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twenty four
When Su Yun woke up, there happened to be someone touching his face.
Su Yun: ???
Big brother, who are you?
The person who touched his face was a very tall man, with a thick beard covering the lower half of his face. He must have been good-looking, because his facial features were very three-dimensional and deep, but it was a pity that his eyes, which looked pretty good, were slowly filled with obsession.
obsessed?
Su Yun: ...
Okay, the case is solved. It is most likely that the disguise failed again. Normally, those believers dare not approach him, but I believe they are also affected in the same way.
The man was so excited when he saw that he was awake. He said in a loud voice, "You're awake!"
Su Yun turned his face slightly and asked, "Who are you?"
The man said excitedly: "Are you the new priest? I am——"
At this moment, a sound of breaking air was heard, and a flying knife with the sound of breaking air came towards the back of the man's head, but the man barely dodged it.
——Alice still followed Su Yun's instructions. If his throwing speed was not "in line with normal human standards", this man would die no matter how experienced he was.
"Who is it! How dare you!" The man shouted as he moved closer to Su Yun, acting like a protector.
Alice drew her knife and wanted to kill this human being. Theresa frowned and looked at the man's face.
At this tense moment, Su Yun stood up and said, "Alice, you're back."
The man's attention immediately returned to Su Yun. He stretched out his hand and tried to pull him to his side: "Be careful! He has a sharp weapon in his hand!"
Alice: !!!
Alice exploded on the spot.
"Who are you... The sacrifice has not started yet, please leave." Seeing that the bear-like big brother was about to hug him, Su Yun swiftly dodged sideways and reminded, "Alice, don't kill him."
Before the man could say anything, Alice had already flashed in front of him, holding a knife across his throat, while Theresa stood in front of Su Yun.
Theresa actually knew this person: "Your Majesty, please step down, the sacrifice has not yet begun."
The person who could come and go freely without being stopped by the believers could only be the Achaemenid monarch.
The man seemed unaware that he was being held at knifepoint. His eyes were still fixed on Su Yun. “So he is your attendant—beautiful priest. Leave the boring sacrifice to the high priest. Don’t worry about today’s sacrifice. Come with me!”
Teresa's position is high priest.
Of course I know him too.
Su Yun didn't know what to say at this time.
He had gradually gotten used to human madness, but he was the first one to make such a request right away. Perhaps it was because of the change in his identity?
The differences brought about by different social status.
Su Yun naturally ignored the presumptuous monarch and only looked at Theresa and Alice in front of him. He suddenly realized a problem: As non-humans, why wouldn't Theresa and Alice arouse the obsession of humans?
Is he different from the seven plagues in this respect?
Su Yun thought so, then reached out and patted Theresa's shoulder, signaling him to relax, and then he said: "Alice, come to me."
Alice immediately retracted the knife and retreated to his side obediently.
"I will be responsible for the sacrifice tonight." Su Yun then turned his gaze back to the man. He refused, "I'm sorry, I won't go with you."
Su Yun was suppressing Alice and Theresa. If he relaxed his control even a little, the king in front of him would be beheaded immediately.
He easily found the right amplitude, as if he already knew the two children's tolerance limits.
But even so, the Achaemenid monarch would not live long - it was not difficult to kill a person by human means, not to mention that Jasmine was a royal this time.
Oh, by the way, Anita must not know about this, otherwise he will definitely make a scene...
Fortunately, the king did not insist. He stared at Su Yun and said, "If this is your wish, I will certainly satisfy you - I can satisfy all your desires!"
Su Yun said indifferently: "Oh."
His answer seemed to give the king some misunderstanding. The bear-like man just stood there and refused to move. Even his eyes did not move. He just followed Su Yun.
Su Yun: ...
Alice could no longer bear it, Su Yun reached out and pressed his shoulder, then turned to Theresa and said, "The sun is about to set, the sacrifice can begin."
Anything could be put off until tomorrow, as the most important thing right now was the sacrifice he was about to preside over.
25
Jasmine was half lying in the sedan, looking completely limp.
I haven’t seen Father God for thirty-seven days… I’m sad… I’m not happy…
The waiting in the pillar had exhausted his patience, and now he just wanted to stay with the Father, no matter what.
I didn't expect to be tricked by Teresa. This so-called devout priest only knows this.
Then the next civilization is waiting for him.
Return the favor.
The Achaemenid Empire was the first nation among the surrounding countries to have slavery. This primitive and extensive slavery made Jasmine feel uncomfortable. In addition, he was monitored and controlled by humans, and everything was what he hated the most.
Is the emperor of this country the brother of this body? Then replace him - when he ascends the throne, he can look at his god every day!
