Amon has been walking through the deep mountains and jungles for three days, and during these three days, every time he takes a break, he has been practicing the magic of the air element according to the old lunatic's instructions. With the experience of learning water element magic and the help of that staff, Amon mastered the low-level air element magic very quickly. Then he didn't use the magic staff to take advantage of it when practicing. Of course, it was much more difficult to use it with his own divine power.
Schrödinger never walked by himself. When Amon was on his way, he slept soundly in his skin, and only ate one meal a day in the evening, but it had to be specially made for him by Amon. Amon had sensed the cat's temper, and every time he simply let it eat first, and then eat by himself, Schrödinger seemed very satisfied.
As we walked further into the mountains, the air became more and more humid. Although the changes along the way were very slight, Amon, who was proficient in various low-level water element magic and was practicing air element magic, was keenly aware of it.
I need to introduce the topography of Duke Town. To the north is the Assyrian Plateau, which is majestic, dangerous and desolate. To the east is steep mountains with dense vegetation. To the southwest are relatively low plains. The wind blowing from the sea from the southwest directly passes through the plain, and there is little precipitation, so the dry Syria desert is formed to the south of the town. The sea breeze met the mountain range in the northeast direction to form convection, and there was a lot of rainfall, which also gave birth to the Youdi River.
The dangerous terrain in the mountains is not suitable for people to live together, and the Blackfire Forest and the Syria Desert are not suitable for establishing towns. Duke Town is just at the edge of this transitional terrain, at the foot of the southeast two mountains, and there are streams for drinking and drinking. Not too dry, but the land is pretty barren.
Amon walked eastward, and the terrain was getting higher and higher. It was the area where the sea breeze was blowing and blocked in the middle of the mountain to form convection. Amon, who had rarely seen rain since he was a child, encountered several rains in succession. Sometimes the rain is like flying silk, densely packed into people's collars with the wind. Sometimes it rains like pouring rain, and you can't even see clearly in all directions, and your feet are extremely wet and slippery.
It is very dangerous to walk in this kind of mountains in the rain. Not only is there no way, but if you are not careful, you may slip down the deep cliff and even the bones will not be found. It was said that Amon should stop and wait for the rain to stop, but the rain was always intermittent, and Amon had to go on his way in the rain. And Schrödinger sneezed when it rained, not like a cold, but rather unhappy.
Amon didn't want to risk his life, but he had other ways, and he used his staff every time there was rain in the sky. The light rain swirled and drifted away with the wind, and the heavy rain condensed into a water curtain and fell around. Amon's body was always dry, and the road under his feet could be seen clearly. If other magicians see Amon using water element and air element magic at the same time just to walk in the rain, they will probably vomit blood again!
Does the honorable magician have to go so hard in the rain? Even if you have to go out in the rain, you can take a comfortable caravan. If you can't take a car, you can wear a waterproof cloak and boots, and let a strong servant carry a big umbrella to accompany you. The power of divine magic will be exhausted, and it needs rest to recover, just like the physical strength of ordinary people will also be exhausted, and it is much more tiring than ordinary people engaged in physical labor. The noble magicians did not toss themselves so much of.
If they knew what kind of staff Amon was using, they might not only vomit blood, but even faint. With the help of this staff, Amon was able to walk through the deep mountains in the rain and perform two divine spells at the same time. At first, he didn't take it as a practice, but just to avoid the rain, because the old lunatic told him not to use it when he practiced. Special divine stone.
Neither the water nor the wind was summoned by him, but the natural forces between the heaven and the earth are at work. Amon accidentally remembered what the old lunatic said before saying goodbye: "When you practice these two kinds of elemental magic, don't pursue how high-level it is, but also pay attention to how to resist, use and protect yourself in front of nature. .If you can control a drop of water, you must learn how to keep this drop of water from being scattered in the river."
Amon seems to have experienced another way of practicing divine arts on his own, not to call the wind and rain, but how to face the power of wind and rain, use divine arts to adapt to it, and let himself walk through it without getting wet, thanks to the That staff can practice like this.
Leaning on a heavy fine iron branch and carrying a lazy fat cat on his back, Amon walked alone in the cloudy and cloudy mountains for three days and three nights. When it rained, he also cast two kinds of magic at the same time to avoid wind and rain. This is a great test and consumption of physical strength, energy, and magic power, and its intensity may exceed any kind of march on the mainland.
Although the body is dry, sometimes it is necessary to climb rocks in the slippery and muddy mountains, and sometimes it is necessary to slash a path with a knife. The coordination of strength, agility, and endurance is quite demanding. This is actually the best physical exercise. It's just not the fighting skills on the battlefield. Along the way, he also encountered ferocious beasts in the deep mountains several times. Only then did Amon realize that he was not the one to be afraid of. He waved the iron branch and made a few gentle gestures, scaring away all the seemingly ferocious beasts.
