311, Plato's Cave

Amon laughed very honestly: "If you come here, of course I welcome you... But the person who created this rumor reads it very accurately. Even if you know it is a rumor, it will still come. Someone will calculate that you will come!"

Yin Nanna's expression had eased, and she said in a coquettish tone: "Just be happy."

Amon grabbed her wrist and hugged her and said, "Of course I'm very happy, but I want to ask a question, what's going on with the 'Arrow of Love' you just mentioned?"

Yin Nanna replied: "I didn't understand the truth at first. It must be just a title, but I already understood it just now. You should also have some sense. Someone was shot outside the door, which was actually a feeling of emotion."

Amon nodded and said, "Yes, I sensed that someone was secretly casting spells to Alexander. When I went out to say hello to him, his mind was all on you. You used to be the God of Youth and Love, and some methods should be clearer than me. What is going on? Can God of Love make one person fall in love with another? If so, can you do it too?"

Yin Nanna smiled bitterly and said, "As a God of Love, or an angel of youth and love, the question that cannot be answered is exactly what love is? I have heard countless prayers in the temple, and people prayed for the gods to bless another person to fall in love with him. But I have never used this method, with one exception."

Amon asked, "Which time is it for the Lion King or Enqidu?"

Yin Nanna slapped him in a delicate manner: "What are you talking about? That man was just a fool who knew nothing at the time. He had just walked out of the mountains and came to the outside world. He was not as smart as he is now. I said I was a shepherd slave, but he believed it and accompanied me to find the lost lamb, but he didn't know that the lamb was himself."

Amon smiled: "Oh, it turns out you are talking about me. Did you shoot me an arrow?"

Yin Nanna said angrily: "If that is called the 'Arrow of Love', I doubt that the arrow hit my knee? You didn't react at all!"

Amon smiled and said, "Who said it? I reacted and was very moved!" Then he said, "But something is wrong. The Alexander I just met just now is obviously different from me!"

Mu Yun explained: "People are different. Who knows what you are thinking? You were practicing the power of both sides of the body that you explored by yourself. You were just passing the test of "the temptation of the devil". You were not influenced by me, otherwise you would not have helped me win the bet with Enrile. I knew very well at that time!... But Alexander is not you. Now you should understand why love God cannot answer what love is, because it cannot even decide the gods. The "arrow of love God" may have nothing to do with love."

Amon shook his head and said, "I still don't understand."

Mu Yun narrowed her eyes and said, "Can you tell me why a person falls in love with another person? What is this so-called love? Is it the cause or the result? Is there any necessity? Is there any right or wrong, possible or impossible?"

Amon blinked: "Well... I can't answer."

Mu Yun reached out her finger and lit up on Amon's chest: "If you can't even answer, then no one can answer."

Amon: "Let's talk about the arrow just now, you are standing next to Alexander, and the sensing should be clearer than me."

Mu Yun: "I have explained that it was a feeling of emotion. It happened to be when he saw me. It could awaken the desire in his heart and the pursuit of the soul. He had strange feelings in his body and mind, and felt that it was what he wanted. It was like leaving a mark in his soul, making him unforgettable. Alexander was just a mortal. He might be thinking about such a problem in his heart, and was imprinted into his soul by this arrow."

Amon blinked again: "After entering such a big circle, you might as well simply say - he fell in love with you."

Yin Nanna smiled bitterly again: "To be more precise - he fell in love with me! That feeling of emotion has merged with the desire of the soul, and that arrow succeeded."

Amon frowned slightly: "Is that a plot? If it is the effect of the magic technique, it can also be eliminated with the magic technique."

Mu Yun shook her head and said, "Even if you use the most brilliant magical blessing technique, you will not let him stop thinking about love, because this is his spontaneous sensing. Although it is caused by external factors, his soul has been touched. Emotions belong to him. If you pray for him, you cannot let him not dream of me."

Amon thought for a while: "There is only one way."

Mu Yun understood what Amon was saying and reminded him: "The mark of the soul is indelible, but memory can be sealed. But sealing a memory is a means that only gods have. If you use this method on Alexander here, it will violate your agreement with Zeus... Why, are you unhappy? In fact, this method does not succeed without conditions, but depends on whether the partner can arouse his admiration."

Amon smiled again and said, "This also proves that you are charming enough. How could I be unhappy? But this is a trap, someone designed it, and targeted me, to take advantage of your arrival."

While speaking, Amon imprinted a piece of information into Mu Yun's soul and explained a series of things that have happened recently. Mu Yun also instantly realized that he was trapped and frowned and said, "This kind of small move is nothing more than to leave a shadow in Alexander's heart. Every time he sees you, he will involuntarily think of this, feel regretful, and sigh secretly. Although he still respects you and does not say what he shouldn't say, he always thinks about these things involuntarily, which is probably not a happy thing. This is the subtlety of emotion. Repeatedly prying a small gap, and over time, it can create larger cracks."

