sounds, as if they were the only two people here at the moment: "Saint Tomi founded the Spiritual Prayer Society, which became the first religion in human history. Historians have found that the ruins of the Spiritual Prayer Society, the 'Home of All Spirits' Ardes, are likely located in the Kingdom of Great Britta in the West Continent, but no relevant ruins have been excavated. However, the orthodox inheritance of animism, said to be founded by Saint Tomi himself: the Holy Kingdom of Nordon, is located in the far east continent."

"This separation yet connection has prompted historians to continue to study the history of this period in depth, trying to find decisive evidence to fill in the gaps in the overall historical view. Finally, Master Pierre of the White Tower Society proposed a new view. He hypothesized that the Ancient Century was not actually the starting point of human civilization. Before it, there should be an even older era, which he called the Ancient Century. There are many mysteries unknown to modern people hidden in it, and the biggest mystery is: In the Ancient Century, were the East Continent and the West Continent originally connected? That is, the Pangaea Ocean."

To date, human civilization is still enjoying the legacy they left behind, and all later generations should pay tribute to the four great sages, even Lingge, who already knew the truth. He may not know the purpose of these earth philosophers secretly guiding history, but he can recognize their contributions to civilization based on his own judgment.

But what was world history like before the four philosophers brought about the Renaissance?
"The period before the celestial calendar appeared was called the Ancient Century. This period was very chaotic, with frequent wars and constant attacks between countries, all for the right to dominate the Western Continent. However, the thread of history can still be vaguely seen, with many unearthed relics proving the development trajectory of civilization. Historians' works also provide detailed references for this. Master Cleveland's General History of the Ancient World is one of the best. He mentioned that the oldest national heritage and the most primitive religious system were undoubtedly related to the great saint Tumi. However, there is one question that cannot be explained clearly no matter what."

Hearing this, a rare look of surprise appeared in Saint Xia Liya's eyes. Ling Ge paused for a moment to give the girl time to digest and understand this information, and then continued: "Perhaps this can explain all the previous doubts. If there was only one continent in the world, then the connection between human beings, countries and religions would naturally be closely related; and when the Pangaea continent separated, this connection no longer existed, and only the remaining traces can be used as circumstantial evidence. But if this hypothesis is true, it will derive many new mysteries: How did the Pangaea continent separate? When did it separate? What impact did its separation cause? And the question I want to know: What did human civilization look like before the Pangaea continent separated?"

"Perhaps, that is the true face of the world, not the history guided and modified by the philosophers on Earth."

There was a hint of deep thought in Ling'er's eyes. It was not until then that Saint Xia Liya suddenly remembered that the young man in front of her was a student in the history department of Linville University before becoming the goddess's pastor. Although he was unable to complete his studies due to an unexpected change, he also inherited that spirit of inquiry.

The girl opened her cherry-colored lips and said, "So, that's why you asked me this?"

"Yes." Linger nodded: "You are the Maiden King of Creation. I think you might know something about the ancient centuries." As for why he didn't look for Olvera and Yieta, it was because they were both cursed, and they might have been reincarnated. They were no longer the original Maiden Kings. Olvera was a light elf, and Yieta was a feather elf. The six holy white wings behind her waist were her most obvious feature. Only Saint Shalia seemed to have never been cursed or reincarnated, so she still remembered her origins and the relationship between the Goddess of Creation and the Maiden King.

pity.

"I'm sorry, I've forgotten a lot of things." Saint Xia Liya slowly stopped stroking the lamb, causing it to bleat. She smiled at the lamb, then looked at Linge and said apologetically, "This seems to be one of them - my memory did not tell me how I lived in the ancient century you mentioned, and whether the Pangaea Continent really existed. Those things in the past are like a hazy mist, and I can't see through them. I'm sorry to disappoint you, Linge."

She apologized twice because she always felt guilty for the memories she had lost. If she still had those memories, she might not be like a lamb that had lost its rope, searching for her sisters all over the continent in vain. And Lingge, Metien and Alice could continue their peaceful lives without being involved in the various struggles of the world, which were as dangerous as the summoning ceremony that just passed.

In the final analysis, it is because of my loss of memory that such problems arise.

She sighed quietly in her heart, looking a little melancholy. Linger glanced at her and suddenly said, "It's nothing. I don't have to know the answer."

"But it would be better if we knew the answer, right?"

Otherwise, there would be no need to call myself here specially. Is it really just to chat?

"..."

Lingge was silent, Saint Shallia looked at him quietly, there was a piece of moss on the rock beside the pond that was glowing, and fireflies were flashing all over the mountain.

Just as the young man opened his mouth and was about to say something, a childish but excited voice suddenly came from the way he came. It flew over the faint fluorescence in the forest and called out loudly: "Ah, Lingge! You are here! I found you!"

A helpless pink-haired little girl followed behind: "Shemy, don't be so anxious, Lingge won't run away."

"He'll run away!"

"Eh?"

"He has legs, of course he will run away!"

"Uh……"

　Give me some meow
　　
　
(End of this chapter)