Pivot of the Sky

John feasted in his residence and pleaded with Amon to make sure he appreciated it, claiming he had learned to cook recently and to let the general taste the delicious dishes he had cooked himself. Amon couldn't imagine John cooking, and was curious to go. There were only three of them in the restaurant, and Medanzo was sitting with him, pouring Amon wine.

John sent all the servants away, poured Amon a glass of wine and then went into the kitchen, busy for half a day without knowing what was drumming, I think it must be cooking. After a bottle of wine, John finally walked in with a fine silver plate containing three roasted fish, and he placed the dish in front of Amon respectfully said: "General, please taste my craft. ”

Amon dropped the cup in his hand, closed his smile and watched John not speak, his eyes seemed to contain invisible pressure. John smiled when he saw Amon not eating. "Is the Admiral worried I'm not cooking well? I called myself in the Ronnie River. I just tried it, it tastes good!” Then he picked up the knife, cut a piece of fish and ate it in large bites, and even chewed the prick together and swallowed it.

And Amon stood up and drank coldly: "John, what is it that you're begging me for? ”

The Egyptians of the Nine Unions do not eat fish, nor do they ever fish in the Ronnie River, because it has been legendary since ancient times that the fish of the Ronnie River contain the flesh of Osiris. John invited Amon to dinner today and came up with a plate of fish, which was a blasphemy, but it didn't look like he was trying to frame Amon because he ate first.

The scene became a little awkward, and Medanzo quickly stood up and smiled and played the roundabout: “O Amon God, John had discovered Moses, who was practicing the power of the two sides of the same coin, but had not mentioned it to anyone. He also knew that Link and I were both your disciples, so he wanted to be taught this power. You have already taught the mining craftsmanship of Johann Tucker Town in Mount Ho, and he is able to suppress the power of agitation, also out of your fingertips, in fact already your disciple, you have officially promised! ”

Amon ignored Medanzo and continued to stare at John. “It turns out you planned all this. It's really not easy. I'm very happy that the grumpy general, who used to be a grumpy general, is so thoughtful today. I just want to ask you a question. If I refuse your request, will you blackmail my secret or resent it? ”

John stepped down on his knees: "General, John would never dare to do so, nor would he otherwise be able to make such a request in person, which would amount to placing life and death in your hands. You owe me a great deal and I will always be grateful if you refuse me! ”

Despite his loss of power, Amon was more acute than ever in detecting the magic and its strange sensory abilities. John answered without a cover, and Amon was able to clearly sense his inner emotions, firm and sincere. Amon thought about sitting down and cut a piece of fish with a knife. After eating, he drank another glass of wine, which slowly said: “How do you explain this fish? It seems unnecessary, and I do not appreciate it, if only to show loyalty to me. ”

John knelt there and raised his head: "From the moment I was born, everyone has told me which gods to believe in, which ones to believe in, but I have never been truly guided by them. I have told you about my experience of praying countless times to the Goddess of Moonlight in an attempt to calm down that restless power, but it is of no use.

Until you come to Mount He, bring me true sobriety and tranquillity. You tell me that you must have a firm belief, whether it comes from faith or not, that you need to see your inner pursuit clearly and find a clear state to know what you are going to overcome. And then I did it, and I was promoted to a great samurai, an achievement that many people dreamed of but could not achieve. ”

Amon's divine tone eased and he couldn't help but find it a little funny. John mentioned that the Ecumenical Goddess was Best, not only a servant of Osiris' Underworld, but also a god of the wonderful and quiet moonlight of the night. With this in mind, he still said in a sober tone: "I can see that your wish was fulfilled and now you want to ask me for more? ”

John shook his head: "No, I'm not asking for more! Today this fish tells you what I truly believe in. Just now Medanzo called you Amon God and my heart, you are so true in front of my eyes! ”

And Amon asked, "John, in your mind, how do you see God? ”

John closed his eyes slightly and pressed his hand against his chest, answering: "I have no intention of disrespecting any god and being able to guide me in the face of inner mania without getting lost, out of mind and mind to gain a true soul of strength and peace, which is God! Whether or not he stands on the high ground of the temple, or sits in front of me and eats the roasted fish I serve myself. ”

Amon finally opened his smile and waved: “Get up, sit down and eat. Don't go blind with Medanzo in the future. ”

John remained stubbornly on his knees: “O Amon God, you have not yet given me clear guidance. ”

Medanzo used to slap him: “I thought you were smart. How could you be stupid again? I told you to get up.” John was suddenly enlightened, surprised and surprised to salute Ammon and stood up.

……

A few nights later, right in front of the Temple of Best, Amon taught John the power of both sides. It was a full moon night when the moonlight swept like a light gauze, and his body appeared quiet and magical with a milky white glow. Amon lost his strength and did not take out his staff.