Amon didn't hunt or chase prey, he remembered what the old lunatic said, walked eastward for three consecutive days, came to a high slope and looked around, then frowned and hesitated. The old lunatic asked him to climb the highest mountain he could see in three days. Obviously, there are two mountains on the left and one on the right. He saw it yesterday, and it is estimated that after walking for two days, he will see the highest peaks.
But he couldn't tell which mountain was higher, because of the angle, when he looked up, he could only see misty clouds covering the top of the mountain. On the right is a steep mountain with jagged rocks and steep cliffs, which seems to be higher, but it is difficult for Amon to climb up. The mountain on the right is very majestic, and there are continuous ups and downs in the high place. It is not only a mountain but a plateau with overlapping peaks.
Where are we going? Amon was hesitating, but Schrödinger stretched suddenly, jumped out of his leather pocket, and ran down the slope to the right with small steps. This lazy cat actually walked on its own. Amon hurriedly chased after it, and almost slipped accidentally. It was covered with wet moss and could barely stand. He chased and shouted, "Schrödinger, where are you going?"
The cat didn't run very far, and when it reached a valley, it stopped, raised its front paw, pointed upwards, and let out a soft cry. Amon, who was chasing after him, looked in the direction the cat pointed, and it turned out to be a narrow path among the trees, winding towards the mountain. Schrödinger obviously wanted to show the way, but there really was a way in the mountains, which made Amon feel very strange.
Amon found footprints. Someone walked here a few days ago. The broad feet were not wearing shoes. They should be cave dwellers. This place may lead to a larger tribe of cave dwellers. Amon tried his best to avoid encountering cave dwellers along the way, but Schrödinger actually let him go in this direction.
Amon couldn't discuss it with the cat, so he carefully studied the nearby footprints, and there were actually two rows of footprints with shoes on! One group of footprints wore shoes woven from hemp straw in the mountains, which were finely woven with slightly rough patterns, and the other wore leather-soled boots with teeth.
This kind of boots are waterproof and non-slip, very suitable for walking this kind of mountain road, but generally people with status can afford to wear them. Judging from the footprints, the teeth of the boots have been worn flat, indicating that these are a pair of old boots. This line of footprints seems to be the latest, and this person may have been there less than a day ago. Could there be other people here besides cave dwellers? This is a remote mountain away from the towns and cities!
"Schrödinger, are we really going to go this way? There seems to be a tribe of savage cave dwellers on this mountain, and the footprints that others have just walked are very strange. If we encounter them, I wonder if there will be any trouble?" Amon discussed Said to the cat in the same tone.
Schrödinger twisted his neck, glanced back at Amon, his expression seemed to be contemptuous of a useless coward, and then squatted there looking at the mountain road. Amon understood that Schrödinger wanted him to climb this mountain, so he picked Schrödinger up and put it in his leather pocket, and walked towards the high mountain in front of him with a stick.
When he picked up Schrödinger, Amon had a feeling that this lazy and greedy fat cat had become a little thinner after being fed by him for three days, and his hair was not as clean as before. Dirty. When it jumped out of the leather pocket just now, its figure was somewhat vigorous and flexible that a cat should have.
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Just as Amon was climbing up the trail, a group of noble adults came from Duke Town. Distinguished adults from afar rarely come to Duke Town, a mining area with harsh conditions and a harsh environment, but recently it has been very lively. Rod Dick had just left for less than three months when the governor of the city-state of Syria, Femyan-Xiao Mo, also came.
The post road through the Black Fire Forest can only allow single-wheeled carriages to go wrong. Xiao Mo passed by in a luxurious double-wheeled carriage. Stallion carriages are definitely a symbol of status and status. Even if ordinary people have money, they will not let them pass through the checkpoints at the post station.
But this time, Xiao Mo's carriage was only the first to clear the way, accompanied by the priest Xiao Gu from Duke Town and Xiao Mo's assistant Morton. In the second car was the envoy Miser Randyr sent by the King of Hattie. He was an official of the Ministry of Law of the Kingdom of Hattie, and he was also a fifth-level magician. What a big man, but as a special envoy to the city-state of Syria, it is very noble, and the magistrates along the way have to be careful.
The last car was large and comfortable, made of the best sherwood wood, but without too many ornate decorations, the carport was plain, and there was only a sign of the Temple of Enlil on the top, it was Ge Lie's car , High Priest Cosman accompanied Ge Lie in the car. There were cavalry guards at the front and back of the convoy, and such a pompous team had never been seen on the post road in the Blackfire Forest.
Randall was very proud, even a little smug, and he felt a sense of satisfaction as if he had entered the sea. As an imperial envoy of the royal capital, his status is really unusual. He just came to Duke Town to punish a miner. He didn't expect the great magician Ge Lie to follow him. Who can have such an entourage! When Ge Lie came, Xiao Mo, the governor of the city-state of Syria, also accompanied him, and everyone seemed to be waiting for him alone.
Although the Blackfire Forest is weird and desolate, Randyll is full of joy.
