The source of life.
It was a simple sentence, but it revealed too many unspoken meanings. It also revealed Maria's longing and worries. Because of this, when he appeared in front of her, she felt that he was particularly clear and real. Even this silent gaze was especially valuable.
Ah felt the same way. After returning from a long journey, he saw Maria again. The one sitting in front of him was the real Eco in his heart. In the past, whenever he saw Maria, he would be in a trance. He couldn't tell whether she was the Holy Maiden of the Temple of Isis or the young Eco he met in Duc. There was always an indescribable conflict in his heart. But now, he could finally see clearly. She was her, the Eco in his heart, and the Holy Maiden in front of him.
Ah didn't want to tell her that on the night when he killed the two-headed serpent and climbed to the other side of the lake, he saw her in his meditation. It wasn't a dream. It was as if it had happened in reality. They returned to the tower in the town of Duc. They were no longer the same as before. He was the present Aya, and she was the present Maria. But Ah hugged her just like he did in the past. He held her in his arms, caressed her, and really kissed her …
When the sun rose the next day, Ah opened his eyes and smiled. When he stood up, the inexplicable entanglement in his heart had been relieved. He looked at the world under the sun calmly.
At this moment, Ah's smile was as bright as the sun. He smiled and said, "Holy Maiden, I have two things to report to you this time."
Maria also looked at him. The luster in her eyes was like the starry sky in the silent night, "I was waiting for you to say it."
Ah, first of all, I have investigated the topography of the area around the original site of Duc, and recorded the information to the Priest Committee of the Shrine. "
Maria nodded with satisfaction, "I have read your report. The description of the topography is exactly the same as the results of other investigations. You also made a sand table and made a detailed demonstration. The most important thing is the distribution of various monsters. Your investigation is the most detailed. You had to travel through those places on foot to get valuable information. This is worthy of special praise.
High Priest George has already made a request to reward you, but I have temporarily suppressed this report and did not reply to it. It is not that I do not want to praise you, but the contents of the report are not enough to reward you for your achievements. Ah, what about the second thing you want to say? Is it related to your personal training? "
Ah nodded, "Yes, as you expected, I have become a seventh-level supreme warrior."
Maria smiled, a pure and happy smile. "Many people can see it, but you didn't say it yourself. Did you want to be the first to tell me? According to past practices, the city will hold a celebration ceremony for you, and you will also receive the status of a noble of the Ejyptian Empire. Go back and prepare well. "
Ah, what do I need to prepare? "
Maria thought for a moment and smiled again. "After I came to the Shrine, you are the first subordinate to be promoted to a supreme warrior. In fact, there is nothing to prepare. I know your name is Ah, but you still need an official title. Not only must it be recorded in the register of the nobles of the city, but also in the awakening ceremony of the power of the Shrine."
Ah was slightly startled, and immediately reacted. "The second awakening ceremony of power? I am allowed to learn hieroglyphs and practice magic at the same time? "
It was rare for the Holy Lady to show a bit of playfulness. Yes, I have already arranged it. It is up to you whether you can achieve this achievement. The second awakening of power is not necessarily successful, and only supreme mages can hold such a ceremony. Ah, I allow you to make a request and choose any supreme mage in the Temple of Isis to preside over the ceremony for you as a special reward.
Will you choose Vörde, the ninth-level supreme mage with the highest achievement, or me, who has just become a seventh-level supreme mage? I have to remind you that the higher the achievement of the supreme mage, the greater the possibility of success in the ceremony, but the most important thing is whether you can awaken the power bestowed by the gods. It requires a process, and the ceremony is just a symbol, like the opening of a door. I have never presided over it, and I have no experience. "
Ah replied without thinking, "Everything has a beginning. I am honored to ask the Holy Lady to preside over the second awakening ceremony for me. This is the first time you have presided over such a ceremony, which makes me feel even more honored."
Maria kept smiling, her eyes like a pair of crescent moons. "Well, it's settled then. I will preside over the second awakening ceremony for you. I hope it will be successful. "
Ah stood up and saluted. "Thank you, Holy Lady, it will definitely be successful." At this moment, when he called her Holy Lady, he was as calm as when he called Eco.
