Your Things Are Lost
A few nights before leaving Mount Horeb, Ah taught Moses about his future training and the various tests he would face. These were Bair's words and Ah's own experience. After all, Bair was different from Ah. He first became a ninth-level mage, and then started to practice the power of two sides. Even though he was a supreme mage, he was still a sixth-level warrior.
Ah, on the other hand, started from this path under Crazy 'Ole's deliberate training. Crazy 'Ole laid the foundation for awakening the two sides in the name of teaching him the skills of a miner. Bair's exploration perfected this path. Now, when Ah taught Moses, the methods of practicing from the first to the sixth level were very clear.
Ah did not teach Moses any specific martial arts or magic. He only wanted him to practice pure power and grow with his soul. On the one hand, time was too tight. On the other hand, it was not convenient for Moses to practice the specific skills in his current situation. These were all secrets.
Before leaving, Ah said one last thing, "If you want to get out of this predicament, you must first become stronger. The journey back to your hometown will be full of hardships and trials. You must be prepared now. Everything I teach you comes from the mining skills of Duc. You can also choose trustworthy people from your tribe to continue teaching and make the same vow. "
The seed had been sown. It was time to see how it would sprout. Ah finally left Mount Horeb and returned to the Temple of Isis with the parangons. He had successfully completed the inspection mission. The biggest gain from this trip was the whereabouts of the survivors of Duc. Maria did not tell him directly. Instead, she used this method to tell him.
After returning to the Temple of Isis, Maria summoned him again. It was still in the study. The servants left, leaving only the two of them. They did not talk much about the inspection mission. Ah knelt down and saluted, "Thank you for your guidance. I found the survivors of Duc. I owe a debt to the former mayor. His son, Moses, is the leader of the survivors. They look forward to returning to their hometown day and night."
Maria looked at him apologetically. She waved at him, "Sit down and talk. I know what you want to ask. I'm really sorry, but I can't order the release of those people. They are already Pharaoh's slaves. Unless I have a reason to ask Pharaoh's permission, I can't. "
Ah sat down and asked, "Is it related to the military books you asked me to read?"
Maria nodded. "If you think only for yourself, you can become a supreme warrior and be loyal to the Ejyptian Empire, you can obtain a noble status and have a good life. In fact, no matter where you want to go, it is the same. But you have your own ideals, and it is so difficult to realize them. The continent is likely to have conflicts in the near future. If you want to ask the Pharaoh to release your people, you will have to make an indelible contribution to the empire, so the Pharaoh has no choice but to agree. "
Ah nodded sincerely, "Thank you, I understand."
Maria tactfully pointed out a way for Ah Jie to save his people. She reminded Ah Jie that a dispute was about to break out on the road. As a warrior, the so-called indelible meritorious service was, of course, meritorious service. If Ah could lead his corps to make great contributions to the empire on the battlefield, he could ask Pharaoh to release the Ducians when he asked for a reward. This was something that could not be refused.
It was too difficult to do this. Although Maria was willing to help, Ah Jie had to rely on himself. Becoming a supreme warrior was just the beginning.
Then there was silence again between the two, looking at each other. This time, the purpose of the summons was to arrange a long journey. Maria had a lot to say to Ah Jie, but she felt that there was no need to say it. Ah Jie had a lot of gratitude in his heart, but he felt that there was no need to say it. Since Maria didn't speak, he would rather look at her and feel her breath.
Unfortunately, he couldn't sit here and look at her forever. In the end, it was Maria who broke the silence, "Ah Jie, no matter how difficult what you are going to do, I have a wish. I hope you cherish yourself. If you have done your best, don't embarrass yourself anymore. As long as you are still the pure Ah Jie, you can come back anytime. Isis will protect you. "
She put something on the table and said, "This time, I was going to send a mage. This Terroculus is not only the reward of the mission, but also an artifact to record all kinds of information. Later, I changed my mind. In the desert and swamps where monsters run rampant, it is safer to send a warrior who is familiar with the situation, so I decided to send you.
This Terroculus is still the reward of the mission. You are not a mage, but you can use other ways to record information. This is a secret mission, so you can't use your public identity. Someone will give you a blank certificate and customs clearance document. You only need to write your name on it. You can also hire bodyguards to accompany you. There are only a few days left before you set off. Go back and prepare well. Don't worry about everything. I will wait for the news of your return. … As for this Terroculus, I hope you can treasure it. "
The Holy Maiden was generous with her reward on behalf of the Temple of Isis. She gave him a Terroculus for this mission, and the last sentence she said was meaningful. It would make sense if a mage was sent, because the Terroculus could be used as a medium to record information. But if Ah Jie wanted to reward him in such a way, there must be a deeper meaning.
