Some things could be big or small, and no one would pursue it if it was not revealed, but if Amon insisted on clinging to this loophole, it would not be a good thing if it involved the dignity of the gods. If the Temple of Isis was brought to the Adoratrice and she needed to establish her authority, such an excuse would be the most severe punishment.
Pawara couldn't sit still anymore. He hurriedly stood up, grabbed Amon's sleeve and begged, "Sir, I sincerely ask for your forgiveness. Please don't be calculative about the unintentional slip of the tongue of a warrior. If you have any request, please tell me."
Amon finally smiled. He waved his hand and said, "Sit down and talk. In fact, I don't have any other requests. All the lords here are loyal to their duty. I don't want to make trouble out of nothing. I just hope that my people can be treated better."
Pawara quietly wiped his sweat. He pulled John up and sat down with him. They toasted Amon together. He promised, "Please rest assured that what happened today will never happen again. I will do my best to take care of the miners. They are indeed important to Mount Horeb. They deserve special treatment."
Amon asked again, "I was injured today. I need to rest here for a few days. The Adoratrice gave me a month's time. I'm not in a hurry to complete my mission. During this time, I hope to meet my people and ask them about their experiences. Is that convenient? "
John nodded, "Of course it's convenient. As long as you don't take them away, nothing else matters here."
… …
That night, Amon was reading a book on the art of war in his bedroom upstairs. He looked out of the window thoughtfully. It was a full moon. The silhouette of the moon hung over the ridge in the distance. Even the shadows in the bright light were so clear. Under the moonlight, Mount Horeb had a faint smell of smoke and fire, just like the smell of Duc a long time ago.
Amon seemed to be waiting for someone. When the moonlight shone through the window, the guard outside the door reported, "Mr. Amon, someone wants to see you."
Amon smiled and said loudly through the door, "Is it Guard Captain John? Please come in, I've been waiting for you."
The person who came was indeed John. He entered the room and bowed to express his apology for disturbing his rest so late at night. Amon smiled and said, "Since Lord Guard Captain has come to visit alone at night, you must have a personal request. If you have anything to say, just say it."
John said, "First of all, I want to express my gratitude. You did not hurt me in the duel and have forgiven me for my unintentional mistake. Actually, I regretted it, but I was in a state of irritation that I couldn't control. "
Amon nodded. "I can tell. You were like two different people back then. If you were always so hot-tempered and impulsive, you wouldn't have been able to reach the sixth rank in physical skills. Did you come to find me for this matter? "
John opened his mouth and said with some surprise, "Mr. Amon, you are so amazing. You saw through my intention at a glance. Yes, that's the situation. There has always been an irrepressible restlessness in my soul. Sometimes I even lose my mind and just want to vent my power. I try to control it, but it is always difficult to avoid it. You still don't know what I've been through, do you? "
John was born in a large noble family in Montefiore. His uncle was the current head of the agriculture department in Montefiore, a very prominent position. When he was 16 years old, he was brought to the temple and accepted the power awakening ceremony. What was awakened was the power in his bloodline. Thus, he became a warrior and had the best coach to teach him body arts and various martial arts.
He regretted not becoming a mage. For a long time, he asked himself if the gods had abandoned him. Why didn't the gods give a noble soul like him a chance? His grandfather used to be a supreme mage, an honorary high priest of the Temple of Isis. John had always been proud of him.
In this case, he was determined to become the best warrior. But after awakening the power in his blood, with the progress of his body arts, his spirit became more and more irritable. He would always act on impulse because of small things. Although he regretted it afterwards, he couldn't suppress it and was in a state of losing control.
Two years ago, in a brothel in Montefiore, he lost his noble demeanor and injured a colleague and the owner of the brothel because of a dispute over who should drink with a girl. When he returned home, he was still angry and accidentally injured his wife who tried to persuade him. His wife came from another noble family in Montefiore. She left him in anger and went back to her mother's home. He was also punished. His family used their connections to send him to Mount Horeb, hoping to temper his temper in this desolate place.
John admitted that he was depressed in Mount Horeb. This desolate place made him feel even more desolate. His prayers to the gods could not be truly comforted. Yesterday, when he was drinking, he heard that Amon was not a noble but came to inspect Mount Horeb, he was not happy. This afternoon, when he saw someone accidentally damage a parangon while mining, he was immediately angry. He could not help but whip people.
This had happened more than once in Mount Horeb. Not only the slaves and craftsmen, but also many of his guards had been whipped by him. It seemed that this kind of venting could soothe his mood, but it also meant that he was more restless.
