The minds of the two players seemed to be completely immersed in the game of chess. They paid no attention to the movements of the outside world and continued to play chess with full concentration. Walter and Raphael watched the game without saying a word. If the game was a battlefield, then they were the people watching from the sidelines.
Goliath sat motionless, and Muen did not dare to speak. The whole courtyard fell into a strange silence. They had come aggressively, but the scene had become so absurd that they did not know whether to laugh or cry. Muen could not help but curse in his heart. Who was the one who told him the secret? Why didn't he find out and let him kick open the door of the room where Lord Goliath was playing chess? This was simply too rude. Was someone deliberately framing him? Who was the young man who was playing chess with Lord Goliath? Was he a supreme mage from the capital?
Muen wished he could catch the informant and beat him half to death, but he could only kneel at the door without saying a word and wait for Goliath to finish the game, looking extremely embarrassed.
Fortunately, the waiting time was not too long. After about the time of a meal, Amon suddenly looked up and smiled. "Lord Goliath, I admit defeat. Your magic and chess skills are far above mine. Today's game has been an eye-opener for me and I have learned a lot."
With the voice, the light and shadow of the game on the table disappeared. Goliath twirled his beard and laughed. "Thank you, young man. I haven't played such a good game for a long time. Your chess skills are very good. It seems that you must have also studied military formations, but you lack actual command experience. As for magic, with your achievements, it is already quite long and lasting, obviously surpassing mages of the same level. It is really amazing. If it were someone else who could change the game for such a long time, they would at least have to take out a staff. … You did not show any signs of losing. If we want to decide the winner of this game, we have to play until dawn. You don't want the people in the courtyard to kneel all night, do you? Haha, I don't want that either. "
After saying this, the ninth-level supreme mage turned his head and smiled at Muen. "Our supreme warrior, you came here late at night, and your way of greeting is quite unique. I'm playing chess with a friend who came from afar. I'm sorry I didn't greet you earlier. Did I disturb your work? If you have something to say, you can continue. I won't disturb you. "
Muen's forehead was already sweating, but he wisely didn't try to defend himself. Instead, he shook his head and said, "I received orders to arrest a person, but the information I received was wrong and I barged into the wrong door. Please forgive me, Lord Goliath."
Goliath waved his hand. "The night is cold. You're still wearing your armor. Don't kneel. Stand up and talk. Please take a good look. Is the person you want to arrest here? "
Muen stood up and shook his head firmly. "I've checked. There's no one I want to catch."
Goliath's smile was very friendly: "Guard Captain Muen, are you sure?"
Muen nodded with certainty. "Of course I'm sure."
Goliath had just said clearly that he was playing chess with a friend who came from afar. How could he catch this person? Not to mention whether this person was a spy of the Empire of Eygut, even if he was, there was probably more to it than meets the eye. What's more, that person was a supreme mage. Muen and his men would not be able to catch him. How to deal with this person was already Lord Goliath's business. Muen didn't even want to ask any more questions.
Just then, there was another movement outside the door. Governor Xiao Mo came in with a few guards and was also surprised to see the scene. He hurriedly crossed the threshold and came into the house. He saluted Goliath and said, "Dear supreme mage, why are you here? The guards on patrol were too reckless. I'm sorry to disturb your evening chat. "
Just now, a guard had reported that Guard Captain Muen had brought people to arrest a spy. A large number of soldiers surrounded a courtyard and kicked open two doors in succession, only to find Lord Goliath and two high priests fighting with someone inside. Governor Xiao Mo had already fallen asleep. When he heard the news, he hurriedly put on his clothes and rushed to see the situation.
Goliath smiled and pointed to Amon. "This is Mr. Allaha, a disciple of an old friend of mine. I am very pleased that he has achieved the seventh level at such a young age. He once rescued Walter and Raphael who were in danger in the desert and happened to pass by Syah a few days ago. I was in a good mood tonight, so I played a game of chess, but I didn't expect the supreme warrior Muen to come and greet me. "
Xiao Mo hurriedly explained, "It's a misunderstanding, it's all a misunderstanding … Mr. Allaha is a supreme mage from afar and your friend. He also saved two high priests in the desert, so he deserves a grand reception. I won't disturb you any longer tonight. I will hold a banquet at the governor's mansion another day to thank him. "
Amon also got up and returned the salute to Governor Xiao Mo. Goliath smiled and shook his head. "There's no need to hold a banquet at the governor's mansion. He just came to talk to me. This is a private meeting, there's no need to disturb others. Mr. Allaha will return to Eygut tomorrow. Since it's a misunderstanding, Governor, go back to sleep. I'm sorry to disturb you. "
Governor Xiao Mo tactfully went back to sleep. He had been in charge of Syah for many years, so how could he not know? There were no carriages or horses on the street or in the courtyard outside the door. Goliath and his two disciples obviously came on foot, not wanting to disturb anyone. This was a private meeting.
