Pivot of the Sky

Along the way, at dusk, the camels arrived at the scene of the attack on Theo's merchant regiment, chained to the car, not far from which there were runaway horses, more than a dozen bodies lying on the sand dunes, several of them bodyguards with weapons. The Night Wolf and the two of them killed so many people, they were truly fierce. Perhaps because of the small size of the merchant team, the Night Wolf did not bring a large group of men and horses, but unfortunately hit Amon.

Amon ordered Iso to stop the carriage and sighed: “What an unfortunate experience. If we cannot bring all their remains back this time, we will bury them first. ”

On that night, the dead were buried and the camels and horses were taken, while the other car was left behind. Amon split the car into long strips and stuck it in the dunes where the body was buried, like a small forest, leaving an identifiable mark. Theo watched as he and Iso did it, not wanting to destroy a car, but not stopping it.

Ammon had a strange discovery that his ability to gain from the Underworld had not disappeared and that he was able to sense emotional changes such as the euphoria of the two master servants, but had to enter a state of deep meditation. What's going on, is it this particular ability that was “brought” out of the Underworld, or is it some kind of ability that happened to be awakened?

If there is, Amon didn't think much about it. His cultivation of all sorts of magic is an incredible power for ordinary people, and one more of course is better.

Theo was transporting goods to Uruk City State this time, and on his return he did not carry much, and he was accompanied by cash recovered from the trafficking, which is why the Night Wolf chased him closely. He had a wallet with a drum bag in his arms and had not pulled it out carefully all the way, even sleeping with his arms in his arms.

The next morning, the three of us continued to leave, and there was a carriage with a canopy, and the horses could be changed constantly along the way, which was certainly a lot more convenient. At noon, Amon hugged Schrödinger into his arms and took out the water bag to feed him. A drop of wet lips gently moistened him in, and the movement was as gentle as feeding the baby.

Theo had nothing to say: “You must also be an Ecuadorian. Only we Ecuadorians love cats so much. Cats are symbols of the gods and are worshipped and spoiled. I have several cats in my house and if you like, I can give you the best, it will catch mice! ”

Amon shook his head with a smile: "You keep it. How can I take the good from you? This cat is not a pet, it is my friend, recently ill.” Then he asked another question that made Theo very nervous: "How much money did you bring with you this time to keep the bandits on the lookout? ”

Theo's subconscious hands held him in his arms and retracted back and said, “Not much, it's worth more than a dozen stones. ”

A dozen magic stones are hundreds of gold coins, many more, but Amon knew that he was lying, even if he didn't have to detect what the magic was to spy on, he could tell from Theo's reaction and tone that the businessman was not telling the truth. In fact, Theo has more than 25 magic stones. Yesterday he made the same promises as the bandits, paying Amon three times as much. Then at least 75 magic stones is an unimaginable asset!

After returning to God, how could Theo not have flesh pain, so the speech struck a great ambush, his heart was restless, and he feared that Amon would see something or have to check his wallet. Fortunately, Amon just asked casually and didn't mean anything. Theo was relieved and felt his back was sweating.

Theo's reaction, Amon, was clear, and he couldn't help but find it amusing. Amon was just saving lives, not asking for that huge reward, not to blackmail the businessman, he was just messing with Theo. The man was timid and stingy, always sweaty and fun, and the men in Duke town were mostly strong and rarely encountered like this.

Amon had just turned sixteen and looked very mature, but there was more or less a teenager's heart. The next move by Amon surprised Theo again, only to see him take a fine bottle of copper out of his pocket, open the plug, hold the cat with one hand, hand pass the bottle to the cat's mouth, and feed it a little to drink.

The seductive nose floats in the trunk, and even Iso, the chaser in front, can't bear to take a deep snort inhalation, which is obviously fine wine. Amon bought this bottle in Sumerian, which was prepared for Schrödinger when he bought two bottles and Schrödinger drank one and left. The remaining bottle of wine, Amon, remained in his pocket until Schrödinger returned and drank it.

There was no wine in the carriage, and Theo, who was destined to drive in the desert, licked the distance lip and said with surprise and regret: "Such a good wine, you feed the cat! ”

Amon explained: "This cat is my friend, and I know that he likes to drink, the better he likes to drink. ”

Theo: “We're friends too. ”

Amon looked up at him and said, "I saved you. Are you in heartache about the huge reward you're going to pay? Is there some complaint in my heart that I fed the cat with good wine and didn't buy you a drink? ”

Amon, the child spoke so directly, as if he had seen through Theo's careful thoughts at a glance. Theo avoided his eyes and dared not look at Amon. He answered in a panic: "No, of course not! As soon as you arrive in Cape Town State, I will pay you 30 Divine Stones. Thank you for your time! ”

Amon laughed, knowing that his words were somewhat narrow and disturbing to Theo, he bowed his head and continued to focus on feeding the cat. Schrödinger didn't seem to be in a real coma, or lazy or lazy to open his eyes. When the wine reached his lips, he actually stretched out his pink little tongue and licked his lips. A very enjoyable look, he drank half a bottle of wine in a row before hiccups slightly and rubbed his head into Amon's arms, as if he was asleep.

