After experiencing a series of disasters, especially the last locust plague, Egypt now has very little food.
We have to rely on our cattle and sheep to get through this year.
Jehovah’s request was a threat to Egypt’s lifeline!
Hatred flashed in Pharaoh's eyes.
Moses sighed softly, and that sigh contained too much emotion and helplessness:
"I'm sorry, old friend, I'm just doing what God wants me to do."
He was just a messenger.
Because of the previous unauthorized behavior, he no longer has any rights.
After saying this, he turned and walked into the deepening night.
The figure gradually merged into the darkness, leaving only a heavy word echoing in the palace.
"May these three days of darkness help you find spiritual salvation."
Over the next three days.
Egypt seemed to be tightly wrapped in a thick layer of darkness.
The sun and stars have disappeared, leaving this land with endless darkness and depression.
There was an indescribable despair in the air, and every breath seemed to devour hope.
In this boundless darkness, only the Hebrews' homes became isolated islands.
The faint light is like the brightest star in the night sky, guiding the faint light of hope in people's hearts.
However, whenever an Egyptian approached, the light would disappear into thin air like a frightened bird, leaving behind an even deeper silence.
The Pharaoh sat in the magnificent palace, his brows furrowed and his face so gloomy that water seemed to drip from it.
Even though I was unwilling and reluctant in my heart.
But faced with the mysterious power that seemed to control the heavens and the earth and was invincible, he had to compromise.
They reluctantly picked out the precious cattle and sheep from the national treasury one by one, as if they were using the lives of these livestock in exchange for a chance to breathe.
This transaction completely emptied Egypt's reserves and also emptied his pride and dignity.
The Hebrews and their flocks and herds were driven into a vast wilderness.
Surrounded by the vast desert meeting the horizon, they stood there, waiting for the judgment of fate.
The air was filled with tension and anticipation, and everyone's heart seemed to be tightly grasped by an invisible hand.
finally.
When the first ray of sunlight penetrated the thick clouds and sprinkled on the land that had been shrouded in darkness for three days.
All the Egyptians involuntarily stopped what they were doing and looked up at the long-lost light.
At that moment, tears welled up in my eyes, a mixture of joy, relief, and a complex feeling about an unknown future.
They could hardly control themselves and wanted to burst into tears.
But in the end, I held back and just prayed silently in my heart, thanking myself for this hard-earned light.
Moses' figure appeared before everyone at the right time.
His face was serious and deep, but his eyes sparkled with determination and hope.
However, facing the indifference and alienation of the Egyptians, he couldn't help feeling a little bitter.
Every Egyptian was in a bad mood and did not even wait for Moses to count the number of the Hebrews and their herds and flocks.
After handing the Hebrews over, they closed the city gates and left them alone.
Moses sighed.
I don't have the time or the mood to worry about these things.
He just quietly performed his duties, counting the number of Hebrews and cattle and sheep one by one.
When everything is settled.
He stood alone in the empty wilderness, looking at the new life that was about to begin in the distance, and couldn't help but sigh.
He turned around and left with everyone, his back looking both lonely and determined.
Just then, a Hebrew man mustered up his courage and stepped forward quickly.
He asked in a trembling voice:
"Sir, has our Lord really come to save us?"
"Can we really escape this fate of slavery and regain our freedom?"
Moses stopped and turned around, a gentle glint in his eyes.
He suppressed his inner bitterness and helplessness and replied with a smile:
“Yes, my brother, our Lord has heard our call.”
"He will lead us into a new era."
"Next, the Hebrews will have their own civilization under the guidance of the Lord!"
These words were like a spring breeze blowing across a dry heart, instantly igniting the fire of hope in the hearts of all Hebrews.
Everyone was excited.
They hugged each other and cheered, as if they had seen the light and freedom of the future.
In sharp contrast to this is the silent Egyptian royal city behind.
…
As the sun sets, the golden afterglow shines on the boundless sea of sand, covering this ancient land with a mysterious and warm veil.
Jin Shile followed the team, his eyes flashing with irrepressible excitement.
He couldn't help but sigh in amazement, "We can finally leave Egypt. Doesn't this mean the illusion is about to end?"
There was a hint of relief and anticipation in his voice.
Upon hearing this, Mai Xuan nodded slightly, looking into the distance with deep eyes:
"Yes, the changes in this illusion have far exceeded my initial expectations. The tenth plague didn't even come, and Moses left."
"It seems that the end of the illusion is not far away!"
Yunyang frowned, his worry evident in his words:
"Don't be too happy too soon. I always feel that things are not that simple. This sudden success makes me feel uneasy."
Feng Feng heard this and echoed in a deep voice:
"Yun Yang is right. I feel the same way. It's going so smoothly that it makes me feel uneasy."
"But no matter what, at least we are now moving towards freedom, this is an indisputable fact."
But no matter what, the six of them were finally able to leave the royal city and follow Moses to the next destination.
The six-member team was finally able to step out of the heavy threshold of the royal city.
Following in the footsteps of Moses, we embarked on a journey to an unknown new world.
Ahead, the Hebrew army was vast, with flocks of sheep and cattle intertwined into a moving ocean.
The sound of their hooves and cries intertwined together, like the most simple music of nature.
Night falls.
The cold of the desert quietly arrived, and they had to stop here and prepare for their first night camping outdoors.
There were no gorgeous tents, no comfortable beds, only endless sand and cold night wind.
Pharaoh hated the Hebrews so much that he did not provide them with any tents or other supplies.
However.
Moses, with the power given by the Lord, drew a circle in the sand with a flick of his hand.
The wind and sand around seemed to be pulled by an invisible force, taking detours and leaving behind a quiet and peaceful little world.
They rested inside.
…
The night has not yet completely faded, and only a few faint rays of morning light hang on the horizon.
Moses was suddenly pulled back to reality from his dream by a rapid call.
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