As the sky gradually darkened, Han Jin stood quietly in front of the window, gazing at the setting sun with a hint of melancholy in his eyes. The treatment for Grand Duke Solomon was very successful. Not only did it save Solomon's life, but it also restored Solomon's vigorous energy and physical strength. After that, Sui Xiong spent two days adjusting his breath to make up for his consumption. Then he spent another three days waiting for Solomon, but nothing came.
Han Jin let out a sigh of relief. Although he didn't get the help he needed, at least Solomon had acknowledged his identity as Han Jin, hadn't he?
Now it was time to leave. The Orcs had already arrived at Wild Willow City. God knew what would happen. He had to go back as soon as possible. Compared with this place, the Holy Crown City needed him more.
Han Jin walked out of the bedroom slowly. Yalina was happily working with several maids outside. They were preparing dinner for Han Jin. Although she had allowed Han Jin to live together, she didn't dare to ignore the attention of others in the Duke's Mansion. Therefore, she only gave her room to Han Jin, while she lived with her mother, Tifany. They hadn't seen each other for more than a year, so of course they had a lot to talk about. But every morning, she couldn't wait to come back and stay with Han Jin for a whole day.
"Yalina."
"Yes?" Yalina raised her head.
"We should go to see the Duke." Han Jin said softly.
Yalina was slightly stunned, but soon she understood what Han Jin meant. They should go back to the Holy Crown City. Yalina gently bit her lips. She was reluctant to leave, but she knew that the Holy Crown City was Han Jin's root, and also their root.
"Okay." Yalina nodded.
When the two of them walked into Solomon's study room side by side, Solomon was leaning against a chair and reading a book. His mental state was much better than before, and the skin on his face was brimming with a youthful luster. Although he still had a long beard and his wrinkles hadn't disappeared, he gave people the feeling that he was dozens of years younger.
"Have a seat." Seeing Han Jin and Yalina coming in, Solomon smiled and pointed to the chair opposite him.
Han Jin sat on the chair, hesitated for a moment, and said directly, "My Lord, thank you for your hospitality these days, but …"
"Hospitality? I don't think I've entertained you. " Solomon asked with interest. His eyes had also become young and clear. When he opened and closed them, they emitted a divine light that was powerful without being angry.
"Ho ho …" Han Jin smiled, and then continued according to his own thoughts, "But Yalina and I should go back. There are still many things waiting for us to deal with in the Holy Crown City."
Solomon fell into silence. After a long while, he said softly, "Although I don't know how you did it, I know that my body is much better than when I was young, and I even have a feeling of flying. Maybe … it's a little late, but I still want to say thank you, Raphael!"
"It's what I should do." Han Jin said with a smile.
"You've done so much for me, but I pretended to be deaf and didn't want to help you. Are you disappointed?"
"You must have your own difficulties. I can understand."
"I have no difficulties." Solomon shook his head with a smile, "I gave up a lot in the past because my body was getting worse and worse. Now, I believe I have enough time and energy to do many things, including helping you."
Han Jin was stunned. He felt like two children were throwing tantrums, and one of them was saying that he could help Solomon, but he just wouldn't, which was not Solomon's style.
"Ho ho …" Solomon stood up, "Please forgive me, it's just a little prank, because I want to test your patience. Come with me."
A secret door appeared behind Solomon, and through a spiral staircase, Han Jin and Yalina followed Solomon into a large room. There were more than a dozen bookshelves in the room, which were full of books of different thickness.
Solomon stretched out his thin fingers and stroked the books gently. Then he turned around and looked at Han Jin with a smile, "Do you know what these are?"
"Books."
"No." Solomon shook his head. Solomon shook his head. "When you read it and understand it, you will realize that it is not a book, but a power, an unparalleled power!"
"Magic books?" Han Jin understood. Solomon's treasures were, of course, the books that recorded the profound truths of magic. If magicians like Cain had the opportunity to study here, they would definitely make breakthroughs.
Solomon's gaze turned to Yalina, and he smiled without saying anything.
Yalina pouted and said, "There isn't even a magic book here!"