John said at last, "Today, when you hit me with your hammer, the strange impact seemed to disperse my power. I calmed down at that moment. You were also angered by me. If I were you, I would not have been able to control my power so perfectly. I did not hurt anyone at all.
Is this the technique of Duc? How do they control their power? To be able to smash such a hard ore into powder and leave a parangon intact, there must be something special about it. The attack you gave me today suppressed my restlessness, so I came to ask you for advice. Do you have any way to help me? "
Amon listened and gradually frowned. He had experienced this feeling before. It was when he had just awakened the power of the two sides. At the same time, the desire and restlessness of the two sides were awakened. He remembered that in Duc, he always wanted to find someone to beat him up. But after he passed the test, the restlessness disappeared and did not continue.
But John's situation was special. The restlessness was forcibly suppressed, but it did not disappear. As his power increased, it became stronger and stronger. He was a warrior of the sixth level. Naturally, he had to pass all kinds of tests. But no one had systematically summarized the tests of body arts, so he did not understand the situation he was facing. Fortunately, the person he asked today was Amon.
Since he had asked, Amon would definitely try to help him. His clansmen were still on Mount Horeb. As long as Amon left, the fate of Moses and the others would depend on John and Pawara. He looked out of the window and pondered, "John, is there a pattern to your restlessness?"
John thought for a moment and answered, "Yes. The stronger I am, the stronger the restlessness. On the other hand, it is periodic. It seems to break out with the waxing and waning of the full moon. Today is the night of the full moon, so the restlessness is the most obvious. I have prayed to the Goddess of Moonlight, but it does not seem to work. "
Amon turned around and sat down. He looked at John and said, "Perhaps what has been awakened is not only the power of faith, but also the restlessness hidden in your soul. It is like two sides of the same coin. The restlessness will also awaken, but you do not know how to face it. It comes from the doubt and anxiety in your soul. You have desires that are never satisfied and you cannot let go, but you do not even realize it. There is a hidden devil in your heart, but you do not see it.
All of this is just my judgment. I am not sure if it is right or wrong. But I have a feeling that when you are impulsive, you will be very strong, but after that, you will become weak. You are weaker now than you were at noon. If you go on like this, it will hurt others and yourself. You do not know what will happen to you. "
As John listened, he couldn't help but stand up and kneel down. He nodded and said, "You're right. Even I can't describe it so clearly. Sometimes, I always feel that everything around me is against me, but I can't break through the shackles with my own strength. Only when I give up my rationality will I feel more relaxed. The effect of your hammer today was so obvious. You must have a way to solve it, please. "
Amon reached out and helped him up. He pressed him back to the chair and said, "I may not be able to help you. I cannot stay by your side and hammer you every time you are angry. But I can try a method. It also comes from the skills of the miners in Duc. If you want to learn it, you must keep it a secret. I do not need to explain the reason. "
John nodded and said, "Of course, I will listen to you. I cannot express my gratitude."
Amon pointed to the sky outside the window and said, "Your agitation is affected by the environment, so I suggest you face it well. Looking up at the stars may give you peace of mind. You must have a firm belief, whether it comes from faith or not. You must see clearly what your heart is pursuing and find a clear state of mind. Only then will you know what you have to overcome. "
John was puzzled. "Look at the stars?"
Amon smiled and shook his head. "It is to close your eyes and look at the stars in your heart. Release the feelings of your soul, and then slowly withdraw it. It is like a devout prayer to the gods. Let the power naturally accompany your heart, instead of being controlled by it. Only in this way can you truly be at peace. It may or may not work, but I suggest you give it a try. "
Amon taught John a method of prayer in detail. It was very close to meditation, but it was difficult to say it was a kind of magic. It took a long time for the warrior to fully understand what to do. Amon himself was not sure. If John succeeded, it would confirm his speculation. What would happen if the restlessness of desire led astray and the mind was controlled by the power? Just look at John.
In the future, when teaching the power of two sides, Amon should be careful to avoid a situation like John's. But he did not tell John that this was actually a method of meditation to practice the power of two sides, and he would not tell him that he was a sorcerer. Even if someone knew what he taught John, it would be the profound content of the skills of the miners in Duc. It did not involve any specific magic, so no one could find anything wrong with it.
John thanked him profusely and left when the sky was just beginning to brighten. Amon also breathed a sigh of relief. At least he knew that Moses and the others would not be mistreated too much in Mount Horeb. Although they still had to work for the Pharaohs Of Eygut, it was good to know their whereabouts. As for how to get them out, Amon had no idea. It was better to ask Moses and the others about their experiences first.
