Could it be heaven?
Amon shouted in his heart, "Don't fall down, don't lose consciousness, the beasts in the mountains and the crocodiles in the river will eat you … I haven't reached Montefiore, I haven't seen Eco, I haven't solved the secret of the gods, I haven't guided my people back to their homeland …"
But the strong sense of dizziness was beyond his control. Although Amon's eyes were open, the sunlight in front of him gradually dimmed. A cat came out of the forest on the high slope and quickly ran to Amon's side. It scratched his face with its claws and meowed anxiously, but he did not respond.
In fact, Amon could hear the cat's meowing, as if it came from far, far away. The blurred vision in front of him seemed to become clear again. He saw Schrödinger, but it was not the Schrödinger that was meowing on the river bank, but the cat that he had seen when he was a child in Duc.
Amon "saw" his own childhood, from the moment he was born, those happy and sad times flashed in front of him. All the people he loved and hated came back to him along with the past.
In the myth of Eygut, a person's life was like the flowing Nile River, and at the end of it was the underworld ruled by Osiris. Osiris would send a crescent-shaped ship to pick up the noble souls, and when the servant of Osiris, the goddess Bastet in the form of a cat, appeared beside the corpse, the soul of the dead would be resurrected in the underworld and enter another world.
Was the legend true? Osiris's ribs were in Amon's arms, and a cat was meowing anxiously beside him. At this moment, a ship came from upstream of the Nile River. When it first appeared, it was very small, just a black dot on the horizon, but as it gradually approached, it could be seen that it was a luxurious crescent-shaped ship. On the high deck, there were two people, one sitting and the other standing.
Maria suddenly asked, "Do you hear anything?"
Gabriel replied, "The sound of running water, the sound of the wind blowing through the forest, and a cat meowing in the distance on the east bank."
Maria: "Order the ship to sail closer to the east coast."
Both of them had extraordinary eyesight. They saw Schrödinger and Amon lying on the ground from afar. Maria's expression suddenly became a little strange, as if it had triggered a long and deep memory. She murmured, "Gabriel, I think that cat's pattern is very familiar …"
Gabriel said, "Familiar? There are many cats around the Temple of Isis. Cats are the animals that we, the people of Eygut, worship. "
Maria explained, "Do you still remember? Two years ago, when I first got the Gods' Tear, I was startled by a cat one night. "
With her reminder, Gabriel also remembered. He muttered, "I still remember that cat. I don't know how it snuck into your room. It was dirty and fat, sleeping soundly. This cat is different. It's much cleaner and more beautiful. I don't think it's the same cat. "
Maria sighed inexplicably, "People's lives change, and so do cats. I remember that cat's pattern. It's almost exactly the same as this cat's. Order the ship to dock and go over to see what happened to that man. It's rare to see a cat so concerned about its owner. " The experience in Duc had been a long time ago, but for some reason, Maria could still remember those few days very clearly. It was as if they were deeply imprinted in her mind. She could recall every scene, and she could even remember the patterns on Schrodinger's body.
The ship had a very deep draft, so it could not approach the shoals on the shore, so it had to dock far away. Gabriel jumped down from the top of the ship. With a light touch of her toes on the deck, the bow of the ship dipped slightly. She took advantage of the momentum and jumped onto the shore. Her body was extremely agile.
Gabriel walked to Amon with his sword. He lowered his head and asked, "Poor and loyal cat, your voice is so anxious. Is this your master? What has happened to him? "
The warrior walked over majestically. Even a lion would retreat because of her imposing manner. But Schrödinger did not run away. He just squatted on the ground and looked up at her. Gabriel couldn't help but feel a little funny. She was talking to a cat, and the cat could not answer her question. So she lowered her head and used the Puppet Eye spell to scan Amon's body. Then she turned back and shouted, "Your Excellency, this man has no scars on his body, but he has suffered a very serious injury. His strength and energy have been greatly consumed. He is in a state of exhaustion. His life force is fading away, but he is not dead yet."
Before his voice trailed off, a faint golden halo appeared above Amon. From the halo, a white mist of light sprinkled down on his body, like a quietly flowing milk waterfall. This was the Blessing of Isis, a blessing magic that could only be performed by the Adoratrice with the Gods' Tear.
It could not only heal injuries, but also eliminate pain, wash away fatigue, restore physical strength, and give people confidence, strength, and courage. In short, it was equivalent to a magic that could eliminate any negative effects.
The first time Maria used this magic was in the Syah Desert, south of Duc, two years ago. The caravan was attacked and Gabriel was injured in the fierce battle. Maria suddenly used this magic. It was the simplest and most profound magic. At that time, Maria's power was still very weak, and the Blessing of Isis was only a symbol.
