From that day on, Salomon had to receive personal teachings from the Supreme Master every day. Although other magicians of Kama Taj had questions, they could also ask the Supreme Master.
But everyone's knowledge is different, and the spells in Weishan Emperor's Book alone are enough for them to practice for a lifetime. And Salomon not only wants to learn the magic in the Book of Emperor Weishan, but also wants to see the truth of the dark dimension.
The Supreme Mage, who is well aware of the horror of the dark dimension, is extremely careful when guiding Salomon. Whenever Salomon cannot bear the whispers or is discovered by Dormammu, the Supreme Master will pull Salomon's astral body back in time.
Therefore, Salomon's external appearance is only pale, and his body does not show the crystallization of flesh and blood that occurs when it is infiltrated by the dark dimension.
But even such a course greatly increased Salomon's burden. His lack of energy prevented him from performing more magic. She is the only one in the entire universe who can confidently and forcibly plunder the magic power of the dark dimension like the Ancient One. It's just that Salomon is still too immature.
Until one day, the Supreme Mage suspended Salomon's course of exploring the dark space.
"You need to visit a person, or a god." His Holiness pointed to the chubby snake on Salomon's table. "She has already given you help. Now, you should listen to her conditions. ”
Salomon looked sad. In Greek mythology, the goddess Athena did not have a good temper. Salomon clearly remembered the story of Alcmene who turned into a spider. None of the gods in charge of law and order was easy to talk to.
Although Athena is not a real god in charge of the priesthood in the Toril universe, the fact that she can have this part of the divine name means that she has such a character.
Seemingly sensing Salomon's worries, the Venerable said in a gentle tone, "The reason why I can tolerate Athena's return to Earth is precisely because she can abide by the order I have established.
I will never tolerate anyone who revives the Age of Gods on Earth, even Zeus. Just feel free to go, I think she must be asking for something from you this time, and you can try to get some benefits back. "
"You want something from me?" Salomon raised his head in surprise. He really couldn't imagine that a Greek god would ask for something from a little mage.
But the Supreme Mage didn't see it that way. She said, "Don't belittle yourself, Salomon, you are very special. She must have seen your talent in the British Museum, so she helped a mortal."
Go, don't waste time, bring a gift and the snake will guide you. "
According to the Supreme Mage, Athena now goes by her name in Roman mythology, "Minerva", and she also wrote a book called "The Hero's Journey", which details the various differences between fact and myth. Contact, but the sales volume is not too ideal.
To find her, you have to go to Mount Athena in New York, where she opened an orphanage.
Salomon's heart was finally relieved because he remembered the reputation of Master Gu Yi - this reputation was not brought about by Emperor Weishan, but by Master Gu Yi himself.
According to the Ancient Master, the Greek pantheon was one of the most restless pantheons on the earth at that time. They were also involved with a race called the Eternals, and they asked the Eternals to serve as representatives of the Greek gods on the earth.
Although Salomon is not clear about the specific incident, he believes that there are no Eternals and other Greek gods on the earth now. By calculating the time of the rise of the ancient mage, he can roughly guess a little bit.
Thinking about how many extraterrestrial creatures that wanted to enter the earth were killed by the ring of mutant Raggador when the Venerable was born, Salomon believed that the so-called gods on the earth were no exception.
Master Ancient One is the most powerful magician in the multiverse, and now he has full confidence in his teacher.
When Salomon emerged from a remote alley, he came to the streets of New York.
He put the chubby little white snake into his sleeve. Although the feeling of the cold scales wrapped around his arm made him a little uncomfortable, he still endured it because the Lord had clearly instructed that this pet would be He found the key to Athena.
He felt that the chubby little snake under his sleeve became restless. It chatted here and there and stuck out its tongue before it determined its direction.
"Are you sure that's where it is? Is the direction your head is pointing in a straight line?" Salomon asked, looking at the round eyes of the little snake. Then Salomon saw contempt in the eyes of a snake. mood.
Salomon said helplessly, "Little guy, I don't have a Parselmouth, and I'm not a Druid. I don't know those natural magical arts. I don't understand what you say at all. I think shaking my head and nodding can solve the problem." Yes, right?"
Many people on the street were attracted by Salomon. This was entirely because he was wearing a very eye-catching red robe. The silver chain buckles made the dress look quite expensive and even more eye-catching. , with a snake wrapped tightly around his arm, which made passers-by avoid him.
But Salomon had no consciousness at all. He focused all his attention on the little snake. This snake was like an arrow floating on the screen in the game, guiding Salomon to his destination.
Salomon stood in front of the door of a white apartment, knocked lightly, and the door opened.
A tall woman stood at the door. She was wearing a thin white home suspender pajama, with a Greek key pattern embroidered with golden silk thread on the edge. Her face is extremely beautiful, and she is much taller than the 12-year-old Salomon. Her long golden curly hair is very thick, flowing like light flowing water on her fair shoulders and collarbones. Her arms are not as slender as ordinary women. , but not too thick. When she stretched out her hand, her beautiful muscles were highlighted.
"Greetings, Tritocleia, founder of the arts, Pallas, the maiden of Athens, Salomon Damonet is at your service." When Athena lifted herself from Salomon's arm When the god took the little snake, he didn't dare to move. Instead, he said hello to the god. He held a bottle of wine in both hands and said, "This is a gift for you."
"I know your name, come in." Athena took the gift with a smile. She opened the door and let Salomon walk in.
I don't know if it is because of her priesthood, but Athena's apartment is filled with marble sculptures in the ancient Greek style, some of which are even plated with gold. In the center of the living room, there is a huge white wool carpet, even the sofa is white, and there are a few hospitality apples on the table, and on the windowsill, there is a brown owl standing.
"Why are you so reserved?" Athena poured him a glass of water and saw Salomon sitting on the sofa. She asked, "Do you really believe in those mythical stories?"
This made Salomon not know how to open his mouth for a moment.
But Athena just waved her hand and said, "I have tried my best to correct the errors in the myth, but it will be regarded as nonsense! Those ignorant boys... okay, Back to the topic. Are you wondering why I am assisting you at the British Museum?"
"Yes, πότνία (goddess, specifically Athena), I don't see how I can help you at all." Salomon replied.
"Didn't your teacher tell you that you are really being humble?" Athena said with a smile, "You are the one who can obtain the true inheritance of the Supreme Mage! Of course I want to ask you for help, but not now , but the future..."
[Note 1] This title comes from the prayer songs in Esoteric Buddhism.
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