"Oh?" Han Jin was stunned for a moment. He walked over and gently pulled out a book, flipping through a few pages. The book was about the Abyssal Vampires, but he wasn't interested in it. He carefully put the book back in its original position and looked at Solomon, waiting for his explanation.
"The past and present of all the races on the continent are recorded here. I was able to become the Grand Duke of the Capital of Elements not only because of my magic power," Solomon said calmly. Solomon said faintly, "It's very easy for a sturdy ship to lose its way in the dark sea. It might even hit the rocks. These books are like bright guiding lights in the dark night. They are telling me where I should go and how I should go!"
Han Jin listened quietly.
"When you really understand them, you can really put your soul at a height that ordinary people can't reach. When you look down on the world, you will find that many things are shallow and childish." Solomon sighed softly. "In fact, when Yalina and the others were very young, I began to try to train them, hoping that one of them would become a good successor. Unfortunately, only Yalina was willing to stay here and read books. Jared liked authority and liked others to be respectful to him. Edison liked all kinds of toys when he was young, and when he grew up, he liked wine and beautiful women. I have to think that the meaning of his whole life is only one word — play."
Speaking of this, Solomon's eyes showed a trace of sadness. "What's even more unfortunate is that … Yalina is a girl. Her gender is given by fate and cannot be changed. No matter how hard she works, she can't understand it. I don't mean to look down on women. The problem is that women are too emotional and delicate. They may be strong, but they will never be able to make themselves strong. Therefore, they can't bear the vicissitudes of civilization. "
Yalina's eyes were filled with fear. She knew that her father was not satisfied with her. No matter how hard she worked, no matter what kind of achievements she made, she would never receive any praise. This was the reason why she respected Solomon but also somewhat repulsed him. Her eldest brother was not a good person, so of course, he wouldn't get any praise. Although her second brother was kind, he was always scolded by her father. She worked so hard and diligently, so why couldn't she get any praise?
"Do you understand?" Solomon looked at Han Jin.
"I understand a little … but I also don't quite understand." Han Jin smiled bitterly.
"Then … … let's talk from an angle that is easier to communicate with." Solomon pondered for a moment. "You came to me in hopes of getting my help?"
"Yes," Han Jin said honestly. He also knew that it was difficult to deceive the old man in front of him.
"What do you want me to do for you?"
"We met the army of the Orcs on our way here. Lord Fossa of Fatto City has formed an alliance with the Elves. Now that your health has improved, you can lead your army to attack Fatto City! This way … you can occupy Fatto City and help me defeat the Elves' attack. For us, this is a good thing. "
"It is indeed a good idea. I believe that Guevara and Jedis will agree with you when they hear this news. But … you are all wrong," Solomon said faintly. "I don't want to help you because there is no need to. What you are facing is a war that is sure to be won."
"Sure to be won?" Han Jin raised his eyebrows.
"Your plan is based on a wrong judgment. Therefore, no matter how clever the plan is, it is still wrong," Solomon said softly. Solomon whispered, "I know the Orcs, and I also know Forsa. Well … have you ever seen a Wind Wolf?"
"Yes."
"But you must not know them." Solomon smiled. "The Wind Wolves like to eat the meat of the Horned Deer. When a large group of Horned Deer migrates, the wolves will always persevere behind them. Sometimes, they will even walk for thousands of miles. How can a wolf … be homesick?"
"I also know that in your plan, there are some tactical things that you did not mention. For example, I can pretend to attack Fatto City. When Fossa orders his army to return, I will eat the reinforcements first and then launch an all-out attack," Solomon said softly. Solomon said softly, "If I were to lead an army and someone was attacking the Capital of Elements, I would definitely return to help because this is my home and my people. But what does Fatto City have? Don't forget what I said just now. Wolves have no home! "
"Wait, you mean …" Han Jin exclaimed. He understood Solomon's meaning.
"No matter what others think of Fossa, in my eyes, he is just a fool who does not know how to create!" Solomon said in a sarcastic tone. "Fatto City is a poor city. If you cross the swamp area, there are large herds of Horned Deer living there. The strength of you and Malishen is far from Fossa's. Even Chesam is much weaker. As long as you defeat the Elven Coalition, Fossa will easily have seven or eight provinces. Compared to that, Fatto City is nothing!"