It was unknown where Mu En had gotten the news from, but he had come to capture the spy and had surrounded the entire courtyard. With Goliath's ability, how could he not notice the movement outside? There were three supreme mages sitting in the room. As long as Goliath sent Walter or Raphael out to greet them, he could let Muen take his people away, but the old man did not do so.
It was said that the old man was playing chess with the young man, and the game was very serious, as if he was waiting for Muen to kick down the door. Goliath clearly wanted Muen to see him on purpose, tactfully saying that the old man already knew about the matter and would deal with it, and that the others should not meddle or talk too much.
If the supreme mage was really a spy of the Empire of Eygut, they could not act rashly in this city. Goliath and the two high priests were present, and the others could not interfere, let alone intervene. If the supreme mage was not a spy of the Empire of Eygut, the consequences of this misunderstanding would be very serious, so it was better to pretend not to know.
Xiao Mo apologized and left with Muen. These people were really efficient. No one knew where they found just the right door planks, but in a short time, they gently repaired the door and the courtyard door, closed the door, and retreated. Xiao Mo ordered Muen and his bodyguards not to speak carelessly, and Muen ordered the guards to retreat to the intersection of the streets around the courtyard, not allowing others to disturb them. Silence returned to the darkness.
Not long after, the door opened, and Walter and Raphael came out, then gently closed the door and stood guard in the courtyard.
Only Goliath and Amon were left in the room. When they were alone, Goliath did not hide anything and asked directly, "Amon, counting the time, we haven't seen each other for nearly three years. I saw you once outside Mr. Nietzsche's house, I really didn't expect to see you here today. You've grown up, and you're already a supreme mage. "
This supreme mage's eyes were so sharp that he could still recognize Amon today, even though it was only a glimpse at night. Amon bowed and said, "Yes, I am Amon, the miner from Duc. I know that you are a friend of Master Nietzsche, and that you helped me in the past. It is not until today that I have the opportunity to express my gratitude to you."
Goliath sat there, looking at Amun with a look full of emotion. "A good teacher produces a good student. Only Nietzsche can teach such an excellent student like you, but you are not like him. … Amon, since you have returned to Syah, and I have recognized you, as the chief priest, I have to ask you a few questions. "
Amon replied respectfully, "Please ask."
Goliath thought for a moment and then said, "I have heard about what happened to you in Eygut. You returned Nero's relics in Cape States, later became an honorary warrior of the Temple of Isis, and made a meritorious deed at the Blessing Ceremony. These are all your own experiences, but you left Duc to carry out the decree of the Empire of Hittite, so the first thing I want to ask you is, have you completed your mission? "
It seemed that the two countries really did a lot of infiltration work between each other. Goliath even heard about Amon's "deeds". Amon smiled bitterly. "Your Excellency, my mission has been completed. According to the official announcement of the Empire of Eygut, the evil archmage Bair was destroyed thirty-four years ago, and Troni, the Adoratrice of the Temple of Isis, made a holy sacrifice for him. Perhaps it was an oversight, but this announcement was not sent to the Hittite Kingdom. "
Goliath nodded. "In that case, your mission has been completed, and the town of Duc is no longer there. The Hittite Kingdom should not pursue the case of the miner named Amon. Let me ask you again, are you a secret agent of the Empire of Eygut? "
Amon did not deny anything. He told the truth, "I don't know what you mean by 'secret agent'. I did accept the mission from the Temple of Isis to investigate the terrain of the desert and swamp after the flood. The reason why the Adoratrice sent me to carry out this mission is that I have long told her that I want to go back to my hometown. "
Goliath smiled. "The desert, lakes, swamps and grasslands are there. Anyone who wants to see it can see it. As for what it will become in the future, I think the leaders of all the kingdoms already know, so it doesn't matter whether you see it or not. But this time you came to Syah, is it to spy on the military intelligence? "
Amon shook his head. "No, I only came here for two purposes. The first is to see the manor left by Mayor Dusti. It should have belonged to Moses, but it was occupied by a group of scoundrels. So I bought this manor to settle down. The second is to see you, Lord Goliath. Mr. Nietzsche once told me that if there is a chance, I must see you. You may have something to tell me. "
Goliath was startled. He changed the topic and continued to ask, "Since you are not here to spy on the military intelligence, someone told me that you are a secret agent sent by the Empire of Eygut, trying to harm the Hittite Kingdom and Syah. What do you think?"
Amon replied frankly, "I was forced to leave my hometown. After many twists and turns, it was the Temple of Isis who took me in. The Hittite Kingdom is subservient to the Empire of Eygut, at least for now. I only asked to go back to my hometown to see what it has become. The Temple of Isis asked me to report what I saw. If you think this is a violation of the laws of the Hittite Kingdom, feel free to deal with it according to the law. "
Goliath thought for a moment and smiled bitterly. "Most of the conspiracies in the world are afraid to be exposed. Since you said so, it really is not a violation of any laws, at least until the Hittite Kingdom and the Empire of Eygut publicly break off. Amon, do you know why I let those people break in and see you with me? "
Amon did not answer and asked in return, "Please enlighten me."