Amon asked, "It's Aphrodite's method again, why did she always do the same thing in such boring things?"

Mu Yun grabbed Amon's hand: "You have to be careful, this method is not boring at all! Although it is just a small trouble, the accumulation of tiny troubles can magnify the unseen cracks. That is the inherent weakness of human nature. As the god of love, Aphrodite can use this kind of method, and I suspect that there is someone behind her who is very clever in calculating.

Apollo is not your opponent. If you want to compete with you directly, they may not be your opponent, but they have used people related to you, including Medanzo and Alexander, and now they are involved in me. Gods have weaknesses as long as they are in the world. If you don’t have anything to do with everything around you, why do you exist? So they started from here and wanted to achieve their goals."

Mu Yun is worthy of being an angel who has transcended eternal life. She was once the god of youth and love. Although she was plotted by others, she saw this thoroughly when she came back. The one who guided Aphrodite behind her was Yalena's goddess of wisdom. Mu Yun explained Yalena's plan through and predicted that there would be trouble in the future.

Amon nodded and said, "Actually, Schrödinger has reminded me what will happen. This is also the test I need to face when I come here to verify. It seems to be just some boring trouble, but the methods of the gods often only can be understood afterwards. I also want to thank you for coming here today. Although this is the result of the calculations of the Olympian gods, you also reminded me."

Mu Yun said again: "Even I was plotted, it was embarrassing to stay here, so I'd better leave. Since you understand the other party's intention, you have to pay attention to everything."

Amon smiled and said, "You don't have to be so anxious. Since you are here, it will not be too late to leave tomorrow. I will accompany you to visit Macedonia."

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The next day, Yin Nanna quietly left Macedonia and did not stay in the Olympus divine realm. The next two months were calm, as if nothing had happened.

Alexander did not mention this to anyone. He knew what he shouldn't say or think about anything. But when it was late at night, he could not help but think about Yin Nanna and felt helpless regret. The young prince inexplicably experienced the feeling of breaking up. Is it all because of Amon? In fact, he knew very well that this had nothing to do with Amon.

...

The wedding of the daughter of Philip II and Alexander's sister was finally held. Due to the special identity of the groom and the bride, the wedding was located on the border of the Kingdom of Macedonia. It was originally the territory of the Kingdom of Tuya, and was occupied by Macedonia after the Hippo War.

Philip II and Alexander both attended the wedding. Alexander had made a decision to choose the princess who would be the most helpful to the Kingdom of Macedonia as his wife at the wedding. He told his father this decision, and Philip II was very happy - this child is so sensible!

Amon was a little worried and specifically told Medanzo to accompany Alexander. The purpose of this marriage arranged by Philip II was to control and annex Tuyachi, and some people would not want to see it. I remember that Amon assassinated Emperor Sinach was at a wedding. Whether there would be any accidents or not, it would be better to be prepared for any accidents.

Amon was prepared, but an accident happened. Just at dusk on the day of the wedding, a magician rushed back to the capital to report the news - Philip II was assassinated!

The murderer assassinated the king and fled under the help of his accomplices. When he fled to the border, he was chased and died in a battle against arrest. Therefore, the motive for assassinating the king will always be a mystery. Once Philip II died, if there were changes in various places, the Kingdom of Macedonia would immediately face civil strife.

Philip II fought countless wars throughout his life, but his death was too sudden, which was unexpected to everyone. Fortunately, he had made various arrangements during his lifetime, and Alexander firmly controlled the kingdom's army. Medanzo made a quick decision to escort Alexander back to the capital, let His Highness the prince take charge of the overall situation and ascend the throne as soon as possible, and stabilize the situation.

When this happened, Amon certainly asked Medanzo - since he was present, why could the assassin succeed? Medanzo was also helpless. He was following Alexander to talk to a group of radiant princesses, and the assassin suddenly took action.

No one can be wary of this assassin. He is a level 8 warrior and is actually the captain of the guard who protects Philip II personally! After the assassination, people made various speculations, but no one can tell why the assassin did that?

...

Alexander never saw Amon again after returning to the capital. The young prince, with the pain of losing his father, still wanted to control the kingdom in a mutation. Zeus had sent down an oracle to bless the new king. Alexander announced his succession on the day he returned to Macedonia.

He also needed to hold a formal ceremony of ascension, sacrifice and blessing to the gods under the auspices of the priests, and accept congratulations from the ministers and the people, so that he could become a legal new king. Therefore, Alexander had to deal with many things recently and had no time to come to Aristotle again.

