Mole's figure trembled slightly, unable to hide the fluctuations in his heart.
He subconsciously stretched out his hand, as if searching for an unknown signal, but suddenly realized his offense and hurriedly took it back.
Despite this, his eyes were still firmly and passionately fixed on Xia Xiu, full of longing for the future.
Xia Xiu saw all the actions of operator Mole. Before deciding to investigate Mole, he had already obtained enough information from Tours to make him aware of Mole's behavior. Gain a comprehensive understanding of abilities and potential.
After several days of observation, his evaluation of Mole has gradually improved, confirming his first impression of Mole - an operator who is ambitious and worthy of training.
The most important point is that he has discovered what the other party desires from the depths of his soul, and what is the source of power that drives the other party's ambition.
This is important because ambition is like bile in the human body. If secreted smoothly and without resistance, it will be an active, active, and active fluid. But if it encounters resistance and obstacles, then it cannot develop freely and freely, so it will become restless, dull, poorly circulated, and even poisonous.
Xia Xiu’s ambitions and goals have always been very clear. He knows what his goals are at every stage, from studying abroad in Luyuan, to being the fourth sword holder in the Kingdom of Heaven, to now being a decision-maker in the Reserve Forces of the Kingdom of Heaven... …
His next step is to step onto the highest ladder of power in the Kingdom of Heaven and become one of the members of the Thirteen Resolutions Assembly.
Merit and virtue are the main purposes of human actions.
Feeling that you already have these two motives is the minimum achievement of self-sufficiency.
Before that, he must first enrich his wings.
The Five-Year Plan, the Third House of Heaven, the Ivy War...
These are all necessary actions, but what he is still doing is both necessary and sufficient. .
To form a burial team that is completely subordinate to him is his necessary and sufficient task now.
"I regret to tell you that at this stage I am unable to challenge the Daevite Empire's "Book of Time". The six "Books of Time" represent miracles that are comparable to the [Wall of Sighs] in the Kingdom of Heaven, and in this miracle Behind the scenes, there is the absolute rule from the Hanged King, so I can only tell you this - I cannot remove the temporal virus at this stage."
On the steps, Xia Xiu's figure was like a sculpture. Looking down at the mole with sympathy, he took the other's right hand that was trying to retract, and his five fingers were clasped on the other's hand bowl engraved with [Time Scale], the moment they came into contact.
"However... just because it cannot be eradicated does not mean that it cannot be contained."
The "Supreme Hand" that can touch everything is activated. In Xia Xiu's sight, countless dense red threads appear Spreading outward crazily, these threads connected every blood vessel, nerve, and organ of the mole...
The mole's body became the intersection of dense red threads, These red threads are like a web of life, completely enveloping the mole's existence.
Under Xia Xiu's palm, Mole felt an unprecedented warmth and power. It was thaumaturgic energy that was beyond ordinary people's understanding. It was gentle but powerful, as if it could penetrate all secrets.
Three halos like mutton-fat white jade appeared behind him, emitting a pure and soft light. They slowly rotated in the air, and their smooth surfaces reflected a faint luster in the sunlight.
[Torino Type I·Activation——]
[Crown Blessing·Timing Control——]
The space around [Triple Crown] seems to be because of this power Subtle changes occurred, and the air was filled with an indescribable rhythm, as if the most basic rhythm of nature had been rearranged, playing the most harmonious melody in the universe.
A powerful and pure elemental force surged out through the contact point between Xia Xiu and Mole. This force was full of possibilities for creation and change.
It directly acts on the chain of destiny composed of [time scale] on the mole's wrist. The time that was originally counting down ruthlessly seems to have been pressed by an invisible hand. The pause button is pressed at this moment, and all the passage of time Stopped abruptly.
What is even more surprising is that on the other side of the [Time Scale], an electronic hourglass icon appears. It not only represents the suspension of time, but also symbolizes the redefinition and redefinition of the passage of time. Take control.
