135, the poor people in Duke Town

The Uruk Legion quietly retreated last night and left the camp. The battlefield was cleaned very cleanly, leaving almost no traces in silence. Amon just woke up and didn't know the specific situation. After hearing the news, he sat there for a long time. He witnessed the death of Enqidu and the desperate rescue of Gilgamesh, and he could also understand the mood of the city lord at this moment.

Gilgamesh's ambitions disappeared, but he was disheartened and left sadly with serious injuries.

The generals thought that the commander-in-chief's injury had not recovered yet, and felt a little dizzy, so they didn't say anything for a while. Several great magicians took action to perform blessing techniques for him at the same time. In fact, the four great magicians in the army had taken turns to treat Amon last night. The commander-in-chief's injury was nothing to cure, they just needed to recuperate and recover.

Amon waved his hand and said, "Thank you all, I'm fine, I don't have to waste my mana." Then he asked about the retreat of the Uruk Legion, including what was left in the camp, what was the type of retreating team, and how was the military formation organized? Finally, several orders were issued.

The five legions of Horus, Isis, Anra, Seth, and Geb, who were mixed in the war, restored their original structures and allowed the corps commanders to reorganize the army. At this time, it was obvious that the army was not in a state of disguise. Except for the weakest fighting force just arrived, the Geb Legion, which had only experienced a small loss in the final decisive battle, the rest of the legions had lost half of their troops after a long battle.

Amon himself still served as the commander of the An-La Legion and stayed in Red Cape Town to recuperate. John, the commander of the front line, was seriously injured and had not returned to the front line. He temporarily appointed Gabriel to lead the An-La Legion and followed the Uruk Legion's retreat route and kept "sending" them out of the border. Isis and the Horus Legion encircled and covered the left and right flanks, and once they fought, they would join forces and attack.

Rod Dick led the remnants of the Seth Legion and organized the people who retreated to the rear to return to their homes. The Geb Legion was responsible for supporting the entire army and organizing military logistics. Amon's order was very clear. If the Uruk Legion withdrew from the territory of Eju on its own, there would be no war. The An-La Legion followed and advanced beyond the border and watched them go far in the desert.

Amon no longer wants to fight again, so is Gilgamesh. Anyway, the Uruk Legion will evacuate or not, so why bother to fight again and cause casualties? If you force it too hard, Gilgamesh came back to his senses and fought back with anger, which would be more than worth the loss for Eju. The Uruk Legion's formation was not in chaos, but retreating was not an escape.

Amon sent a large army to send the Uruk Legion away, while Rod Dick sent his subordinates to follow him to clean up the lost land, and there was still a lot of aftermath to do. Amon ordered the delivery of two documents, one for the pharaohs in the rear, and the other for the Uruk Legion to mourn Enqidu, mourning the mainland's number one warrior and comforting Gilgamesh.

The *** officer was shocked to hear the commander-in-chief's orders clearly. Although he was good at various words, he did not know how to write this document, so he specifically asked the commander-in-chief what he meant. Amon replied expressionlessly: "No matter who the opponent is, Enqi died on the battlefield. He is a respectable warrior. If there are such warriors in our legion, how should you write eulogies? Apart from those words praising the gods, write whatever you should write."

The *** official had a bitter face but did not dare to ask anything more. Rod Dick happened to take the conversation from the side and said, "Mr. Commander-in-Chief, leave this matter to me. It will not damage the majesty of you and the Eju Empire, but also express your due demeanor."

Rhode Dick personally wrote a poem of memorial, praising the strength and courage of Enqidu, and also mentioned his important achievements in his life. He ordered people to carve them on a gold plate and send envoys to the Uruk military camp. The eulogy was engraved with a board made of pure gold. This was the most solemn form of mourning among the nobles.

Some nobles died, and their descendants may be in a difficult family. Such condolences are also a disguised funding. The gold plate symbolizes the achievements of their ancestors. Even if they commit something, they are confiscated. Some descendants may not be able to hide their face and melt the gold plate into gold for use. Therefore, when sending the gold plate, they are still held with a gold plate. Even if the gold plate is kept, the plate will be a huge sum of money.

Over time, this became the most solemn etiquette among the nobles. Some people may use it to bribe, while others have no desire for the deceased family, but they just express their sincere condolences. Now that Rod Dick does this for Amon, he does this. Although Enqi no longer needs this gold, he deserves this respect.

Amon Zeng fought in Enqi three times and was in danger every time. Although Enqi was dead, he was the most powerful and respectable opponent Amon encountered in his life.

As for the good news written by the *** official to the Pharaoh, it was naturally very colorful, and the writing was full of flowers. Two copies were written in divine and secular texts, with slightly different content and format. Under the protection of the great god Horus, the Eju army fought bravely to kill the enemy, repelled the powerful Uruk army, annihilated countless enemies, and killed the Gilgamesh army to remove the armor.

The arrogant warrior Enqidu died of the wrath of the gods. Commander-in-chief Amon personally came to the front line to lead the way and launched the charge in the decisive battle. His fighting spirit and brave and fearless spirit inspired the gods, lowered curses and punishments, and killed Enqidu in the war. Amon was seriously injured, but he insisted on commanding the battle on the front line until he won. He vomited blood and fainted.

