"Have the Xia Tuo Tuo people ever entered the universe?" Ringer showed an expression as if he saw Alice studying seriously. You can't blame him for being ignorant, but this matter is really unbelievable. Since ancient times, mountain people have been called
Children of the earth, or wanderers in the mountains, have been walking on the earth all their lives, staring at the mud and rocks under their feet, as if they have never looked up to the sky for a moment, feeling the urge to fly. If the heaven and earth were reversed for a moment, the earth would become
If the sky falls upside down and becomes the earth, then the mountain people may be the only ethnic group in the world that lives upside down.
Their dependence and attachment to the earth is so profound that if you try to connect these down-to-earth mountain people with the distant and mysterious universe, you must have a rich enough and shocking imagination. Young people do not seem to be able to do so.
Don't have that qualification.
Seeing the surprised expression on Lin Ge's face, Chief Wilhelm couldn't help but smile. His laughter contained a plain power, as unshakable as his body, so the words he spoke seemed so...
Calm, as if he was just stating an undoubted fact: "It's just spreading rumors."
He slowly raised his head, and on the top of the 7,000-meter-high snow peak, he made an action that ordinary mountain people would not do. Instead of looking down at the earth, he looked up at the sky: "In the past, there was indeed a Xia Tuo Tuo man.
Following the saint, he was responsible for taking care of his daily life during his enlightenment period. Later, when the saint ascended to heaven, he stood where we are now and witnessed the magnificent miracle with his own eyes. After he returned to the tribe,
He described that scene to his tribe and left a record in the tribe. But somehow, the legend gradually went astray in the process of spreading, so that it evolved into the current statement. However, for hundreds of thousands of years, everyone has always
I believed it so firmly that no one thought to question it.”
Having said this, he smiled again, but this smile was not a joke, but a sigh of relief: "Actually, many people know it well, the mountain people belong to the earth, and there will never be a day when they leave the earth and fly into the universe.
But no one has ever thought of exposing this legend. Why do you think this is, Mr. Ringer?"
Perhaps it is because, even in the hearts of the most rigid and stubborn mountain people, there is still a rebellious and romantic impulse to defy tradition? Just like an angel who took the initiative to imprison himself in a cage for fear of a curse.
Just like the young lady, don’t you also yearn for the free posture of the beluga when it jumps out of the sea?
Ringer thought so, but did not answer like this. Instead, he said: "That's why you asked Sontaya to deliver food to us. Do you want to make the legend become a reality in this way, Chief Wilhelm?"
In the past, a Shatotto was responsible for taking care of the saints' daily life; now, Sontaya is also responsible for delivering meals to them.
In the past, the Shatotto man witnessed the saint ascending to heaven, but did not follow him; now, Songtaya may become the first mountain man to leave the earth.
So, the topic naturally circled back to the girl Xia Tuotuo.
"Yes." Leader Wilhelm nodded lightly. This action seemed to carry a huge and heavy force, so it seemed very solemn: "If Songtaya has the opportunity to walk on the path that the saint once walked, then the mountain people
No one in the Guards can raise any objection."
Because this is an older tradition, and the mountain people respect the tradition and act according to its ideas - even though leaving the earth itself has violated the tradition of the mountain people.
While breaking the tradition, it also maintains another tradition. It is a very contradictory but also very interesting statement.
After explaining the cause and effect, Lin Ge still had doubts in his heart and asked: "With all due respect, may I ask, what happened to the people who were chosen as containers like Sontaya in the past?"
"died."
These two simple words made the young man's heart sink. However, after seeing his face, Chief Wilhelm added: "A man died in a sudden snowstorm to cover the timely evacuation of his tribe.
Buried by an avalanche; one died of illness, and another died at the end of his life.”
"..." Lin Ge was silent for a moment before saying: "It sounds like a very normal way to die and has nothing to do with the ritual of inviting gods."