If you can...
The thought excited Jasmine, his breathing became faster and faster, his chest surging with impatience.
Right! He should have done this a long time ago. How could he wait in vain? Wasn't the master waiting for him at the altar?
As the sky darkened and the sacrifice was about to begin, the sound of horns was heard in the distance. The dignitaries stopped their chatting and greetings, got off their horses and sedan chairs, and slowly walked towards the top of the mountain for pilgrimage.
The night was dark, and only the believers in white clothes stood out.
White robes were only worn by the royal family and the priest class, and even the nobles could only wear white or light-colored robes.
Someone was whispering:
"Did you know? This time the sacrifice is presided over by a new priest."
"A new priest? Which family is he a descendant of?"
"He is the descendant of the high priest."
"Don't you know yet? This new priest... is just like the God of Light..."
A conversation full of yearning and admiration sounded not far away, and Jasmine lowered her eyes and smiled.
God of Light? His master is the only god, the supreme ruler. Can he define him with just light?
Ignorance... Humans
A faint smell of burning wafted through the air, distant music gradually rose, people's whispering stopped, and everyone knew that the sacrifice was about to begin.
At this moment, the fire of the Star Spirit flashed across the top of the mountain, fell into the altar, and exploded in a violent flame in an instant.
The only source of light illuminated everyone's vision, and they saw the fire and the priests scooping up water and oil with their hands in front of the flames.
Jasmine saw those silver eyes.
27
Su Yun lit the flame, then scooped oil from the altar and poured it into the altar little by little.
The flames grew stronger and stronger under his hands, and scorching heat waves hit his face.
…Is that enough? Even people at the foot of the mountain should be able to see the fire.
The jar of oil was almost scooped clean. The smell after burning was a bit strange, not very similar to the holy oil of the past... Is this animal fat?
Ellie
Where did Si get it? Did he get the wrong one? Could it be some cooking oil... melted butter? Lard? Would this civilized person eat lard?
Su Yun was both amused and confused, but the sacrifice had already begun, so he just went with the flow.
The next step should be to sing praises to the gods. Su Yun recalled it and repeated it aloud, imitating Theresa's hymn.
He faced the people and could clearly see their crazy and burning gazes, which were somewhat similar to those of the priests in the past. However, there was deathly silence all around him, and no one spoke. There was only the crackling of flames and his voice in the air.
There's something strange here too... Usually this kind of dead silence only starts in the last half.
Su Yun continued his performance, and the Achaemenid king stood not far from him, his eyes still glued to him.
Alice was also nearby, Jasmine and Anita had also arrived, and Su Yun could sense the location of the creatures.
Su Yun felt a little embarrassed by the lack of enthusiastic response from the crowd. As expected, something went wrong the first time, so he quickly ended the singing session.
Bail out the water... and let Theresa save the day...
It turns out that I am not suitable for religious activities.
Su Yun felt a little frustrated and silently picked up the water jar.
28
Silver is the color of the soul.
The souls of all creatures are silver in color, including the fire - the so-called fire of plague, which is the soul of the seven plagues.
The flame illuminated the priest who lit it. He had long black hair, the color of which was the same as the pure darkness. Not even the flame could give it a layer of warm light.
The priest had his back to the fire, the night wind blowing up his pure white robe and long hair, allowing everyone to see his silver eyes.
Those pure and light silver eyes.
Occasionally the priest would turn around, and the firelight would illuminate the side of his face, and the hymn would roll out of his throat, dissipate in the wind, and dissipate in everyone's ears.
Anita, wearing a black cloak, stood in the crowd and stared at the flames in fascination.
The light of the flames completely illuminated his red eyes. If a human dared to look him in the eye at this moment, that human would immediately lose all reason, lose the "qualification" to be a human being, and turn into a monster like mud.
Anita could hardly control herself.
“Oh my God…”
He stretched out his hand and covered half of his face. Under his palm was a pulseless body like a corpse. Thin bone spurs were faintly protruding from under the skin, leaving bloody marks on his face.
All the emotional fluctuations were visible in Anita's eyes, and he could clearly feel it.
He felt the love from humans, who admired and were infatuated with his God. That love was so strong and hot, like boiling blood.
But these emotions are far less than those of his good brothers.
I really envy them that they can all love Father God in this way.
Anita grabbed her face fiercely, tearing her flesh and blood to reveal her facial bones and teeth - No, my love is still too little, not enough, not enough! What I want to dedicate to the Father is far from enough!
I need to gain more love.
Please forgive me my God, I will return to you soon.
When that time comes, my life, my songs and my abundant love... will definitely be the best sacrifice, the best.
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