Han Jin was really speechless. He was not stupid. Although he could not raise his vision to the same level as Solomon, he felt enlightened after listening to Solomon's words.
"The Elves and the Orcs are allies … I don't know who first proposed this. If it was the Elves, hehe … they are too stupid! They are simply incorrigible! " Solomon sneered, "If the beastmen race is a wolf, then the elves are a beautiful butterfly. The entire race's historical mission is to dance among the flowers and leave behind a dazzling figure. They are merely embellishments to the world and will never be able to become the master! War … should be an art that is most unsuitable for them. They have taken the first wrong step by rashly starting a war. They have taken the second wrong step by forming an alliance with the Orcs. Hehe … they have abandoned the mission of their own race and betrayed themselves. This kind of subversion … is bound to end in tragedy! "
Han Jin was still quiet, trying his best to absorb Solomon's words, or the judgment that was revealed subconsciously.
"The prosperity of a race is inevitable, and the decline of a race is inevitable as well. If you can truly understand, then the flourishing race will flourish even more, and the declining race will rise from the dead. If you don't understand anything, then the flourishing race will turn into a declining race, and the declining race will completely perish." Solomon smiled and said, "Forza is a guy who doesn't understand anything. He doesn't understand what the problem is with the Orcs. He only knows how to vent his hysterical anger, and … he is afraid of me. The only thing he dares to do over the years is to wait for me to die of illness. So, no matter how I belittle him, he is not qualified to refute. Now, he finally has a chance to escape from my shadow. How can he give up? "
"According to what you said … the Orcs are far stronger than me. If they defeat the Elves, how can I guarantee my victory?"
"You still don't fully understand what I mean." Solomon smiled and said, "A wolf in sheep's clothing only exists in fairy tales. Wolves are good at patience, but not good at controlling their emotions. Even Forza, the Wolf King, is the same! Especially in the face of tempting food, they will always salivate. The Elves' senses are very keen. The moment the saliva falls to the ground, they can smell the danger. Not to mention … I believe that there are still wise men among the Elves. It is impossible for them not to be vigilant. Therefore, Forza's conspiracy is bound to fail. Then, he will tear off his mask, and a long war will break out between the Elves and the Orcs. You don't even need to do anything. When it's time to act, you just need to clean up the mess. "
Han Jin breathed a sigh of relief. His mood was fluctuating. He suddenly felt that Solomon's thin figure was so tall that he even needed to look up.
"I also know that you are worried about the revenge of Dragon City. Yes, you killed Elder Maxwell of Dragon City. Of course, Dragon City has enough reason to retaliate." Solomon smiled and said, "Do you think that I don't want to help you because I am afraid of provoking Dragon City?"
"Yes …" Han Jin nodded slowly.
Solomon walked into the bookshelf, searched for a moment, and picked out a book. He came back and handed it to Han Jin, "I hope this book can help you."
Seeing the cover, Han Jin was shocked. He suddenly raised his head and said, "Dragon Realm?!"
"Yes, Dragon City can't do whatever they want. In fact … no force, no race can do whatever they want." Solomon smiled and said, "Dragon City and Dragon Realm are mortal enemies. When they worked together to drive the Black Dragons and Red Dragons underground, this hostile relationship was born. A long time ago, a bloody war broke out between them. More than half of the dragons fell in that war. Later, they stopped fighting at the same time because they knew that if they continued fighting, Dragon City and Dragon Realm would die together. However, the hatred grew and the hostile relationship couldn't be eased. In the end, because of the chaotic situation on the continent, they decided to play a game of chess. "
"Play chess?" Han Jin asked, puzzled.
"Yes, they used the various races on the continent as chess pieces to continue their war." Solomon's eyes were full of ridicule, "So, Dragon Realm took Nicholas as their spokesperson, and Dragon City chose the elves. When their spokesperson ruled the continent and gathered the strength of the various races on the continent to attack each other, the result of the war was already decided. From their point of view, this was the most reasonable and perfect way to fight. As for what kind of catastrophe the lives of the various races would cause under their deliberate push, they didn't care. "
"You also know Nicholas?" Han Jin was surprised.
