Chapter 641: The "Divine War" in Memory
"Interesting. I hope they exercise more initiative."
Of course, Matthew was fully supportive and happy about the teachers' continuous progress.
He was very clear in his thinking—so long as it wasn't a matter of principle, he hoped everyone would boldly give things a try.
Bay Territory couldn't possibly rely on him alone to sustain its development.
It needed more talents to use their intelligence, gradually accumulate techniques, and create all kinds of inventions.
Of course, for now, there were still few such talents, and their surprises for Matthew were limited.
Once the Professionals who had received formal, high-quality system education from Bay Territory graduated—
They would gradually begin applying their knowledge and skills, combining their talents and creativity to ignite the sparks of wisdom that would drive Bay Territory forward.
Matthew reviewed the key data on raising Abyssal Demon Fish, noting the 1% chance of wisdom awakening.
Far from thinking it was too low, he actually felt the probability was a bit too high.
However, Matthew quickly figured it out.
The Material Plane was different from the world he came from.
Here, sentient beings were diverse, and humans were just one kind.
Attitudes toward other sentient races weren't nearly as extreme as in his former world—
Where it was either full control or total annihilation.
In fact, Matthew believed that as long as they were truly sentient, they would understand that communication and integration were the keys to advancement.
Matthew carefully analyzed the vast data and spells gathered from the Abyssal Demon Fish, selecting the most valuable Extraordinary Feats and skills.
What disappointed him a little was that no legendary Abyssal Demon Fish had been discovered, meaning he missed out on harvesting legendary Feats and skills.
That was also why Matthew had approved the Abyssal Demon Fish breeding program.
In the future, the more legendary magical creatures Bay Territory could raise, the more resources and abilities Matthew could gather.
There would be no need to risk his life hunting down legendary monsters.
And Matthew believed that under Bay Territory's large-scale and "targeted" cultivation, all kinds of magical creatures would become stronger and yield more valuable assets.
Bay Territory's ongoing research into enhancement technology aimed to combine the best of all things in the world to forge ever-stronger Dragon Warriors!
Dragon Warriors would keep getting stronger!
Just as Matthew was considering how to further develop the underground ruins in the Desert of Death, Elona suddenly sent him a special message.
"My Lord, a young Abyssal Demon Fish has completed enlightenment, awakened wisdom, and recalled some memories upon seeing a goblin worker."
"Those memories... are quite special."
From Elona's tone, Matthew sensed something unusual. His eyes gleamed with curiosity as he spoke without hesitation:
"I'll be right there."
Anything that made Elona this cautious was bound to intrigue Matthew.
Being a man of swift action, he teleported directly to the lake's central dungeon.
The dungeon was now bustling with activity. Many of Bay Territory's Dragon Warriors and staff watched the Abyssal Demon Fish breeding process with curiosity.
Under their gazes, the young Abyssal Demon Fish darted around happily.
They chanted slogans in unison, giving off an oddly eerie vibe.
To the observers, the Abyssal Demon Fish just seemed strange.
Not only did they grow rapidly, but they also possessed excellent learning abilities.
Naturally, some Dragon Warriors began to feel a little worried.
If these fragmented, scattered Abyssal Demon Fish were already this dangerous, wouldn't raising them like this be asking for trouble?
Arnold, who was prepared for this, sneered and said in a sarcastic tone:
"These Abyssal Demon Fish are too dangerous. Maybe we shouldn't be working so hard to educate them, huh?"
"You guys clearly didn't pay attention in your culture classes."
"If you had studied properly, you'd understand a crucial point—wisdom, systems, and combat power are inseparable."
"A wise Abyssal Demon Fish indeed has greater potential."
"He will strive to learn, leveraging his bloodline talent, and work hard to acquire knowledge to grow stronger."
"Thus breaking through his natural limits and reaching new heights!"
"But all this must be built upon a solid foundation of resources, knowledge, a safe learning environment, clear goals, and proper incentives."
"Take a look at those other Abyssal Demon Fish over there, see them?"
The Dragon Warriors turned to look.
They saw other Abyssal Demon Fish that, despite the same education conditions, still followed their instincts and were swimming around hunting fish.
They looked quite happy—eating when they wanted, drinking, sleeping.
When hungry, they just shouted a bit, and food was delivered.
The rest of the time, they squabbled with other fish.
The juveniles had tough bodies, and their fights didn't cause much harm.
Even with abundant food, they still fought each other endlessly and seemed to enjoy it.
Without the contrast of the obedient ones, most Dragon Warriors would've simply laughed it off:
"That's just their nature. Brain-dead idiots."
But now, after Arnold's analysis, the Dragon Warriors couldn't help but fall into deeper thought.
"The Abyssal Demon Fish aren't dumb. Their talent is amazing. So why are they like this?"
Noticing their serious expressions, Instructor Arnold continued sternly:
"It's not that they're weak—on the contrary, they're too strong."
"As long as they keep pushing their personal strength, they'll reach the top of the food chain."
"But precisely because of that, they struggle to form tight social structures and unify their race's thoughts and strength."
"The classic example is the Dragon race—even during the Dragon Empire, their society was loosely organized and lacked cohesion."
"We Dragon Warriors and Professionals rely on territory-wide resources and the support of the people."
