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Chapter 134 Hypocrisy
Hypocrisy
'Now that's what I call Aura farming.' Christopher sighed as he decided to stop watching the siege happening on the first fortress.
Even though none of his subordinates were handling their sects with their true bodies, that didn't mean they weren't managing them properly. Far from it.
Each sect had what it was good at, which was why they had their separate distinctions.
Raya was part of Kim's sect where all the members specialized in speed. And due to the talent she displayed, she gained the distinction of an 'asset'. Which was a fancy way of saying someone was talented enough to be protected and nurtured greatly.@@@@
Just like her sect master, Raya was amazingly fast, probably one of the fastest among the soldiers of her level.
That said, there was no clear chart on who triumphed in certain categories, so Christopher didn't know just how significant that was.
'Hm, should probably make something that allows people to test and grade themselves. That would be fun.' He mused.
Regardless, his subordinates handled their sects well and did their best to train their members to embody the things their sects represented. And that wasn't all either.
Christopher created a merit system for his soldiers which allowed them to access the library and the extensive knowledge within. So in that case, what could the sects provide besides distinguishing the different attributes people had?
Well, the sects were more than that. They also offered a structured path of growth for the inhabitants of the Primordial Expanse, as well as mentorship and identity. Yes, the Haven of the Enlightened gave them access to books that allowed instant comprehension of their contents, but that didn't guarantee mastery. After all, the only reason why Christopher could so calmly use everything he learns is because he has the means at his disposal to use everything. The others aren't the same.
The sects ensure that, besides adding structure, promising individuals are guided by those who have progressed on the path of power, allowing them to truly assimilate and refine their techniques to what is unique to them, and not merely copy and paste. This would allow them more room for growth.
Moreover, the sects help cultivate a sense of belonging, competition, and even pride. Being a part of a sect transcends being a part of the military or some other significant organization within the Primordial Expanse. It means being a part of a place that's filled with all sorts of people and beings, giving one comrades to push them forward, rivals to overtake, and leaders to teach and refine their strengths.
It's an environment where potential is honed into true power, making it so that those who rise do so not just because they have access to the knowledge the library offers, but because they have the discipline, guidance, and will to apply it.
In the end, the sects aren't just about making people stronger, it's also about making them deserve that strength.
His attempts to foster true loyalty were, at their core, an attempt to overwrite that reality. But could something truly be called loyalty if it was created as a countermeasure to his own guilt?
Norn wasn't trying to scold him. She was simply voicing what he already knew.
Christopher exhaled, the weight of the thought pressing down on him.
"Yeah... I know." Then again, he didn't let it bother him too much. Christopher isn't the type to wallow in self-pity. He did that already. Instead of letting it eat at him, he chooses to act.
He understands that no matter how much power he holds, he cannot force genuine devotion among everyone. The solution isn't to erase the influence of his Dimension. He IS the Dimension after all. Instead, it's to create a world where people WANT to follow him. Not just because they are bound to him, but because they believe in him.
That's why he was taking the approach he was taking. For starters, he wanted to earn their loyalty, not expect it. He acts as a leader they can respect, rather than one they must obey. He listens more, pays attention and involves himself in decisions that affect them, and ensures that their voices matter.
Moreover, he shifts his focus from making the Dimension simply a place of power and protection to something more. A civilization. A culture. A home. One where people don't just survive and grow strong, but live and thrive.
However, even with all these changes, Christopher had no illusion that doubts would remain. But he hoped that with time, they stay not because they have to, but because they want to. And that hopefully, his changes would be enough.
But if not, well, he'd just keep going as is. After all, he isn't suddenly gonna become a Tyrant just because he feels like he's being a hypocrite. Even if he feels that way, he still feels happy seeing his people progress.
They automatically became his responsibility the moment they came under his wing, and he sure as hell would do everything he could to make them feel like they could be here without being forced.
'I don't really care about all of that Master. I'm just happy to be here.' Scarlet said with a tone that fully supported his words.
'Mm, I feel like you're doing okay as is, Master.' Norn chimed in and Christopher smiled under his mask.
'Thanks guys.' He replied earnestly.
It felt good honestly.
Sure he was feeling a bit guilty, but as opposed to what he was doing before he transmigrated, he felt much more fulfilled. That said what he was doing now and what he was doing then couldn't be compared in any way, shape, or form.
Still, that thought made his mind wander back to Joan...