Volume 3 Messenger 103, You have something you might want to tell me?

  The two people playing Go had their minds fully immersed in the changing patterns on the board, oblivious to any external noise or commotion, and continued to play with rapt attention. Hua Lai Te and Raphael watched the game silently, if the chessboard was a battlefield, they were the ones lurking on the sidelines.

  Ge Lie sat still, Mu En didn't dare to speak, the whole courtyard fell into a strange silence. Originally came with momentum, but the scene became so absurd, making people cry and laugh at the same time. Mu En couldn't help but scold in his heart, who was it that informed wrongly, didn't even investigate clearly, let himself kick open the door of Ge Lie's chess room, this was too rude! Was someone intentionally framing him? And who was that young man playing chess with Ge Lie, could he be a great wizard from the capital?

  Mu En hated that he couldn't immediately grab the informant and beat him half to death, but could only kneel silently at the door, waiting for Ge Lie to finish his chess game, with an extremely awkward expression.

  Luckily, the waiting time wasn't too long, about the length of a meal. Suddenly, Ah Mon raised his head and smiled: "Gong Lie, I admit defeat! Your magical powers and chess skills are far beyond mine. This game has opened my eyes and benefited me greatly!"

  As the voice faded, the chessboard on the table disappeared, and Song Lie stroked his beard with a chuckle: "Young man, thank you. I haven't played such an enjoyable game of chess in a long time! Your chess skills are quite good, it seems you've also studied military formations, but lack actual combat command experience. As for your magical powers, considering your achievements, they're already quite impressive and enduring, clearly surpassing those of other divine magic users at the same level... Indeed, not bad at all! If someone else were to change the chessboard's situation so many times, they'd have to use their magic wand by now... You didn't show any signs of defeat. This game can only be decided after playing until dawn. Are you trying to avoid making those people in the courtyard kneel for a whole night? Hehe, I don't want that either."

  After finishing this speech, the 9th-level great wizard turned his head to Mu En and smiled: "Our great warrior, you came here in the middle of the night, your way of asking after us is quite special. I'm playing chess with a young friend who has come from afar, sorry for not being able to greet you earlier, did we disturb you while you were on duty? If there's something going on, please continue, I won't bother you."

  Mù ēn's forehead was already sweating, he wisely didn't make any excuses for himself, but shook his head and said: "I received an order to capture someone, the intelligence was wrong, and I ended up bursting into the wrong door, please forgive me, Lord Gē Liè!"

  Ge Lie beckoned with one hand: "It's cool at night, you're all still wearing armor, don't kneel down, stand up and talk. Take a good look, is the person you want to capture here?"

  Mu En stood up and shook his head resolutely: "I've looked, there's no one I want to catch."

  Ge Lie's smile was very kind: "Mu Enwei Captain, are you sure?"

  Mu En nodded very firmly: "I'm absolutely sure!"

  Gale had just said it clearly, he was accompanying a young friend who came from afar to play chess. How could this person be caught? Not to mention whether this person is a spy of the Egu Empire or not, even if they are, there must be other hidden reasons. Moreover, that person is a great magician, and Mu En and his subordinates are enough to deal with him, how to dispose of this person is already Gale's business, Mu En didn't even want to ask more questions.

  Just then, another commotion came from outside the door. Xiao Mozhou, the city governor, entered with several personal guards and was also shocked by the scene before him. He hastily stepped over the threshold and into the room to pay his respects to Ge Lie: "Honorable great divine master, how did you come to be here? The patrolling guards were too rash; I apologize for disturbing your elegant conversation tonight!"

  Just now, the guards reported that Mu Enwei, the captain of the guard, led his men to arrest a spy and surrounded a courtyard with heavy troops. They kicked open two doors in succession, only to find that Ge Lie, the Duke, was inside playing chess with two high-ranking officials. Xiao Mozhou, the governor, had already gone to bed, but upon hearing the news, he hastily put on his clothes and rushed over to see what was happening.