Aristotle was also busy with everything, living in the palace for many days, responsible for many rituals for the funeral of Philip II and Alexander ascending the throne. Amon still lived in Aristotle's house, as if he had become a forgotten, idle person.

Just after Philip II was assassinated, a rumor appeared in various parts of Macedonia, which turned out to be about Amon. Amon had a nickname with a great reputation - the Emperor Killer! All emperors who had met and had close contact with Amon had a good ending, and almost died in a very short time.

Some people mentioned Amon when discussing the death of Philip II, claiming that the reason why Philip II was assassinated was because of Amon's curse. Many people who spread this rumor had no idea who Amon was before, and had never even heard of Amon's name. However, because of Philip II's assassination, Amon's story quickly spread in Macedonia.

It is said that such an evil god from a foreign country quietly entered Macedonia and met Philip II, so this tragedy happened.

People who are talking about this have never seen Amon before, and most people do not know that Amon lives in Aristotle's mansion. Such rumors sound nonsense, and those who are familiar with the matter know that Amon's death of Philip II has nothing to do with, and no one mentioned it in front of Amon, but how could Amon not hear these?

Amon could only smile bitterly. It turned out that he had a curse, just like the famous "love curse" of Goddess Mu Yun back then, which was helpless. He didn't say anything, but was just waiting quietly, waiting for someone to mention it to him in person.

Just the day before the ceremony of the new king ascended the throne, Aristotle, who had been busy for many days, finally returned home. He came to see Amon, which was accompanied by Medanzo. Medanzo looked a little embarrassed and resentful, but Aristotle's expression was very calm, but with a hint of fatigue and regret.

Medanzo told Amon what kind of rumors were circulating in the Kingdom of Macedonia recently, and finally gritted his teeth and said, "I don't know who deliberately created this kind of rumors, just to force you to leave Macedonia, so that Alexander would not see you again or hate you. But the person who created the rumors did not succeed, because Alexander did not believe it, and he still invited you to watch the ceremony."

Amon sighed, "Medazzo, you don't have to be angry. This is not entirely a rumor. People see the facts they see, and what has happened before is indeed like this. The misfortunes of the emperors have their own reasons, but people blame me."

Aristotle also sighed: "My teacher Plato once told a story when he was teaching epistemology. A group of prisoners lived in a cave since childhood, and their bodies were tied and could not move or look back. They could only look at the back wall of the cave. Behind them was a fire, and someone was holding various dolls between the fire and the prisoners, talking and talking silently.

Prisoners can only see images projected on the wall of the cave, which is the world they can see. They will regard these images as reality and the echoes of the cave as the words of the image. People can only understand what they can see, and it is difficult to understand beyond their knowledge. If a prisoner breaks free from the shackles and turns around and walks out of the cave, he can find the source of those images."

Amon smiled bitterly and said, "Sir, thank you for helping me! Is this the source of my so-called 'Emperor Killer' curse? Are you also suggesting the meaning of transcending eternal life? Actually, I understand in my heart that I am like the prisoner who breaks free from the shackles."

Aristotle explained again: "I know that these words don't have to be said to you. I just told Alexander the story of Teacher Plato to answer the rumors about you in the kingdom. So Alexander still decided to invite you to watch the ceremony."

Medanzo gave a thumbs up and said, "This child has courage and really has a kind of talent!"

Amon waved his hand: "You haven't finished your words yet, let's continue."

Aristotle also smiled bitterly and said, "But the ministers opposed the generals who followed Alexander sincerely, even drew out their swords and tried to persuade him not to see you again."

Aristotle finally told the dead end of the problem. Even if Alexander himself didn't care about this rumor, others would care. The more loyal the minister to the new king, the more he wanted to prevent Alexander from meeting Amon. Those who were willing to serve Alexander even swear to dissuade him to the death. This was their loyalty to Alexander, and Alexander was not convenient to rebuke him.

Amon replied, "I understand that Alexander invited me to the ceremony to show his attitude. The loyal servants would never allow him to see me again for the safety of the new king. It seems that this is a difficult question, which is more important, the authority of the king or the loyalty of the subjects? But this problem is easy to solve. As long as I refuse the invitation, no one has to make things difficult."

Aristotle nodded: "That's the thing. Actually, there is no need for me to say anything. You will make this decision. But I still have to tell you everything in person. This is my responsibility."

Medanzo said angrily: "I must track down the source of the rumors! See who spread it?"

But Amon shook his head and looked up at the sky, saying, "No need to investigate, I know who it is. These people did not make up anything, but told people that something had happened before, so that everyone could see the shadows in the cave... Mr. Aristotle, it was you who brought me to Macedonia, and I don't want to make you embarrassed. I would like to tell His Majesty Alexander that I will not attend the ceremony, and before he officially ascended the throne, he will leave Macedonia and never see him again."

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