The warm wind in April was a bit hot, and the samurai's military camp was extremely noisy. Amidst the heat and hustle and bustle, there is a cool shade of trees, projecting tranquility among the remote campsites. The emblem of the main god was erected high, and the temple warriors wore wooden helmets and masks to guard the residences of the accompanying priests. Following the faint smell of herbal medicine, we reached the deepest part of the camp, where we saw the dark curtain and the statue of the goddess with a weird smile.
"Your Majesty, Aquiens, priest of the Goddess of Spring, greets you!"
The elderly priestess Aguiins, with a kind smile on her face and an obsidian dagger at her waist, respectfully saluted the king.
Hearing the address of "Your Majesty," Shulot raised his brows and smiled gently.
"Akuits (akuits?) is the 'snake of the goddess of spring' in the myth of Prepecha... Are you a goddess priest from Prepecha?"
"Praise the Lord God! Your Majesty, I am from the Patzcuaro Lake District, and I am one of the first Prepecha priests loyal to the Kingdom. I have been serving the Supreme Lord God in the capital of Qinchongcan for more than eight years. ...
Priestess Aguiins has a calm expression and smiles like a kind old woman. But the sharp blade on her waist, the smell of herbs on her body, and the name "Snake of the Goddess" all indicate her hidden murderous intent.
"Your Majesty, before this Eastern Expedition, the intelligence officer Naxiu sent people to the temple and recruited several elderly priestesses who were good at medicine. I was fortunate enough to get the opportunity to serve the great king's army. There are already some in the marching army. Two or three years! When Wang Qi went to the seaside, I was summoned by the captain of the guard again to accompany Wang Qi eastward..."
"Oh? Good at potions? Very good!"
Hearing this, Xiulote looked thoughtfully at the captain of the guard next to him. The captain of the guard, Ekart, lowered his head and carefully explained to the king.
"Master, the coastal tribes are located in the lowland jungles and are good at mixing and hiding poisons... Priest Aguiins is a real master of medicine. He can provide an extra guarantee for your safety!"
"Um."
Xiulote nodded, looked at the elder Aguiins, and asked in a deep voice.
"Dear Potion Master, how did your examination go?"
"Your Majesty, there are some unexpected gains, but they are not dangerous."
Priestess Akui Yinsi had kind eyes and extended her hand, but at some point, an ancient "teeth" appeared.
"I searched carefully and found a hollow 'snake tooth' from her mouth. This should be the inheritance of the coastal tribes and can hide poison. However, it is not easy to use the 'snake tooth'. And this one There is no venom in the 'snake fangs' either."
Seeing this ancient "teeth", Shulot felt a slight chill, and thought of the snake priestess's closeness and temptation that night. He frowned, with a faint murderous intent looming in his eyes.
"Thank you, Priest Aquiins. Did you find anything else?"
"Your Majesty, I fed her some 'holy water', and while she was half drunk and half awake, I repeatedly asked some questions about the purpose of her trip... In addition, there were some unexpected gains."
"Huh? The purpose of this trip, the unexpected gain?"
"Yes, Your Majesty."
Priestess Akuiyinsi smiled kindly and spoke slowly.
"She did not have any ill intentions when she came here. She just wanted to surrender to you. She was afraid of the power of the kingdom and respected you. When this child was a child, her mother was decomposed and sacrificed by her father's wife in front of her. . She was deeply stimulated, and she was eager for powerful things, from mind to body..."
"In front of the 'holy water' prepared by the Plateau Temple, she had no ability to resist, and explained the process of murdering Chief Da Ri. That is, she colluded with Chief Da Ri's warrior chief, and then killed people to seize power..."
"I also asked about other secrets and carefully inspected her body...Tsk, tsk, I can only say that this is really a gift from a man! This prickly cactus fruit, after peeling off the skin, It is a perfect snake fruit that is juicy and delicious... Your Majesty, if you want to taste it for a long time, you can leave it to me. As long as she is properly 'taught' for half a year, there will be no messy thoughts left in her mind..."
"...Thank you, Priest Aquiins! I think there is no need to waste precious secret medicine..."
After hearing what the priestess Aguiins said, Shulot was silent for a moment and expressed his gratitude calmly. He knew the "teaching" the other party referred to, and he also knew the horror of the priests' secret medicine. He had been restraining himself from crossing such a dangerous boundary.
"Since the Snake Priestess has no ill intentions, it would be nice to meet her. In fact, her courage and wisdom interest me more than her beauty!"
Hearing this, the elder Priest Aguiins smiled half-heartedly and glanced at the young king. Then, she looked at the captain of the guard, Ekart, who lowered his eyes and said nothing. Priest Aguiins' heart moved, and he bowed his head deeply and saluted the supreme king.
"I obey you, Your Majesty! I am full of piety and willing to serve you. The delicious 'gift' is in the camp. I have checked it carefully and fed her the comfrey juice prepared for seven days... The Lord God witnesses! She She is not pregnant, and it is impossible to become pregnant in the next month."
"..."
Hearing this, Shulot touched his nose with a rare expression of embarrassment on his face. Priest Aguiins looked up, his face showed understanding, and he smiled and spoke.
"Your Majesty, I need to prepare wound medicine. Please forgive me for leaving temporarily... Well, the tent far away in the west may need to be prepared all night. If you need it, you can always ask the captain of the guard to come. Call me...the water snake has removed its sharp teeth and can enjoy its lingering snake body..."
After the priest Aguiins saluted, he immediately turned around and left, leaving only a classic priest's prayer.
"Praise to you, Your Majesty! May you be as happy and strong as the great beetle in the tree!..."
"Huh? Big beetle?...I'm not, I didn't want it!..."
The sun was setting, the curtains were low, and the camp was silent. Shulot stood awkwardly in front of the tent and turned to look at the captain of the guard, Ekart.
"Eckart..."
Eckart, the captain of the guard, bowed his head in salute and did not look at the king's embarrassment. He just opened the tent and stood respectfully in front of the tent door.
"Master, I'm right outside, guarding you at all times!"
"...You guys!..."
After a few breaths, Shulot shook his head and laughed dumbly. He raised his head, glanced at the crimson sunset, and took a long breath. Then, with steady steps, he strode into the tent. The dark tent was immediately lowered, blocking all sight.
There was a moment of silence, except for the king's low words, which could not be heard clearly. But soon, the suppressed crying of a woman was heard. Then, the crying sound became louder and louder, turning into a violent storm and like the waves of the sea~
