Chapter 188: The Origin of Everything
Lieutenant Colonel Packard, Dr. Randa, and the exploration team watched as the young gorilla—originally just an ordinary gorilla like its parents—transformed into its current four-armed form amidst a burst of "light." In reality, that "light" was simply a vast patch of white that engulfed it.
And that light was released by the so-called "God."
"Did God modify that gorilla?"
Dr. Randa's eyes widened in shock. This was yet another event that defied all logic and understanding.
Could it be that "God" didn't just possess the power of destruction and annihilation but also the ability to create and alter life?
What was the relationship between the Titan Beasts and "God"?
Could it be…
A bold, almost insane idea formed in Dr. Randa's mind.
"Why would it modify that gorilla?"
Reporter Weaver, filming the scene, couldn't help but voice the question.
Lieutenant Colonel Packard wanted to know the answer as well.
"Look, the answer is right here."
Dr. Randa pointed to a mural. It depicted Skullcrawlers—countless Skullcrawlers. The primitive islanders' depictions of them consisted solely of slaughter, death, and skulls.
It symbolized the terrifying nature of these creatures. But in the next part of the mural, the four-armed gorilla, now altered by "God," was seen facing off against the Skullcrawlers. After a great battle, only the corpses of the Skullcrawlers remained, with the four-armed gorilla standing victorious atop them.
"Did it modify that gorilla to fight these monsters?"
Even the usually straightforward Packard understood what was happening, though he still wasn't entirely sure.
"I'm more inclined to believe that this gorilla was created by God to guard Skull Island."
Dr. Randa stated calmly.
The others froze for a moment before realizing that this explanation actually made a lot of sense.
In fact, the more they thought about it, the more reasonable it seemed.
"If that's really the case, then maybe Skull Island is incredibly important to 'God'?"
Packard analyzed the situation from a strategic standpoint and reached this conclusion.
After all, as a soldier, it was only natural for him to think this way. It was expected, even necessary, for someone in his position. No officer could rise to his rank without the ability to strategize. In military terms, officers at his level were entrusted with the command of entire units.
"There's a possibility. We need to investigate further to be sure."
Dr. Randa nodded.
Just then, the mural revealed new content.
They saw "God" holding something glowing in its hands—something like an orb of light or a halo. They couldn't quite comprehend it since the mural only depicted it as a simple white circle, seemingly radiating brilliance.
In the next mural, the light expanded, splitting into several familiar shapes.
"Titan Beasts???"
Everyone was dumbfounded.
That light had divided into the very creatures they recognized—
The chubby Godzilla.
The winged Rodan, resembling both a bird and a pterosaur.
The enormous moth, Mothra.
"We've stumbled upon something monumental…"
Tears welled up in Dr. Randa's eyes.
The insane theory that had just formed in his mind…
It was being confirmed right before his eyes.
"God" created the Titan Beasts!
Chang Wei, observing all this, thought to himself:
Well, since the Titan Beasts couldn't communicate with humans anyway, he could make up whatever story he wanted, right?
After all, this was just another American take on a legendary Godzilla narrative. He wasn't afraid of some ancient big shot suddenly showing up to refute him.
Besides, he had no plans of returning here in the future—he had already decided not to anchor himself to this world.
Once he left, he wouldn't care what happened.
So why not have some fun while he was here?
That's right—Skull Island was the island where the "Creator of the Titan Beasts" had forged its creations!
As for why Godzilla dared to challenge "God"?
Well, why wouldn't it? Even the Nine-Tails dared to bare its fangs at the Ōtsutsuki Clan.
Beasts were just like that—unruly and untamable.
And anyway, the more they speculated, the more they would rationalize everything with their own theories.
Humans were experts at filling in gaps with their imagination.
They'd definitely come up with a logically coherent explanation on their own.
Dr. Randa and the others were filled with excitement. They had stumbled upon an earth-shattering secret.
The origin of the Titan Beasts…
It wasn't as they had previously believed.
It wasn't a case of prehistoric dinosaurs being mutated into atomic dinosaurs due to radiation.
Instead, they had been created by "God"?
Then why had the Titan Beasts attacked "God"?
And what secrets lay beyond the murals found in the cave?
"Wait a minute—what if figures like Zeus and Gaia were actually just references to Titan Beasts?"
Weaver suddenly proposed an astonishing hypothesis.
"That's impossible… That would be absurd."
Dr. Randa immediately understood what Weaver was suggesting but found it hard to believe.
"Why would he create so many Titan Beasts?"
Packard was still struggling to comprehend.
"Have we discovered the Creator? But this Creator… is the Creator of the monsters? What about us humans?"
"Titan Beasts possess the ability to rejuvenate nature. After the battle in San Francisco, where MUTO and Godzilla absorbed nuclear radiation, vegetation flourished again, turning the area into a thriving forest. Maybe Titan Beasts were created by God to protect the environment."
A female explorer suggested.
Her words left an awkward silence hanging in the air.
If the Titan Beasts were protectors of the environment…
Then what did that make humans?
Destroyers?
"That thing is definitely not our Creator!"
Packard stated coldly.
He despised the existence of Titan Beasts.
No matter their supposed purpose—whether to maintain balance or protect nature—he firmly believed that the only good Titan Beast was a dead Titan Beast.
And the being that had created them?
It was absolutely not humanity's God.
If anything, perhaps Jesus Christ was their true Creator.
And as for why He had yet to reveal Himself?
Wasn't it said in monotheistic teachings that everything was predestined?
The supernatural belonged to the supernatural, and what belonged to Caesar should remain with Caesar.
It was all just a matter of faith.
However, Packard was soon forced to confront a reality that contradicted his beliefs.
A new mural appeared—this time depicting humans.
According to the mural, "God" had created two humans, one male and one female.
Then, it seemed that the woman had eaten something significant.
"God" became furious and cast them out.
Dr. Randa and the others exchanged glances.
"Why does this story sound… familiar?"
"Adam and Eve?"
"No, that doesn't make sense. Humans already existed when Jesus appeared."
"Maybe it's just a similar myth?"
Unfortunately, the murals ended there.
There were no more answers.
They sought out the island natives for more information, but after much effort, they learned that this was all there was—nothing more.
Everyone was left with complex emotions.
In a single expedition, they had uncovered the origins of both Titan Beasts and humanity.
What an breathtaking discovery.
Their names would likely go down in history—
Just like Columbus.
Except this time, their achievement far surpassed his.
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