Maqi's voice lowered. "I … I … I'm just getting impatient. I wanted to ask you where you found the ore core. Amon, we are neighbors. I watched you grow up. How could I hurt you? I'm sorry for what happened tonight. Let's just say it never happened. If you forgive me, I will … "
Maqi's words stopped abruptly. Amon saw the strangest thing he had ever seen in his life. A thin layer of ice had formed on the ground, and in an instant, it enveloped Maqi's entire body and froze him in place. Then, countless cracks appeared on the thin ice, and Maqi's body shattered into countless small pieces.
The layer of ice then disappeared, leaving only a dark red mark on the ground. Blood, flesh, and mud. Maqi had silently disappeared forever.
Amon looked up. It was Crazy 'Ole. Amon couldn't tell what magic this supreme sorcerer had just used. Was it Freeze or Space Cutting? In the blink of an eye, Maqi disappeared without even asking anything. It was the first time for Amon to witness a murder with his own eyes, especially in such a strange and horrifying scene. He took a few breaths before asking, "Crazy 'Ole, you killed him just like that. Didn't you ask him clearly?"
Crazy 'Ole's face darkened, "He followed you for ten days and went to your house three times in the middle of the night. Today, he suddenly rushed to you with a sledgehammer. What other possibilities do you think?"
Amon was shocked, "He went to my house? When I was not here! "
Crazy 'Ole nodded, "Yes. You were calm a few days ago, but you were not careful enough. Tonight, you made a breakthrough and found him. You have to pay attention to the slightest changes in the environment. Do you know how important this is? Alas, maybe I'm asking too much of you. You're just a kid after all! Anyway, you didn't kill him right away, which means you've passed the test of Impulsive Desire. "
Amon asked in confusion, "You said that I passed the test of Impulsive Desire. But why did you kill him without asking anything? At least let him explain." As he spoke, he looked at the dark red marks on the ground with lingering fear. He still hadn't calmed down.
Crazy 'Ole said, "My boy, some things don't need to be asked! What you need to learn is not only magic or body arts, but also how to see the world clearly. Otherwise, what's the use of strength? Ferocious beasts have great strength. Do you want to be as ignorant as a wild beast?
Amon said, "Ignorant? I just want to know why he came. What did he want? Did he want to catch me or kill me? "
Crazy 'Ole pointed at the marks on the ground, "To catch a kid, he didn't need to swing a hammer like that, nor did he need to use such speed and strength. That was a fatal blow. … He didn't even want to ask you anything before he wanted to kill you. Perhaps he was worried that he couldn't do it, so he used the most direct method without hesitation. "
Amon could not help but shiver slightly. "Are you so sure?"
Crazy 'Ole sighed again, "Maqi knows you because we are neighbors in the town. He watched you grow up and we are very familiar with each other. But he didn't wear a mask today, so he didn't consider what you would do if you recognized him. That can only mean one thing. Before he came here, he didn't think that you would tell anyone about this. "
Amon lowered his head, "I didn't expect Maqi to do this. He deserves to die, but I'm also at fault. If I didn't take out the Aquaticore to force Shog, today's disaster wouldn't have happened."
Crazy 'Ole nodded, "You knew he was sent by Shog?"
Amon said, "How could I not have thought of it after you reminded me? He didn't even wear a mask. Not only to rob, but also to kill. So it must be Shog's order. Maqi is Shog's servant. "
Crazy 'Ole came to Amon and patted his back, as if to comfort him, "You said you were at fault, but that's your own business. It has nothing to do with what happened to Maqi. For him, you did nothing wrong. You could have killed him or not. But if you want to forgive someone's crime for some reason, you have to understand two things. "
Amon looked up, "What are they?"
Crazy 'Ole answered slowly, "First, you have to understand that when anyone makes a choice, he also has to face the consequences, whether he is willing or not. Take Maqi for example. Since he decided to do what he did, he should bear the consequences, whether he was aware of it or not.
Second, if you choose to forgive and forgive, you have to understand and be able to bear the consequences. You have to figure out whether you're resolving the grudge or bringing more harm to yourself or others. As for Maqi, as a level three warrior, there's no way he didn't notice that you used divine arts just now. Even if he can't kill you, he'll definitely report you. You didn't do anything wrong, but he wants your life. "
Amon lowered his head again, "You don't have to say so much. In fact, Maqi didn't have to report me. You already told me that he was a third-level warrior. If I let him go, he could have killed me."
Crazy 'Ole laughed in a self-deprecating manner, "I can't even remember how many people I've killed in my life. This is the first time I've explained so much to a child. Amon, it's the first time you've seen someone kill someone in front of you. You're much calmer than I was when I was a child! Remember what happened today. There's a first time for everything. Experience is the wealth of life. "
Amon looked at the ground and answered in a daze, "Maqi is dead. He died of his own trap and Shog's desire. But Shog is still here. What should I do? "
"Do as you see fit! Think about it. What would you do if I wasn't here? " Crazy 'Ole answered. Then he thought it was too hard for a child. He looked at Duc in the distance with a mocking expression, "If you're smart, you don't have to do anything. Time is precious now. It's not worth wasting it on someone like that."
… …
Amon soon understood why Crazy 'Ole said' don't have to do anything '. Lord Shog was sick again, and this time it was serious. He had lost a lot of weight and looked worried all day long. He didn't come looking for trouble with Amon. Instead, he would walk around the town from time to time. When he saw Amon from afar, he would even take a detour, as if he didn't dare to see Amon.