"We, the Xia Tuo Tuo people, originally had no intention of being involved in divine rituals and sacred stone magic. We had to get involved in this turmoil just to fight against the alliance of religious orders." Chief Wilhelm said solemnly: "Since the "Religious Decree"
In the more than a hundred years since it was promulgated, the situation of the mountain people has become increasingly difficult, but it actually has little to do with the alliance with the religious order. The Night Watch and the Balance of Order seem to have no intention of entering this mountainous area shrouded in wind and snow. In this case, we are more concerned
There is no need to blindly perform the divine ceremony, as it will endanger yourself."
"In that case, why are you so anxious?" Linge wondered: "Maybe Songtaya can live her life safely and soundly like her predecessors?"
Although the two situations of "accidental death" and "death from illness" are included in the ranks of "safe and sound", it sounds a bit like the hell joke in Alice's mouth, but compared to the identity of the core of the ritual, being able to serve as a
Isn't it lucky enough that ordinary people die instead of refined believers of gods?
"To be honest, if I can spend my life like you said, it may be a good choice, but that is only an ideal situation." Chief Wilhelm shook his head slightly: "Recently, I have had more and more similar premonitions, as if right now
The peace will not last long. Soon, the traditions and rules adhered to by the mountain people will be forcibly broken by forces from the outside. Whether this change is good or bad, judging from the current situation, it is mostly the latter.
Right. Moreover, the scope of its influence is probably not limited to the mountains we see, but will also sweep across the entire North Ashoka Mountain Belt, the entire Western Continent and even the entire world. If the Xiatotuo people do not want to be
When the tide of the times engulfs us, we have no choice but to fight back. However, our strength is ultimately weak, and only the power of God can be relied upon."
This chapter is not over yet, please click on the next page to continue reading! He gave Lin Ge a deep look: "In other words, a container like Songtaya is indispensable. You should understand what I mean, Lin Ge
Your Excellency."
The young man suddenly fell into silence. More than understanding, it should be said that he had a deep understanding. Before the surging tide of the times, someone will always sacrifice. Why can't that person be Tianxin Church, Rochelle, or Songtaya?
Woolen cloth?
There is more than one choice, but the chosen one is often powerless.
"Songtaya doesn't know about this yet?" After the silence, Linge couldn't help but ask. To be precise, the girl seemed to know nothing.
"Yes, but we respect her opinion, and I think Mr. Ringer should also respect her opinion."
Do you mean to let the girl make her own decision? But when a girl of fifteen or sixteen years old hears that she can leave the closed old environment and venture into the distant and mysterious universe, wouldn't she be so excited that she can't restrain herself and act without thinking?
Do you agree, but give a rejection instead?
Ringer asked again: "So, what should the Mountain Guard do after Songtaya leaves with us?"
Choose the next person and continue to accommodate the power of faith of others until the day comes when it becomes the core of the ritual? They can save one Sontaya, but it seems they can't save more people.
Leader Wilhelm was silent for a moment, and then gave an unexpected answer: "I will replace Sontaya."
His tone was calm, as if he was just talking about a trivial matter. Ringer glanced at him in surprise and found that his face was not shaken at all. He immediately understood that this decision was not the result of an impulse, but the result of countless days and nights of careful consideration.
The product of the container. The young man considered his tone and asked cautiously: "But I heard that only people with pure enough souls can play the role of containers. This is why Sontaya was chosen?"
The souls of children are too fragile, and the souls of adults are full of filth. Indeed, only Sontaya is the most suitable, as her soul is transforming from immaturity to maturity.
Chief Wilhelm said: "This is indeed the case, but that is because only a pure enough soul can avoid being contaminated by the power of mixed beliefs and losing self-awareness; besides, there is another way to resist this.
kind of pollution.”
This mountain man with a silent and steady temperament did not hesitate to call the assimilation of believers by the power of faith as pollution. Ringer seemed to feel his firm attitude from this rhetoric, and said thoughtfully: "
That is, a soul that is tough enough to resist the erosion of the power of faith head-on?"
This is not an easy task. For example, Saint Mide of the Steam Order or Rochelle, the Walker of the Fertile Soil Sect, can hardly resist the erosion of the power of faith. In Ringer’s view, Chief Wilhelm’s decision
, it’s still too risky.
