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"I want to protect all children who suffer denial and harm because of magic. ”

Later in the evening, the high priest walked down the evening corridor and told him, "I have heard from my old friend about the panic you have caused in the Silver Plain. Fortunately, your master, the Firesparrow, is an enlightened and kind among the great lords everywhere, and is aggressive and does win. ”

Then, the old man gave a definition of the matter:

"I have to say it's your luck, kid. If you were found out by the old-fashioned old guys, you wouldn't be so intact and healthy in the center, kid. There are quite a few lords to the south who still believe that the dark arts are encroaching on the land. ”

The old man was quite talkative, and spoke clearly and wittily, which was very different from how he had behaved before the king.

Moshi was invited to accompany the high priest back to his lodgings. Now they are walking through the corridors.

He held the old man's arm and the wooden staff supported the other side.

But in fact, the old man has a steady foot. Despite his heavy robes and the trembling nature of his walk, he did not need much help, and he was probably much healthier than his current majesty.

He looked at Mo Shi with a wonderful, resolute look.

"Son, tell me how far you can go. The old man asked.

"What?"

"Your magic. Child. You've caused a panic, you've lost control after fainting, which means you're full of magic, isn't it? You can do things that other mages can't, or no one will think you're going to have to be scrutinized by the king. ”

Mo Shi couldn't answer for a moment.

He didn't know how to answer correctly.

Those—spells in realms that Snowkiners haven't explored, strange spells that require a long chant and aren't meant to help warriors in battle......

"Child, Mo Shi, listen," the old man clenched his arm, "I'm looking for someone, and you might be that person." ”

"Who are you looking for?"

"A great magician. Divination told me that he would be born from the western territory. The old man stared at him and said, "But the crystal ball can't tell me more." ”

Suddenly, a sigh came from his thin neck.

He blinked his eyes, which were deep in the crumpled flesh, and those eyes were so bright that they seemed to be looking at a distant land.

However, he could also clearly see Mo Shi's strange and uneasy face.

"You can rest assured anyway, kid. In a more gentle tone, he said, "I help you just because you need my help." Child, when I reach my age, people's hearts will become softer and softer...... And the expectation is getting less and less, because there is not enough time for me to have more opportunities. Let me think...... Look, I don't have a good memory either—by the way, I've heard that your transfer magic can even lift houses, is that true?"

"That's—that's not true," Moshi replied in a low voice, "it's just that everything is affected and trembling because it's out of control, and that's it." ”

"That's it, you're a humble kid, aren't you? Or do you think I'm going to criticize you?"

The old man was serious and gentle, very strange, and his wisdom and tolerance were something Mo Shi had never seen before: "I am one of the holy priests of this castle, and the eldest. I don't feel strange about something, and I don't feel horrified or intimidated just because something makes me feel strange. ”

But I'm afraid that even then the old man would not be able to accept "You know what? I came from another planet to use the community of intelligent races as a testing ground for the advancement of civilization - but the most surprising thing is that I don't remember the purpose and details of this mission! What I am doing now is completely selfish, just to retrieve the spells of black magic and memories from a distant land. This ridiculous and terrible answer.

"Are you...... You are the High Priest, the mediator between the gods and the earth. Mo Shi said stupidly.

The old man glanced back at the guard of honor of the servants and apprentices who followed behind him, and then he twitched his eyebrows, and then leaned closer to Mo Shi and said, "Of course I am, don't say these high-sounding words—God has seen that my devotion to him makes me respected by the world, but I have heard too much. ”

"And what do you expect to hear?" asked Moshi.

"What I expected was ......," the old man suddenly seemed to be in good spirits, but he seemed to age for decades in an instant, "what I expected was a miracle." ”

"Miracles?" Mo Shi didn't really understand what he meant, "You mean ......"

"I long for this land to be liberated. This is what God has promised us. The Lord of the Empty Wheel has innumerable doppelgangers who perform miracles on the earth—miracles like that I expected. ”

"In other words, do you expect the gods to come to the world and unlock the 'Heavenly Punishment'?"

"Exactly. ”

"My lord, will you allow me to ask some ...... Ask questions that may seem ridiculous or offensive to you," Mo Shi was cautious, but could not hide his curiosity, "and given that my memory is so vague, I always feel like I have forgotten a lot of things that I should have known. ”

"Maybe you could have dinner with me? If you don't mind, I'd be happy to set up an extra spot for you." "I am a lonely old man," he said kindly, "and it so happens that there are no young priests today who have come to me to discuss the scriptures." ”

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When the night was dark, the old man gave Mo Shi a lantern and carried him to the promenade that passed through the main city of the castle.

"You are a young man who is full of curiosity," the old man said to him, "but I can see that you are too nervous and cautious, and have many questions that have not been answered. If there is a chance in the future, I am willing to listen to your questions and confusions. But probably not recently. ”

"Thank you for the pleasure of having dinner with you. I have to say that it was the most enjoyable dinner I have had in months. I really hope to be lucky enough to have this opportunity in the future. ”

Seeing the regret expressed in Mo Shi's words, the old man explained: "His Majesty's condition is getting worse and worse, and he now relies on potions every day to maintain his spirits...... It is my duty to pray for the king's blessings, and I am afraid that I will not have time for a long talk with you for some time to come. But remember, young man, that you are always welcome here—and if you are willing to become a servant of God, a priest, I would recommend you to study in the Platinum Temple. ”

"I don't know how to thank you...... Really, my lord, you are so kind and generous...... You even gave me identity and name ......"

"Don't say that, kid. I just can't bear to see a man being treated as a demon because of his own excellence. He smiled and held Mo Shi's hands again, through the gloves, Mo Shi could still feel the old man's thin but wide and warm palms, "Of course, I also hope to be rewarded." ”

"I'll do my best—"

"Don't panic, kid, I have nothing to do. Are you always so vigilant to guard against being hurt by others?" said the old man with a smile, as if he were treating an ignorant child.

Mo Shi smiled awkwardly and bitterly.

"You have obviously suffered a lot. He said, "But what I ask for, yes, it's not easy to do, but you have to work hard to do it." I want you to put your magical talents to work on the right path, to use them to help those who have helped you, to give back to the land that gave birth to you, and to save the tormented lives of this ice field...... All I pray is that you will not be equally insensitive to the cruelty of others. ”

"I will remember what you said today. Mo Shi found that his eyes were red again, "I will do it." ”

The old man smiled with satisfaction, shook his head vigorously a few times, then released his hands and traced the empty wheel with his fingers in front of his forehead: "May God bless you, my child...... That's right. ”

"Yes, sir?"

The old man's gaze seemed to have fallen from the temple back to the mundane, and his demeanor became human again—with a hint of teasing, a hint of pain, a hint of helplessness.

"I've heard that you and the children of the Firesparrow are coming to the court for the first time, and you may not know much about it. In light of this, I would like to give you a few reminders. ”

Mo Shi nodded.

So the old man put his hand on his shoulder and whispered, "Your Majesty does not consider your body to be ...... Let me say this, it is terminally ill and incurable. He has not yet made a will to determine the heirs. Prince Manca and Prince Manxi were born to two different mothers, and they did not have a good relationship and competed for fame and fortune. ”

"Heir Battle......

Moshi recalls the two princes who stood next to his father's throne.

"You should probably get out of this land as soon as possible. I had a hunch that soon a war would befall this palace of the sun. And all a priest like me can do is listen to God's will. When the time comes, no one will be able to protect themselves. ”