This icon is like giving Mole a new beginning, an opportunity to get rid of the constraints of his original fate.
Mole's eyes widened, and Xia Xiu's words continued to ring in his ears in real time.
"This is a virus lock. It can only block the positioning and exploitation of you by the Book of Time. Of course, this is also because you are outside the territory of Daeva. If you were inside the country, they would never allow this Blockade appears. "
"...Even outside the country, as long as they sense signs of resistance, they will send the Forbidden Army to wipe out the resistance - just like wiping out the [Icarus Resistance Army]. "Mole murmured to himself, with an indescribable emotion.
"Then let the Hanged King's imperial army come over and give it a try. This is not the Hanged King's land."
Xia Xiu stood at the top of the steps, watching the mole not far away. The sun shone on his body, making his golden eyes shine with a mysterious light.
The mole stood there quietly, as if he could feel the blond young man's gaze penetrating the depths of his heart.
"Now, we should talk about business." Xia Xiu's voice echoed in the empty space, calm and powerful.
From just now to now, he has only done four things to the operator Mole: giving forgiveness, giving fear, giving rewards, and giving hope and motivation.
For Mole's audacity to decipher [Adam], as the Management Bureau, he chose to forgive the other party; in the face of Mole's attack on him, he chose to give the other party the deepest love. Fear; and the blockade of the time sequence virus on the mole was a meeting gift from him.
Finally, his existence is the Mole's hope and motivation, because he is not only the "fire thief" who steals the God of All Machines.
At the same time - "The Regicide".
"Are you willing to offer me your loyalty?"
Operator Mole realized that he should offer a token of loyalty and respect to the blond young man on the steps.
He seemed to be surrendering to the king like an ancient knight, so he slowly knelt down, clenched his right hand into a fist, and placed it on his heart.
“I will offer to [Ohm Messiah] all human supplications, prayers, intercessions, and blessings; so shall all mechanical souls and all those in authority, that we may be pious, dignified, Live an upright life under the protection of the God of All Machines."
Xia Xiu faced the half-kneeling Mole, and he knew that this was the baptism ceremony of the Mechanical Church.
This ceremony is conducted by a Mechanicus or Priest and is performed at the altar of the Mechanicus or at a specific baptismal font. During the ceremony, the host will use holy oil (usually 150-proof gasoline, sometimes 98-proof gasoline), or for ordinary people, water can be used. This special liquid is sprinkled over the head of the baptized, symbolizing the divine power and spiritual purification of the Mechanicus.
During the process of baptism, it is often accompanied by specific prayers and declarations to demonstrate the baptized person's faith commitment and confidence in the God of all opportunities.
The significance of baptism is that it symbolizes people's cleansing and redemption from sin and filth, and they become people of the Mechanicus.
This ceremony is regarded as a symbol of the Mechanicus' faith and a ceremony of initiation into the religion. It marks the beginning of a new life for a person and devotes himself to the belief and lifestyle of the Mechanicus.
Xia Xiu symbolically rubbed a water ball technique and gently sprinkled it on the mole's body, blooming into a ball of crystal water mist.
In this simple and symbolic ceremony, the magical power of water polo turns into cool mist and falls on the mole, which seems to symbolize a new life and baptism.
The man said to the mole with a smile: "I don't need believers, I only need loyal partners and subordinates."
The mole faced Xia Xiu's words and did not He answered simply, but said deeply:
"Then as you said, I will not be a broken servitor, but a mechanical priest - this is the truth."
"I will offer you the respect of a father and the loyalty of a knight."
Xia Xiu didn't say anything more.
It is true that in this world, some people always like to change their personal statements and actions. They believe that if people have so-called faith, they may have put a set of shackles on themselves in life. Therefore, they deliberately demand the openness and freedom of their own will in their thoughts and actions.
People in reality are often more willing to believe lies.
The reason is not only that people need to go through a lot of hardships when searching for the truth; at the same time, it is not that after finding the so-called truth, the truth will constrain their thoughts and freedom; There seems to be an innate tendency to lie in his nature.
