Pivot of the Sky

When Link returned, Iso commanded residents to intensify the construction of urban defenses and stockpiles of strategic supplies, while reminding John to hurry up his time to practice the formal army. In a few days, Medanzo arrived to meet with Link. Upon learning the latest information, he also felt that the situation was serious and complicated. He immediately took a shuttle to see Amon. What should we do? This is what happened after Moses and others left Ecu.

Amon locked his eyebrows after hearing them, something he had long expected, because in ancient legends, the gods of the gods would be born when the fallen land of Marduk reappeared into Wono. And whether the legend is true or false, this place will inevitably become a source of divine power contested by the gods. Even if some gods themselves do not necessarily have ambitions, pay attention to what happens there and prevent other gods from occupying this position to make the legend a reality, even Seth, far away from the Ecuadorian realm, attempts to intervene.

But one thing came as a surprise: where did those plateau giants come from at the foot of the mountain in the Assyrian plateau? In terms of their organizational capacity and material equipment, it is absolutely impossible to be a spontaneous migrating primitive tribe in the mountains, to be trained fighters and craftsmen. Amon himself was commander-in-chief of the battlefield and general of the Empire, listening to Medanzo, feeling that these men should be front forces of a regular regiment, as well as logistics personnel.

Not only do they know how to build urban defenses and reclaim wilderness, but they also mining mines to smelt fine iron, and weapons, tents, agricultural tools and tools appear to be distributed uniformly. The first group of nearly 2,000 people were clear plateau giants, and after the establishment of the gathering point, many more inhabitants of the continent appeared in the camps, dressed as unemployed vagrants from various countries. But they cannot be sent to places like this at the same time. They must be organized migration.

Although the floods in the Tuk plains have retreated and the landscape has finally stabilized, it is still difficult to see human smoke and it is not convenient to reach it. To the north is the mountainous Assyrian plateau, to the west is the dark fire marshes of the bush, and to the east is the mountainous valley of the young bottoms.

If a large number of people want to enter, the best route is inland lakes to the south, either across inland lakes through grasslands and marshes, or across mountains from the east bank of inland lakes. This is also the path taken by Moses et al., which already has the city of Marduk built by Eucil. Strong squad explorers are likely to enter the Turk Plains from all directions, but it is almost impossible for organized squadrons to get there at this time.

Amon led Link a few years ago, coming from the valley to a deserted island just out of the water, to take the lead in building a city state home. And Eucil, who founded the city in the south-eastern corner of the Tucker Plains, had long been planned with the covert support of Princess Little Si and the Kingdom of Baron in order to be able to stand firm at this time. But where did the new state of the North come from? They are one of the most powerful forces on the Duke Plains, and the number of follow-on horses continues to grow.

The only way to get there is to cross the snow-capped Assyrian plateau for years, and to carry so much material and organized action, which cannot be accomplished by the strength of an individual, but may be an order of a kingdom, the other side of the Assyrian plateau being the Assyrian kingdom.

There are four countries around the Tukh plain, the smallest and poorest in the Assyrian kingdom, less prosperous than the other three, and the weakest integrated State. But Assyrian troops fought courageously, and there was a regiment of highland giants called the Giants. Not even the kingdom of Baron, in the immediate vicinity of the South, dared to provoke easily. There has been little movement in the Assyrian kingdom, which has been biased for many years.

Due to the relative weakness of the blockade and power of the Assyrian plateau, the struggle of the Assyrian kingdom over the Turk Plains was at its most disadvantage, but today the situation has changed very subtly. If the Kingdom of Assyria really wants to cross the Assyrian plateau at all costs and forcibly annexe the Turk Plains, the strategic posture is the most advantageous.

The heavenly pivotal continent had just erupted into a mixed war between the Ecumenical Empire and the Kingdom of Hati, followed by a battle between the Uruk Regiment, the most powerful regiment in the Kingdom of Baron, and the Ecumenical Army led by Amon, followed by a battle between Prince Grey and Yasser and the Baron Army. This series of wars has severely weakened States in a short period of time.

The losses of the most powerful Ecumenical Empire were enormous, and the price paid was enormous, despite the rampage of Amundice. Later, Pharaoh Racis II died, and the new Pharaoh Elaht built a new capital in the country and carried out monotheistic reforms. What needed to be solved at the present time was the internal affairs problem, which made it impossible to embark on another expedition.

The Kingdom of Hati was a de facto victor in both wars, and its strength had been exhausted. Although they were relieved of the status of subordinates to the Egyptian Empire, the two princes had almost divided the kingdom in order to compete for the throne. The current political situation was not stable and required rest and recuperation. They were not compelled to carry out any further large-scale expeditionary warfare.

The Kingdom of Baron, which was the second most powerful country on the continent after the Ecumenical Empire, suffered the worst relative losses and was the actual loser of war. When the Uruk Regiment was defeated, Enqidu meteorized, Gilgamesh withdrew, and almost completely defeated in the Great War against the Kingdom of Hati, Prince von Nun had a chance to recover the defeat while Hati civil unrest was under way.