In fact, there is no need for the *** officer to deliberately promote it. Tens of thousands of soldiers saw what happened on the battlefield with their own eyes, and all kinds of speculations had already spread in the army. Horus did appear when Amon and Enqidu were fighting. As for the black vortex and thunderbolt later, it should be a miracle. The commander of the legion Amon summoned the gods with his burning fighting will, so this is the explanation!

After two major battles with the Hati Army and the Uruk Legion, Amon had an unparalleled prestige in the Eju army, and his reputation even rose to the continent. After three decisive battles with the Uruk Legion, this commander-in-chief could actually inspire the gods and become the one in the minds of the Eju soldiers! Especially in direct troops like the An-La Legion, Amon's reputation even surpassed the gods invisibly.

The Uruk Legion retreated very quickly, leaving the border line and crossing the desert to return to the Uruk city-state. The An-La Legion not only pushed the border line, but only returned to the army until the middle of the desert. Such a result was naturally regarded as a great victory by Pharaoh Rases II!

Pharaoh also sent a special envoy to ask if he could take advantage of the Uruk Legion's retreat and kill the desert in one go and punish the other's aggressive behavior? Fortunately, the pharaoh only asked instead of giving orders directly, and finally he was not completely confused. The generals on the front line unanimously wrote a letter to advise Pharaoh to stop when he saw the opportunity.

After a long battle, the soldiers were exhausted and the generals were in urgent need of rest. The soldiers were still able to fight when they were in the face of the terrorists, but now the strong enemy suffered heavy damage and retreated. They could no longer launch an expedition in a short period of time. Not only the generals on the front line, but the ministers around the Pharaoh also disagreed with continuing the expedition. This battle has saved the face of the Eju Empire. If the expedition fails, it will be a real loss of national strength.

Seeing that no one supported him, Pharaoh could not have taken action in person, so he had to give up this idea and instead ordered a celebration ceremony to be held in the cape city-state.

The war was no longer fought, and the soldiers were eagerly looking forward to returning home as soon as possible. The month before the Uruk Legion withdrew from the Baron border, Amon was still exercising the power of commander-in-chief on the battlefield. However, he was too lazy to take charge of the matter anymore, so he stayed in Hongke Town in the name of recuperating his wounds and did not follow the army to the border.

Some of the military were priests. With Amon's current reputation and status, he could even call the great magician to take turns to heal his wounds, but his injuries were not easy to cure. He was not sick or painful, and his blood was intact. No matter how skilled the magical technique of praying for blessings could only make him more awake and healthy. As a great warrior, he was already strong enough.

But Amon lost his strength, not because of exhaustion or overwork, nor the fatigue and weakness of overdrawing of physical strength and energy. As a great warrior, he still maintains a strong body and agile skills, and his physical strength and endurance are far superior to ordinary people. As a great magician, his perception is more subtle than before, and he can still practice as usual. Not only has his achievements not been lost, but he is more profound.

The so-called profound means that Amon can experience the feeling that he used to have only in his divine meditation while walking, sitting and lying down. This is a realm that a level 8 magician can reach. Only in this way can he instantly launch high-level magic arts as he wishes.

But on the other hand, in addition to detecting sensory abilities such as magical magic, Amon cannot activate a trace of magic power. Amon cannot communicate and circulate the energy between heaven and earth like usual. He has lost the magical power he has relied on, which feels like a bird used to flying, but inexplicably has no wings and can only walk with his feet.

Amon was confused. All this happened after Enqidu's death. When the black vortex teared open the sky, his strange sensing ability was in a state of out of control, and he was too focused on studying everything that happened on the battlefield, so he exhausted his mana and was injured. Now that his injury has healed, his power has not recovered, was he suffering a strange, unknown injury?

People say that Enqidu died of Horus's divine punishment, but Amon saw more and of course there were more questions. If Horus could kill Enqidu like this, then the first time a huge cloud eagle appeared, he would not be dispersed by Enqidu's sword, which greatly scattered the morale of the Eju army formation.

The last sentence of Enqidu was to Gilgamesh - "This is not a curse of the gods, but a judgment of fate!" Amon kept thinking about the meaning of it.

Unfortunately, he couldn't get the answer and didn't know when his power would be restored. He still insisted on meditation and practiced divine arts every day as usual, feeling that he had broken through a level of realm, but could not use the abilities he had. This situation reminded Amon of his origin, just like the poor people in Duke Town.

Nowadays, Amon is knowledgeable and no longer the ignorant country boy. He recalls the past and feels a lot of emotion. The former Duke Town should be the richest place on the mainland. Anyone who finds a worn-out miner can compare with the wealthy businessmen in various city-states, but they have money but cannot buy the corresponding things.

Duke Town, which is enclosed in the wasteland, is extremely scarce and the land is very barren. The merchants transported only some people's living materials, and there is no such thing as wealth and honor. A bottle of wine there is dozens of times more expensive than outside, and there is no other commodity except wine, meat and clothing. The miners only have a lot of divine stones and are not allowed to leave without permission.