For the first time in two days, Amon saw the cat move. It seemed to be recovering and relieved. He retracted the remaining half bottle of wine into his pocket and saved it for Schrödinger to continue drinking tomorrow. Since Schrödinger can drink, he can also feed some soup at night.

At dusk, Amon ordered the carriage to stop and rest. He walked out of the car and placed a pot in the sand dune to make a pot of fragrant sprayed broth, which was not cold or hot, and then brought the cat over to feed it a little. Schrödinger didn't eat much before, but he also drank a small half pot with his eyes closed and then went into a coma. This time Amon was not stingy and made a pot full of thick meat sauce. Ask Theo to eat with Iso, the driver.

Iso was a slave and could not sit down to eat with them until Amon and Theo had finished eating, and he was thankful to eat clean. The meat spoon made by Amon is much better than the dry food brought by the merchants. Theo also has a great taste in Tsujin. It may not be as good as the food in the city state, but how can he eat anything better in the desert?

It was dark the day after dinner, and a starry sky in the desert was split between beauty and brightness. Amon searched for a gentle sand dune and sat quietly and began practicing magical meditation. These days have gone through so many things, even though he walked in the underworld, but the basic meditation practice of the divine arts has not been interrupted for a day.

At dawn, when the sky is bright, continue to set sail. Theo looked at Amon and wondered carefully, “My benefactor, are you a magician? ”

Amon asked calmly, “Why do you ask? ”

Theo explained: "I saw you sitting right under the stars for the middle of the night, only the noble magician would meditate like this, so I took the liberty of asking. If you are a magician, forgive Theo for his offense and disrespect. ”

Amon shook his head: "No, I'm not a magician. ”

At this time, Iso sat on the car and explained: “My lord, in my hometown and further afield, there are also many people who like this kind of sitting meditation, thinking about the profound problems of life, existence, etc., they are not magicians.... I also sometimes like to sit under the stars and feel everything with my heart and think about stories. ”

His words have been lifted by Amon without further explanation. Needless to say, they also encountered other merchant groups travelling together. After a few days of trekking, the sand dunes gradually disappeared into Gobi, which grew with shrubs and weeds, and finally came to the border of the Ecumenical Cape State.

Ammon wanted to pull out that clearance document, which was unexpectedly easier to get into than he had originally imagined. Theo had been in and out of the mall many times, was familiar with the tax collectors and soldiers who guarded the gate, and paid for direct entry. Iso was his slave and Amon was his bodyguard. He greeted him and entered the country without being examined. The prepared documents were useless.

After entering the country, Theo said to Amon with some embarrassment: "This is already Ecuadorian territory, but I have to go to Cape Town to have a business name, where I can pay you.” In other words, Amon is expected to continue escorting him until he reaches the capital of Cape Town State.

"Just in time, I'm going to Cape Town," said Amon. "Let's keep walking together. I heard you were going straight back to Memphis, and I was going to do something in Cape Town, where we broke up. ”

From the border gates to the main city, there is still a long way to go, along the official road through a number of villages and towns, the largest of which is a port on the north side near the sea, inhabited by tens of thousands of people, it seems very prosperous, like a small city state. Theo explained to Amon that since the flooding cut off land traffic with the Kingdom of Khati, the State of Syria, the port town has prospered as commercial trade between the two states has relied on maritime transport.

However, trade across the city has been affected in part by the loss of most of the original three important trade routes.

Maritime transactions between the Ecumenical Empire and the Kingdom of Hati have made it easier to depart from the ports of Monfis State at the entrance to the Sea of the Ronnie Shen River, without having to go far to Cape Town State. Cape Town State currently serves as a transit point for the trade of goods between the Kingdom of Baron and the Kingdom of Khatta, while land transport between the Egyptian Empire and the Kingdom of Baron continues to pass through Cape Town State.

A few days later, they finally entered Cape City, and Amon witnessed the prosperity of the city. He's been to Baron King's, and if he says he's prosperous, of course he sees everything, but people smell different everywhere. Much of Cape Town has poor land and abundant agricultural and pastoral products, but trade is quite developed, so there are countless shops and shops in the city to see local specialties, food and wine, as well as national performances in the streets and alleys, which are confusing.

It's a vibrant city with a vibrant mess and a very lively atmosphere. Swimming in the streets and alleys, smelling all kinds of delicious food, watching all kinds of glamorous merchandise, and people enjoying good wine and food, entertaining performances, or bargaining for a bargain, comes up with a vibrant vibe.

