When the briefing session began, the person in charge of the explanation was Titus.
The four people were wearing the school uniforms of the teaching center and the training center respectively, sitting on the small bench. The schoolbags were left behind, and the four of them had left behind their afternoon club activities.
"Well, you young heroes of Cathay, these behind me are the phlogiston stealth equipment used by the Roman internal guards. You must wear these equipment to 'go into the night'. I would like to ask first, has anyone played the "Pilgrimage of Heroes" we released? ?”
"Me." Han Xingzhi raised his hand.
"Oh, this boy looks like a professional player. So have you purchased the enhanced version? That is the expansion pack of "Golden Bough" and cleared it?"
"Of course, I've beaten it many times."
"Very good! As a Cathay practitioner, you should know the original function of these board games in the occult course. We are seeking help from players around the world. Every time you pass a level, you can help our heroes. The tour provides valuable reference experience. Although in order to ensure your safety, the game is very different from the real hero tour. But some basic concepts are similar. For example, this student, Han, you know why we call it dive What about 'Night'?"
"Because from a symbolic point of view, night is a concept relative to day. We wouldn't say that there is night in the universe, because there is no day at all, right? Only there has been recognized by humans, but it has 'sinked' again Only the area will be considered to be in the 'night'. That is, the 'night' will only exist in the place where the light of human civilization once shined and then left."
"A very appropriate statement! But I am here to tell you what the Roman inner guard was defending. The so-called 'night' is now just a point. There is a forest king in the night of Lake Nemi, and a willow tree in the night of Gloucester. Wang, etc. In the classical era, they believed that there were elves and monsters in Greek caves because those caves were in eternal night and were beyond human knowledge. So what is it that can light up the night? "
"Yes, lamp?" Shangluo replied.
"Yes, it is a lamp. In other words, it is fire. It is the power of fire that allows human civilization to transcend day and night. In the history of Cathay, there were great people like the 'Suiren' who shouldered a lofty mission. However, in earlier times, when humans had not mastered the ability to drill wood to make fire, fire was extremely valuable. On the one hand, people used fire to drive away prey, used fire to cook food, and used fire to survive long periods of time. Cold winter. On the other hand, we must take good care of the fire to prevent it from spreading and causing harm. In other words-neither let the fire spread nor let the fire go out. Controlling fire, controlling fire, and preserving fire are exactly what we want to see The Burning Man's mission was also the predecessor of the Roman Guard."
As he spoke, he bowed slightly:
"Now, I am honored to invite you to participate in a hero parade. As extraordinary human beings, you are all qualified to shoulder the mission of firewatchers. Since the dawn of human civilization, this has been the glorious mission of guarding everyone in the moonlight. Although You are not the Roman Guards, but because you have fulfilled your duty as a fire watcher, you will all receive a glorious medal. Show this medal to Rome and you will receive our hospitality, and we will also provide you with Any help within reason. So.”
He paused for a moment: "Here are some precautions. Fire is precious, so we have to go to the place where the divine power resides to take out the fire. Fire is dangerous, so please pay attention to the following rules. The first and most important point is Important point: trust no one but Mithras Helios.”
This name immediately attracted Shangluo's attention:
"Helios? It is, the sun god?"
"Not just Helios. It's Mithras Helios - God of Oaths, Victorious Sun, Revealer of Magic, Guide to the Underworld, God of Resurrection, Head of the Roman Legions and Soldiers God. Many elements in modern magic come from Mithras Helios, especially the spells related to the sacrificial site. Our hero's pilgrimage also relies on the sacrificial site of Mithras Helios With the help of the company, the efficiency has been greatly improved. Otherwise, we really have to travel like an Odyssey for more than ten years before coming back, and then we will not be able to catch up with anything."
"What's its relationship to Rome?"
"It's an ally. Just as Cathay is an ally of Rome, Rome also has gods like Mithras Helios as allies. So you don't need to worship it as a god, and I'm afraid you have no interest in worshiping it either. This foreign god, Mithras Helios, cooperated with Rome through equal exchanges, clear rules, and a 'contract' written in black and white. So it is a rule, rather than a manual. Only by reading the manual in detail can you make better use of the power of Helios. The relevant content has been distributed to the folders in your hands."
He raised a second finger:
"You can read the specific agreement with Helios first. Let me talk about the second point: Night, as the name suggests, occurs when the sun sets, and appears only after the sun sets. If you are starting the hero's tour If you finally observe the sun hanging high in the sky, it means you have gone astray. Please return to the nearest Mithras Helios Sacrifice, which is your anchor point."
As he spoke, he looked at his watch. The watch had two dials, one large and one small, for easy time zone conversion.
"Well, it seems it's getting late. You can read the content in the text next time. Taking advantage of this opportunity, I will lead you on a dive first - not only are there dangers at night, but there are also late night snacks. In fact, we couldn't be in the earthquake It's night, but we reached some agreements with Cathay during this meeting in Alexandria. The sympathetic network between the two parties has already conducted a limited trial connection, through the Alexandria Lighthouse and the Glazed Pagoda of the Great Baoen Temple. It is now night in Alexandria , then please move to the Great Baoen Temple, and I will take you to visit Alexandria at night first. Oh, by the way, I heard about Shangluo classmate."
"Yes, I'm here."
"Are you in Bigu? So you can't eat food during the day. But I can go to Alexandria at night to treat you to a meal. Let's go. Eating at night will not make you fat, and it will be the same as the fairy roots that you often eat. The effect will be somewhat similar, but in another aspect. The cost of this trip is entirely borne by the Roman defenders, and there are many people in Alexandria who can speak Sinian, so you can rest assured. So, where is the locker room? , please change your clothes. I will help you fill up your water bottles here first."
(End of chapter)
