It was dawn, and darkness was still covering the land.

The huge and majestic walls of the city are still so distinct in the dark. The city was still asleep at night, and only the occasional heavily armed vigilante soldier walked through the streets to the sound of the owl's boots.

In addition, in addition to the imperial palace located in the center of the dìdū, the sprawling dìdū, is rarely illuminated.

Of course, there are exceptions.

Contrasting with the towering white tower of the Imperial Palace is the tower of the headquarters of the Magic Guild in the west of Dìdū Castle, where the light of magic burns all year round.

Of course...... There is also the Temple of Light in the east of the city!

The majestic temple, in terms of its size, is the smallest of the three major buildings in dìdū, it does not occupy a large area of land like the imperial palace, and it does not even have the stunning six-pointed star-shaped monolithic building that has been renovated by the Magic Guild from generation to generation.

However, standing under the temple and looking at the dozens of tall steps, the outline of the temple is full of solemnity in the night—this is a kind of solemnity left behind by the tempering of the years!

Under the Temple of Light, it is precisely the sense of oppression brought by that "tradition"!

This is a large hall with a square shape - the reason why the square shape is used is to imply that the temple adheres to the principle of the spokesman of the gods: justice!

Although the word "impartial" is not necessarily accurate, or rather. For thousands of years. There have also been many people who have questioned this so-called "justice". But...... Those voices are long gone. Or finally silence.

Because...... The Temple of Light does not have the White Tower, which has been in the palace since the time of Aragon. There is no magic light that burns all year round...... But. In front of the Temple of Light. Under those dozens of steps. But there is another symbol of this "just" architecture!

Burn at the stake!!

It seems to be just a very ordinary large stone pillar. Because I don't know how many times I have endured the fire of punishment for thousands of years. The stone pillar floor is black and swarthy - except that it looks a little wider than the normal pillar. This pillar doesn't seem to have much of a place to show for it.

You can stand under this pillar. You can seem to feel the feeling of oppression that makes people's hearts heavy!

In the Temple of Light. Among the pillars of the main hall. A faint torch glow. And the stake outside the hall stood so quietly in the darkness. The traces of fireworks on the ground. It seems to be a silent telling, telling of the traditions of the shrine. The temple is majestic...... And also. Temple Grounds. Cruel!!

There was silence all around. Beneath the Temple of Earth in the distance. There are only a few Holy Knights on duty. Dressed in full armor. Standing under the main hall. Night sè shrouded over them. It makes them look like sculptures - except for those solemn eyes.

And at this very time. But there was a black figure, standing under the stake.

The whole body is covered in a black robe. It was as if he was hiding in the darkness all the time. Only under the high cloak. A beam of gaze was revealed. It made him look a little more alive.

The man just looked at the stake in front of him silently. Looking at the traces of fireworks and fires on it for thousands of years. In those eyes. actually revealed a faint sadness......

Long. A long sigh. Finally break the silence.

"I finally understand now. What is the so-called 'justice' of the temple land by which the land is maintained? "This man has a very soft voice. Very low. There was a hint of sadness in his tone: "It's by this pillar - because." Anyone who questioned the 'justice' of the temple was burned to death! They were all burned to death. ”

The voice seemed to be whispering to itself. It's as if it's a mocking story.

Just as the man said this, he was behind him. An old voice came, "Have you been standing here all night?"

The voice fell. Behind this black robe shrouded the earth. About ten steps away. An old man in a white robe. It was as if he had suddenly stepped out of the darkness.

The old man's face was covered with deep wrinkles like a knife and axe. The skin seemed to be very pale. Pale and almost weak. But those eyes. There was an indescribable serenity in those eyes.

"It's the ground. My lord. I've been here all night. The man in black standing at the stake seemed to smile: "I think." You must have sensed it, too. ”

"Everything was already predestined. The white-robed old man walked slowly up a few steps. His steps were staggering and heavy. But the voice was so calm and calm: "I think you should know this better than I do." ”

Finally, the man in black turned around. There was a sad look in his eyes. Look at the old man. The eyes of the two people, in the black sè. It's as if it's been staggered. Finally. The man in black took a step back. I owe a little to my body. He made a salute: "Yes, the earth." His Holiness the Pope. I understand. ”

The white-robed old man, the current Pope of the Temple of Light in the Roland Continent. The leader of the god of Roland Continent Jīng. Paul XVI. He looked much weaker than he had last appeared. Even the voice of the speaker. also seemed to be a little out of breath: "The Sphinx is dead, I thought you would have something to say to me." ”

"Should I say anything?" the man in black lifted his chin slightly. This action. The distant light was faintly reflected on his face, making him show the marks of his chin, and the contours of his face appeared soft. There was sadness in the voice, as if it were another chant: "God said, 'Do not be afraid. Don't be suspicious. Don't get lost. Because everything is already predestined. Everything is in the eyes of God. So. His Majesty the Pope. I have no words. ”

Paul XVI finally showed a hint of surprise. He muttered for a moment: "Opdis." Though...... All the earth descended angels. They all came to the world with the will of the goddess. But I want you to understand something...... On earth, wap.101^du, I am the Lord of the Church, I am the only spokesperson of the Goddess on earth, if there is a voice in the temple that is different from mine. So whoever it is. It's all against the will of the goddess! and you, the angels!"