Hearing this, the Dragon Warriors exchanged glances and instinctively lowered their heads.
Their weapons, tools, magical food, even their very selves, all depended on the territory's support.
Realizing this, many of them felt a bit ashamed, recognizing how far they still had to go.
Seeing their attitudes shift, no longer so smug, Arnold finally softened his tone:
"Just like these Abyssal Demon Fish—only when they truly awaken wisdom, break their bloodline shackles, and accept Bay Territory's values will they receive further nurturing."
"Otherwise, like those who give up halfway and abandon their quest for wisdom, they'll soon be consumed again by the wild and may never regain their minds."
"A good environment and system are hard-earned, the result of trial and error."
"That's why we must unite all wisdom and power."
"Expand our reach and grow stronger as a whole..."
Not only Dragon Warriors, but all positions and members needed constant ideological adjustment and growth.
Bay Territory was developing rapidly—its territory, systems, and economy already spanned hundreds, even thousands of years.
Matthew wouldn't let problems fester; he preemptively prepared for future issues.
He didn't have time for Bay Territory to repeat old mistakes.
So he chose a multi-pronged approach.
Ideological education arrangements.
Sharing the results of development.
Preparing sound, advanced systems.
History research and social debate courses to guide everyone forward.
Ensuring no one fell behind physically or mentally in the pace of Bay Territory's growth.
And for those who tried to exploit the system or stir up trouble—kill as many as needed.
Matthew didn't have time for games—he had far too much work to do.
As he entered the heavily guarded underground area, he glanced at the spreading blood-colored vines, sensing their slow transformation and getting new ideas.
But now, Matthew's goal was clear—the young Abyssal Demon Fish curiously glancing around.
At his current rank as a transcendent Arcanist, one look gave him all its information.
Fizz
Race: Abyssal Demon Fish
Status: Juvenile
Profession: None
Talent: Legendary Bloodline – Eternal Memory LV1. Each time it grows, there is a chance to acquire memory fragments from all bloodline kin.
Feat: Advanced Feat – Language Comprehension.
Skills:
Grapple, Dodge, Camouflage, Meditation, Learning, Combat, Sweep.
Attributes:
Strength: 10
Agility: 4
Constitution: 10
Intelligence: 8
Perception: 6
Charisma: 8
Luck: +5 (Incredibly Fortunate)
Evaluation: A quirky little fish.
"Whoa, +5 Luck? This little guy must've absorbed all the Abyssal Demon Fish's fate!"
Given the species' current size, Matthew was shocked to find an individual with such a high luck stat.
Still, he didn't react as emotionally as he did upon meeting Leon or Elona.
Even if this fish grew fast, it'd still take at least ten years to truly share Bay Territory's burdens.
More importantly, Bay Territory was growing fast, with plenty of gifted children being "collected."
Matthew had already seen several prodigies with ±4 luck at the Professional Academy.
So while surprised by this fish, he didn't lose composure.
Fizz noticed Matthew's gaze, sensed his overwhelming presence and aura, and couldn't help trembling.
"Good perception!"
"Is this what they call turning misfortune into fortune?"
Matthew looked at him with interest, then turned to ask Elona:
"You're sure it's him? What exactly are the memories?"
Having just spoken with Fizz, Elona, still in disbelief, sent a message from her wrist:
"According to Fizz, he dreamed of a war among the gods—and goblins were involved."
A war of gods?
Involving goblins?
Matthew pondered these two groups, trying to recall any connection.
Based on speculation and archaeology from many players and factions, goblins once had vast territory and power.
After all, ruins of goblin civilizations could be found all over the northern continent.
And most ruins showcased advanced magic and mechanical tech, proving the goblin empire's former glory.
But strangely, even the long-lived elves had no detailed written records of the goblin kingdom's fall.
None of the ruins held substantial documentation or narratives.
This clearly indicated a massive force had caused the goblin empire's destruction—
And not just that—it had erased their history entirely.
Who held such deep hatred for goblins?
Who had the power to do all this?
Some bold players made a terrifying guess:
"Only gods could do this!"
"And not just one or two gods."
"The likeliest scenario is that all—or at least most—of the gods across the northern continent and Material Plane participated."
"Only divine power could so thoroughly erase the goblin empire from history..."
Previously, players lacked evidence and were soon distracted by other priorities, so this mystery remained unexplored.
More importantly, no one was willing to pay the price—or take the risk.
Without profit, the passion of a few players wasn't enough to fuel a full investigation.
But this unexpected little fish had brought a surprise for Matthew.
If its memories contained scenes from a war between gods and the goblin empire—
Then whatever the revelations, they'd greatly benefit Bay Territory's future.
Elona hesitated, seemingly frightened by Fizz's descriptions.
Having witnessed the Goddess of Magic's miracles, she understood the vast gap between herself and divinity.
She feared these memories might involve dangerous secrets that could endanger Bay Territory.
That's why she brought Fizz here and hadn't even told the curious Little Elephant—only reporting to Matthew directly.
Even now, she remained tight-lipped.
All messages were deleted and scrubbed immediately.
Matthew silently praised Elona's caution. The timid but brave half-elf had truly matured.
He cleared her transmitted message and cast a mind-link spell, initiating a "mental connection" with her.