But now the situation was very different. Maria used a supreme magic, and it was only for Amon. Not long ago, she had just become a sixth-level mage. In just two years, her achievements were amazing.
The milky white curtain of light fell from the golden halo on Amon's body. Looking at Maria, he didn't know when she had gotten off the boat. Holding the Adoratrice's staff, she stepped on the muddy water of the Nile River and walked over. It was difficult for a sixth-level mage to control air and water magic so exquisitely at the same time without the help of scrolls or other artefacts. She was like a goddess who walked on the waves. But Maria's staff was probably the best in the world, so it was not surprising that she could do this.
When the servants saw the Adoratrice walking on the waves, they all saluted her on the deck. Gabriel asked in surprise, "Your Excellency, why did you come ashore in person?"
She stopped a few steps away from Amon and said, "I want to see the man's condition. He seems to have been through a fierce battle, and all his strength is exhausted. He is also seriously injured, beyond the limit of what his body and mind can bear. It is dangerous for him to faint in the wild like this. I can wake him up. Ask him what happened. "
Amon lay there, memories of the past flashing before his eyes. A hazy golden light appeared in his eyes. He felt very comfortable. His consciousness seemed to have left his body, or his body seemed to be his consciousness, as if he was floating in the clouds. It felt like his mother's gentle touch when he was a child. It was a memory that was too long ago and almost forgotten. He saw Aristotle, Gabriel and Eco Maria again. When he returned to the courtyard in Duc, his eyes were fixed on Eco's figure.
He looked at her. The girl in front of him was particularly hazy, but it was getting clearer and clearer. She seemed to have grown up, with a mysterious and mature noble temperament. The scene around him was no longer the courtyard in Duc, but the wilderness beside the Nile River. She was wearing a luxurious dress, holding a staff and a golden crown. Amon was looking straight into her eyes.
Amon woke up, but he did not realize that he had woken up. He was still in a trance. He looked at Maria and seemed to be talking to himself, "Eco, is that you? You look so beautiful, just as I imagined. I finally see you … Am I already dead? How can I see you here? This is not the gloomy Underworld. Is this another home for souls? This … Where exactly is this place? What should I call it? If I can give it a name, can it be heaven? "
Gabriel frowned and said, "My lord, what is he talking about? This man is still not very awake. He must have mistaken me for someone else. "
When she heard Amon say the name "Eco", her delicate body trembled slightly. The usually calm Adoratrice rarely lost her composure like this. Fortunately, Gabriel was staring at Amon and did not notice it. At this moment, Maria recognized who was lying on the ground. Although Amon's appearance had changed a lot, his facial features still had the shadow of that young boy. The pattern of the cat beside him was so familiar. How could it be someone else?
More importantly, he called her by her pet name. Maria thought that no one in this world would call her that.
Maria remembered that when she was in the room in the small building in Duc, she secretly wrote a line on the wall, "Amon, my name is Eco." Then she erased it. How could he find it? Was it because she did not wipe it clean enough and left a mark? But this doubt was soon diluted by another surprise — Amon was still alive.
Maria naturally heard about the flood. It was said that the whole town of Duc was destroyed by the flood. No one survived, so Amon should be dead. She heard the news not long after she officially became the Adoratrice. She shed tears in secret. That was the first and only time she shed tears in the Temple of Isis, as if she was saying goodbye to the past.
But Maria always felt that Amon was not dead, and should not be dead. Maybe this feeling was just a wish in her heart. She did not expect to see Amon again today.
After saying these words, Amon fainted again. Maria did not hide anything from Gabriel. She calmed down and said as calmly as possible, "I know him. You should know him too. He is Amon, the one who mined the Gods' Tear in Duc. Do you remember him?"
Gabriel was stunned, "It really looks like him. No, it is him. He has grown up. But I can recognize him as soon as you remind me. This cat has lost a lot of weight. He is still alive. He is really blessed by the gods. But why is he here today? What happened to him? "
Maria turned around and did not look at Amon again. She sighed softly and said, "The ancient records are right. He was the one who mined the Gods' Tear and made me the Adoratrice. I met him today. It was really the call and guidance of the gods. This man is very important. We should save him and protect him. We can't leave him here. His life is not in danger anymore. Take him away. We can interrogate him when he wakes up. "
When Amon woke up again, he found himself lying on a boat. Schrödinger was squatting beside him. In the noon sun, there was a faint golden light shining on him. The dizziness and nausea gradually disappeared, and so did the pain in his body. Of course, he knew that this was a kind of brilliant magic. There should be a mage who was saving him at the cost of his magic.
Amon was not in danger anymore, but he was still very weak. He needed a good rest to recover. He raised his head with difficulty and looked around. He found that this small boat had no sails or oars. It was being pulled by an invisible force and was following behind a magnificent ship, breaking through the waves. A warrior was standing at the stern of the ship. She was a very beautiful woman, but at first sight, she gave Amon a sense of awe-inspiring majesty.