Ah Jie already had a Terroculus, and Crazy 'Ole had recorded all kinds of information in it. Maria might do the same. Ah Jie was only a warrior. Even if there was any magic information in it, Maria knew that he would not be able to see it. But it would be wrong to think so. Ah Jie was also a sixth-level sorcerer, especially skilled in spatial magic and message magic.
Ah Jie felt that this Terroculus had recorded some kind of information, but he did not dare to read it in the Temple of Isis, lest he accidentally expose his secret when he used magic. He could only put this precious parangon away first. There were still a few days before the departure. He needed to do some work in the Archives, and he had to use these last few days to read some books.
He planned to keep the military books with him and show them to Medanzo on the way. If he really wanted to become a general on the battlefield in the future, he would not be able to rely on his own strength. He needed the help of subordinates who could fight well. Medanzo was a good candidate. At the same time, he borrowed many books on the art of war, logistics, marching, and battle formations. Since he had a spatial artifact, he might as well read them on the way.
On the last day of his duty in the Archives, Ah found an opportunity to open the volume of The Land of Marduc and read it carefully from beginning to end. Last time, he read it secretly when no one was around. He could not read it too carefully because of the limited time. Today, he tried to remember every detail between the lines. At the end of the blank space, he saw the two familiar marks again. He secretly took out the token given by Crazy 'Ole and compared it. It was the mark left by Bair, but it seemed to have been printed in a hurry. It was very vague and hard to read.
The sound of the guards talking and saluting came from outside. Ah hurriedly put away the book and the cabinet back to its original state. Just as he was about to go out, he suddenly heard someone say behind him, "Captain, you dropped something."
Ah was scared witless. Even though he was usually calm and collected, at this moment, he almost knocked over the cabinet beside him. This was the library where the precious files were kept. No one was allowed to enter without permission. Moreover, with his vigilance, he did not notice that there was someone in the room. He turned around in shock and pulled out the dagger he always carried with him. In the narrow aisle between the two rows of bookshelves, he took a fighting stance that could be used to attack or defend.
But the next moment, Ah immediately put down his weapon and knelt on one knee, "Dear High Priest, why did you suddenly come in without even greeting me? Please forgive me for not greeting you with courtesy."
The person in front of him was wearing a robe and had a smile on his face. He looked at Ah with a meaningful look in his eyes. He did not hold a staff in his hand, but a token in his hand, "Captain Ah, you are very vigilant and responsive. I can see that you are loyal to your duty. I am very satisfied. Is this token yours? No, it fell to the ground. Take it back. "
The person who spoke was familiar with Ah. It was George, the high priest who used to be in charge of the Archives. Not long ago, he was promoted to high priest by the Holy Lady, filling the position left vacant by Julien's transfer. George was easy-going and did not care much about the affairs of the Archives. He used to be in charge of the Archives, which was an easy but not profitable job.
He came from a civilian background and did not have any outstanding background. Later, he became a supreme mage and obtained the position of Honorary High Priest of the Temple of Isis, but he only held the position of a high priest. As an Honorary High Priest, George did not like to fight for power. He lived a secluded life in the Temple of Isis. Not long before Amon arrived at the Shrine, he had quietly advanced to the eighth level of a mage.
In addition to the original three high priests in the Temple of Isis, there were five Honorary High Priests, all of whom were supreme mages. Although they did not have any real power, their status was transcendent. George was the most inconspicuous one among them. Unexpectedly, when the new official High Priest was elected, the Holy Lady promoted George and reported that Pharaoh was approved. This happened after Ah arrived at the Shrine.
After George became the High Priest, the chief priest of the Archives was naturally replaced by someone else, but it was still under the direct control of George. He was responsible for all the archives of the Temple of Isis, the list of farms and servants, and the collection and registration of quarterly taxes. His authority was much greater than before, but his character did not change much. He was still smiling all day long.
George was now looking at Ah with a smile. Of course, the token given by Crazy 'Ole was gone. He broke out in a cold sweat.
It was impossible for Ah to be so careless. He must have put the token in his pocket, but it somehow fell into the hands of this supreme mage. Idu must have used stealth magic to sneak into the document room without Ah noticing. He saw Ah taking out the token, and maybe he also saw Ah flipping through the books in hieroglyphs. Then he used some unknown method to take the token from Ah's arms.
However, the high priest pretended to be confused and deliberately said that the sign had fallen on the ground. Amir was quite nervous. After so long, he finally made a mistake. In the face of a supreme mage that he could not compete with, all his secrets were in danger of being exposed. He quickly thought about how to explain, but when he heard George's words, he immediately replied, "It's mine. Thank you, Lord George. I accidentally dropped it on the ground just now."
