To Four Thousand Years Later

conversation room. Phoenix landed with Leo. She didn't directly land on the ground, but retracted her wings in the air, slowly gliding and landed on the top of a white bell tower.

This bell tower has a clear Gothic style, with a lot of copper decoration on the corners. The overall height is nearly 30 meters high, and it is already the tallest building in the city. Frank and Carthage were not too strict, but in the Gothic Kingdom, buildings taller than palaces and temples were never allowed. The Goths believed that the division of Rome was caused by excessive freedom and loose atmosphere. Therefore, they believe in order and law, and believe that following the rules in everything can avoid most failures.

Therefore, all buildings in Gothic have detailed height regulations. The use of glass, the use of several columns inside, etc., have already been determined by the "Examples and Construction Regulations of Pan-Roman City Buildings under the Sunshine of St. Augustus". Every special building that is not included in the "Regulations" needs to be stamped by the Grand City Officer before it is allowed to be built.

All engineers who build illegal buildings will be deprived of an eye as a punishment for advocacy. One-eyed engineers are considered to be transgressors who violate the rules and authority, and they can't get any big jobs. They usually choose to leave Gothic and go to other countries. Such an architectural format that obviously violates the "Regulations" is the retaliatory or provocative creation of several of the great engineers...but some of them have a unique artistic flavor. Almost as soon as Leo stepped onto the ground, he felt a very rhythmic mechanical vibration under his feet, and the sound of a pendulum rattled in his ears.

In addition to the huge dial embedded in the top of the clock tower, there is also a pendulum about ten meters high below, and a brass-colored sun disc is connected at the bottom. The sun disc-like pendulum with eyes open in the middle. Swaying slowly and firmly at a very constant frequency.

Every time the pendulum swings, it will make a sound that is not too loud but shocking enough. Leo also saw some citizens bowing down under the bell tower, chanting something. But it was too far away, coupled with the rattling sound in his ears, he couldn't hear what the people below were saying at all.

"They are worshiping the God of Machines.

Phoenix said casually: "Isn't it ridiculous? Such gods never existed, but they were created because of their stupidity and ignorance."

Also speaking, one foot stepped on one of the pointed pillars of the tower, and the other foot was suspended in the air. With open arms, the body leaned forward and overlooked the earth, as if embracing the sky. Leo hesitated to speak. That gesture was dangerous. As long as it is slightly out of balance, it will fall... But anyway, you can fly, so you can do whatever you want.

Phoenix spun around on the pointed column like a top, then jumped back to the platform lightly. She patted Leo on the shoulder, beckoning him to follow her, and led him downstairs.

It was a spiraling, extremely high staircase. There is a simple stone handrail on the left side of the stairs, while the star map and murals are painted on the wall on the right hand side.

In the middle, there is a column that reaches the sky, leading from the ground floor to the top of the tower. Leo just leaned on the armrest and glanced down, the scene full of fine threads and the feeling of falling made his legs a little weak.

"How high is it here?"

He couldn't help asking.

"From the top here to the ground. There are a total of 167 steps.

Phoenix pursed his lips slightly and chuckled softly, "But to reach our destination, we need to add another eighty-eight steps."

"Plus? Leo was slightly taken aback, and then realized: "Underground? "

"Well, there are two hundred and fifty-five steps in total. There is a small platform for rest after every sixteenth step... A total of sixteen sixteen steps are required, and this is also the password left by my king," Phoenix said casually, "But we don't quite know what your lord means.

"Is it okay to tell me these things?

"Don't be fooled, Leo." Phoenix walked slowly down with his hands on the armrest, "You have talent. It would be too wasteful if you waste it." The corners of Leo's mouth moved slightly. Said softly, "I... don't really want to do that. I actually" you know what, Leo? "Her wolf-like shining eyes glanced at Leo. His heart suddenly tightened, and the words in his mouth were immediately stuffed back.

"You are the pope appointed by my king."

Phoenix said coldly.

Her eyes were so indifferent that she seemed to be looking at a piece of meat, which made Leo's back suddenly soaked in sweat: "But Adrian Shi is not. Why do you think I saved you, little fat man?" Leo heard. Heartbroken: "King Solomon?"

"Who else?"

"But how could he have foreseen me.

Leo murmured in disbelief.

"My king can see everything in the world. Past, present, and future." Phoenix said softly. Phoenix didn't say anything after that. Leo didn't dare to say anything, and he didn't dare to stop. He didn't reach the end until his legs and feet were numb, his legs began to soften, and he gasped for breath.

It was a very low and simple door, only about half a meter high. It is not so much a door for people to walk as it is a dog hole. With Elio's height, he had to squat down to barely move over. Phoenix said suddenly.

"what?

Leo asked confused.

"I said kneel," Phoenix said as he knelt down and said in a low voice, "here we are.

The word "arrived" made Leo startled: "This is the Holy Land?" That's right. Inside is the Anglican Church.

He watched Phoenix knelt down and moved in from there reverently. After a little hesitation, he followed suit.

As a fat man, he finally managed to get past him after all he said. When passing through the door, Leo thought he was going to be called back by Phoenix with the words "Please go back", and Frank walked through the door, which was a narrow corridor that could only be passed by one person. bright. Phoenix walked ahead and said in a low voice: "Remember, Leo. Everyone I bring in will tell them the same thing. It's not that I make things difficult for you. This door was built according to my king's will." King Solomon said that all nobles should be humble. "

she whispered. Walking into the light: "Because the world does not become noble by the gold and jewels they grab. It is revered by the value they create. Leo felt that the light was a bit dazzling. He squinted his eyes for a few seconds to adapt. Also followed in.

The next moment, his pupils shrank slightly. Phoenix's deep and solemn prayer rang in his ears.

- Therefore, be humble.