Vol 2 Chapter 67: heritage

067, heritage
They asked the entourage of the adults again and found out that the person who surrendered Nero's staff in public in the Temple Square today was Amon, and could not help but take a breath. Amon is now a noble guest of the city-state. As long as he tells Lord Dick what happened in front of the house, several of them will have to be swept out of the house, trembling in fear, and would like to ask Amon for an apology in private, but unfortunately had no chance.
Thankfully, several of the goalkeeper's concerns did not happen, and it seems that Amon did not mention the encounter with Lord Dick at the door. The second housekeeper who was in charge of the gatekeeper heard about it, and called some of the gatekeepers at the time to privately reprimand him—the great thing that brought him to the door made them miss it!
Amon lived in the city's main house, and Rod Dick arranged a small courtyard for him. Everything that he eats, wears and wears is a luxury that Amon has never seen before. For the first time in his life, he has such a luxurious enjoyment. But he did not see Rod Dick again for several days.
Rod Dick did not restrict Amon's freedom of movement. In addition to the inner house, he could enter and leave the meeting by himself. But every time he went out, the steward would send a carriage and a guard with him. This was both a protection and a surveillance, and Amon couldn't leave now. There is no need for Amon to pay when he goes to the store to buy things. He can take whatever he wants, and someone will keep the account and pay the bill.
When Amon bought a few fun little things and found this, he was very conscious that he didn't buy anything again, anyway, living in the city's main house was nothing short of. In this strange foreign land, he received two gifts one after another.
The first gift was sent by several gatekeepers when they went out. Their homemade snacks and wine bought in the store were for apology and asked Amon not to sue. Amon originally didn't want anything from these people, but accepted it with a smile, because he could detect the hearts of these people. Not receiving gifts would make them panic, but receiving them would make them relieved and grateful.
The second gift was given by Nero's nephew, Tashun Lington, the second-oldest. The aristocrat personally visited the door, expressed gratitude on behalf of the Lington family, and apologized for not receiving Amon in person these days. The things he sent were simple and practical: a hundred gold coins, two steeds and a luxurious carriage. The carriage removed the aristocratic decoration for civilian use, and several sets of clothes and two young and beautiful female slaves.
The clothes are very good. The outerwear, underwear, belts, pockets, and boots are all set. There is no aristocratic ornate clothing, but it is very comfortable and durable. It is very suitable for travellers. Look at the fine stitches and elegant tailoring. General shops Can't buy it at all. Except the female slave, Amon accepted everything, and was very grateful.
Amon didn't know what happened in the temple that day, Obama had unreasonable hostility towards him, and Hillary even wanted to imprison him for interrogation. This Tashun was a wise man, and sent the gift to the Lord's House, so that everyone could see it. This also represents the esteem and sincerity of the Lington family. Although it is only his private behavior, it has preserved the face of the entire family.
Amon did not see Rod Dick for a few days, and asked his entourage what the Lord Lord was doing, and learned that Julius, an eighth-level master of Monfis, was visiting.
He actually met "acquaintances" here again. The great magician Amon naturally did not know, but Julian was Bell's old friend. There was a list in the old lunatic's message, telling Amon if he had any trouble traveling the mainland, who to go for help, these people have been favored by Nietzsche or Bell. The old lunatic's token was also Bell's token, and Julian was on that list.
More than thirty years ago, Julian was a sixth-level wizard, managing the archives of the Temple of Isis. Bell often consulted various classics and materials, so he became familiar with Julian, and also received some help from Julian. The relationship between the two was very good. Promoting from the sixth-level magician to the seventh-level great magician is the most difficult threshold to cross in the practice of magic. Julian has received a lot of guidance from Bell, which is a very rare favor.
Later, when Bell committed a crime and left the Temple of Isis with Onion, the first person to notice was Julian. He didn't stop or warn him immediately, probably because he had received the favor of Bell, or knew that he couldn't stop Bell. At that time, there were three teams that chased and killed Bell. The one that started from Monfis should be led by Julian, but Julian did not find an excuse and replaced it with a high priest in the Temple of Monfis. , Head to the cape city-state and meet with Nero to hunt down Bell.