The next day, Amon had Moses brought to his room for a private interrogation. Moses used to be the young master of Mayor Dusti. He was fair and chubby, but now he had become dark and thin. It was sad to see him like this. Moses bowed to Amon as soon as he entered the room. "Thank you for saving me yesterday, my lord. Are you really a Duc miner?"
Amon pulled him up. "Moses, don't you recognize me? The last time we met was three years ago. I am Amon. Have you forgotten? "
Moses stared at Amon for a long time. Suddenly, he burst into tears and hugged Amon. "Yes, you are Amon, the drunkard's son. Amon, your appearance has changed completely. I can't recognize you. Yesterday, I heard your name from them, but I couldn't believe it. But your skill in opening ores is real, Amon. Duc is gone. Everyone is gone. How did you appear here and become an emissary of the Temple of Isis?"
Amon wiped away Moses' tears and asked, "Don't you know that I was banished from Duc before the flood?"
"Really?" Moses was surprised. When Amon was sent to the mountains by Mayor Dusti to hunt down the evil sorcerer Bair, Moses was not in Duc. He was sent to Syah by his father to study hieroglyphs and various classics. He did not know what happened in Duc. Later, a great flood engulfed his hometown, so no one told him about it.
Amon sighed. "I mined a Gods' Tear, but it was taken away by Lord Rod-dick's entourage on the spot. I will be severely punished by the kingdom. Your father found an excuse to drive me out of Duc. It was an exile, but also a kind of protection. My story is too long to tell. First, tell me how you came to Mount Horeb. "
Moses's eyes became wet again. After sitting down, he told the story of the sufferings of the survivors in Duc.
Dusti raised Moses as his heir. In the whole town, he was the only one who had the right to send his son to Syah. Although Dusti was only a mayor, his status was not low. He was also rich enough to buy a manor in Syah for Moses to live in. He liked his son very much, but he was not too arrogant. He was also very strict with his son.
Moses was two years older than Amon. He was nineteen this year. When he turned sixteen, Dusti brought him to the Shrine of Mourrin to receive the blessing and began to learn the mining skills of Duc. Although Moses did not need to mine the parangons himself, as the future manager of Duc, he had to master the skills passed down from generation to generation. As the chief priest of Duc, Dusti was also the host of the blessing ceremony. This ceremony would also be passed on to Moses in the future.
Dusti's manor in Syah was not only the residence of Moses, but also the place where the Ducians stayed when they came to and from the city. There was a law in the kingdom that the registered miners of Duc were not allowed to leave without permission. But just before the flood, Dusti sent people to the city to deliver the taxes and buy the daily necessities needed in the town. The dozens of people sent were all young and strong miners.
After finishing their official duties, these people stayed in Dusti's manor and casually brought some things for young master Moses. Before they could set off for Duc, it began to rain heavily in the Charcoal Forest. The post road was cut off and they were stranded in the city. They became the other group of survivors apart from Amon. Moses's slaves were also from Duc. There were more than sixty of them in total.
The supreme mage Goliath commanded the army and the people and finally saved Syah in the flood. After the flood, the town of Duc no longer existed. Of course, Moses and the others could not go back. Not long after, there was a rumor that the people of Duc had violated the oracle of the guardian god and were punished by the god, bringing about the flood.
They were the people who were hated by the god and would bring disaster. Enlil the Great punished the town of Duc by washing the earth with a flood to bless the people. This rumor was terrible. The people of Syah, who had just experienced a disaster, were full of hostility towards the Ducians. There were even several incidents of siege and attack on the manor.
The Ducians were strong and not to be trifled with. They took up weapons to defend the manor. In the end, a bloody conflict broke out. Some troublemakers were killed in the fight. The miners acted in self-defense. From the point of view of the law of the city, Lord Xiao Mo had no reason to punish them. However, the angry people could not forgive the miners for killing people.
Almost every day, people gathered outside the manor and shouted, "Kill them, in the name of the god!" There were always people who tried to rush into the manor and attack Moses and the others. The friction was endless. Even the guards of the city could not suppress it.
Moses and the other Ducians had become the target of public criticism. Even the shops in the city were not willing to sell to them. When the food stored in the manor ran out, they could barely survive. At that time, Goliath was not in the city of Syah. The supreme mage had returned to the king's capital and closed his door to concentrate on his training.
But Goliath seemed to have expected this situation before he left. He specially ordered his disciple, the acting high priest Walter, to take care of Moses and the others. When things got out of hand, Walter entered the manor with the guards of the shrine and found Moses. At that time, it was impossible for Moses and the others to stay in Syah. Walter asked him where he wanted to go.
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