The knight in the big world of American TV series

Chapter 2331

Furthermore, the so-called Cosmic Elders Council, the Three Great Empires, and virtually any individual or organization that is known in the universe are basically villains.

These people act without any scruples, and it is because of this that they can live without any scruples and live very well.

There are truly few strong people with a conscience like Ger!

It was also because of his conscience that he came to his senses at the last moment and used the Black Death Sword to protect all the Asgardians. However, he himself was not protected and took all the damage!
With Thor's cry.

As if to prove his words, the charred shell on Ger's body shattered faster and faster, and finally Ger stood before everyone again, completely unharmed.

Thor breathed a sigh of relief and was quite pleased with his own brilliance.

He guessed it right!

This guy was definitely faking it.

Gel didn't react to Thor's words... He now loathed Thor intensely. As for injury, honestly, no. After all, everything was being carried by the Black Death Sword, but Gel could still sense that he had become weaker. Or rather, the Black Death Sword had become weaker.

In the past, Gale would have been terrified and would have tried to restore the power of the Black Death Sword.

But... I have to thank the great god Eternal here.

This master laid everything bare before Ger. Although Ger never wanted to experience that kind of wound being reopened and salt rubbed into it again, he didn't want to forget his past. But that didn't mean he could easily allow someone to openly and completely expose his past to him.

This is also why Gell was so angry with the Eternal God.

In short, for the sake of eternity, Gell knew the true secret of the Black Death Sword.

It turns out I've always been just a pawn!
Before obtaining the Black Death Sword, he was a pawn of the gods. They were high in the heavens, acting recklessly and bringing calamities and suffering to mortals, and shamelessly demanding that mortals still believe in them devoutly!

He and his people dedicated everything to those so-called gods, and what was the result?

What did they get?
lie!

Throughout the vast river of history, the phenomenon of believing in deities shines like stars, illuminating the brilliance of the human spiritual world. From the ancient Stone Age to modern technologically advanced societies, faith has always been an important component of human culture. Why do people so yearn to believe in God? The answer to this question contains profound implications on multiple levels, including historical, psychological, and social factors.

The emergence of faith is often closely related to humanity's awe of nature and fear of the unknown. Early humans often felt powerless and desperate when faced with natural disasters such as lightning, floods, and famine. Therefore, they viewed these uncontrollable forces as manifestations of deities, seeking protection through sacrifices and prayers. Archaeologists have discovered at various sites that early religious rituals were closely related to survival issues such as life and death, harvests, and disease; these beliefs became important tools for humanity in its struggle against nature.

For example, the pharaohs of ancient Egypt were regarded as incarnations of gods, wielding power over life and death. People believed that by worshipping the pharaoh, they could obtain protection in the afterlife. Similarly, the gods of ancient Greece represented natural forces and human emotions; believers sought divine favor, peace, and bountiful harvests through sacrifices. These beliefs were not only humanity's response to nature but also an exploration of the meaning of life.

Another, more important reason is psychological needs.

Faith stems not only from external threats but also from humanity's deep-seated yearning for comfort and belonging. When faced with life's confusion, pain, and loneliness, faith becomes a spiritual refuge. People confide their troubles before deities, seeking understanding and support. Faith provides a space beyond reality, allowing people to find hope in despair. Psychologist Carl Jung pointed out that faith is a manifestation of the collective unconscious, helping individuals find self-identity. The sense of community and belonging felt during religious rituals often alleviates loneliness and enhances the meaning of life. Whether it's a Christian church, a Buddhist temple, or a Taoist monastery, these places are not only centers of faith but also havens for emotional exchange and spiritual solace.

In fact, most people initially believe in God because of their fear of the unknown.

Whether it's those awe-inspiring natural phenomena, such as the sun, moon, stars, storms, floods, and earthquakes, people don't understand them at all, and naturally, fear arises from this.

Fear gives rise to demand.

People need comfort.

The greatest unknown is death!
Everyone dies. But nobody knows what happens after death.
Those natural phenomena are at least visible and tangible.

If it rains, go inside and take shelter.

Don't stand under a tree when it thunders.

If an earthquake occurs, run to an open space immediately.

When there's a flood, run to higher ground.

Humans have ways to deal with these seemingly terrifying natural phenomena, because these things always pass, and experience is passed down from generation to generation.

But death... no one can come back after death!
So no one can tell them how we should face death.

We know nothing about death.

What is the world like after death?
Do humans have souls?
A series of unknowns sparked fear.

As the saying goes, fear breeds demand!
Where there is demand, there will naturally be supply.

And so the gods were born.

Heaven and Hell were also born!
These are all caused by human beings' inherent needs!
At the same time, faith also has more practical needs.

For example, the construction of society.

Faith plays a vital role in social structures. It is not only a source of personal solace but also the foundation of group identity. In many cultures, religious belief serves as a source of social norms and moral standards. Through shared faith, people establish close social connections and form a stable social order. For example, in Hinduism, the caste system is closely intertwined with religious belief. Believers believe that their circumstances are the result of their actions in past lives, a belief that maintains social stratification. At the same time, religious festivals and rituals become important moments of community solidarity, strengthening bonds between people. Here, faith is not merely a personal choice but a manifestation of social identity.

If there were no religion... India would be a lively place.

India, a country often referred to as a "miniature world," boasts over 100 ethnic groups and 1652 languages. It has more than twenty official languages ​​alone.

Therefore, faith became the greatest common denominator. (Actually, this isn't entirely accurate, since there are quite a few people of other religions in that area as well.)
Another example is the inheritance of culture.