  Ge Lie laughed and pointed at Ah Mon, saying: "This Mr. A Luo Ke is a disciple of an old friend of mine, who has achieved seventh-level at such a young age, which makes me very pleased. He once saved Huai Le Te and La Fei Er from danger in the desert, and happened to be passing by Xuya City-State these days. Tonight I was feeling particularly excited, so I made a move on the chessboard, but didn't expect Mo En, the great warrior, to come looking for me."

  Xiao Mo hastily explained: "Misunderstanding, this is all a misunderstanding! ... This Mr. Aroga is a great divine magician from afar, and also your friend, who has saved two high priests in the desert, should be treated with grand hospitality. Tonight will not disturb you much, another day I will set up a banquet at the governor's mansion to thank you."

  Amon also stood up and returned the courtesy to Mayor Xiao Mo, while Ge Lie smiled and shook his head: "There's no need to set a banquet at the mayor's mansion. He came just wanting to chat with me, this is a private meeting, don't disturb others. Mr. Aro will return to Eju tomorrow, so let's just part ways amicably. Since it was a misunderstanding, Mayor, you can go back to sleep, sorry for disturbing you too."

  Governor Xiao Mo returned to his sleep with a knowing smile, having ruled the state of Xuya for many years and being well-versed in the ways of the world. The streets outside the gate and the courtyard were empty of carriages and horses, and Song Lie and his two disciples had clearly come on foot, not wanting to disturb anyone - this was a private meeting.

  Mù ēn also didn't know where he got the news, came to catch the spy but surrounded this courtyard. With Gē Liè's skills, how could he not detect the movement outside? There were three great sorcerers sitting in that house! Gē Liè only needed to send Huá Lài Tè or Lā Fǎi ěr out to greet them, and Mù ēn would take his men away. But he didn't do so.

  It's said that the old man was playing chess with that young man, and they were very serious about it, just like waiting for Mu En to kick in the door. Gao Lie obviously wanted Mu En to see him, subtly indicating that the old man already knew about this matter and would handle it himself, so others shouldn't interfere or gossip anymore.

  If that great wizard is indeed a spy of the Egu Empire, it's not easy to make a move in this city district. Song Lie and the two high priests are all here, and others can't intervene even if they want to. If that great wizard is not a spy of the Egu Empire, the consequences of this misunderstanding would be severe, so it's better to pretend not to know.

  Xiao Mo took Mu En and apologized to leave, these people were efficient in doing things, and somehow found a suitable door panel from somewhere, and in no time, they quietly repaired the house door and courtyard gate. Xiao Mo ordered Mu En and his personal soldiers not to speak out of turn, while Mu En ordered the guards to retreat to the street corners around the courtyard and keep watch, not allowing anyone else to disturb them. In the darkness, a silence was restored once again.

  Before long, the door opened and Hua Lai Te and Raphael came out. They quietly closed the door and stood guard on either side of the courtyard.

  Only Galatea and Ahmon were left in the house, and when they spoke alone, Galatea didn't hide anything either. She asked straightforwardly: "Ahmon, it's been almost three years since we last met. I saw you once outside Mr. Nietzsche's house back then, and I never thought I'd see you again here today. You've grown up, and you're already a great wizard!"

  This great magician had a sharp gaze, and at first, it was just a glance in the night. Today, he could still recognize Amun. Amun got up from his seat and bowed to the ground, saying: "That's right, I'm the miner Amun from Duketown. I know you're a friend of Mr. Nietzsche, and you helped me back then. It wasn't until today that I had the chance to express my gratitude."

  Kale sat there, looking at Amun with a nostalgic expression: "It's really a great teacher who produces excellent students. Only Nietzsche could have taught such an outstanding student like you, but you and he are not alike... Amun, now that you've returned to the city-state of Syria, and I've recognized you, as the main god officer, I must ask you a few questions."

  "Please ask, sir."

  "Your deeds in Aegyptus I've already heard of," Galen said after a moment's thought. "You returned Nero's relics to the city-state of Haicheng, became an honored warrior of the Isis Temple, and even distinguished yourself at the Blessing Ceremony. These are your own experiences, but you left Duketown originally to carry out the Hittite Empire's decree, so my first question is: have you completed your mission?"