The Assyrian kingdom, which has been cultivating sharp and silent, suddenly launched, and according to Ammon's judgment, it should be the Assyrian kingdom that sent a legion of giants over the plateau and suddenly appeared, surprised everyone.

In the current posture of the Duke Plains, the advance regiment of the Kingdom of Assyria is building a city state at the foot of the mountain in the north and a temple for Enrir. In the southeast corner, on the easiest road to reach the Duke Plains, Eucil is also building a city state and a temple for Marduk.

Enrique was naturally reluctant to give up this domain, perhaps with the ambition of becoming a god of the gods, and Marduk should also want to reclaim the place that made him famous for World War I. The two great gods belong to the Anunaki Divine System, but no one is opposed to anyone's wrongdoer. Two main gods have emerged in the same divine domain, and this is now the opportunity to end the millennium of resentment.

Things between spirits are unpredictable, but the kingdom of man also has its own interests in dispute. Both Baron and Assyria wanted to seize this thousand miles of fertile land at a time of instability in the internal affairs of Ecu and Hati, especially when the Kingdom of Assyria was more eager. The entire Duke plain not only corresponds to one third of Assyrian territory, but it will also be a rich fertile soil, and many desolate areas of the Assyrian kingdom are far from comparable.

If not unexpectedly, the first round of competition on the Turk Plains will take place between the two cities and the final result is yet to be known. But now a variable has emerged, and Amon Jean-Link has built a city state at the old site of the former town of Duke, like a nail between the two.

The complexity of the situation is like a mess, and it is difficult for ordinary people to clear their minds. Medanzo couldn't help but ask, "Amongst the gods, what are you going to do? Everyone is waiting for your message! If you want to get rid of those highland giants in the north, John will concentrate his efforts on fighting them. ”

Amon shook his head: “You have to understand one thing: we are not their opponents, and the thousands of Link people cannot fight a kingdom. ”

Medanzo slightly smiled: "A kingdom? ”

Amon nodded: "Yes, you may have guessed that possibility, and those at the foot of the mountain in the north were the advance legions sent by the Assyrian kingdom. Should their aim be to incorporate the entire Turk plain into the layout of the Kingdom of Assyria, so that it is now impossible for Rink and others to wipe out each other completely, let alone to suffer enemies from their bellies? Eucille, representing the Kingdom of Baron, is also stuck at the entrance of the Plains of Turk, and we cannot move lightly. Iso's proposal for cooperation was wise and would last as long as possible. ”

"What about the future?" asked Medanzo. Link built the city under your guidance, what kind of place do you want it to be? ”

Amon looked up at the sky and said, "Actually, I didn't think about it so much at first, I just did it. Duke Town is my hometown, where my people live for generations. Initially, I was only trying to fulfill the will of Mayor Dasti and my commitment to Goddess Mu Yun to return my people to their homeland to rebuild their homes.

It was once so desolate that even thousands of people could not survive, and mining minerals was needed in exchange for supplies from outside. Later I learned that the land of Marduk was the crash of the gods, and that my people were sinners exiled in ancient times because they believed in gods on the defeated side of the war, and that the heavy labour of generations was a punishment that allowed them to reproduce without extinction was Goddess Mu Yun.

Now that all of this is over, the Turk Plains will become a thousand miles of fertile soil flowing with milk and honey, far beyond the original town of Turk. My purpose may be pure, to give the people of Link a wonderful place to live, and to fulfill their aspirations to live in the rich lands of their homeland. All of this was not related to the gods, but inevitably involved in the struggle between nations and even the gods.

I recall the previous town of Duke, which had historically been under the jurisdiction of many kingdoms, and built the Temple of Horus in addition to the Temple of Mu Yun, which I have seen with my own eyes, and more than I have seen. But it hasn't really been conquered for a simple reason, because the price isn't worth it.

Goddess Mu Yun once said a wish to establish a new city state there, and whether or not this wish is fulfilled, I hope that the people will settle in their homes, which I have guided and promised Moses and others in the name of Arrocchio.

Whatever happens in the future, they have to do one thing: have strength and faith to protect themselves. If the cost of conquering or expelling them exceeds the benefits available to them, they can stand there, in whatever name. I'm about to go to Syria City State to fight Celia, and I can talk to Gore about a long overdue cooperation to give continued support to Link and others. ”

Medanzo winked straight and said after a while: "It turns out that you had a plan, no matter how many things you had in mind, so do as you say. Link would also like to ask you what the name of the new city we are building should be, or is it Duke Town? ”

Amon shook his head: "The town of Duke, named after Marduk, symbolizes the battle of the gods and the punishment of sinners, and naturally cannot use that name anymore. This new city is called Salem City. From its birth, it was the place where the gods fought for peace and tranquillity. ”

