The sun is high

When Xiuge was lost in thought, the document on the computer screen suddenly closed as if it understood his thoughts, and then the bright display screen also went out.

This change made Xiuge feel that they were deliberately showing that information to him.

Seeing this, Shuge no longer planned to stay here, so he straightened up again and began to look for Theseus in the dream sanctuary.

It is actually a very simple thing to find Theseus in this dream world.

Because as long as he shows up, he will definitely not "treat" him badly.

So Xiuge quickly found a bright light in the other corner - a certain computer was in operation, and Theseus's figure was illuminated by the light emitted by the computer display. He was like one of those lonely planners or programmers who went back to the company to work overtime on weekends.

Shuge walked forward quickly.

Then he discovered that Theseus was not playing any arcade game this time like the previous two times. He had a different taste and was currently clicking around in a strategy game with a large amount of data in the interface.

Under Theseus's operation, many military signs representing armies and soldiers moved quickly on the huge map. They accurately divided large and small areas, and moved between each other. They formed one front after another.

In the end, they successfully confronted their enemies, and at this time, a series of political negotiation interfaces and options popped up in the center of the screen.

Shuge noticed that the military cards and national logos on the screen clearly matched those of the Plateau Kingdom Alliance led by the Kingdom of Votel, and the Plains Group led by the Kingdom of Deland. He even caught a glimpse of the people belonging to Votel. The legion logo of a certain chasseur regiment in the kingdom. They are at the front line at this moment and seem to have collided with the enemy.

Shuge wanted to look at it carefully for a while, but his eyes were immediately attracted by a black shadow wandering near Theseus' left hand.

To be precise, it was a dark, sticky gel.

It was exactly the same kind of monster he encountered in the sewer.

"Interested? Want to play around?"

Theseus suddenly let out a chuckle. Without waiting for Shuge's reply, he turned around and threw the strange, palm-sized existence that was filled with an ominous aura onto the table next to Shuge. Then the black monster Just like the toy clay that Shuge played with when he was a child, it fell into a cake shape on the table with a snap, but then it started to squirm again, and Shuge's familiar limbs, eyeballs, mouth and other organs once again emerge.

Shuge sighed and gave his own comment: "Even though it has become smaller, it is still a little disgusting."

"You should get used to it."

This time, Theseus did not make sarcastic remarks, but used a slightly emotional tone to persuade.

At this time, he finally ended his operation in the game, so he pressed the pause button, slowly turned around, and waved towards the dark, sticky existence, and it flew up. , returned to Theseus.

"sit down."

Theseus pointed to another chair next to him. The state he showed this time was somewhat different from the crazy and exaggerated appearance before. Although his tone was still full of joking, It is undeniable that Theseus at least made a gesture of having a good conversation this time.

Xiuge sat down as he was told, his confusion now reaching his throat.

"Which question do you want to start with?"

Theseus's attitude was very direct. While "playing" with the liquid ball suspended in front of him, he said: "But first, you'd better not expect to know all the answers at once. Then It will definitely not be a good thing for you, but it will be a disaster.”

Seeing that Theseus's attitude was unusually sincere, Shuge also nodded, so he asked his first question.

Xiuge pointed at the ever-changing mass of black mucus: "What on earth is this thing?"

"Heir."

Theseus' answer was simple: "To be precise, it should be the 'Crippled Heir'. It is a deformed child of the Dark Abyss that was forcibly catalyzed and created through spells and sacrifices. It is too weak and does not have enough power in its body." Pure, so you don’t even deserve to be a protected family, so you don’t need to care too much.”

Hearing Theseus say this, Shuge couldn't help but curl his lips.

In fact, it was such a "mutilated and deformed child" in Theseus's words that brought an extremely serious disaster to himself and the entire city of Salem.

But at the same time, Theseus' words also brought some new clues to Xiuge.

Because this was not the first time he heard the term "dark abyss", Xiuge remembered clearly that he had glimpsed this unfamiliar concept in the message when he obtained the power of the Messenger in the Mirror.

"The faceless mirror messenger dwells in the core of the dark abyss. He is the slave of the endless palace and the audience of the mad singer."

That’s what that sentence says.

So Xiuge sorted out his thoughts for a while, and then he said: "So, according to the current statement, the powers I have obtained, as well as everything that exists in this sanctuary, should be related to the concept of 'Lost Gods' ,Right?"

Seeing Theseus nod, Shuge said: "Okay, let's start from the root... Can you explain to me what kind of existence the so-called lost gods are?"

"It's actually pretty simple."

Theseus stopped what he was doing, leaned back slightly, and put his weight completely on the office chair: "No world, at any stage, will lack its own ruler. It’s just that the ruler of Mana may be an insect, a human, or a beast... Of course, more powerful beings will occasionally appear.”

"So what you're saying is that the Lost Gods were Van En's past rulers?"

"To be precise, he is the oldest and most powerful ruler."

After hearing these words, Xiuge couldn't help but narrowed his eyes: "In that case, where have they gone now?"

"They're not going anywhere."

Theseus laughed: "Although I know you will have doubts, you'd better believe me on this issue... They are truly powerful gods. They will not be killed and cannot be killed. Expelling...the so-called leaving and disappearing is just because they fell into sleep, and it was a sleep that was too long."

So Shuge asked: "So, are you also a member of the Lost Gods?"