  It seems that the two countries have been infiltrating each other's espionage work, and even Song Lie has heard about Ahmon's "exploits". Ahmon smiled wryly: "Reporting back to Lord God Officer, my mission is already complete. According to the official announcement of the Egu Empire I investigated, the evil magician Bell was eliminated 34 years ago, and at that time, the holy maiden Cong Niu of the Isis Temple made a sacred sacrifice for this. Perhaps it was an oversight, but this announcement was not sent to the Hati Kingdom."

  Ge Lie nodded: "Since that's the case, your task is already complete, and Du Ke Zhen is no longer here. In terms of reason and law, the Hati Kingdom shouldn't pursue that miner named Ah Mon. I'll ask you again, are you a secret agent of the Egu Empire?"

  Amon didn't deny anything, and spoke the truth: "I'm not clear what you mean by 'secret investigator'? I did indeed accept a mission from the Isis Temple to investigate the terrain of the desert and swamp after the flood. The Holy Maiden sent me on this mission because I had already told her that I wanted to go back to my hometown."

  Ge Lie laughed: "The thousand-mile desert, lakes, swamps, and grasslands are all there. Whoever wants to see them can go take a look. As for what that place will become in the future, I think the high-ranking officials of each kingdom have already figured it out. Whether you want to look or not is none of my business. But this time you've entered Xuya City-State, are you here to spy on our military situation?"

  Ammon shook his head and said, "No, I came here with only two purposes. One is to take a look at the mansion left by Dasati Town Lord, which originally belonged to Moses but was occupied by a group of rascals, so I bought this house to settle down. The other is to ask for an audience with you, Lord Galatea. Mr. Nietzsche once told me that if I had the chance, I must see you in person, and you might have something to tell me."

  Gale's eyes widened, and he changed the subject, continuing to ask: "Since you're not here to spy on military information, someone has informed me that you are a secret agent sent by the Egu Empire, attempting to harm the Hatti Kingdom and the city-state of Syria. What do you think?"

  "I was forced to leave my home, went through many hardships, and finally found refuge in the temple of Isis. The kingdom of Hatti is now subject to the empire of Egypt, at least for now. I only ask to return to my homeland to see what has become of it, and the temple of Isis asks me to report back on what I have seen. If you think this violates the laws of the kingdom of Hatti, then punish me according to the law."

  Gale thought for a moment, and also revealed a bitter smile: "Most of the conspiracies in the world are afraid to be opened up and clearly stated. Since you said so, it really doesn't violate any law, at least before the Haty Kingdom and the Egu Empire openly broke up. Amun, do you know why I let those people rush in and see you and me together?"

  Ammon didn't answer, but instead asked: "Please instruct me."

  Ge Lie: "After playing that game of chess with you, I'm clear that they can't catch you. Once they take action, it will only lead to the injury of innocent civilians around us. As an outstanding 7th-level divine technique master, you're not someone who can be easily captured."

  Amon humbly said: "But in front of you, I don't have any chance to escape. It's easy for you to take me down."

  "Is that so? Even the notorious Wang Zishui didn't dare to lay a hand on you easily, which means you must have some backing. It's said that Nero created a Storm of Destruction in his later years, and you're the one who inherited his legacy, right?... Never mind the rumors, you haven't violated any laws of the Hatti Kingdom, and you've completed your mission from back then. I'm just here to see an old friend's descendant, and play a game of chess with you."

  Ammon didn't say much more, knelt there and bowed again: "Thank you!"

  Ge Lie let out a sigh, shaking his head gently: "No need to thank me, actually I didn't really help you much, neither in the past nor now... If by any chance we meet on the battlefield in the future, I won't be polite or show mercy."

  Amun: "You've already given me enough help, why say such a thing?"

  Ge Lie: "Because we are in different positions, I understand more and more complex things than you do. As for official business, let's not say much. There is one thing I want to thank you for, you rescued my two students in the desert. But I have a question in my heart, please answer it."

  As the great magician spoke, another flash of light appeared in the room, and it was the scene where Amun and Scorpion King swore an oath to each other. The two said respectively: "If I break my oath, I will never become a true god." "If I break my oath, I will forever be a humble human in your eyes."