The Man in Black - Opdis. The corners of his mouth showed one

Ran smiled indifferently and bent down again. This time the gesture was a little more respectful: "As you wish." Your Majesty. ”

"Good. Paul XVI nodded, seeming satisfied: "The Sphinx is dead...... But nothing surprises us. It's like you said, 'Everything is predestined.' Everything is under God's gaze. I don't want you to do anything that displeased me! Our greatest enemy now is in the North -- not in the West! I would have disagreed with this operation. But it was because of your insistence that I approved your proposal. Now it seems that your suggestion was a mistake. ”

Opdis was smiling, even when he laughed, with those sad eyes. It has not changed: "Your Majesty, I also ask you to remember that I came to the world with the Sphinx, and I came to this filthy and ugly world to fulfill the will of the goddess!"

said. He suddenly raised his arms and opened them. He said quietly: "All the angels who have come will do their best to assist you." Help you repel the alien races from the north that will invade the continent in the future!!, but don't forget the second decree of the Goddess Land......"

Suddenly, his hands burst into flames. In the middle of the night. Quickly shè on the stake behind him! With a bang, the towering stake immediately burst into flames! Under the flames of the sky, the ancient pillar seemed to reveal its hideous nature. Under the blazing flames. The light of the fire pulled the shadow of Opdis on the ground, and the elder elder......

“...... The goddess has a second will: to erase from this world a person who should not remain in this world! One day in the future, that man will be under this pillar and be burned by the flames. ”

The Pope was silent for a long time, he looked at Opdis in front of him, at the angel who had descended. The old Pope sighed inwardly.

Finally. He nodded: "God has mercy on the world." ”

Opdis was smiling: "It's the earth, God has mercy on the world!"

northwest

When the first rays of morning light fell from the clouds, the whole city of Gilliat awoke from its slumber.

The soldiers on the walls blew their horns, and the defenders immediately began to assemble. The soldiers began their morning cāo drills and a day's training.

At the production base in the city, the slaves of the brigade also lined up from the barracks, and under the supervision of the supervising soldiers, began to have breakfast - waiting for them. It's a day's work.

Gandorf yawned and walked out of the room. Although the green robe looked a little dirty, the old guy insisted on refusing to change into other clothes - especially the white sè!

This abandoned former governor's palace is located in a remote courtyard. At present, it belongs to Gandalf alone. There was no Gandalf's approval. No one is allowed to approach it.

The first thing Gandalf did when he got up was to go to a nearby house, which had been fenced with strong iron bars.

And around the corner. In a particular order, there are several magic crystals.

No sooner had he opened the door than there was a roar from inside, and then a disheveled figure rushed out! But as soon as he ran to the door, the magic crystals in the corners of the surrounding walls immediately emitted a ray of light, and the light instantly enveloped the entire house!

The figure that rushed out was struck by the magical light, and immediately screamed and staggered back.

Gandalf looked indifferent, looked at the guy on the ground who was holding his head and screaming, and sighed: "Okay, Sebasta, it's time to eat." I hope you'll learn a little bit of the most basic manners tomorrow morning!

On the ground, the man holding his head in his arms gradually stopped screaming, wheezing and wheezing, and looked at Gandalf who walked in with jǐng ti in his eyes. He lay on the ground, retreating little by little, guarding Gandalf like a wild beast.

Gandorf indifferently placed a food plate in front of him.

Sebasta seemed to hesitate for a moment, trying to reach out and grab the food on the plate, but as soon as he stretched out his hand, Gandalf's face sank, stretched out a fingertip, and a flash of fire shrizzled over, and the flames burned on Sebasta's hand, which immediately made him scream in pain, and his body retreated again and again.

Fortunately, under Sebasta's special physique, the burns on his hands quickly recovered as usual.

"Have you forgotten what I taught you?" Gandorf stood in front of Sebasta, his face sinking like water, "What should you do if someone sends you something?"

Sebasta's eyes seemed to be a little dazed, but finally, after a while, he seemed to understand something, his lips trembled a few times, and at last, as if squeezing out of his throat a very strange, difficult-sounding character, though the voice was like that of a baby who had just learned human language, but after all, it was human speech!

"Thank you...... Thank you. ”

Hearing the harsh voice, Gandalf's face showed a sincere smile, and then he pushed the food plate in front of Sebasta.

Bang Bang Bang ......

At this moment, there was a round of applause at the door behind him!

Gandorf looked back and saw a face that seemed to be smiling, this guy was standing at the door, slapping hard, and laughing: "Okay! I can't imagine that during the time I left, you have actually taught this young general to speak!"

"I'm not a babysitter. Gandorf muttered, and then his face showed a little unpleasantness: "It's you! You guy has been gone for more than a month! Bastard boy, where have you gone!"

Du Wei grinned, his smile was a little tired: "Okay! Aren't I coming back! and...... You'd never think I'd bring you back any treasures! and...... It's more than one!"