The so-called truth is an understanding within the scope of self-knowledge.
Perhaps in the human realm, the truth has never been discovered at all and has been searching for the truth to satisfy its own desire for knowledge.
He has said that he does not need believers, but Mole will accept [Ohm Messiah] as the truth. This is a leap of faith made by Mole. He can't say anything about self-will to him. Open and free.
As [Ohm Messiah], he can only let his "truth" not constrain people's thoughts.
"I don't need believers." Xia Xiu said again.
As he finished speaking, he gently stretched out his index finger, and azure flames danced on his fingertips, like a beam of light drawn from the deep sea. That deep blue light contained an infinite flow of data, like burning numbers. ocean.
The layers of blue flames, with unknown power, floated lightly towards the mole's waist, where the peripheral pedigree [Adam] hung, seemed to be its destination. The moment the flame lightly touched the mechanical ball, the surrounding air seemed to be shaken, and time seemed to freeze at this moment.
An electronic expression suddenly appeared on the surface of the ball. It was a smiling face, as warm and friendly as intelligent life.
This smile, under the mechanical and indifferent shell, looks particularly vivid and real, as if it is showing its new life to the mole.
“I have a task for you now, to bring this field operator from the border area.”
As soon as Xia Xiu's voice fell, the small mouse-like ball showed a mysterious vitality. It floated gently in the air, and its surface suddenly shone with a strange light, as if it was processing some kind of complex data.
The electronic expression pattern on the surface of this small mechanical sphere suddenly became active, and the smiling expression seemed to contain some kind of intelligent spirituality.
Soon, a stream of seemingly complex information was transmitted to his consciousness in a way that only the mole could understand. This is not just the transfer of text, but also a direct knowledge implantation, allowing Mole to master all the necessary mission details in an instant: the identity information of the target operator, the current specific location, and how to get from the named Bring the target safely back to the complex area of the junction zone.
"Evan Rowell, operator codename-Qing Niu."
He subconsciously read the name of the mission target in his heart.
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The Daevite Empire·The City that Never Sleeps.
The Daevite Empire in winter is shrouded in a layer of frost, as if it is a ruthless ruler, tightly binding everything in its territory.
The black stone spiers, slave pits, and countless smoking chimneys are all covered with a layer of frozen lead, making them look even more cold and ruthless.
Snowflakes and dust danced in the air, eventually mixing into an indescribable cold mud that quietly covered the narrow and winding streets.
The city lights, trying their best to flicker in this endless darkness, seem unable to dispel the surrounding haze, and can only barely outline the outline of the surrounding things.
In this desolation and silence, there are only some subtle sounds in the shadows, which are particularly harsh.
A group of stray dogs were looking for food in the shadows of the street corner. They accidentally discovered a figure sealed by the cold. It was a slave who failed to return to his warm home before nightfall.
In the cold wind, these dogs surrounded the frozen corpses. They greedily licked these cold corpses, and the suppressed chewing sounds sounded in the darkness.
This scene is like a silent tragedy, telling the suffering and helplessness of the bottom of the empire.
In the Daevite Empire, winter is not only a change of seasons, but also a portrayal of the ruthless challenges of life.
The falling snowflakes and the biting north wind are all silently telling the story of this land - some lives are destined to be unable to escape this cold fate, and the darkness and cold are the foundation of this land. The eternal theme of empire.
In the depths of the Evernight City of the Daeva Empire, in a hall full of mystery and power, the Night King, the "Queen's Divine Machine" of the Evernight City, slowly opened his eyes as deep as the night sky.
The surrounding air seemed to become solemn due to this action, and an indescribable aura filled the hall.
His voice was low and powerful, and every word seemed to be spoken from the abyss, with irresistible majesty and mechanical coldness:
"The Hanged King issued a kill order—the target: Edici Federation-Hell's Kitchen!"