George returned the token to Ah and said, "It's a very special emblem. It seems to be a precious souvenir. You must keep it well. Don't throw it away like this. … Who gave it to you? The material and the pattern are very special. I don't think ordinary people can make it. "
The supreme mage's smiling eyes seemed to penetrate Ah's soul. Ah could only reply calmly, "An elder in my hometown left it to me as a souvenir. He is no longer here."
George stopped smiling. "Oh, he's no longer in this world? What a pity. "
Ah told the truth, "Haven't you heard of it? My hometown was destroyed by a great flood, and that elder died in that disaster. "
George sighed, "I'm sorry to bring up your sad past. I almost forgot that your hometown is Duc. It was you who mined the Gods' Tear and returned Nero's relics. Young man, your actions are indeed admirable. … I heard that there are many scrolls among Nero's relics. I would like to ask, is there a scroll called Tiamat's Wrath? "
Ah thought for a moment and replied, "Lord Nero's will was very generous. I received six supreme scrolls and six intermediate scrolls, but there is no Tiamat's Wrath. I have never even heard of this name."
George said again, "I'm just asking. It is a legendary scroll. Many people have never heard of it. It is said that only Nero has the ability and interest to make it. But the effort and the price he has to pay is also great. I don't know if he has tried it or if it was successful. … But since you are here, you can do me a favor. "
Ah hurriedly said, "Dear High Priest, please tell me what you need."
George said in a self-deprecating tone, "I am old and my memory is often bad. I came to look for a scroll, but I came to the wrong room. I will tell you the serial number. Bring it directly to me. I remember that the scroll is locked in a cabinet. Ask the priest in charge for the key. Tell him that I want to see it. "
After he finished speaking, the supreme mage gave him a file number, turned around, and walked out, leaving Amon standing alone with the sign in his hand. The fine sweat on Ah's body gradually dried. He couldn't help but feel a little cold. He shook his head hard and ran out to fetch the scroll for High Priest George.
Ah took the special key that was enchanted with magic and opened the file cabinet guarded by the magic circle. When he took out the scroll, he was shocked. The scroll was very thin. The content was about the making and introduction of scrolls. The cover was written "Tiamat's Wrath". This was the scroll that Idu was asking about. Ah couldn't help but open it and take a look. He couldn't help but hold his breath. He finally understood how precious the gray scroll he had been keeping for so long was.
The scroll introduced the theoretical method of making this scroll. It was an unimaginable and almost impossible task, but Nero had done it. "Tiamat's Wrath" was different from any other scroll. To activate it, the user's life was the price. Its power could not be controlled at all. Once it was activated, not only would it burn the user's life, but it would also destroy all life within its range. It was said that even the gods would be severely injured.
If Ah was willing to sacrifice his own life, with "Tiamat's Wrath", he could die with almost anyone. He finally understood why the guardian of the Underworld had panicked and retreated when he took out the gray scroll. Nero might have brought "Tiamat's Wrath" with him because he wanted to die with Bair. But in the end, there was no need to use the scroll, because Bair had also chosen to die with him.
Ah finished reading the thin scroll in a few seconds. Ah put it in a beautiful wooden box, held it with both hands, and personally brought it to a side hall where Idu usually handled his official business. George smiled and nodded when he saw Ah, "You came quickly. I just sat down and you've already brought the scroll. Thank you for your hard work. Place it on the table."
Ah placed the wooden box on the table and respectfully stepped to the side. He stood there with his hands by his side, but he did not immediately leave. George did not open the wooden box to look at the scroll either. Instead, he lowered his head and continued to handle official business. After a while, he pretended to be surprised and looked up, "Ah, you haven't left yet. Is there something you need?"
Ah nodded, "Yes, my lord. You have not checked the scroll yet. I am also waiting for your instructions."
George ordered all the servants in the room to leave. Then he said to Ah, "Of course I trust Captain Ah. There is no need to check the scroll. There is no one else here now. Just say what you have to say."
Amon took out two supreme scrolls from his bosom and gently placed them on the table. "These are gifts from Lord Nero. In order to express my respect for you, my dear supreme mage, please accept them." Amon took out two supreme scrolls from his bosom and gently placed them on the table.
Ah did not expect Ah to give him a gift. George was stunned. He twirled his beard and laughed out loud, "Ah, do you know how valuable this gift is?"
Ah replied, "No matter how precious an item is, it must have its corresponding use. The value of this item cannot be measured by money alone. In front of you, my lord, they are just tools to perform magic."
George looked at Ah with great interest and said, "I have experienced enough things and understand people's hearts. If I don't accept it, I am afraid you will not be able to rest easy. Well, thank you. "He accepted the two supreme scrolls calmly.
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