Amon walked out of Duke Town, but today he seemed to have entered a strange cycle and faced the same situation. As the general of the empire, he had received the most rewards, with a large area of ​​territory and prestige that shocked the mainland, gained both fame and fortune, and was extremely wealthy. But under this incomparable glory, he was in the greatest difficulty.

The power that supported him to the present was not these status and wealth. He had been exploring the path to becoming a god and unlocking the secrets of the gods. Not long ago, he had confirmed that his attempt was right. The road was right under his feet, but now he was facing a confused and unknown test. Amon once again felt that the secret of the gods was far from being unlocked, and what Enqi said to Gilgamesh was also a reminder to him.

It may be too early for Amon to think about this problem. At least he has to get rid of the predicament in front of him. The biggest trouble he faces is his own danger. Although he is now high, he has lost the power to protect himself, and the surroundings are full of dangers. In the past, Amon was fearless no matter how difficult it was, but what about now? Can he still guide his tribe members back to his home after losing his power? He can't even protect himself. Does he still have this ability?

No matter who is in this situation, it is inevitable that he will overthink it, and Amon is no exception. With the same body and mind power, Amon has experienced that sense of fusion. It can change a person. So will he lose his former self at this moment? Just the night before he was about to meet Pharaoh, Amon was still meditating quietly under the starlight, looking calm and peaceful, but he was really restless.

Amon felt that he was unable to rest in his heart. He closed his eyes and even felt the stars on the sky flashing. Finally, he sighed and slowly opened his eyes, and then saw Schrödinger squatting in front of him.

Amon did not reach out to hug it. When he thought of the cat's identity as a god, he was always a little embarrassed. After all, he was a goddess who held him in his arms and touched him for several years. Schrödinger spoke: "Amon, your soul is full of confusion. Is it because of the death of Enqidu that makes you feel frustrated?"

Amon sighed, "Gerry once said that as a warrior, Enqi is the most promising existence that surpasses mortals. As powerful as him, but still destroyed, how can it not be discouraged? The proud Gilgamesh witnessed the death of Enqidu and no longer had the desire to fight. I can understand him very much."

Schrödinger said slowly: "No one knows better what you are thinking and doing than me. I know all your secrets. You are looking for the way to become a god. Nietzsche and Bell gave you the initial guidance, and you finally saw hope in the exploration of loneliness. But the death of Enqidu is a blow to you. Are you thinking about whether you have to bear the same fate?"

Amon nodded silently and said, "Yes, I won't hide it from you! Now that I can have direct soul dialogue with you like this, I am afraid that my only remaining ability has been my own, and I have lost my extraordinary power."

The cat looked at him with his head tilted and said in a prompt tone: "Amun, do you have any questions to ask me? Don't think about it, just say the biggest question in your heart."

Amon: "I am thinking about the words of Enqidu's death, what is the judgment of fate?"

Schrödinger's fluff slightly shaking, and his body seemed to tremble for a moment, then he replied: "It is the true self you have to face. It cannot deceive anyone. It is the choice of fate and the judgment of the end. Amon, you don't have to think about it, you just need to find your own path. Even if you know it, it is meaningless. If you understand it too clearly, it will be impossible to get to that point."

Amon asked in confusion: "I don't quite understand what you mean."

Schrödinger: "Man is a prisoner of life, and this is a prisoner's dilemma. If someone tells you that not eating is the path to eternal life, what should you do?"

Amon smiled bitterly and said, "I can't be starved to death first, it doesn't make sense to say this."

The cat's expression was like a human being: "So you don't have to ask questions. I once reminded Bell, and I believe Bell reminded Nietzsche, and Nietzsche should also remind you. Just remember what Nietzsche said... The power you cultivate has to face the current choice, which is also one of the questions of fate. If you want to become a god, you must first answer a question: Who are you, is that power just?"

Hearing Schrödinger's words, Amon suddenly remembered the last message from the old madman in the Earth's Eyes: "Become a great magician, you will have unprecedented powerful power, and this power is inherent in the body and mind. But one day you may face a dilemma: Is everything you have you? If you have all this, who is the person who also has it? Why are you? If you lose all this, will you also lose yourself? - This is my last tip for you. I'm sorry I can't teach you more. I wish you good luck, child!"

This is clearly describing his current situation and also reminding him how to deal with it. Nietzsche's highest achievement in his life was a level 8 magician. He obviously experienced this test, and this is also the last guidance he could leave to Amon. But strangely, there is no similar clear record in the divine art practice scriptures in the Temple of Isis.

Amon closed his eyes, pondered silently for a long time, recalling the meaning of Nietzsche's words, and Schrödinger squatted in front of him and looked at him. When it was dawn, Amon finally opened his eyes, reached out to pick Schrödinger up as usual, and stroked its furry back and said, "Thank you, although I don't know how to restore my strength, at least it will make the soul no longer restless."

Schrödinger felt embarrassed, turned around and jumped out of Amon's arms, shook his body and slipped away. Its voice came from Amon's mind: "I reminded you that you have ushered in a breakthrough in achievements. This is the test you have to face. I don't know whether to congratulate you or comfort you, you know the danger you are about to face."
Chapter completed!