If there is a person who is averse to suicide, they should be brought to a place like this to walk, wander, feel, and most likely get rid of the idea of death. Amon, who had just escaped from the shady underworld, came here feeling very good. His temperament is tenacious, but for a teenager, things are inevitably too heavy to go through, and he needs to relax in a place like this, which should be at a lively and cheerful age.

Theo was still very generous to the saviors, not only arranging the inn for Amon, but also allowing Iso to drive Amon to various lively places for two days in the city. Iso is a slave, but he has a rich story to tell, and it's interesting to have his guide.

On the third day, Theo asked Amon to come to his shop in Cape Town State and let Humbert, the master cabinet of the shop, take a look at the thirty stones and put them on the counter and say: "My benefactor, this is the reward paid to you. Please don't hesitate to accept it. ”

Theo's expression and tone were as sincere as possible, but Amon could feel his body tight as if he was grasping something back and forth, and his heart had a feeling of being held tight. - Whoever makes such a fortune will be heartbroken.

Amon didn't want to embarrass him, so why save a man and complain? He waved and said calmly and firmly: "Theo, you should be glad you're alive, so you can continue to enjoy this, but don't forget that the bodyguard you hired and the guys are dead. I only took ten of these stones. Thank you for the reward! The rest of the money, as pensions for the families of those who died. ”

Theo's tears, touched by the words, were coming down, and he grabbed Amon's arm a few steps earlier: "Thank you, my benefactor! If you have time to pass through Memphis, please be sure to come to my house and I will give you the best hospitality! ”

Iso was also very touched, picking up ten stones from the counter and handing them to Ammon on his knees: "Hero, I thank you for those unfortunate people and wish you courage, integrity, generosity and mercy! ”

Amon took the stone and put it in his pocket. After being excited, Iso forgot something. The laws of the Ecumenical Empire also stipulated that the slave's hand could not touch the stone. One finger would be cut off if it was violated at a time, while he picked up ten stones at the same time!

Without anyone realizing it, Humbert, the master cabinet of the shop, suddenly shouted: "Master Theo, Iso, this slave touched ten sacred stones, in grave violation of the imperial decree!... He has said and done things that exceed the moment many times with his teeth and teeth, which is intolerable! ”

No one thought this would happen suddenly in this seemingly moving scene. Humbert's voice was loud and all the guys heard him, and Iso's face turned pale and he bit his lips and didn't speak. Amon looked at the slave in shock and suddenly remembered the scene where he had been forced to ask by Priest Xiao Gu in Duke Town.

Theo had obvious anger in his heart and was very dissatisfied with Schubert speaking out loud about Iso's fault, pretending not to see it would be over? Iso was a very capable slave, intelligent in his words, very valued by Theo, who would have been killed by this time if it had not been for Iso's reaction to drive him to the depths of the desert in time.

But under the public gaze, everyone saw it, Humbert said it out loud, and Theo didn't want to blatantly violate the imperial decree.

Amon glanced at Humbert and found the shop's master cabinet staring at Iso, with anger and hatred in his heart and the pride of happiness and misfortune. Why is that? This attitude may not be difficult to understand, just as Xiao Gu was going to punish the innocent Amon, out of a deep sense of envy.

Theo lost a lot of money this time. Although it was all the master's money, the billing was also the loss of the Cape City State store. The 30 magic stones were taken from the book of the store here. And as a slave, Iso has been increasingly reused by the master over the years, even higher than his shopkeeper, Humbert has long lost sight of it, and Iso has been sarcastic to him several times.

Isn't it even more disturbing that Iso saved the master this time? Humbert accidentally caught him in a mistake, of course he had to be fucked!

Theo looked at Ammon with a look in front of his buddy and said, “Benefactor, what should you do with this slave?” He clearly didn't want to cut Iso's finger, otherwise he wouldn't have to ask. Slaves are also his treasure. Abolishing a slave, especially the most capable slave, is also a loss. He cannot afford it.

Ammon asked himself that Aristotle had no such defense, and the situation was completely different, and asked Isol with pleasure: "If you want to keep your finger, what reason do you need?” He wants to hear how this slave defends himself? If it didn't work, he would have spent a lot of money buying the slave and taking it with him on the spot, saving him any more talk.

Iso raised his head on his knees and tried to keep his voice as calm as possible: "Lord Theo, this hero, the decree of the Empire does stipulate that the hands of slaves cannot touch the Divine Stone, but at the same time there is another decree of the Empire. Slaves are property belonging to the owner, and it is up to the owner to decide how and when to dispose of them as long as there is no dispute with others. ”

Theo nodded: "Yes, it is up to me to dispose of it, but I cannot violate the imperial decree, and everyone saw you touch the stone. Amon asked if you needed a good reason to keep your finger, could you tell me a good reason? ”

Iso replied slowly, "Can you hear me tell you a story? It's the story of a distant sage named Pythagoras. ”

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