Amon named the city “Salem”, meaning tranquillity and peace, and he knew that its emergence was bound to be accompanied by constant conflict and strife. Medanzo sighed, “That's a nice name, just like the hope people see when they look out into the sky.... Moses, they're still waiting outside the Tucker Plains. Do you want them to take a detour or send John to lead the way? ”

Amon thought about it and replied with a smile: “Eucil received the message of Marduk that they could not build idols other than Marduk. This condition seems to me nothing, because I have guided the people of the town of Duke in the name of Arrocho, and none of them, including Moses, have seen me, and I have made them accept the guidance of faith, but have never made them build idols for me, not in the past, not in the present, not in the future. ”

Medanzo stared, suddenly enlightened: "Then the problem has been solved, despite the condition that Moses promised Eucil. They don't build idols of any gods, they don't build idols for Marduk. You are the only God they have, to live in faith forever. I'll go back and tell Moses! ”

Amon waved, “You don't have to remind them that Moses is their leader and should know how to guide the people to do it. This is their last test before they reach the city of Salem, and it is up to them to decide. Not only are they returning home, but they are also getting rid of the old covenant between the gods and are no longer former Duke Township miners. ”

Medanzo: "Oh, I get it! What should I do if you want to give them another kind of guidance? ”

Amon looked at Medanzo and said, "From now on, you will be the head of all my disciples, and the hardest one, and there are a few things to do. ”

Amon asked Medanzo to return to Salem first, conveying his orders to Link, John, Iso and others to find a way through the Blackfire Swamp, to find various footing points, to fill in the intermittent lowlands, to connect to the southern end of the State of Syria, and to get help from the four Big Iron Armor Beasts. This will take some time, and even if the road is completed, it will not be suitable for the passage of large military formations, but it will allow for a constant flow of small merchants.

The second thing Medanzo needs to do is send a message to Yunmei the Iron Armored Beast King to meet him at a designated location. Amon needs to point out that this Iron Armored Beast King has a lot of training secrets, and also take Yunmei to the duel with Celia. After the Cloud Dream departs, Medanzo will also have to fly the shuttle with Iso back to the Dream Fest to find the rich merchant Theo to talk about an important business.

Amon had invested a large sum of money in Theo's merchants, saying only that there was a big business to be done in the future, and that it was time for Theo to expand its merchants everywhere and buy a large number of cars and horses. Doing business has its own way of doing business, and Iso is best suited to do it.

After these three things, Medanzo will have to rush to Marduk City, where Eucil is located, to bring a message to Eucil, to talk about another kind of cooperation, and to follow Moses and others in secret. He was busy enough to rush off after listening.

After Medanzo left, Amon waved, and the gold-top bills on the dunes, the tables and chairs in the books, and the expensive utensils on the table were all in his bones. He didn't waste it. He even took what the Lion King left behind. On that high sand dune by the sea, the status quo ante was restored, as if nothing had happened.

The sun had set and the stars of the sky had glistened. Amon had sat quietly on the dunes all night and continued to cross the Syrian desert north after dawn, to the duel he had arranged with Celia. No matter how complicated it may be, the solo teenager is only one step at a time.

Amon did not fly on the shuttle, and all his flying magic tools had been handed over to his disciples, and no magic had been used to fly away, or to tread in the sand as he had come. As the sun rose, the sand began to heat up, and the heat of the baked air rose from the surface, looking far away at a twist of light, Amon's lonely figure gradually became a little tranced.

As he walked, his tranced figure had strangely disappeared, he could not see footprints on the sand, nor could he be seen in the sun. Ammon entered a strange state of meditation, naturally hiding its tracks as it walked, the sun rose to high and drifted slowly west, then the starlight appeared, but the shadow of Ammon remained invisible in the desert.

The dunes seemed silent at night, but there were still slight sounds, scorpions coming out of the dunes and crawling, leaving shallow traces of where they had been. No one knows where Amon is, only he knows where he's going. He was like a walking thought, thinking on the way, you couldn't see him, but he existed.

Ammon was thinking about a problem, and after seeing the immeasurable light, he realized that there were unknown gods in the world, and that there might be different gods. He has learned all about the past of the Jiulian and Anunaki Divinity, including Best, the cat god who accompanied him, and Mu Yun, the god who adored and guided his youth and love, and of course he is happy to be with him. But if we talk about the existence of gods, Amon doesn't like them.

Ever since he came out of Duke, his mission has been to unlock the secrets of the gods and prove his path to becoming a god, but at this moment he is thinking of another deeper problem ——

“What kind of god would I be if I could be a god? I myself do not like those gods, even aversion, with this conviction, and no matter what happens to cultivate them, they cannot become such gods, which is determined by the test of the power of origin.

If one day indeed, when I will pass the quest of destiny, the judgment of the end, my desire is not to join or build such a divine system and become such a god. I want to build a home of faith that can guide all who desire, not who the gods deliberately guide.

The so-called gods are no longer gods, they are gods in people's beliefs, and people can choose a heavenly home in their lives, or to endure the hellish suffering in their hearts. This is my desire to be a god, and the path beneath my feet will eventually lead there. ”

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