Goliath: "After playing that game with you, I know very well that they can't catch you at all. Once they make a move, it will only cause casualties to the innocent people around. An outstanding seventh-level mage like you won't give up so easily. "
Amon said very modestly, "But in front of you, I have no chance to escape at all. It is very easy for you to take me down."
Goliath suddenly blinked and said, "Is that so? Even the Scorpion King does not dare to attack you easily. You must have something to rely on. It is said that Nero made a Tiamat's Wrath in his later years, and you are the one who obtained his relics, right? … Let's not talk about the legend. You did not violate the laws of the Hittite Kingdom and completed the task of that year. I just came to see the younger generation of an old friend and played a game of chess with you. "
Amon did not say anything more. He knelt there and bowed again. "Thank you."
Goliath sighed and shook his head gently. "You don't have to thank me. In fact, I did not really help you, whether at the beginning or now. … If there is a possibility that we will meet on the battlefield in the future, I will not be polite or merciful. "
Amon: "You have given me enough help, why do you say that?"
Goliath: "Because we are in different positions, I know more and more things than you know, that's all. Let's not talk too much about official business. There is one thing I want to thank you for, you rescued my two students in the desert. But I have a question in my heart, and I ask you to answer it. "
As he spoke, the supreme mage waved his hand, and another ball of light appeared in the room. It was the scene of Amon and the Scorpion King swearing an oath to each other. The two said respectively – "If I violate the oath, I will never become a true god." and "If I violate the oath, I will always be a lowly human in your eyes."
He waved his hand again, and the light disappeared. Goliath showed a thoughtful look and asked: "The oath between you and the Scorpion King is very profound, what kind of secret does it contain?"
The supreme mage spoke too directly. Amon did not want to lie but did not know how to answer. While he was hesitating, he heard Goliath say again: "You don't have to answer in a hurry. Before making such a request, I also want to show you another secret. I have buried this secret in my heart for a long time, not even to my closest relatives. Finally, I have waited for you. "
Goliath stretched out his left hand and shook it gently, and a staff appeared out of thin air. He wore a ring on the middle finger of his left hand. It seemed to be a spatial artifact similar to the one left by Nero, and the staff was hidden in it. With the appearance of the staff, the tables and chairs in the room and the four walls seemed to become transparent and gradually disappeared, and Amon felt that he had come to another world.
Information magic could show traces of light and shadow, which was not unusual for Amon, but Goliath's brilliant magic directly brought Amon into a scene from a long time ago, as if he was there.
The flood was a turbid ocean. The sky was covered in dark clouds that were as dark as ink, and it was raining cats and dogs. Flashes of lightning streaked across the dark sky, bringing with them a deafening sound that made people not know where they were. A ball of lightning fell, stirring up a spiral of bright marks in the water. At this moment, a voice shouted angrily, "God, you have finally appeared in the world, I have waited for too long!"
A figure separated the waves and flew straight into the sky. It was Crazy 'Ole, Nietzsche, his messy hair and beard fluttering in the air, the staff in his hand emitting thousands of golden ribbons of light. His eyes were wide open, looking for the god behind the dark clouds and lightning, cursing loudly and waving his staff as if to poke a hole in the sky, exuding suffocating madness.
The god in the clouds finally appeared. Nietzsche threw his staff in the air, and it burst into a ball of golden light like the most dazzling sun. He launched the strongest attack of his life, and laughed wildly, telling the god not to dodge or be afraid. Then countless thick lightning gathered from all directions, and heaven and earth shook. Nietzsche also turned into a ball of dazzling light and immediately disappeared.
This part of the scene disappeared, but Goliath's magic was not over yet. In a flash, he was in a tall and majestic shrine. Goliath was kneeling in front of the statue of Enril, praying, when he suddenly heard the voice of the god, "It was the flood that destroyed Duc, the heavy rain brought the flood, the warm and humid wind from the sea mixed with the air currents of the Syah Plateau, causing the heavy rain, it was my divine power that made the air currents of the plateau spiral, it was my anger that guided the lightning in the clouds."
Amon also heard the cry of Goliath in his soul, "But what about Duc? No one survived the flood. "
Enril replied, "The flood is my blessing to Syah. I will hear the cheers of the people, and my shrine will be flooded with grateful believers. You will understand all this soon. As for Duc, do you want to ask me why I did not save them from the flood? Why should I save them? "
Then a piece of information was imprinted in Amon's mind, it was the various things that happened in his hometown after he left Duc. Many children died, a series of tragedies, people prayed to Mourin, but at the same time, they violated the oracle of the Patron.
Then he heard Enril's voice again, "Priest, do you see? They have betrayed the oracle of the Patron, and there is no reason for Mourin to stay there, so I will bless the land again. The flood is my blessing, but people can't just ask to enjoy the blessings of the gods. I don't need to save the sinful people from the flood. "
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