It is necessary to introduce the situation of the Temple of Isis. Like the temples of the city-states, it also has three high priests who are in charge of various affairs, but the principal priest is a saint and has a transcendent status in the entire Aju Empire. As the temple of Isis is under the of the temples of the various city-states in Ego, the high priest has a high status and can sit on an equal footing with the city-lords of each city-state. However, there were only three high priests. Although Bell was a great magician at the time, he was only an honorary high priest who had no real power at the beginning. After he became a veteran of the Egu Divinity Academy, Bell only Gained a high status.
The so-called one radish and one pit was precisely because the original high priest disappeared when he hunted down Bell, leaving a space. Later, Julian, who was promoted to the high magician, successfully became the new high priest of the Temple of Isis. In a sense, Bell was indirectly helping Julian a favor.
The old madman mentioned Julian in his message, but also reminded Amon that after so many years, people do n’t know. If you really encounter any trouble and want to find someone to help, you must first find out the situation.
Amon has nothing to do with Julian for the time being, but he is very interested in this great wizard and wants to see for himself how he took Nero's relics out of the space ring, so he waited patiently. He wasn't in a hurry, but the nephews of the Linton family were in a hurry these days.
When Julian came to the cape city-state, Rod Dick didn't mention Nero's affairs at the first time, but a grand welcome and gracious hospitality. Julian went to the various temples of the city-state to inspect, in fact, he just did something. He was warmly received along the way, and he received the generous gifts prepared by the temples. Each place has its own characteristics. There are many treats that are not available in Monfischer City. This kind of inspection is also a rare beauty. Master Julian feels very nourished.
Lord Dick, the lord of the city, was so enthusiastic that he accompanied him all the way and gave Julian the highest standard of courtesy. He didn't return home for several days and temporarily put down other affairs in the city. But just as he was accompanying Julian on his tour, Rod Dick received a secret letter from his special envoy stationed in Monmouth City, explaining the background of Julian's visit and the message conveyed by the Virgin. Message—Maria also asked Rod K. to try to keep Julian in the cape city-state!
The reason is a bit complicated. The temple of Isis finally has a new saint after more than 30 years. Most people are happy, but there are also a few people who are dissatisfied. The first is the Lower Capital of Elysees. City owner. If there is no maiden, everything in the city of Memphis will be left to the owner of the city. However, after the maiden, there are important matters to be referred to the maiden, and the personal rights of the city owner are greatly weakened.
There may also be dissatisfaction, the three high priests in the Temple of Isis, for the same reason. Without the Virgin, all the real power of the Temple of Isis would be controlled by the three of them, and at the same time, they would be in charge of the temples of the city-states that belong to Ecuador. Julian was also one of the three high priests in power.
There is also a contradiction in this situation. If the temple of Isis has not been sacred for a long time, the authority of Aegis under the dominion will gradually be weakened and shaken. Therefore, this situation cannot continue for a long time, and a new saint must be selected.
But the three high priests did not want their real power to be weakened, so they hoped that the new saint was just a symbolic decoration, and they would continue to control everything else. Maria was young and inexperienced. In her first year as a saint, she concentrated on practicing divine magic and was familiar with the various conditions of the Temple of Isis, so there was no conflict.
However, in her position and in her administration, it is impossible for Maria to always be only a vain lady who asks nothing, nor can she always be treated as a mere cymbal. She is also talented and intelligent, otherwise it would not be possible to grasp the "power given by the gods" in such a short time.
Recently, Maria has gradually begun to take charge of some temple things independently. It is imperative to change and rectify the old habits of the past 30 years. As it happens, Rod Dick has repeatedly sent applications, hoping that a great wizard can guard the cape city-state. Taking this opportunity, Maria sent Julian, the heaviest of the three priests, to the cape city-state to inspect.