However, Theseus's reaction went beyond Xiuge's expectations. He shook his head very simply: "Me? Of course I am not. Last time, didn't you already know my titles and names? Instead of I regard them as gods and deities, but I prefer several other titles.”

"for example?"

Theseus shrugged: "Playwright? Maybe..."

Shuge was a little surprised, because he actually caught a strange sense of loss in Theseus's words. At this moment, this mysterious existence who calls himself the "God of Destiny" was somewhat similar to the elderly people who were describing their unbearable past. Similar.

After being slightly surprised, Xiuge asked: "So, what about the Black Sun Prophecy and Black Sun Association in Fan En?"

Theseus immediately laughed: "Didn't you write that yourself? Ask yourself."

The familiar feeling suddenly came back.

Fortunately, Theseus did not continue to ridicule him, but gave his own answer: "The so-called black sun prophecy is just a one-sided interpretation of the voices and will of the gods by those ignorant descendants. Perhaps among them Added to this are their stupid and useless feelings of regret and shame..."

"As for the Black Sun Society, I don't know much about it. Maybe you should directly ask their members what they think. I'm also curious about their thoughts."

"curious?"

"Hmm... how to describe it? It's like you were busy doing your own thing, but a group of ants came inexplicably, dancing and singing around your legs, and they were able to pronounce your name and what you said in the past. certain words.”

Theseus gave an example: "Although the wishes they make are humble and funny, you will always have some interest in them because of such a scene, right? For example, they are thirsty for 'endless food', then you pick up a piece of bread and face them They smashed it over and bang! Even though they killed a lot of ants, their wish did come true."

This is a very classic and vivid metaphor.

Perhaps in the eyes of those lost ancient gods, today's human beings are really no different from humble ants... And the Black Sun Society, which can have a substantial impact on the Legal Committee and many countries, may be the most powerful among these ants. A special kind.

Shuge frowned and then asked: "Can I understand that the Lost Gods responded to the prayers of believers in this way in the past?"

To this, Theseus remained silent.

Although he didn't understand why Theseus was vague about this part of the content, Xiuge finally found out part of the truth, so he immediately raised the question that was most important to him at the moment.

"Can you tell me what happened in the sewers of Salem City? What is the state of my body currently?"

"As you know, the forcibly summoned incomplete heirs regard you as their own body... The relationship between you and them will be destined to maintain a hunting or being hunted relationship, instead of them devouring you , you just go and devour them.”

Theseus picked up the ball of mucus and shook it back and forth on Shuge's face very harshly: "And I, in order to ensure that you will not become their excrement, I have to reluctantly walk out for you." Take your own 'first step'."

"You mean, the power of these 'Sirs of Dark Abyss' is to me..."

"Big boost!"

Using a concise and easy-to-understand term, Theseus added: "While I know that this feeling will be extremely disgusting to your poor human mind, you have no other choice... from which they were summoned From the moment you come out, you will become their eternal priority, so for your own sake, you'd better be decisive and not be so reserved all the time."

"So what do I do?"

"Just follow your instincts, or you can ask your magical tenants and they'll tell you."

Having said this, Theseus waved his hand gently: "Okay, it's time for you to go back... Don't always think about being lazy here, or you may be caught alive by your female companions."

The mist that made up Theseus's face was shaking, and the impatience in his words was already very obvious, so Shuge had no choice but to stand up from the chair, but before he even raised his feet, he heard Theseus using a kind of He said in a very subtle tone: "You need to hurry up. You must know that the concept of war is not limited to countries..."

…

When Xiuge woke up from his short sleep, there was a knock on the door outside the carriage.

He quickly stood up and opened the car door that he had locked.

Weilin, wearing a heavy coat, appeared in front of Shuge. On the side, Duden, the soldier responsible for the guard duty, cast curious eyes over. He was now very curious about Shuge's interpersonal relationships - that Even though she was called Miss Sally, why was this young female scholar at the lake level looking for him in such a hurry?

Could it be that this is the charm of a writer?

Of course, Xiuge didn't know what his current image was in the eyes of others. Seeing that Wei Lin's face seemed a little pale, he quickly took a step away so that she could walk into the warm carriage.

"Sorry, Miss Wei Lin, I made you wait outside for a long time, right?"

"Just five minutes."

Weilin was trembling slightly. As a mage scholar, her body was a bit thin after all. And now, Weilin was still wearing the magic-suppressing silver neck ring and shackles that restricted magic power, which made it impossible for her to use magic to help her. Keep yourself warm.

It’s really hard to withstand the cold after snowfall with just a coat.

Xiuge saw Wei Lin's expression in his eyes, so he smiled and shook his head. He turned around and took out a standard scarf from Walter's army that he had not used from the nearby closet: "Take it, Wei Lin." Miss Lin, this is somewhat useful... Why is Mr. Krauts so stingy? He is not even willing to give you thicker clothes? "

Weilin silently took the scarf and circled it twice around her neck, and then said in a low voice: "I thought I could still use some simple tricks, but the quality of the magic-killing silver shackles in the army Too high and I can’t mobilize the magic at all.”

She obviously didn't want to discuss this embarrassing topic with Shuge, so she immediately asked: "Mr. Shuge, the soldier said that you have already met Schubert... So, do you have any questions about the troubles he has? What solution?”