Chapter 167 Memories of the former
"Why abandon everything? What are you talking about!" Paladin roared with anger on his face, but there was unspeakable fear and fear in his heart. If these five empty eyes were really the gods who dominated the world, he, Paladin, would not be able to resist them doing anything to him!
"The path of strength is lonely. The price you pay for gaining strength will be everything you cherish." As soon as Enos finished speaking, Marcus, the God of War on the other side, continued: "Everyone has Opportunities. From lambs to the dragon. We give all creatures a chance. Because the law is fair and selfless. But they can't seize the opportunity, and you, human. Don't be afraid and fearful. The desire for power makes you seize it. Got the opportunity, got the qualifications. Became the second candidate.”
"The second candidate..." Paladin muttered the word the god used to call him. Suddenly he seemed to remember something, and turned his head to look at the entrance, the long-haired man carved on the stone slab, and the Almighty Eye floating on his forehead! "The second candidate... Do you understand the price of white bread and red wine? Everything is fair, and there is a price for paying..."
Just when Paladin was shocked by the possible connection between him and this long-haired man, Natsius, the god of storm and thunder on the side, slowly spoke. Before Paladin could answer this sentence, with the statues of the gods as the head, a five-pointed star formation instantly appeared at Paladin's feet! Wrapping the entire hall! "What are you doing!" Paladin felt a strong sense of crisis, but suddenly, his vision became blurry. There was actually a powerful suction force that was absorbing his mind! Paladin couldn't resist, but in the blink of an eye, Paladin was nothing but an empty shell. His eyes also lost focus and lost their luster.
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"Get out of my way! Stop pestering me!" His eyes were hazy and he couldn't see clearly. As Paladin gradually returned to consciousness, he immediately heard such words containing resentment. After gently rubbing his eyes, Paladin felt as if he had slept for a long, long time. The hazy vision gradually became clear. What appeared in front of Paladin was no longer the gloomy temple, but a lush grassland and tall trees. And the endless blue sky. The most eye-catching thing among them was the man and woman glaring at each other in front of Paladin.
The woman is gorgeous and beautiful, wearing a gorgeous mage robe. Holding a pure black magic circle, pitiful tears flashed in his eyes. The man, however, has long hair and a pair of slender hands under a very ordinary robe. What he held in his hand was a bright red, bumpy apple...
No! That's not Apple! Paladin woke up instantly. What the long-haired man is holding is the Stone of Truth! And this long-haired man is exactly the one depicted on the stone slab in the temple, the man who also has the omnipotent eye! Needless to say, the female mage is exactly the same as the woman painted next to the stone slab.
"Is this...is this fake? Where have the gods brought me?" Paladin stood up quickly and looked at his intact body. I was very shocked to see these realistic vegetation and soil. Seeing the two people still arguing, he walked forward unconsciously. He waved his hands and asked: "You two, where is this place? Hey, you heard me..."
Paladin wanted to understand his situation and stepped forward to chat. But the two of them treated him like nothing. Ignoring Paladin's inquiry. Just when Paladin frowned and wanted to teach him a lesson, he found that his outstretched hand passed through the long-haired man. It's like being inserted into a cloud, without any feeling!
"It's not true..." Paladin withdrew his hand with wide eyes, watching the two people arguing who still didn't know Paladin's existence. Gradually I realized that all this was like an image and not real at all. …,
"Stop, my dear. This is a sinful thing and can't continue!" Suddenly a sad cry came. Paladin clearly saw that it was the female mage who said it. But the long-haired man shook his head with a ferocious look, raised the Stone of Truth in his hand and said, "What do you understand? I owe all my status today to him! The sin, the real sin is that I gave up my own life because of my morality. Future! Do you understand? No, you don’t understand at all! Just as stupid as those idiots who only shout for justice!" After saying that, the long-haired man stepped down and turned into a blue light that flew into the sky and disappeared! Only this female mage was left, ignoring the tears dripping from her eyes, she knelt down helplessly on the ground and cried: "I have... your child... Anakin, Ripley, I have you. ’s child!”
Paladin was shocked after hearing these words! This long-haired man is called Anakin, Ripley? ! Could it be that... But before Paladin could come back to his senses, the scene in front of him changed and turned into a tavern. The Anakin with pure white hair, Ripley. He was chatting with a thin boy and a knight in armor.
After looking at the wine in his hand for a while, Anakin helplessly put it on the table without taking a sip. Looking at the young man in white robe sitting opposite, he asked, "Are you really going to become a priest? I have no good impressions of the gods, those five bastards who treat human beings like ants." Sit down. The boy in white robes opposite did not drink, but picked up a glass of juice and said with an innocent smile: "I don't care what Enos, the God of Light, thinks of us. I just want to help others, because I help those in need." I can be happy with someone. That’s all, my brother.”
"Hey...brother, this...is up to you." Anakin frowned and waved his hand in disappointment. I don't want to pay attention to my younger brother's thoughts. But on the other side, a knight in gorgeous armor sitting next to him took off his heavy helmet. Revealing long black hair and a determined face. With blue eyes, he looked at Anakin seriously and said: "My friend, do you know what you are doing now? You are wanted by six principalities, fifteen kingdoms and the Amarr Empire! Even the barbarians Those guys with long ears in the south are going to hunt you down. But you still come out to chat with me calmly?"
"Aralon, you should understand that you have gained that kind of power. The so-called countries and various races are just playthings of the gods. I just want to fight..." "You want to become a god! Just like them!" "The knight named Aralon immediately interrupted Anakin and roared angrily. The blue eyes stared directly at Anakin, who turned his head and avoided his gaze.
PS: Please note that the white bread and red wine that the gods meant symbolized flesh and blood. Enos' avatar turned into a mortal and taught mortals, and was finally crucified on the cross. Later, the Holy See used white bread and red wine to replace the blood and flesh of God when celebrating Mass. Eating it to those who come to pray symbolizes that God is with us. Here, it is a metaphor that tells Paladin that the price to gain power is far greater than he expected.