Although, he himself doesn't seem to think so.
"exactly."
Chief Wilhelm was full of confidence. He believed from beginning to end that his soul was like the thousand-year-old snow peaks in the North Ashoka Mountains, rooted in the embrace of the mountains. It was extremely tough and not afraid of the pollution of any snowstorm.
.It’s just that when Sontaya was selected, he was not yet the leader, so he was not qualified to express opinions at the meeting of the 18 leaders of the Mountain Guard. He had hated his cowardice countless times, so much so that he lost his only daughter who had changed.
The opportunity of fate, this mood was tortured by the wind and snow, and was constantly sharpened during Sontaya's growth day after day, and finally forged the sharpest sword among the ice and snow of the Eastern Alps.
Countess Neville's evaluation of Chief Wilhelm hit the mark. This man is always waiting for the opportunity, but what he wants to change is not his own destiny.
Perhaps there is an unyielding will buried deep in the bones of the mountain people, just like the traveler who tried to fight against the alliance of religious orders on his own. Ringer was shocked by the self-confidence of the man in front of him, and fell into silence for his perseverance.
The complicated emotions are prompting him to make some kind of difficult decision, but now, with Chief Wilhelm being so frank, does he still have room to refuse?
"I will try my best." The young man never said any grand words, he just gave a promise within his ability: "If Sontaya doesn't object, I will take her out of here."
This reserved attitude did not make Chief Wilhelm angry, but made him more satisfied, because as we all know, the more conservative a person is, the more he cares about what he says.
"Then I'll leave it to you, Lord Linge. When the sun's light passes over the end of the big sea of trees in Ismir, Sontaya will bring you lunch. That's the best time for you to be honest with her.
As for now, it’s time for me to say goodbye. There are still many things waiting for me to deal with in the tribe. This magnificent and shocking sunrise——"
The man raised his head and looked at the mountains, sea of trees, snow peaks and rivers that shone like gold under the morning sun after the mist had cleared. His eyes were full of indescribable memories and nostalgia: "Please enjoy it."
,After all, many people on earth will never see this kind of scene once in their lifetime."
He turned and left, and Ringer also turned around, watching his back gradually walk away, leaving only a series of footprints on the snow, like stepping on hard and stubborn stones, each step was so firm and unwavering.
Only when he could no longer be seen, Ringer withdrew his gaze. Instead of staying to continue admiring the beautiful sunrise as Leader Wilhelm said, he walked towards the stone house where he lived.
For young people at this moment, analyzing the manuscripts left by Saint Tumi as soon as possible is the most important thing at the moment.
At this time, Saint Xia Liya and Xino had also woken up - to be precise, they had woken up a long time ago, but they just deliberately stayed in the house and did not show up, leaving all the negotiation work to Linger.
Naturally, they heard clearly what Ringer and Chief Wilhelm were talking about about Sontaya. At this time, they could not help but express the same emotion as Sister Livia last night: "I feel like Chief Wilhelm
It’s really not easy to be caught between the tribe and your family.”
Both of them looked at Linge, and Xino, who had a more direct personality, asked: "Will you help him, Linge?"
Saint Xalia did not speak, but looked at the young man with expectant eyes. The latter did not give a clear answer, but just said: "This does not depend on me, but on Sontaya herself.
Opinion."
Although it was true, Saint Xia Liya and Xino were very confident about it and felt that Songtaya would definitely agree. How could a child not look forward to leaving his hometown and going out to explore, not to mention she looked like that?
A restless character.
Ringer saw through the girls' thoughts, but said nothing. He just walked into the house silently and found something left by leader Wilhelm on the table - it was a wooden box with a simple shape.
Made of large cedar wood, the wood texture has turned dark brown due to the passage of time, and there are faint lines that resemble mist, giving it a mysterious atmosphere.
With a gentle push of the delicate lock, and a soft click, the wooden box slowly opened, and the saint's manuscript that the young man had longed for lay quietly inside.