Visiting the city-state was beautiful, and Julian came happily, but Rod Dick mentioned in a secret newspaper that in a few days, the maiden would have an order to follow, and ordered Julian to stay on the cape city-state. For one year, monitor border temple affairs. The order also reprimanded Rod Dick, criticizing the city lord for various omissions in the temple affairs over the past few years, asking him to respectfully accept the guidance and supervision of Lord Julian.
Although Madame's order rebuked Rod Dick, the city lord secretly rejoiced after hearing the news. First sent Julian to the cape city-state, and then ordered him to stay, so that the high priest did not have the opportunity to face it in person. The sign of the Virgin must be observed on the surface, although this hand is not very clear but But it works.
One year was enough for Maria to appoint a new candidate to familiarize herself with what Julian was in charge of. Even after Julian returned, everything was back on track. And Roddick also has a year to let Julian familiarize and adapt to the cape city-state, and look for various opportunities to invite him to officially stay.
Maybe after one year, Maria is able to take control of the situation, and will form a formal order to directly appoint Julian as the head priest of the cape city-state, and then select a relative to fill the vacated high priesthood. Instead, Rod Dick, who had received the secret letter, was no longer in a hurry, but just accompanied Julian to enjoy the mountains and water.
They visited the territory of the city-state, and returned to the main city of the cape a few days later. Rod Dick was about to tell about the relics of Nero, but Julian himself first asked: "Master, I am A few days I heard the priests mention one thing. Thirty years ago, Nero, the best scroll maker in All Egypt, was the main priest here. Just a few days ago, a foreigner put Nero's staff and The relics were returned in public. Why didn't you mention it to me? "
Rod Dick applauded: "I was just about to say that the Lord Priest Staff, who had been lost for more than 30 years, returned to the city-state just the day before the arrival of Lord Julian, as if he was welcoming you, Lord! This is God's care Symbol of Lord Julian. "
Julian didn't hear Rod Dick's off-string voice, but it was very useful, and he smiled happily: "I heard that not only does the staff, but Nero has left a relic. What is it? I am also very curious."
Rod Dick said cheerfully: "I'm looking for an opportunity to ask for your help, but I've been embarrassed to talk about my adult's busy business these days. It's a shame that there isn't a great wizard in the cape city. Will not open the space ring to take out wills and relics, but also annoying adults to take your shots. "
Julian Haha smiled and waved her hand: "What trouble is it to talk about, it's just a trivial matter, I'll be happy to help. Where is the space ring? Get it now."
Rod Dick whispered, "Master, don't worry, there is one more thing, I want to tell you privately ..." He whispered a few words beside Julian.
Julian was surprised and answered, "Oh, there's still this matter? So quickly come with the staff, let's go to the back room of the temple."
In the back room of the shrine, Julian read the last words of Nero with a staff, his face was dignified for a long time, he did not speak, and Rod Dick did not speak. After a long time, Julian once again inspired the pupils of the earth, listening to the last words from beginning to end again. Then the information in the pupil of the earth gradually faded, until it disappeared and was inaudible, and had been wiped out by the archmage calmly.
Julian solemnly said to Rod Dick: "Nero's last words involve a lot of secrets, and must not be circulated. I wonder who has read this message?"
Rod Dick replied, "It's all about them, and it's worth trusting. For Nero himself, for the city-state, for the Temple of Isis, and for the honor and prestige of the entire Egyre Empire, I have made it strictly impossible for everyone. It will be the most severe punishment if it is transmitted, otherwise this information has been erased, and no one will be acknowledged even if anyone speaks it. "
Julian asked again, "What about the foreigner who returned the staff? What did he know, and he must be careful with this person."
Rod Dick explained: "He only saw Lord Nero's study in the cave, and did not mention those unfavorable past events. Now this person lives in our house and is under surveillance." After thinking about it, he added the sentence with reassurance: "This man's return of the staff and relics has been regarded by the city-state people as a symbol of the care and gifts of the gods. Just before your arrival, it also symbolized your It is not good for us to be rude to this person, and we must show our due thanks. "
Julian smiled and shook her head. "The Dick City owner is more concerned. I just want to meet this person and praise his noble and unselfish conduct in person."
