Pivot of the Sky: 063, Aesop’s Fables

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Nowhere along the way, came to the place where Siou ’s caravan was attacked at dusk. The camel was still tied to the car. There were scattered horses not far away. There were more than ten dead bodies lying among the dunes, among which Several bodyguards with weapons. The night wolf and the two of them killed so many people, it is indeed fierce. Perhaps because of the small size of this caravan, the night wolf did not bring the brigade, but unfortunately hit Amon.

Amon ordered Aesop to stop the carriage and sighed: "It's an unfortunate encounter. I can't bring all their bodies back this time. Then bury them first."

In the night, the dead were buried, and the camels and horses were taken away, but the other car was left. Amon split the car into many long wooden strips, and inserted it in the dune where the body was buried, like a small forest, leaving a recognizable mark. While he and Aesop were doing all this, Chio was watching beside him, and he didn't want to destroy a car, but he didn't stop it.

Amon has a very strange discovery. His ability from the Hades has not disappeared. He can sense the emotions of the master and servant, but he must enter a state of deep meditation. What's going on, is it that this special ability was "brought out" from the underworld, or that some kind of ability that had previously existed happened to be awakened?

It ’s there. Amon did n’t think much about it. The magical skills he cultivated are ordinary people ’s incredible magical powers. It ’s better to have one more.

This time, Shio transported the goods to the Uruk city-state. He did not bring much with him on his return trip, and he always sold the recovered cash, so the night wolf would chase him. He carried a bulging purse in his arms, and carefully did not pull it out all the way, even holding his arms to sleep.

In the early morning of the next day, the three of them continued to leave. They were seated in a covered carriage, and they could change horses along the way. It was really convenient and comfortable. At noon, Amon held Schrödinger into his arms, took out the water bag to feed it, and gently moistened his lips with a drop of water. The action was as gentle as feeding a baby.

Xio has nothing to say about it: "You must also be an Eju people. Only our Eju people will love cats so much. Cats are symbols of gods and are worshipped and loved. My family has several cats. , If you like it, I can give you the best, it will catch the mouse "

Amon smiled and shook his head: "You can keep it for yourself. How can I win the favor? This cat is not a pet, it is my friend, and has recently been sick." Then he asked another order Shio was very nervous about the question: "How much money did you bring this time, so that the robbers are staring?"

Xio ’s subconscious arms embraced and shrunk backwards and replied: "Not many, it ’s worth a dozen **** stones."

A dozen **** stones are hundreds of gold coins, a lot, but Amon knows he is lying, even if he does n’t need to detect the magic to spy on anything, the businessman can be judged from the reaction and tone of Chio Not telling the truth. In fact, the money on Xi’o was more than 25 **** stones. Yesterday, I made the same promise as the robber and paid Amon three times the reward. Then at least 75 **** stones, which is a giant that most people cannot imagine. Zi Zi

Since the **** came back, how could Shio not feel painful, so he talked a lot in ambush, and his heart was uneasy, for fear that Amon had seen something or had to check his purse. Fortunately, Amon just asked casually, and didn't mean to delve deeper. Xio secretly relieved himself, feeling that his back was sweating.

Siou ’s reaction Amon is clear and ca n’t help but feel a little funny. Amon just saved people, and did not want to ask for that huge reward, let alone blackmail the businessman, he was just teasing Xiou. This person is timid and stingy, and always looks like sweating with a lot of sweat. The men in Duque are mostly burly and strong, and rarely encounter this.

At this time, Amon has just turned sixteen years old, and he looks very mature, but he still has the heart of a young man. Amon's next move surprised Xi'o again. He saw that he took a beautiful copper bottle from his leather pocket, opened the stopper, held the cat in one hand, and handed the bottle to the cat's mouth in one hand. Feed it a little bit and drink.

Alluring wine wafts in the car, and even Aesop, the driver in front of him, ca n’t help but sniff his nose deeply, which is obviously a high quality wine. Amon bought this bottle of wine in Sumer town, and it was originally prepared for Schrodinger. At that time, he bought two bottles and Schrodinger drank one bottle and left. The remaining bottle of wine, Amon, remained still, and kept in his leather pocket until Schrödinger came back and drank.

There is no wine in the carriage, and Xiou, who is set to rush in the desert, is also somewhat greedy. He licked his lips and was surprised and pity: "This is such a good wine, you are actually used to feed cats."

Amon explained: "This cat is my friend, I know it likes to drink, the better the wine, the more like it."

Xio: "We are also friends."

Amon raised his eyes and looked at him: "I saved you. Are you in pain because of the huge reward you will pay? Is there some complaint in my heart that I used fine wine to feed the cat, but did not ask you to drink it?"

Amun ’s child was really straightforward, as if he had seen Shio ’s careful thoughts at a glance, and Xiou avoided his eyes and dared to look at Amon. He replied in a panic: “No, of course there is no one. When I arrive at the Cape Town State, I will pay you 30 **** stones, thank you for not being able to do it yet "

Amon smiled, knowing that what he just said was a little cramped, which made Xi’o very uneasy. He lowered his head and continued to concentrate on feeding the cat. Schrödinger didn't seem to be a real coma, even too lazy to move and opened his eyes. When the wine was delivered to his lips, it even stuck out his pink tongue and licked his lips. In a very enjoyable way, he drank half a bottle. The wine only burped slightly, and then slid his head into Amon's arms and rubbed it, as if he was asleep.