Maqi was an important figure in Duc. Him disappearing into thin air caused quite a stir in the town. People talked about it. His family and neighbors looked for him everywhere, but there was no news. Maqi's wife cried all day long. Worried, his family went to the Shrine of Mourin to pray to the Goddess of Mourin.
No one knew if Mourin heard the prayers of Maqi's family, but the priest did. It was said that Shog gave Maqi's family a large sum of money, which surprised and moved the townspeople.
Shog almost went bankrupt to pay the tax for Amon. How could he be so kind as to give Maqi another large sum of money? Because he felt guilty and scared. He didn't know what happened to Maqi. Maqi getting lost in the Black Charcoal Forest, being killed by mistake, being captured and imprisoned for interrogation, being exposed and escaping … He thought of all the possibilities, and the more he thought about it, the more frightened he became, fearing that he would also be exposed.
Shog was even prepared. If Maqi was captured and confessed that he was the one behind it, Shog would deny it and insist that he had nothing to do with it. He would say that Maqi was greedy because he saw Amon had so many parangons, so he wanted to kill Amon for his wealth. Anyway, there was no evidence. Maqi's testimony could not bring down a noble like Shog. On the contrary, he would be accused of framing him.
But that didn't happen. Maqi disappeared like air. Mayor Dusti came to see Shog and asked if he had any clues about Maqi's disappearance. Of course, Shog said he didn't know anything. He just felt that the mayor's eyes were a little strange, which made him feel uneasy.
Shog wanted to know what had happened. He was the one who had sent Maqi to kill Amon, but Amon had returned unscathed, as if nothing had happened. Shog didn't dare to ask Amon, for fear of exposing his guilty conscience. But he couldn't figure out how it happened. The more he thought about it, the more scared he became.
In the end, Shog couldn't stand it anymore. He asked for leave from the mayor and went to the city to find a better mage. He temporarily "escaped" from Duc.
What was Amon doing during this time? He didn't have time to pay attention to Shog. Crazy 'Ole taught him many things. To be exact, he didn't teach him, he just instilled him with knowledge. Crazy' Ole explained almost all the content of the first level magic to him. It was impossible for Amon to learn them all in such a short time, and Crazy 'Ole didn't ask him to. He just asked him to memorize them.
No matter how good a sorcerer was, he couldn't master all the magic. But he had to understand them and know how to deal with them in different situations. On the other hand, Crazy 'Ole didn't know what Amon would be good at in the future. It seemed that he couldn't wait to observe, so he laid the foundation for Amon. Such a method of teaching Theurgy was almost never seen in the major Shrines.
Amon tried his best. Only when he was in a state of concentration could he remember so many complex magic incantations. It was even more tiring than mining. In comparison, learning body arts using strength was much easier. Crazy 'Ole only asked Amon to memorize and understand the lower level magic, while Amon was practicing body arts.
The first level of body arts required the awakening of explosive power, which Amon had already achieved. Crazy 'Ole asked him to use this power. The technique of Duc's miners included the ability to release and release power at will. But from the point of view of body arts, its original purpose was to strengthen people's bodies. In reality, the most important skills were used in combat, so it was also called martial arts.
Crazy 'Ole wasn't very good at combat, so he only asked Amon to use the "branch" to practice and feel how to use strength by himself. A supreme sorcerer like him didn't need to fight with swords. In fact, many mages believed that it was against their noble status to engage in rough combat.
Many important combat experiences could only be mastered through actual combat. Crazy 'Ole couldn't teach too much. As for strength, accuracy, agility, and endurance, Amon could practice them in his spare time.
Amon felt mentally exhausted. If he hadn't practiced magic a while ago, he wouldn't have been able to remember the content of the magic Crazy 'Ole taught him. But his body was getting stronger and stronger, and he felt more relaxed and comfortable. But after Shog left Duc, Amon suddenly "fell ill"!
Amon had no concept of "illness". He had never been sick since he was a child, so this illness came suddenly and strangely. He often felt cold and feverish, as if he had just taken a bath in a cold spring two years ago. What was strange was that two years ago he accidentally fell and hurt his leg, and one year ago he accidentally sprained his shoulder and back. These injuries had long since healed, but now they seemed to be acting up again. The old injuries were always aching, and it was unbearable.
He tried not to show it on the surface, because he didn't want his father to worry. But secretly, he was suffering. When he practiced body arts, he almost couldn't control the iron rod accurately. Crazy 'Ole cast a healing spell on him. An eighth-level sorcerer's healing spell could only relieve Amon's pain, but it couldn't cure the illness. All kinds of minor ailments kept acting up.
Amon didn't know what was wrong with him. He wasn't afraid, but he was worried. Crazy 'Ole, on the other hand, seemed happy.
Crazy 'Ole saw through Amon's worry. One day, he finally smiled and said, "My boy, it must be hard these days, right? Speaking of which, I have to thank you. From you, I have confirmed a conclusion I've made for many years. And you didn't let me down. You've faced a new test so soon. "
Amon didn't understand, "What conclusion? What test? I remember you once said that the first test to become a mage is the 'Awakening of Desire', and the next test to reach the peak of primary magic is the 'Firmness of Faith'. That has nothing to do with my current situation. "
Crazy 'Ole shook his head, "It's not just a test for mages. Since you've awakened the power of two sides, you're also facing a test of two sides. I call it the' Purity of Body '. It's something you'll encounter when practicing body arts, but it's often overlooked. There's no clear record of it in the classics. Before I explain it, listen to my experience. It is a lesson learned from countless casualties. "
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