Rod Dick: "You will see him tomorrow, and he will be there when you take out the relic and read it."
That night, Rod Dick returned home for the first time in a few days. And that night, Julian was insomniac in the shrine's room that belonged to the master priest. Rod Dick didn't know that the great wizard had his own worries and thirst. The foreign boy named Amon should be the only person in the world who saw the last remains of Nero. I thought that the secret history of more than 30 years ago would not be discovered any more. Julian was not sure how much text Nero left, and did not mention what happened between him and Bell that year-this is Zhu Ryan was most worried.
On the other hand, Nero said in a message that Bell had told him that mortals can also become gods. This sounds incredible but has to be believed. What kind of temptation is it that can make a 9th-level magician leave the temple and become the enemy of the entire empire? And the virgin onion was willing to follow him!
Maybe Bell really knows something, and Nero disappeared when he hunted down Bell. It should be the person who saw Bell last, maybe he knew something. There is no relevant information mentioned in the staff's message. If there is such content, it is likely to be in his cave suicide note, and the foreign boy would not say it if he saw it-no one would say it!
The next day, Amon took the carriage of the Lord Lord to the Temple of the Cape City-State, and in the solemn hall of the apse, everyone was there. Lord Julian sat in the middle with a ring on the round table in front of him. The high priests of the Cape City State Temple, the directors of the divisions, the nine nephews of the Lington family, and Amon were all gathered around the table, and Roddick sat beside Julian for notarization.
In front of an eighth-level great magician, Amon did not dare to use detective magic to spy on it, but stared at the space ring intently. As a result, he was slightly disappointed, and there were no great new discoveries. Julian just picked up the ring and closed his eyes, and took out the contents with a gentle shaking of his hands. This was similar to what Amon took from the bones. He Take out everything in the ring at once.
Amon sensed that the great magician was using advanced space magic, and his mana was very powerful. It seems that Nero's space ring is far less precious than Amon's bone, and that rib can barely be used even by the third-level magician who has just mastered space magic.
Things were taken out of the space ring, and a half-table was instantly filled with a bang, and everyone gave a depressing exclaim, and most of them stared and held their breath. Nero's relic has only two things, various scrolls and a pile of scattered stones. At a glance, there are estimated to be more than seventy scrolls, nearly half of which are advanced divine scrolls, and there are hundreds of stones, including four blue water hearts and two flame elves.
What an amazing fortune! The special divine stone is already expensive enough, and the value of the scroll is far more than the divine stone. Julian, a great magician, is naturally very clear, almost jumped in surprise. Hilary Linton almost stroked her chest and did not faint. She stared at the blue water hearts and the flame elves.
However, Rod Dick was the most calm. He coughed slightly, reached up and picked up a paper scroll between the scroll and the stone from the table. After opening it, he glanced at it, "This is the testament of Lord Nero. Above The words 'Read by the city's Lord Dick in public and notarize it' should refer to my father. I didn't expect it to take so many years before we saw it. Thank you, Lord Nero, for reading it today. "
Nero's will is very simple, dividing all the scrolls into five: two left to the temple of the cape city-state, which is his contribution as the master priest; two left to the family heir, hoping that the Lington family can An excellent theorist inherited his career; the last was given to the relics, a thank you for the selfless noble conduct. The Divine Stone is divided into three parts, two of which are reserved for the Linton family and one is for those who return the relics.
Nero's reward is really generous, but from another perspective, it should be, if the person who obtained the relics does not return them, they can leave them all by themselves. At the end of the will, he also mentioned one thing, hoping that the current principal priest of the cape city-state would be accommodating, and the person who returned the staff would consult the private records of his scrolls, and specify which one and which one, presumably to explain the Purpose of an unknown grey scroll.