Xiao Gu, who was sitting in the first car, was also elated. This priest's "illness" has been completely cured, and his complexion looks more energetic than usual, which seems to be radiant. This trip to the city-state was very fruitful, and I had the opportunity to curry favor with Sir Randyll from the capital. Although Randyll spoke arrogantly, I still talked to him a lot about the local customs and products here, especially the sacred stone. Interested, and also showed some appreciation for him.
The most important thing is that he asked clearly the purpose of Lord Randyll's visit—it turned out that he came to punish Amon, and wanted to behead the child in public! Since Ma Qi disappeared, Xiao Gu has had trouble sleeping and eating, and Amon has become a thorn in his side and a thorn in his flesh, but he dare not provoke him again. Now it's all right, all the troubles are solved, and he doesn't need to do it.
Lord Randyll really appreciated him, especially when Xiaogu told Randyll that Amon had a blue water heart in his hand, Randyll's eyes lit up, and he asked, "Xiaogu, what are you doing?" How do you think Amon's relics should be disposed of?"
The order from the capital was only to behead Amon in public, but it didn’t say that his property would be confiscated. What kind of property can a miner in a small town confiscate? The majestic Ministry of Law of the Kingdom would not have thought of this. Heard such good news.
Amon's "inheritance" naturally belonged to his father. But Xiao Gu blinked his eyes and said: "I paid the taxes that Amon should pay for this batch of sacred stones. These sacred stones should be confiscated by the temple in this town. Of course, Youlan Water Heart must be dedicated to you, sir. God's will! It is you who will punish his crimes."
Randyll nodded in satisfaction and said, "Xiao Gu, you are too humble just to be a priest and clerk in a small town!" - it was this sentence that made Xiao Gu so excited that he didn't sleep all night yesterday it is good.
There was a fast horse report, and the mayor Dusti who received the news rang the bell of Muyun Temple early in the morning, called the townspeople to gather, lined up on both sides of the post road to the east of the town, and sprinkled water and water on the road. petal. There were not so many flowers to be picked around Duke Town in a hurry, so a lot of fresh young leaves were sprinkled for decoration, which was also very beautiful.
When Xiao Gu entered Duke Town in the governor's carriage, he felt a little ecstatic, and suddenly felt that the townspeople and Mayor Dusty were welcoming him. After all the adults sat down to rest in the meeting hall of the temple, and the servants brought wine and snacks, and listened to the flattery and compliments for a long time, Randyll asked arrogantly: "The one in your town is named Amon What about the miner? Take him to the gate of the temple, gather all the townspeople, and I will punish him in public!"
Although he was in a good mood when he came, Randall couldn't stand the dirty environment with the smell of fireworks in Duke Town. He didn't have the patience of Rod Dick, and he wanted to leave when he first arrived. He just wanted to finish his errands quickly, get the benefits, and return to the city-state of Syria to enjoy the delicious wine, food and beauties prepared by Governor Xiao Mo, and he didn't want to stay in Duke town for more than one night.
Upon hearing this, Dusty was stunned for a moment before replying: "Amon? He left Duke Town three days ago. According to the kingdom's decree, I sent him away in public."
"What? That miner has escaped! Xiao Gu introduced to me the laws here, miners in Duke Town are not allowed to leave without permission, what is going on here! Are you trying to embarrass me on purpose? Come here with the order from the capital!" Randyr's voice immediately rose an octave, and he looked a little out of breath.
Xiao Gu's face also darkened, and in a moment of urgency, he actually shouted at Dusty: "What did you do to let Amon run away?"
Dusti wondered in his heart whether the clerk had taken the wrong medicine, and glared at him and said, "Xiao Gu, did you hear wrong just now? I sent Amon to leave Duke Town according to the kingdom's decree, didn't I?" He ran away by himself." Then he said to Randall in a terrified tone: "My lord, I'm really sorry! I didn't know you would come for Amon, the thing is like this..."
Dusty narrated what happened three days ago, and finally said: "Everyone in the town can attest that, except for Xiao Gu who left his post due to illness, it was such a coincidence."
Randall asked, "Decree? What decree, why have I never heard of it?"
Das took out a parchment scroll and handed it to him respectfully: "This is the kingdom's decree, please read it."
Thirty years ago, Randyll was not born yet. Of course, he had never heard of this decree. After reading it for a long time, he asked in a daze, "Who is Bell?"
"Uh, the evil great magician Bell?" Ge Lie suddenly reached out and took the parchment, nodded and said, "Well... it is indeed this decree! I personally sent it here thirty years ago , At that time, I was just a priest of the Shiya Temple, and Dusty's father was the mayor here."
Governor Xiao Mo asked curiously: "Dear Great Magician, can I take a look at this decree?"
Ge Lie casually threw the parchment to him, and said, "Don't you believe my words? Go back and ask your clerk to check in the archives, and there is the same copy."
Xiao Mo also looked at it for a long time, and finally asked the most crucial question: "Dusty, can you tell me why you suddenly implemented a decree that no one has paid attention to for thirty years?"
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Introduction to the characters in this chapter—
Miser Randyll: An official of the Ministry of Law of the Kingdom of Hatti, a fifth-level magician, and an envoy sent by the king to punish Amon in public.