The closeness between the Swedish princess and the Valkyrie was something that most powerful nations did not want to see.
Every country had mythological scholars, and the nature of the Valkyries was well-known in mythological records. Even if the Swedish princess did acquire the powers of a Valkyrie, it wouldn't have a significant impact on modern society. Sweden, as a country, wouldn't suddenly become a world power.
In this interconnected global village, the strength or weakness of individuals could no longer determine a country's trajectory on the planet. Only truly transcendent beings like gods could influence everything according to their individual will.
However, the proximity between Sweden and the Aesir, and the gods mentioned in mythology, still made other major nations vigilant.
Countries like the United States and China, being a considerable distance away from Sweden, were relatively calm. However, nations like England, France, Germany, and even Russia, which were relatively close to Sweden were wary and closely monitoring the situation.
The King and Prime Minister of Sweden were unaware that a simple act, like the Valkyrie holding hands with the Swedish princess, had stirred up geopolitical tensions. At this moment, the two of them were happily following behind the Valkyrie, entering the Royal Palace of Sweden.
Although the Royal Palace should have belonged to the King and Prime Minister, the entrance of the formidable Valkyrie made it seem like she owned the place.
"Though the gods may not necessarily pay attention to the faith on one planet in 'Midgard,' I have memories of this planet. I can sense that this nation once worshiped the Aesir gods. However, the faith in the gods has now been replaced by that of alien gods. Your ancestors pledged eternal devotion to the gods, but now, as their descendants, you have broken that oath!"
"...Midgard is just one of countless planets. The gods may not care about the faith on this insignificant planet, but as a Valkyrie, as one of the servants of the gods, I cannot ignore what I have witnessed!"
As soon as they entered the King's office, the Valkyrie questioned and scolded the Swedish King and Prime Minister, leaving them in a sorry state.
No one could have expected that in the office of the Swedish King, the King and Prime Minister would be scolded by another person in such a manner. Yet, they stood there with appeasing smiles, nodding repeatedly, showing no trace of the dignity expected of national leaders.
‘The universe is indeed dangerous, and humans on Earth are truly weak.’
The Swedish King and Prime Minister shivered, feeling increasingly small compared to the greatness of the gods. Humans couldn't even fly out of the solar system now. However, the ancient Elder Things civilization, which had been able to travel through the stars two billion years ago, still devoutly worshiped the Cthulhu Mythos. Yet, these Lovecraftian gods had been sealed by the ancient gods known in Earth's mythology. The gap between them was simply immeasurable.
As for why gods fought for faith, in the eyes of the two, it was akin to humans fighting for their pride or Buddhists competing for incense. From fragments of Greek and Norse mythology, gods were not beings without desires. They had their own aspirations, and perhaps, the struggle for faith was the way gods fought among themselves!
Now, Earth might have become an inconspicuous battleground for the gods' struggle for faith. The gods of Norse mythology had only sent a Valkyrie to deal with the faith on this planet.
The Swedish King and Prime Minister increasingly found this plausible, and they believed that this idea would soon be known to high-ranking officials in various countries.
Louie understood that the most effective way to deceive people was to avoid being too specific. By focusing on key points and leaving room for interpretation, the human mind would fill in the gaps and engage in self-deception. Louis was adept at this art of deception.
There were times when Louie felt that he was well-suited for the role of the God of Lies. He had manipulated the inhabitants of an entire planet, Earth, with finesse. However, since he had decided to pass on this divine role to Queen Andrea, the significance of the God of Lies’ role diminished, and Louie let it go.
In this instance, Louie aimed to instigate a genuine conflict of faith on Earth. Relying solely on passive faith wouldn't bring him substantial benefits. Therefore, he intended to compel governments worldwide to actively promote their faiths, ensuring that belief systems penetrated deep into people's hearts. He sought to force the emergence of more genuine believers, using this vast and high-quality faith to break through into formidable divine power, becoming a true representative of the primal force of order!
The beliefs that Louis propagated fell under the umbrella of benevolent god worship. This type of faith was relatively easy to spread on Earth. Regardless of which god people believed in, ultimately, they were placing their faith in Louis.
It was akin to the common occurrence in today's online world, where fans of idols engaged in conflict. To generate hype, it was often more effective to incite disputes among fans rather than promoting peaceful coexistence. By sparking conflicts between the followers of two idols, one could increase their popularity.
After all, people fought for that breath of recognition!