This is the mind of Nero. He said in the message that the gray scroll is more precious than the staff and ring combined, but only after returning the relic can we know how the scroll is used, that is, the person who is worried about the relic will not send it. also.
After the will was read out, Rod Dick gave the scroll to everyone in the room and let everyone pass it through, but Amon didn't read it at all, because he had said in advance that he didn't know Eg cursive. Obama Linton lamented in his heart that the distribution of wills was too unfair. Amon, a stranger and a lowly foreigner, got more than every Nero's nephew.
But in the presence of everyone, he was not good at objecting, so "spirited" pointed to those stones: "I do n’t know the value of the scrolls, but the number of stones is clear. There are a total of 103 here. If it is divided into three parts, there will be one more for each of the thirty-four. Amon, you can take away thirty-five stones and leave those blue and red. "
Rod Dick frowned slightly, with a sneer sneer at the corner of his mouth. Tashun Lington said, "My cousin, don't you feel embarrassed when you talk like that? The value of special stones and ordinary stones is completely different. Every adult present here knows it well. Since Uncle Dick's will is made by Lord Dick To do notarization, how to allocate should also let Master Dick arbitrate. "
Rod Dick didn't make nonsense either. He wouldn't go to check in person, and let the clerk Fayol Judah stand up and count the total value of the divine stone on the spot. The value of various special stones is also different. The most valuable is the charm dance of the wind. Because it can make space objects and the number is very scarce, its value is amazing. It is worth 500 ordinary stones. Next is the pupil of the earth, which is worth three hundred ordinary stones. The flame elves and blue water hearts in Nero's relics are worth two hundred ordinary stones.
There are 97 ordinary stones, four blue water hearts, and two flame spirits in the relic. The total value is 1,297 stones. If it is divided into three parts, each is 432 ordinary stones, one more. After the clerk's liquidation was complete, Rod Dick first asked Amon: "Generous and selfless foreigner, how do you want to get paid for this?"
Amon was also stunned. He did not expect that Nero's relics were so valuable. He mainly valued those scrolls, but it was not easy to show them. He heard the question from the city lord and said, "These colored stones are so valuable, I I do n’t want to ask for more, it ’s enough to take one red and one blue, and it ’s convenient to take it with me. Even if it ’s small, thank the servants in Lord Manor ’s House, and ask Lord Dick to give it on behalf of you, thank them for this The days take good care of me. "
Amon's work is both simple and beautiful. He only needs a blue water heart and a flame elf, and the reason is very reasonable-it is convenient to take with him. No matter who it is, it will not be easy to rush with more than 400 stones on your body. If you exchange it for gold coins, one person can't hold it at all, and you have to use a carriage to pull it! Amon generously donated the remaining thirty-two stones to the servants in the city's mansion, which made Rod Dick very satisfied.
Amon took all the servants in the city's main house, and it was not good for others to speak again. Tashoun Lington also proactively said, "Our Lington family should also take out two fractions, a total of 64 divine stones, to let the Lord Lord reward the staff and servants around him as a thank you for the notarized will. The rest Eight hundred and one stones can be divided into nine parts, and each of us takes eighty-nine. "
Several of Nero's nephews quietly glared at Tashun, but no one expressed their objection openly. The stone was divided in this way, and then the scrolls were allocated. Rod Dick said to Julian very humblely: "Honest lord, you are a great magician, and you know the usefulness and value of scrolls best. I don't have the ability to distinguish them so clearly, so please ask for arbitration. "
Looking at the scrolls, Julian also had a longing look in his eyes, and said with a bitter smile: "The value of scrolls is not as clear as Divine Stone, and sometimes they ca n’t be bought for money. On different occasions and in the hands of different people, its significance It ’s completely different. Since it ’s not easy to figure out, I ’ll use the simplest method. Here are 36 advanced scrolls and 38 intermediate scrolls. They are divided into five according to the number. Two copies, the Lington family took two more, and the rest of the foreigner, Amonah. As for the extra part, it was up to the Lord to decide what to do. "