As early as Mount Ho, Amon had taught John how to meditate on the power of both sides. But without clearly stating each step and the test to be faced, it is time to unlock the fog and let him see the real path.

For the first time in his life, Amon did not perform any sorcery, but merely allowed John to pray in the moonlight and, guided by the faith in his heart, opened this path to God. Unlike any kind of awakening ritual in the temple, it looks like it's just a wake-up call in the moonlight, but it's been years.

Amon instructed John to go back and forget that he was a great warrior. He began to prove the path, cultivate the simplest divine arts, study the most basic physical arts, and experience the contents of the tests.

……

After John left, Amon did not leave, standing in front of the Temple of Best, looking up at the moonlight in the sky. He reached out his hand, palms up, like touching that ubiquitous glow, somehow emotional, and sang a poem, which was the chapter in the book about Best.

Amon can actually sing poetry, which I'm afraid is hard to imagine even for himself, but at this moment he sings so naturally, as if he were soothing the legendary Goddess of Moonlight. After singing, the night was silent and Amon suddenly turned around and was watching Schrödinger squatting on the threshold of the temple.

This cat looks so pathetic, it actually has tears. Amon walked over and crouched down and asked, "I saw tears in your eyes for the first time. I'm sorry, did my singing stir up your sad past? ”

Schrödinger twisted his head and the voice came from Amon's mind: "You're wrong, it's just a reflection of the moonlight in my eyes. I'm just wondering, when did you learn to sing? ”

Amon: “I've asked you several times since I read that volume, but you haven't explained it. You want me to get you out of trouble, but I always have to understand what kind of dilemma it is, and how do the legends in the book explain it? ”

Schrödinger: "I'll show you the legends, I'll tell you the stories of the world, and when you can understand, you'll understand, and language is impossible to express. You just taught John the Way of the Gods, calling it the power of the two sides, but you have to really have that power yourself to help me. I've waited so many years, I don't care to keep waiting. ”

Amon turned to Schrödinger and said, "But I don't want you to wait too long. Can you give me a hint? If this is a test, how can it pass? ”

Schrödinger lowered his head and buried it between his forepaws, answering: "You've come this far, and even the gods cannot allow you to restore your strength directly. The test you face is an understanding, not how to restore strength, but how to recover yourself. Only by letting go of everything will you be able to come to a moment when you will have it all back. I know perfectly well how to pass this test, but I'm not telling you that reason will prove achievement, otherwise the people of this world will be gods. ”

Amon remained silent for half a day and carefully understood Schrödinger's words. Finally, he sighed: “Understanding that reason and physical exertion are two things, witnessing the existence of the god, understanding the secret of becoming a god, does not mean that he is a god. I understand that even if we flout all the achievements of this world and drag the gods down the altar to curse, trample, insult, we will not become nobler and will not be truly transgressed.... but what is the legend that Goddess Best accepted the ruling of fate into a cat, sealed and controlled by Osiris? ”

Schrödinger's body curled up as if it were a little cold and the fur shivered in Cesar. Amon held it to his leg and said softly, "What, are you cold, or am I wrong? ”

Schrödinger replied: "You saw with your own eyes how Enlightenment fell. It was the quest of destiny, the judgment of the Last Day. I also experienced it. My body was destroyed, but my soul did not dissipate. I was a cat, and I became a cat when I had the chance to choose again. It was Osiris who guided me to resurrection, and before I could clarify all this, he imprisoned me with the oath of the Spirit. ”

Amon looked down at it for half a day and frowned: “I don't understand. ”

Schrödinger's sigh came from his soul: "When you understand, you will understand, without my further explanation. You helped me unlock the seal process, and you helped yourself to the test of breakthrough level nine, but it's too early to say that. ”

Amon suddenly thought of one thing and asked, "Have you ever been tested for losing your power? ”

Schrödinger replied, "Of course, how can I remain sober and calm after so many years sealed in a cat's body if I have not been through this test? Can a normal person do it, and you need to do it! Perhaps it's not me who can really guide you through this door, maybe someone else will give you a more important revelation, not necessarily a god. But in the end it all depends on you, and when your mind is no longer confused by power, then power will naturally no longer confuse you. ”

……

Spring has come and gone, and seeds have broken and sprouted on newly reclaimed land. Long and hot summers are coming to an end, the fields are full of wheat and Moses and others are approaching the first season. The annual Goddess Isis Blessing Festival is finally about to take place, with Ammon ordering Link to remain in his territory, divided into three teams of 36 protégées, one remaining in the estate, the other two escorting him to Monfis, and John and Medanzo following him to Ammon.