Faith plays an indispensable role in cultural transmission. Many arts, literatures, and music in various cultures developed under the nourishment of religious beliefs. Ancient religious paintings and sculptures still tell ancient myths and convey humanity's reflections on life, death, and existence. For example, Renaissance art often focused on religious themes, showcasing humanity's reverence for and exploration of divinity. Michelangelo's *The Creation of Adam* and Leonardo da Vinci's *The Last Supper* are not only masterpieces of art but also crystallizations of faith and humanistic spirit. Through these works, faith has been passed down through history, becoming an important part of culture.

All of these things drive people to believe in gods.

Geer's planet was no exception.

Of course, unlike on Earth, the beliefs on Earth, no matter how many times they are explained, do not have any real gods.

But the Pantheon is truly high above the heavens where Zager and his people reside.

They were absolutely certain that gods existed.

Thus, the concepts of Heaven and Hell also emerged.

As it turned out, Geer discovered that they were all lies!

Heaven is merely a playground for the gods. Hell? Ha! Countless mortal souls never went to Hell; instead, they went to even worse places and became food for certain beings.

In the end, they gained nothing but suffering and calamity!
This is already terrible.

Then, Gale discovered that he had found a way to fight back—the Black Death Sword!

He saw it as a divine opportunity, a chance to take revenge on those arrogant gods!

As it turns out, Eternity is telling him—you're overthinking it.

The Black Death Sword is nothing more than another wicked god's conspiracy.

He thought he was rebelling against the gods, but in reality, it was just a conspiracy by another god to achieve his goal!

This discovery made things even worse for Geer.

Therefore, his thoughts on the Black Death Sword underwent a complete 180-degree change.

What was once a divine gift from heaven to pursue justice and revenge has become a dispensable and abhorrent object.

If that's the case, why should Geer care!

What will happen to the Black Death Sword in the end is not even within Gale's consideration right now!

As a result, his hatred for the gods lessened considerably, not because he had come to terms with it, but because the order in which they were prioritized had changed.

In the past, he might have prioritized revenge, but now resurrecting his family is his priority!
"Thor!" Sif shouted, clearly annoyed.

Gol has already gone to such lengths to save them, and Thor is still chattering away on and on about nonsensical things.

Why don't you do this with Loki?
In Sif's eyes, Thor was a complete idiot.

Loki is known as the god of mischief. He loves playing pranks, is famous for his sharp tongue, and is unpredictable, making it difficult to understand his true thoughts.

But precisely because his pranks and tricks were so famous, the Asgardians didn't really trust Loki at all.

Only Thor, whom Loki could deceive a hundred times, could be deceived a hundred and one more times!
Sif was once a victim of Loki's pranks, but since then, Loki has never been able to fool Sif again.

Because Sif is single-minded, she simply doesn't believe anything Loki says!
The most difficult people to deal with are those who lie.

He won't listen to anything you say, so how can you scam him?
In short, when facing his good brother, Thor is nothing short of a fool!
Believe whatever they say.

Loki, that scoundrel, seemed to want even the dogs at the gates of the Asgardian palace to know his true character, yet Thor wholeheartedly trusted his ambitious little brother.

When they arrived here, Thor couldn't believe that such a simple and honest person as Ger had saved everyone!
Faced with Sif's shouts.

But Thor remained unmoved, not even giving him a glance, his eyes fixed intently on Gel.

Thor kept repeating to himself: I won't listen to this bastard's nonsense.

Because in Thor's mind, Sif had already risen to the top of the list of biggest fools.

In his eyes, Sif had been deceived by Gol to the point that she no longer recognized her own brother... Thor didn't hold a grudge against Sif for stabbing him.

After all, Thor knew that what he did was not ethical.

The key point is that Thor himself got used to it after all the poking and prodding.

He was stabbed quite a few times.

As a child, he was bitten by a snake that Loki had transformed into, and stabbed in the kidney by Loki with a knife. When the Chitauri invaded, Loki stabbed him again...

In short, it's not a big deal. As long as no one dies, it's a minor matter... Even other people think so.

In everyone's eyes, Sif's betrayal of Asgard was far more serious than her stabbing Thor in the back.

Nobody brought this up.

Seeing this, Sif immediately came up to help.

As soon as the others saw this, they rushed forward and stopped Sif.

They weren't really afraid of what Sif might do to them; at most, they'd get a beating... Although Sif had confirmed her betrayal of Asgard, these warriors were all sentimental people and didn't think it was any more heinous than it seemed. Most importantly, while Sif claimed to have betrayed them, she hadn't killed a single Asgardian so far.

Since that's the case, what's there to be afraid of!

If I get beaten up, I get beaten up.

If an Asgardian doesn't fight at least once a month, it means that person is truly old.

Just like menopause, it means you've entered the next stage of life.

Getting beaten up will only hurt for a bit, it won't kill you.

This is the philosophy of life for the Asgardians: not dying is a minor matter.

As for death, that depends on how one dies.

For example, in the last battle for the Earth's core, the entire Asgardian army was wiped out.

Given Asgard's population, the number of full-time professional soldiers is limited. Asgard has at most a few million people, barely reaching ten million. The army size can't be too large; after all, a nation can't have its entire population in the military, even a militaristic nation like Asgard. Maintaining an army is very expensive!
So a regiment of a thousand men may not seem like much, but in reality, it is definitely not a small number in the overall Asgardian army.

In any other country, such severe battle losses would have caused a huge uproar domestically. The commander might even have been court-martialed.

But in Asgard, nobody took it seriously; instead, everyone was incredibly proud!
Because the Asgardians are extremely proud to have died in such an epic war as the Battle for the Earth's Core!
So, getting beaten up is really nothing!
Sif was truly entangled.

She didn't want to kill anyone, so she could only knock them unconscious, but how could knocking someone unconscious possibly frighten an Asgardian?