For the first time in two days, Amon saw this cat moving. It seemed that he was recovering. He could n’t help but breathe a sigh of relief. He took the remaining half of the bottle back into his leather pocket and kept it for Schrodinger to continue tomorrow. drink. Since Schrödinger can drink, he can also feed some broth at night.

At dusk, Amon ordered the carriage to rest and walked out of the car to place a pot in the sand dunes to make a pot of fragrant broth. After the air was not hot or cold, he brought the cat over and fed it a little. Schrodinger didn't eat as much as before, but he also drank a small pot with his eyes closed, and then fell asleep. This time Amon was not stingy, and he made a thick pot of meat again. He asked Xi'o to eat with the driver, Aesop.

Aesop is a slave and ca n’t sit down with them to eat together. After Amon and Xi’o have finished eating, he will be thankful to eat clean. The meat soup made by Amon is much more delicious than the dry food brought by the caravan. Siou eats it with relish. It may not be as good as the food in the city-state, but where can I eat better food in the desert? ?

The day after dinner was already dark. The starry sky above the desert was extremely beautiful and bright. Amon found a gentle sand dune, sat down quietly and began to practice meditation. I have experienced so many things these days, even if I walked in the underworld, but he never interrupted the day of basic meditation practice.

In the early morning when the sky is dark, continue to set off. Seeing Amon's expression curiously, Sior asked cautiously, "My benefactor, are you a magician?"

Amon asked calmly, "Why are you asking this?"

Xio explained: "I saw you sitting in the middle of the night under the starry sky. Only the distinguished master of the magician would meditate in this way, so I took the liberty to ask. If you are a magician Adults, please forgive Xi ’s offense and rudeness. "

Amon shook his head and said, "No, I am not a magician."

At this time, Aesop explained in a car seat: "Master, in my hometown and more distant places, there are many people who like this kind of meditation, thinking about life, existence and other profound problems. They are not gods. Sorcerer ... I sometimes like to sit under the stars, feel everything with my heart, and think about the stories of the world. "

His words relieved Amon without further explanation. No need to say more along the way, they also met other caravans that traveled. After a few days of trekking, the sand dunes gradually disappeared into the Gobi, and bushes and wild grass grew on the Gobi, and finally came to the border of the empire's cape city.

Amon originally wanted to take out the customs clearance document, but unexpectedly it was smoother to enter Ecubi's original imagination. Xi'o has traveled many times on this business road, familiar with the tax collectors and soldiers guarding the checkpoint, and paid the fee directly enter. Aesop was his slave, and Amon was his bodyguard. He greeted him and entered the country without inspection, and the prepared documents were useless.

After entering, Xi’o was a little embarrassed and said to Amon: “This is already in Ecuador, but I will only have a business in Cape Town, where I can pay you.” The implication is Hope Amon continues to **** him until he reaches the main city of the cape city-state.

Amon smiled and said: "Just right, I'm going to Cape Town too. Let's go together. I heard that you plan to go back to Meng Fei Si directly. I want to do something in Cape Town. We break up there."

From the border checkpoint to the main city, there is still a long way. There are many villages and towns along the official road. The largest town is a port on the north side of the sea. There are tens of thousands of residents. Prosperity is like a small city-state. Shio explained to Amon that since the land traffic with the Syrian city-state of Hati Kingdom was cut off by the flood, the trade between the two city-states depended on the sea, so the port town became prosperous.

However, the business of the entire city-state has been affected. The original three important trade routes have lost more than half of them.

The maritime transaction between the Ayut Empire and the Kingdom of Hati is more convenient to depart from the ports that belong to the city of Mengfeisi at the entrance of the Roni River. There is no need to go to the cape city. The cape city-state is currently a transit point for the trade of goods between the Kingdom of Barron and the Kingdom of Hati, and land transportation between the Egyptian Empire and the Kingdom of Baron still has to pass through the city-state.

A few days later they finally entered the cape city, and Amon saw the prosperity of the city-state. He had been to the capital of King Barron. Of course, he knew everything about prosperity, but the smoke of people everywhere is different. In most areas of Cape Town, the land is barren, agricultural and animal husbandry products are not abundant, but the trade is quite developed. Therefore, there are countless shops and shops in the city, and you can see local specialties, food, wine, and all the streets The performances of entertainers from various countries are dazzling.

This is a vibrant city-state, but it is full of life in the chaos, and it has a very breath of life. Walking through the streets and alleys, you can smell a variety of foods, look at the dazzling array of commodities, and those who are enjoying wine and food, enjoying artist performances, or bargaining. .