For so long, Amon has not recovered his strength. Although he is well aware of the logic behind Schrödinger's words, and indeed a similar statement in the last message of the old lunatic, clarity does not mean that he has passed the test. Not only did Amon bring two teams of bodyguards on this trip, but he also had two experts, Medanzo and John, who should be enough to keep him safe.

But during this time, Amon did one thing: he practiced physical and divine arts every day, as usual. Because of his inability to use power, he exercised various martial arts and divine foundations to meditate, and he did not have to think about how to use them. Amon instead became more focused.

He was able to experience the growth of magic, but could not use it, like a man trapped in the wilderness who was unearthing treasures and could not buy anything. If one day he comes out of the wilderness, he will have amazing savings. Amon is now preparing for this, and he does not know when he will be able to regain his strength, but when that day arrives, he will have far more achievements than ever before.

Amon set out early and came to Dream Feather a few days before the ceremony. First of all, of course, he was going to see the Virgin, who had not seen Maria for half a year.

The venue of the meeting was still in Her Majesty's spacious private study, first of all in a courtesy greeting, the Holy Virgin gave the Grand General a seat, talked about some past events and preparations for the ceremony, and the Holy Virgin asked kindly about the life of the Grand General in the Territory without any disrespect.

Amon wanted to have a private conversation with Maria, but before he could ask, Maria waved around and said, "I have a few questions to ask the General alone, and you all stand down.” Gabrielle was not surprised by the scene, and when the servants had left the house, she went out and closed the door on her own initiative, guarding the door with a sword.

Amon and Maria were left alone, silently staring at each other for half a day, as if in silent conversation, what a rare time for quiet hope.

Unfortunately, the Holy Virgin's time is limited and they cannot look at each other so silently forever. Finally, Maria sighed softly and broke the silence: “Amon, I was amazed at what you've accomplished. I knew you'd do well, but I didn't expect you to do so well! ”

Amon sighed as well: "Remember when the army returned to Dreamfield, you were the only one who didn't congratulate me, just sent someone to show encouragement and blessings. You're the one who deserves the most thanks for everything I've got today, Maria! Everything comes from your guidance and help.” She did not call him General, but Amon, and he did not call her Her Holiness, but Maria.

Maria looked at him and the waves in her eyes seemed to soothe her like Isis' blessing, slowly saying: "I didn't say congratulations at the time, because I knew it wasn't what you wanted or what you really wanted. Despite the prestigious Power, the mighty Egyptian, you did not come for it at first, and you will not be tempted to get or lose it all. The desire to save the people and lead them back to their homes remains unfulfilled. In my eyes, you are the one who needs comfort most. ”

When she spoke, her cherry lips opened slightly, revealing the breath, appearing so beautiful and tempting. Amon even avoided his eyes for a moment, lowered his head and looked at his hands, but then raised his gaze and stared at her red lips: “Everything about me cannot be hidden from your eyes. ”

Maria asked, "Why didn't you do it sooner or later, when you could have fulfilled your wish today? ”

This time Amon lowered his head and replied in a low voice: "You know my situation. Although my status is immense and my reputation and glory have reached its peak, I cannot leave the territory at will. This time I can come to see you through the opportunity to participate in the grand ceremony. And I lost my power, away from power and wonder, how and when to recover? I am not sure in this situation that anything should be considered safely and thoroughly in my personality, so I have not decided yet. ”

This was Amon's most confidential privacy, and he didn't mention it to George, Medanzo, Link, John, etc., but he spoke frankly in Maria's eyes. Maria was slightly surprised: "You're so well concealed, you can't even see me! Thank you for trusting me with all this. ”

Amon stacked his hands together and looked down and smiled bitterly: "If I don't trust you, who else can I trust? ”

Maria looked at him and her gaze gradually became an invisible pressure: "There's something wrong with you! This is a matter that you have considered safely enough, that even a god cannot decide everything in the world, and you have done the best you can and there is no way to do it better. Now that's not your character, otherwise you wouldn't have surprised the enemy to capture King Hattie alive. Can I ask you a few questions, please answer me, but also yourself?

Amon: “Ask. ”

Maria: "You used to be a passers-by almost killed by the Ronnie River, but then you became a general of Mighty Tremors. Are you still a passers-by by the Ronnie River on the battlefield? When you return with honor, you surrender your military authority and cannot leave your territory, in which you are still a general on the battlefield? Are you sitting in front of me right now with your head down, or that innocent teenager in Duke Town? If not, who are you? If so, who's Amon? ”

Amon finally raised his head and looked at her again: "I understand. ”

Maria: “Do you really understand? ”

Amon nodded, “I get it, thank you, Aimee! Your words set me free. ”

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