  He beckoned again, and the light shadow disappeared. Song Lie revealed a thoughtful expression and asked: "Your oath with Scorpion King has profound meaning, what kind of secret is contained in it?"

  This great magician spoke too directly, Ah Mon didn't want to lie nor did he know how to answer, and just as he was hesitating, Ge Lie said again: "You don't have to rush to answer, before making such a request, I also want to show you another secret. This secret has been buried in my heart for a long time, not even revealing it to close relatives, finally waiting for you."

  Ge Lie stretched out his left hand and shook it lightly, and a staff appeared out of thin air. His left middle finger wore a ring that seemed to be a similar space artifact to the one left by Nero, and the staff was hidden inside. As the staff appeared, the tables and chairs in the room, as well as the walls on all sides, seemed to become transparent and gradually disappeared, making Amun feel like he had entered another world.

  The Information God Technique can demonstrate the residual images of light and shadow, which is not surprising to Amun, but Kor's exquisite technique directly brought Amun into a scene from a long time ago, making him feel as if he was really there.

  Flood, a vast expanse of murky water, the sky is shrouded in dark clouds that hang low and bring torrential rains. Bolts of lightning streak across the dark sky, accompanied by deafening thunderclaps, making it impossible to know where one is. A ball of lightning falls into the water, creating a bright spiral-shaped mark as it hits the surface. At this moment, a voice thunders out in anger: "Divine spirit, you have finally appeared in the mortal world! I've waited far too long!"

  A lone figure emerged from the waves, flying straight into the sky. It was the old madman Nietzsche, his disheveled hair and beard fluttering in the air, his staff emitting thousands of golden light bands, his eyes wide open as he searched for the divine spirit behind the dark clouds and lightning. With a loud curse, he swung his staff wildly, as if trying to poke a hole in the sky, exuding an overwhelming aura of madness from head to toe.

  The divine being on the cloud finally appeared, Nietzsche threw away his staff, bursting into a ball of golden light like the most dazzling sun, launching the strongest blow in his life, and laughing wildly to let the divine being not dodge or be afraid! Immediately afterwards, countless thick lightning bolts gathered from all directions, shaking heaven and earth, Nietzsche also turned into a dazzling light and disappeared instantly.

  The scene disappeared, but Galen's divine technique was not over yet. In the blink of an eye, he found himself in a magnificent temple again. Galen was kneeling in front of Enlil's statue praying when he suddenly heard the voice of the god: "It was the flood that destroyed the town of Duk, it was the heavy rain that brought the flood, it was the warm and humid wind from the ocean and the air flow rotating over the Assyrian plateau that caused the heavy rain, it was my divine power that made the air flow rotate over the plateau, it was my anger that guided the thunder and lightning in the clouds."

  Amon also heard Gure's scream in his soul: "But what about Du Ke Town? No one survived the flood!"

  Enlil replied, "The flood is my gift to the Sumerian cities! I will hear the cheers of the multitudes, and my temple will be flooded with devotees coming to express their gratitude. You will soon understand all this. As for Dukkun, are you asking me why I did not save them from the flood? Why should I have saved them?"

  Then Amun's mind was imprinted with a piece of information, which was the various things that happened in his hometown after he left Du Ke Town. Many children died young, and a series of tragedies occurred. While people prayed to Mu Yun Goddess, they coincidentally violated the guardian god's oracle.

  Then Enlil's voice was heard saying, "Priest, have you seen? They have abandoned the divine command of the guardian god. Muul has no reason to preserve it anymore. I will bless that land again. The flood is my blessing, but people cannot only ask for the blessings of the gods. I do not need to save sinful people in the flood."

  The fierce divine technique has ended, and everything in the house has returned to normal. Ah Mon knelt there with his shoulders shaking violently, no sound of crying, but already tears streaming down his face, his head bowed for a long time without speaking. He hadn't cried in a long time, but at this moment he finally understood the cause and effect of that great flood, and saw the last brilliant light of Nietzsche's life, an indescribable sorrow filled his chest, so much so that he couldn't speak.