If there is someone who is tired of life and wants to commit suicide, he should be taken to such a place to walk around, stroll around, and feel the feelings, which may dispel the idea of ​​looking for death. Amon, who had just escaped from the haunted palace not long ago, felt very good when he came here. His temperament is tenacious, but for a teenager, the experience is a bit too heavy. He needs to relax in such a place. It should be a lively and cheerful age.

Siou still has a good face for saving lives, not only helped Amon arrange the inn, but also allowed Aesop to drive Amon in the city-state for two days and go to various lively places. Although Aesop is a slave, he has a wealth of knowledge and an endless story. It is very interesting for him to be a guide.

On the third day, Sio asked Amon to come to the shop he opened in the cape city-state, and let the shopkeeper Humbert count 30 face stones in person and put it on the counter, saying: "My benefactor, this It is the remuneration paid to you, please don't be polite, you must accept it. "

Xio ’s expression and tone are as sincere as possible, but Amon can feel that his body is a little tight, just like grabbing something and trying to pull back, the heart has a tight grip feel. ——No matter who brings out such a fortune, it will feel distressed.

Amon does n’t want to embarrass him, so why save someone and complain? He waved his hand and said calmly and firmly: "Xio, you should be glad that you are still alive, so you can continue to enjoy these, but don't forget that the bodyguards you invited and those guys are dead. I only take these **** stones Take ten, thank you for the rest of the money, as a pension for the families of the deceased. "

The tears moved by Xiou Wenyan are about to flow down. I took a few steps and grabbed Amon ’s arm and said: "Thank you, my benefactor. If you have time to pass Mengfeisi, please come to my As a guest in Fuzhong, I will give you the best hospitality "

Aesop was also very touched. He took ten **** stones from the counter, knelt down on the ground, and gave his hands to Amon: "This hero, I thank you for those unfortunate people, for your bravery, integrity, Generosity and kindness and blessing "

Amon took the **** stone and carried it into his pocket. Aesop forgot one thing while he was excited. The law of the Egyptian Empire also stipulated that the slave ’s hand should not touch the **** stone. If it violated once, it would be cut off. One finger, and he picked up ten **** stones at the same time

Unknown to anyone, Humbert, the shopkeeper, suddenly shouted, "Master Siho, the slave Aesop touched ten **** stones. This is a serious violation of the imperial decree ... he With his clever teeth, he has said and exceeded the limits many times, which is intolerable "

No one thought that something like this suddenly happened in this seemingly touching scene. Humbert's voice was so loud that all the folks heard it, and Aesop's face became pale with a brush, but he bit his lip and said nothing. Amon was shocked, looking at the slave, and suddenly remembered the scene where he was being interrogated by the Xiaogu priest in Duque.

Sioux was obviously angry, and he was dissatisfied that Schubert had spoken out of Aesop ’s fault aloud, pretending not to see it before it was over? Aesop is a very capable slave. He is very knowledgeable and very knowledgeable. He is very much valued by Xi’o. This time, if Aesop ’s response was fast and he drove him to the depths of the desert in a timely manner, then Xi’o was dead.

However, under the eyes of everyone, everyone saw it, Humbert said it aloud, and it was not easy for Xi'o to openly violate the imperial laws.

Amon glanced at Humbert, and when the shopkeeper looked at Aesop, he clearly felt annoyed and hated, as well as gloating. Why is this? This mentality may not be difficult to understand, just like Xiao Gu wanted to punish the innocent Amon, out of a deep heartfelt hatred.

Xio suffered a great loss this time. Although it was all the money of the old man, it was also the loss of the headland city-state shop when keeping accounts. The 30 **** stones were just taken from the shop ’s book here. Aesop, as a slave, has been more and more reused by his master in recent years, and his status is even higher than that of his shopkeeper. Humbert has long been dissatisfied, and Aesop has always satirized him several times Times.

This time Aesop saved the old man again, wouldn't it be more disturbing in the future? Humbert happened to catch him for a fault, of course he should be punished

Xio was very embarrassed in front of his buddy, and looked at Amon with help: "Benefactor, what do you think this slave should do?" He clearly didn't want to cut Aesop's fingers, otherwise he didn't have to Ask more. The slave is also his wealth. It is also a loss to abolish a slave, especially the most capable slave, and he can't bear it.

Amon asked himself that there is no Aristotle argument, and the situation is completely different, so Yan Yan asked Aesop: "If you want to leave your finger, what kind of reason do you need?" He wanted to hear this How do slaves justify themselves? If this is not possible, he will spend a lot of money to buy the slave on the spot and take it away, so that he can save time.

Aesop knelt on the ground and raised his head, trying to keep his voice as quiet as possible: "Master Sir, this hero, the decree of the empire does stipulate that the slave ’s hand must not touch the **** stone, but the empire has another decree . Slaves are the property of the master, as long as there is no dispute with others, the master decides how and when to dispose. "

Xio nodded and said, "Yes, it is up to me to handle it, but I ca n’t violate the decree of the empire, everyone sees you touching the **** stone. Amon asks why you need to leave your finger, Can you tell me a valid reason? "

Aesop replied slowly: "Can you listen to me tell a story? It was my early experience, a story of a distant sage named Pythagoras." V