When the briefing began, it was Titus who served as the narrator.

The four of them sat on small benches, dressed in the uniforms of the mission center and the teaching center. The schoolbag was left behind, and all four of them left behind the afternoon club activities.

"Then all of you Aurora young heroes, these are the phlogiston stealth equipment used by the Roman internal guard. You have to wear these gears to 'go into the night'. Let me start by asking, has anyone played our release of Heroes' Parade? ”

"Me." Han Xingzhi raised his hand.

"Oh, this teenager looks like a pro gamer. So have you ever bought the PowerPlus Edition? That is, the expansion pack of "Golden Bough" and clear the customs? ”

"Of course, I've beaten it many times."

"Very good, very good! As an Aurora Qi practitioner, you should know the original purpose of these board games in the occult class. We're asking players from all over the world for help, and every time you complete a level, you'll be able to provide valuable lessons for our Hero Tour. Although in order to ensure your safety, the game is very different from the real Hero Parade. But some of the basic concepts are similar. For example, this student, Mr. Han, do you know why we call diving 'into the night'? ”

"Because from a symbolic point of view, night is the concept relative to day. We wouldn't say that there is night in the universe because there is no day at all, do we? Only areas that have been known to humans but have re-sunk will be considered to be in the 'night'. That is, the light of human civilization once shone and left the place where there will be 'night'. ”

"Very apt to say! But I'm here to tell you what the Roman guard is defending. The so-called 'night' is now just a dot. There is the king of the forest at night at Lake Nemi, the king of the wicker at night at Gloucester and so on. In classical times, they believed that there were elves and monsters in the caves of Greece because those caves were in the eternal darkness of the night, outside of human cognition. So what is it that can light up the night? ”

"Yes, lamp?" Shang Luo replied.

"That's right, it's the lamp. In other words, it's the tinder. It is the power of fire that makes human civilization transcend day and night. In the history of Aurora, there have been great people who have shouldered a noble mission, such as the 'Suiren', but in an earlier era, when human beings had not yet mastered the ability to drill wood for fire, fire was extremely precious. On the one hand, people use fire to drive away prey, fire to cook food, and fire to survive very cold winters. On the other hand, it is necessary to take good care of the fire to prevent it from spreading and causing harm. In other words – neither let the fire spread, nor let it go out. Controlling fire, harnessing it, and preserving it is the mission of the 'fire watchers', and it is also the predecessor of the Roman guard. ”

As he spoke, he bowed slightly:

"Now, I am honored to invite you to a Heroes Parade. As the transcendent of the human race, you are all qualified to take on the mission of the Firewatcher. From the beginning of human civilization, this is the glorious mission of guarding everyone in the moonlight. Although you are not Roman guards, you will all be awarded a medal of honor for all of you who have fulfilled your duties as a firewatcher. Show this medal to Rome and you will receive our hospitality, and we will provide all the help within reason. So."

He paused: "Here are some precautions. Fire is precious, so we have to go to the place where the divine power resides and take out the fire. Fire is also dangerous, so please pay attention to the following rules. The first and most important point: trust no one but Mithras Helios. ”

The name immediately caught Shang Luo's attention:

"Helios? Is it, Sun God? ”

"It's not just Helios. It was Mithras Helios, the god of oaths, the sun of victory, the resurer of magic, the guide of the underworld, the god of resurrection, the presiding god of Roman legions and soldiers. Many elements of modern magic come from Mithras Helios, especially those associated with sacrificial grounds. Our Hero's Parade was greatly improved by the help of Mithras Helios's sacrificial grounds. Otherwise, we really have to travel for more than ten years like an odyssey to come back, and we won't be able to catch up with anything. ”

"What does it have to do with Rome?"

"It's an ally. Just as Aurora was an ally of Rome, Rome had gods like Mithras Helios as allies. So you don't have to worship it as a god, and I'm afraid you're not interested in worshipping this god in a foreign land. Mithras Helios and Rome cooperated through equal communication, clear rules, and a 'contract' written in black and white. Therefore, it is more like a rule, but rather a manual, and reading the manual in detail can better use the power of Helios. The contents have been distributed to the folders in your hands. ”

He held up a second finger:

"You can read the agreement with Helios first. Let me bring me to the second point: night, as the name suggests, occurs when the sun sets, and only after the sun sets. If you observe the sun hanging high in the sky after starting the Hero's Parade, you have gone wrong. Please return to the nearest shrine of Mithras Helios, where you will be anchored. ”

As he spoke, he looked at his watch, which had two dials, large and small, for a convenient time zone conversion.

"Well, it doesn't seem too early, and the content on the text can be read next time. Taking advantage of this opportunity, I will lead everyone on a dive - not only is it dangerous at night, but also for supper. Actually, we couldn't stay up all night in Aurora, but at this meeting in Alexandria, we reached some agreements with Aurora. The sympathetic network of the two sides has been tested on a limited basis, through the Alexander Lighthouse and the glazed pagoda of the Great Bao'en Temple. Now that Alexander is at night, please move to the Great Bao'en Temple, and I will take you to Alexander at night for a walk. Oh yes, I heard about Shang Luo. ”

"Yes, I'm here."

"Are you in Bigu? So you can't eat food during the day. But I can go to Alexandria in the night and have you a meal, and everyone can go. Eating at night will not make you fat, and the effect of the fairy root that you often eat will be somewhat similar, but in another way. The cost of this tour is entirely borne by the Roman internal guards, and there are many people on Alexandria's side who can speak Aurora, so you can play with confidence. Well, the locker room is over there, so let's change clothes. I'll help you fill up your water bottle first. ”

(End of chapter)