Amon was a little confused, "Lord Gabriel, why do I see you? Where is this place?"
Gabriel smiled faintly, "You know me. It's really you. Amon, I still remember your voice. I don't know why you fainted on the shore. It was the Adoratrice who saved you. She ordered me to bring you back. "
"The Adoratrice? Oh, I just saw her. So it was she who saved me, Lord Gabriel. I came from Cape States and was attacked in the forest … "Amon finally woke up and understood what had just happened. He struggled to sit up and speak.
Gabriel's voice was not loud, but it was very majestic. He stopped him, "Don't move or speak. The Adoratrice's ship is in front of us. The Adoratrice is using magic to save you. Please lie down and keep your mind calm. If you have anything to say, you can say it when I ask you. "
Amon lay down obediently. He felt a strange warmth in his heart. The scorching sun and breeze on the Nile River became gentle and warm. Everything was peaceful and tranquil. He finally relaxed completely. He was no longer afraid and worried. He did not expect to be reunited with Eco Maria in such a way. Not only did she quietly heal him, but she also sent her most valued supreme warrior to escort him. Amon's heart was full of gratitude.
Adult men were not allowed to touch the Adoratrice, including her daily necessities. Therefore, Amon could not board Maria's ship. Maria ordered people to put down a small boat and asked Gabriel to escort Amon.
Gabriel looked at Amon. He was a little surprised. The Adoratrice actually sent her to escort Amon alone. It showed how much importance she attached to him. Maria sat on the big boat. She had been casting blessing magic to heal Amon's wounds from a distance. However, none of the other attendants noticed. This was an unimaginable gift for ordinary people. However, Amon seemed to be qualified to receive this kind of treatment. The Gods' Tear that the Adoratrice used to activate the magic was extracted by him.
Gabriel thought quietly in her heart. She looked at Amon without saying a word. Her task was both to protect and escort Amon. It was impossible to let him go before she found out what had happened to him.
In the afternoon, the ship docked. There was still a long way to go back to Montefiore. They rested in a town halfway. The Adoratrice lived in the shrine. Amon did not have to worry about anything. There were comfortable carriages to transport him. When they arrived in the town, they arranged a quiet courtyard for him. Several very clean slaves served him dinner.
After dinner, Gabriel came and sent away all the slaves. Only she and Amon were in the courtyard. Amon knelt down and saluted: "Thank you, thank you Adoratrice. Thank you for saving me!"
Gabriel waved her hand: "Amon, get up and talk. The Adoratrice is the symbol of the blessing of the Egyptian people on behalf of the goddess Isis. It is not surprising that she would save you. However, we did not expect that it would be you. The Adoratrice asked me to ask what happened to you? "
If it was someone else, Amon might not be willing to tell the truth about his experience. However, Maria sent Gabriel to ask. Amon did not want to hide too much. He was alone for so long. He had carried so many heavy past events. He had no one to talk to. Finally, he could talk about it. Although they had only known each other for a short time, when they reunited, Maria and Gabriel saved him. Amon had an inexplicable sense of trust in them.
Amon told her about his experience. After Maria and Gabriel left Duc, he was exiled to the mountains because he offered the Gods' Tear without permission. However, he happened to escape the disastrous flood. He stayed in the tribe of the cavemen for more than a year. He happened to see Nero's last words and relics. Later, he walked out of the mountains and went to the Kingdom of Bablon. Recently, he came to the Cape States of the Empire of Eygut. He returned Nero's relics to the Shrine and received a generous gift for himself.
He left the Cape States for Montefiore with the gift. However, he was chased by two groups of people. After a fierce battle, the robbers were all killed, and he struggled to walk to the ferry, but he finally couldn't hold on any longer and fainted halfway. That was what had happened.
His experiences in the past two years were too complicated. Amon only gave a brief summary of some things, including Crazy 'Ole, Bair's past, and his experience with Mourin. It was not because he didn't trust Gabriel. He couldn't tell Gabriel that he was a sorcerer and had seen Bair's last words. These things could not be mentioned. Otherwise, it would only bring trouble to himself and others. As for how he obtained Nero's relics, it was the same as what he said in the Shrine of Cape.
Then, Amon took out a leather envelope and handed it to Amon. He said, "Lord Vitru, the priest of the Temple of Isis, was one of the pursuers. I found this on his body. It looks like a confidential letter. It might be very important. Please give it to the Adoratrice. I know you are worthy of my respect and trust. "
The letter had been processed with magic. After opening it, Amon sealed it with the same method. This was also the method of processing magic artefacts. The first artefact Amon made in his life was this envelope.
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