Seeing the strange movement of the "Oracle Mirror", Ariel and Delphi shouted out in unison.
A faint black smoke suddenly appeared on the surface of the mirror, like flowing ink, which gradually condensed into a short line of handwriting:
"Return quickly."
Seeing such a scene, the two looked at each other and remained silent. No one spoke for a while.
After a while, Ariel rubbed his head and spoke:
"If my guess is correct, something happened in the Braden Kingdom... No wonder the messenger suddenly changed his plan in a short period of time!"
The high priest Delphi did not immediately answer Ariel's words.
He just sat up from the hospital bed, carefully held the "Oracle Mirror" in his hands, wiped the dust off the mirror, and slowly put it back in place.
Seeing Delphi's silence, Ariel couldn't help but ask one more question: "It's just, Delphi, now that we have lost the coordinates of the original plane, how should we go back?"
"We will go back just as we came here," Delphi sighed and replied, "As you said, we have no other choice but to believe in the messenger."
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In the recent period, King Mayfield I of the Kingdom of Greyhawk is still the same as before, claiming to be a devout believer and favored person of the Dark God. In the name of the Dark Temple, he recruits priests and believers everywhere to consolidate his power.
that power.
King Mayfield I must admit that the name of the God of Darkness is sometimes more useful than his authority as a king.
Perhaps because the battle between the Dark Temple envoys and the angels was too eye-catching, many citizens of the Kingdom of Greyhawk only regarded Mayfield I as a cunning usurper, but respected and feared the power of the Dark God.
With such a mood, King Mayfield I once again rode the royal carriage and came to the temporary altar built for the God of Darkness.
Looking at the handsome and solemn statue above the altar, which was being worshiped by everyone present, Mayfield I felt a trace of jealousy unconsciously deep in his heart.
As the king of a country, he has stood at the pinnacle of the secular world, but his status in people's minds is still far behind that of the superior gods.
Thinking of this, Mayfield I sighed silently and walked straight in the direction of the altar.
At this moment, the newly recruited young priest Isaac Chabaid was kneeling quietly in front of the statue of the God of Darkness, as usual, with his hands clasped together and softly reciting prayers.
To be honest, Mayfield I still has a good impression of this young nobleman who took the initiative to join his own camp.
On the one hand, Isaac Chabaid is willing to stand on his side when the situation is not yet clear, which can be regarded as a timely help for Mayfield I.
On the other hand, this young Mr. Chabaid was gentle and polite to others, and he also maintained enough respect for Mayfield I. From time to time, he would say flattering words such as "Your Majesty is wise" without leaving any trace -
-Mayfield I knew that he was deliberately trying to please himself, but after hearing it, he still couldn't help but secretly chuckle.
After Isaac Chabaid finished reciting his prayers and slowly stood up from the statue of the God of Darkness, Mayfield I immediately walked to him and said in a casual tone:
"Issac, tell me, can the God of Darkness hear our prayers every day and every night?"
"Your Majesty, you should believe that our Lord is omniscient and omnipotent, and He can hear the voices of all our believers," Isaac Chabaid nodded slightly and replied, "Only this time, I am not praying, but praying.
Ask our Lord to forgive our sins."
He has only been a priest for a few days, but he has become such a badass?
Looking at Isaac's pious look, Mayfield I silently complained in his heart.
"A sin? What sin?" he asked.
Isaac Chabaid did not answer him directly, but asked: "Your Majesty, do you want to hear the truth or lies?"
"Of course it's the truth," King Mayfield I said in a rather generous tone, "I know you want to give me advice. Do you think I am the kind of king who cannot tolerate advice?"
But Isaac didn't want to joke with him at this time.
The young priest still lowered his head and said in a pious tone: "Your Majesty, I heard my Lord's voice just now.
"He said that there are too many people in this world who are disrespectful to God. Our Lord will punish these disrespectful sinners with the most severe judgment."
Isaac's voice sounded different from usual, a bit like murmuring in a dream.
After hearing his words, Mayfield I felt a little nervous, because deep down in his heart, he actually didn't respect all the statements in the world.
At the beginning, in order to obtain the help of the Dark Temple and ascend to the throne of the Greyhawk Kingdom, he decisively abandoned his original faith and worshiped under the idol of the Dark God.
But now, when he had differences of interest with the Black Temple, he did not hesitate to put aside the previous agreement and started to go his own way.
In his opinion, gods and humans are in two completely unrelated worlds - just like humans don't care about the behavior of ants, presumably the gods who are above them don't care about his small actions in private.
"This kind of thing does not require the Dark God to do it himself," Mayfield I said in a joking tone, "As long as you give me a list, I can replace the great gods and put all those who do not respect the gods in prison.
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But at this time, Isaac Chabaid ignored him.
After hearing the words of Mayfield I, Isaac once again knelt devoutly in front of the statue of the God of Darkness, clasped his hands and muttered something.
If you listen carefully, you will find that what he said is actually:
"...Eternal Lord of Darkness, Father of All Living Beings, King of the Dead, may you use your mercy to forgive the sinners around me and give him a chance to atone for his sins..."
Mayfield I did not fully hear these words.
But unconsciously, an ominous premonition flooded into his heart.
When Isaac finished speaking, a loud and majestic voice suddenly sounded in Mayfield I's ears, like thunder, shocking his mind.
"This man's crime is unpardonable."
The voice pronounced.
Then, it got dark.
The midday sun disappeared into the dim sky without any warning, leaving the earth in darkness.