Chapter 348: Ascension Staircase: Three Strategies for Godhood

"Tell me specifically, tell me specifically!" Kelage became excited. He pulled a chair over for Sinuoli; one must know, this was the first time the Little Beard had received such treatment since becoming an apprentice!

"Ahem, for us Sons of the Mountains, our main business among the human brats down the mountain is forging, trading, and construction; things like brewing are too minor to mention!" Knowing his master rarely left the mountains, Sinuoli gave a brief introduction.

"Among these, forging-related work is undoubtedly the most suitable for you. Even a three-year-old human child knows our products are the finest. This also happens to be your area of expertise."

"God of Forging, that would be a domain similar to Xidumnier's; it sounds quite good. After all, Fuweng-Jishu is something those short-lived races simply cannot master." Kelage nodded.

"Perhaps not. In my view, although you do not need much faith, expanding your Authority is always beneficial and never harmful." Kelage's strength had already crossed the threshold; he no longer needed the nourishment of faith. Theoretically, as long as he could condense a Godhood, he could officially step into the realm of gods.

"How else can it be expanded?" His master tugged at his own withered beard. Of course, there were differences in strength among gods; the wider the coverage of one's Authority and the more believers one had, the stronger one's power naturally was.

"For example, by snatching some from the domain of war! The Goddess of War, Myrmidia, is a New God; she cannot yet swallow such a large cake!" In this chaotic world where dark forces are rising, the frequency and intensity of war remain high; mere Myrmidia simply cannot cover it all.

"Makes sense! Among the products I forge, weapons and armor are the most numerous. They are born for war, and they can also have a huge impact on the success or failure of a war." Kelage did not lack wisdom; he could be said to understand everything at a single hint.

"Besides that, you have Runes! The Oath and Steel Rune can make armor indestructible, while the Destruction Rune can make the enemy's inferior gear shatter like thin ice at a single strike. There are also the Striking Rune, the Blocking Rune, and so on!" Sinuoli spoke with great animation.

"In the eyes of those ignorant human brats.

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"This is no different from a true god!" Sinuoli grinned. This was the advantage of having strength before seeking faith.

"Worthy of being the one they chose! Taking you as my disciple seems to be the most correct choice I have made in the last hundred years!" Kelage praised loudly, as if he could already see the Ascension Staircase appearing before him.

"What should I do now? Go down the mountain immediately? And where should I start?" The old Dwarf rubbed his hands together; it sounded like this matter was not just hopeful, but very hopeful!

"Don't be impatient, Master. Although it is not difficult, if the method is appropriate, it will undoubtedly yield twice the result with half the effort. I have three brilliant plans; would you like to hear them?" Sinuoli began to play coy.

"Hahaha! As long as I can successfully step into the God Realm, what use are the mundane things to me!" Kelage understood the implication; knowledge related to the transcendent realm was a taboo subject in any world.

"The first is, of course, widespread promotion. Utilize all the channels of our kin on the plains, such as taverns and merchants. I have a cousin who is very familiar with this; I will give him instructions in a couple of days!"

"You mean Tomi, right? He previously came to me and pestered me for a few small things I practiced on; his tongue is quite nimble!" As the fame of Sinuoli's influence rose, Tomi was now welcome everywhere he went.

"The second is to manifest divinity before the people! This is a classic program for gaining faith, but the time, place, and method are all particular. I will draft a plan for you in these two days."

Sinuoli was full of confidence. After all, as a transmigrator, he was accustomed to the tropes of "crooked-mouth dragon kings" and "Huaxia soldier kings" from his previous life; the twists and turns he would arrange would surely shock this world that lacked entertainment.

"There is one more thing, I don't know if I should say it. If you are in a hurry to change locations, you might consider a Helicopter. This thing can effectively save time on the road! Moreover, descending from the sky has a significant strengthening effect on the... no, on the manifestation of divinity."

Sinuoli took a piece of paper and wrote down his suggestions while speaking. As long as it was not popularized, flying would always be associated with mystery, power, and the like.

"We'll see. If it is truly necessary, I will consider it. At that time, I will just contact the major Shanbao nearby; those juniors will still give me some face."

As the one of the only two Demigods of the Mountain Kingdom who was easy to contact, borrowing a Helicopter was no pressure for Kelage. It was just that it would take time for a Rune Demigod to accept riding in a flying machine, so Sinuoli just mentioned it in passing and immediately moved on to the next item.

"The third is the top-down approach! This can be considered the essence. For the common people among humans, the attitude of their lords is critical. Gaining their support will make the spread of faith much smoother."

"Hmm, the leaders of the short-lived races change too quickly. I really don't know much about them. What should be done? Use both soft and hard tactics?" Kelage nodded, indicating he was trying to accept it.

"Exactly. On one hand, show your great power so the mortals know what kind of fury they will face if they stop you; on the other hand, appropriately provide some benefits." Sinuoli tried hard to phrase it so his master would find it easier to accept.

"According to my understanding, humans do not yet have the ability to independently produce equipment of exquisite quality or higher; only the top nobles among them are qualified to possess treasures of this level."

For humans, the liberation of spellcasters from official persecution could be traced back to the Great Holy War a hundred years ago; no powerhouse capable of powerful enchantment had been born among them yet.

Aside from the small amount of treasures that flowed out from the Elf and Dwarf races, they could only rely on the blessings of gods, and such blessings were often time-limited. Permanent solidified versions were a great drain even for those at the level of the Lady of the Lake or Sigmar.

"I know this. Don't those longsword-wielding brats of the madman Aluoruike in Zhufuba treat them like treasures? They still haven't made much progress after all these years."

Speaking of equipment, his master couldn't help but start grumbling again. The twelve Runefangs of the Empire's Elector Counts belonged to mass-produced standard weapons, and generally speaking, Rune Masters did not encourage this; they would rather spend their time researching techniques they had not yet mastered.

"Hmm, as long as you have a plan in mind. For most guys, the best of the rare quality items can be called a decent gift." Frugality is a good virtue; Sinuoli didn't want his master to spoil the humans' tastes.

"In addition, I suggest you avoid Bretonnia. The peasants there can't afford our products, and the Knights are the exclusive property of that one in the lake." After reading through the suggestions, Sinuoli added one last sentence.

Not to mention the matter of conversion, the Southlands were already causing trouble for the Lady of the Lake; if one were to go and snatch food from her home, it wouldn't be good to provoke her.