He could guarantee that the ceremony would be successful, because Ah was already a supreme mage. As long as he went through this ceremony, he would be able to use many magic spells, and people would only praise the magic of the Holy Lady. However, he was also very interested in the Second Awakening Ritual of this power. Perhaps he could learn a lot from it for the cultivation of the power of two sides.
When he was about to leave, Maria stood up and asked again, "Have you carefully read the ancient books I asked you to read?"
She was referring to the military books and information related to the legion's operations. Ah nodded. "Yes, in addition to the catalogue you gave me, I also tried to find relevant documents to study. I simulated and deduced in my mind for a long time."
Maria said again, "It's not enough to just memorize them, you also have to think about how to use them. You were able to travel through such a wasteland, and you have learned so many military books, I believe you should have experience commanding troops in various environments. "
Ah said thoughtfully, "Holy Lady, are you implying something to me?"
Maria replied with a deep meaning, "You will soon understand. If you want to establish a meritorious deed that can pardon your clansmen, success or failure depends on this."
… …
A few days later, the Lord of Montefiore, Djehutihotep, personally held a celebration ceremony for Ah and issued an announcement. The people heard the good news – the glorious warrior of the Temple of Isis, Ah was promoted to a seventh-level supreme warrior.
The name given to him by his drunkard father – Allaha Su-Messiah Hovah-Anla-Yate – was finally put to use for the first time, and was even written in the Temple's register by the priests. But this long list of titles was too difficult to remember, so people still called him the great warrior.
The one who was most happy about this news was not Ah himself, but his friend, the merchant Ou Ciou. Ou Ciou said excitedly to everyone he met: "My vision was absolutely right, I knew that Ah would become a true noble. Today, he really became a respectable supreme warrior."
When he was drunk, he often bragged to his friends: "Ah, Lord Ah once said that I have the hope of becoming a noble in the future." His friends laughed at him and said, "Forget it, why do you think you're so fat? Do you still want to practice body arts and become a supreme warrior with such a fat appearance? "
… …
Shortly after the celebration ceremony, Ah went through another ceremony in a hall of the Temple of Isis. The host was the noble Holy Lady, who awakened the power bestowed upon him by the gods. According to common sense, this ceremony was almost impossible to succeed, because Ah was not a devout believer in the gods in front of him. He only examined his heart, and silently looked at Eco who was holding a magic staff.
Because the ceremony was presided over by the Holy Lady herself, it was quite grand. Ah first had to bathe in incense, put on a beautiful and mighty armor, put on a good weapon, salute the gods, offer sacrifices, and accept the people's congratulations. When Ah walked to the ceremony hall, the warriors lined up on both sides of the long stairs sprinkled lotus petals, while the priests in the temple sang in unison. Maria stood in front of the altar with a golden crown on her head and a magic staff in her hand.
When the ceremony officially began, Maria gently raised the Holy Lady's magic staff. Her movements were indescribably noble and elegant, and her mouth sang a poem praising the goddess of Isis. The staff emitted a soft golden light that enveloped Ah who was kneeling in front of the altar.
This was the "Blessing of Isis" magic. Maria first comforted Ah's body and mind, letting him feel the magic in peace. Then the golden light began to flicker and hover, surrounding Ah's body like a floating veil. There were changes in brightness and density. This was the most basic magic. When the magic power was released, it guided Ah into a calm state of meditation.
Maria's voice sounded in Ah's mind –
"Please let go of all worries and hesitation, forget all worries and sorrow.
Sincerely pray to God, implore God to grant you strength.
When you enter a calm state of meditation, close your eyes and gaze at the majestic image of God.
It was like a ray of light rising from the eastern horizon, spreading its grace everywhere.
This light dispels the darkness, the earth awakens from its slumber, and the world is no longer lost.
Please open your heart to receive it, and absorb the strength bestowed by God.
You will awaken in the mist, spread your wings and fly. "
Ah didn't resist Maria's guidance. When the blessing of Isis enveloped him, Ah completely opened his heart and entered a calm and clear state of meditation. Although he wasn't a believer of Isis, he didn't have a trace of contempt in his heart. He integrated his beliefs into Maria's devotion and carefully experienced it.
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