"Why not?" Solomon smiled and said, "Dragon City will definitely do everything possible to destroy the relationship between Dragon Realm and Nicholas. On the other hand, Dragon Realm will also destroy Dragon City's plan. What kind of destruction is more effective? Of course, they will support another spokesperson and completely suppress the other party. Then, the entire continent will be under their control! However … Dragon City will ignore you in the past. Forsa, Chesam, and I are all stronger than you and more likely to defeat the elves. However, after you killed Elder Maxwell of Dragon City, I believe that Dragon City will notice your potential. So, as long as you plan well and prepare well, you don't have to worry about the threat of Dragon City. "
Han Jin nodded slowly.
"I'm not telling you this to tell you that Dragon City will come out to help you, and then you don't have to be afraid of anything," Solomon said slowly. Solomon said slowly, "My real goal is to teach you how to analyze. At the very least, you will be able to know your own position and the many changes that can happen."
"You mean …"
Solomon pondered for a moment and said, "For example, Dragon City will appear when you are in the most critical situation. This way, you can win greater gratitude and trust, and it will be easier for them to control you. If you want to keep your losses to a minimum, then you must think of a way to force Dragon City to appear in advance."
Han Jin opened his mouth but closed it again. He wanted to ask what method he should use, but he knew that he would disappoint Solomon because Solomon had already said that his real purpose was to teach Han Jin to analyze by himself. After thinking for a moment, Han Jin whispered, "Then the changes you are talking about are …"
"Let's use Nicholas as an example." Solomon smiled and said, "Nicholas once sought refuge with the Holy See and used the Holy See's support to eliminate one enemy after another. Then, he sought refuge with the Dragon Field and killed the Holy See. So, I can say that when Nicholas feels that the existence of the Dragon Field is hindering his growth, he will definitely betray the Dragon Field. Moreover, he will keep changing until he is truly strong and no longer needs any help. Only then will he reveal his true colors."
"Understood …"
Solomon said faintly, "The powerful Dragon Clan uses us as chess pieces, we can also use them as chess pieces. At least … That is what Nicholas did."
Han Jin was speechless. In such a short period of time, what he had understood and realized was far more than the sum of the two worlds combined!
Solomon smiled and said, "Let me give you another example. Dragon City and Dragon City both hope that their spokespeople will control the entire world, but how can they guarantee that their spokespeople will always be loyal to them? The best way was to keep the continent divided. They would support multiple representatives. This way, they would be able to achieve their goal of gathering the strength of the various races on the continent to wage war against their mortal enemies. At the same time, they would be able to maintain their lofty positions and keep the various representatives in check. Also … There are many things that you need to think about by yourself. No one can help you with these, you can only rely on yourself. "
"I understand." Han Jin said with certainty.
"Raphael, from the analysis of your past experiences, I can feel that you are a person who is very infatuated with and superstitious about power. However, I want to tell you here, a powerful body needs a matching one … with an equally powerful soul." Solomon said slowly, "A powerful soul can allow you to remain clear-headed and calm under any conditions. When you need to bravely move forward, you will not cower. When you need to temporarily retreat, you will not be rash. You have your own goal, and you also understand what kind of footprints you should leave behind. You will use an artistic method to slowly and firmly approach your goal. Nothing can stop you!"
Han Jin did not say anything. He only bowed deeply towards Solomon. No one had ever taught him these things. His previous master might have understood it, but he did not know how to express it. Therefore, he only urged him to train wholeheartedly, and placed his hopes on his own comprehension and taste. Only a wise person like Solomon could speak so thoroughly. Han Jin's eyes were slightly moist. He was grateful, truly grateful.
Han Jin did not know how to describe Solomon. Wisdom? Profundity? No, these were not enough. A word floated in Han Jin's mind, unique! That's right, the one and only Solomon!
Han Jin felt extremely fortunate. It was his best decision to leave the Holy Crown City behind and rush to the Capital of Elements to treat Solomon's illness.
"Knowledge is the best way to arm the soul." Solomon glanced around the room. His eyes were very gentle, as if he was looking at his own child, "Raphael, I suggest you stay and read these books. Read as much as you can. I can guarantee with my personality that there will be no danger in the Holy Crown City. You can rest assured."
"Good." Han Jin said resolutely.
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