However, in fact, there is always the first person to eat crabs, and there is always the first person to eat barbecue after the fire. There will always be someone who can overcome the biological fear of fire, gain strength from fire, and elevate the entire civilization to new heights.
Fortunately, fire is hot, and so is the world. No matter on which side, fire favors mankind itself, and there is nothing indescribable that is above mankind. As long as we control, harness, and preserve the power of fire, humans can go further. That's the job of a firewatcher.
"Welcome, welcome." Titus applauded in the courtyard. "Welcome the four firewatchers to join us on our glorious journey. I will first issue a badge to you."
He handed the small triangles to the four people in turn. The golden triangular badge is only the size of a fingernail and has no decoration.
"This is the Firewatch badge. Wear it with the bottom edge parallel to the ground and the arrow pointing upward."
He pointed to his chest, where the badge was in the shape of a "△".
"When wearing it, it must not be reversed. Although our work can be called 'occult' science, knowledge is more important than anything else. So let me explain the meaning-the △ mark in alchemy means flame. Inverted It is water, not fire. The three sides also symbolize the three greatnesses of Hermes: supernaturalism, alchemy and astrology. They also symbolize the three fields of all knowledge: people, the world, and symbols. 3 is a sacred The number is also a good sign.”
Hearing this, all four people put on their triangular badges properly. In fact, you can't wear it backwards because the badge is connected through a buckle. The buckle on the back of the badge is not symmetrical, and it cannot be buckled at all. Titus's reminder was only for safety reasons, and also to inform the four people of a principle.
"Well, everyone, you have probably figured it out. Sneaking in the night requires not faith or courage, but knowledge. I repeat the most important knowledge: please keep in mind the definition of night. The night is the shadow of the earth. The night is the shadow of the earth. There is no sun, only stars and the moon. If you find that the 'night' you entered does not match the situation I described, return immediately and don't hesitate."
All four nodded.
"Okay, then please come here to get the necessary consumables for the journey, the EITR potion. As before, I will never remain mysterious. I will definitely tell you 'what I am using' without letting you guys know. It is very important to enter a state of ecstasy. The EITR potion in your hands is actually the water of the Styx."
"Is it the water from the Styx River?" Shangluo asked.
"No, I don't know where you heard 'water from the River Styx'. But you can't drink the water from the Great Styx, absolutely don't drink it. EITR is the water from other Styx rivers, and there is more than one Styx. Which one is it specifically? The water of the Styx, this is a business secret. All you need to know is that the water of the Styx is just a solvent, because what you need to inhale cannot be captured directly, but can only be marked first and then carried - that is phlogiston. Phlogiston is dissolved in this article The water of the River Styx, so you are actually breathing phlogiston.”
"Is this very important information?" Han Xingzhi's eyes were full of expectation.
"As expected of a veteran player. If you play our "Heroes Parade" often, you will know that phlogiston is an important resource alongside health. The loss of health to zero often does not lead to the end of the game, because the character can be resurrected. But if the phlogiston returns Zero, the game will be suspended immediately, and the character will also fall into a permanent state of 'death', because it symbolizes the death of the soul. But phlogiston is not a cold and dangerous thing, phlogiston is a fiery opportunity, and it is also the key to releasing extraordinary skills. The necessary price. So it must, must.”
He grabbed the cylinder in his hand: "Before I say you can take it off, please be sure not to take it off. Don't take it off. This is the most important rule."
"We are going to Alexandria soon. Can we take it off?" Shangluo asked. To be honest, he was hungry. Even if he wanted to eat something "at night", he would probably have to open his mouth to eat it. If you can't use your mouth, the fun of eating is gone.
"There is no need for it in Alexandria. Because there is a lighthouse in Alexandria, the 'burning lamp field' supported by the lighthouse is naturally filled with phlogiston and can be regarded as a safe zone. The Mithraic Sacrificial Site we will use later is also part of the burning lamp field. species, but only as big as a room. Alexandria’s Lantern Field is the largest in the Western Hemisphere, second only to the Glazed Pagoda of Baoen Temple in the world. So you don’t have to worry about your own safety, but please always have a breathing mask ready in case of emergency needs.”
Jinyiwei Yamen is not far from Dabaoen Temple. Dabaoen Temple is a scenic spot, but the interior of the Glazed Pagoda is not open to visitors, and the surrounding area is also a non-public display area. After entering the lower part of the Glazed Pagoda through the back door, there was no one inside except for Lu Huaiyang who had been waiting there early.
At the door of Liuli Pagoda, Lu Huaiyang waved to them: "Have fun."
The atmosphere was as cheerful as a spring outing, and Titus was like a tour guide—this time not only Titus as the raven, but also the lion, the hound, and the other five people were all present.
Titus, who was at the end of the walk, checked the time with Lu Huaiyang first: "We won't go for long, because there is not much time until dawn. We will be back in 2 hours, please wait for us here."
After the explanation, Titus was the last to walk into the Glazed Tower and closed the door.
Others were already waiting inside, with the individual codenamed "Hound" walking at the front.
"Everyone, please pay attention, just take a shallow breath of phlogiston. This time you don't need to drown, just take a shallow breath. Then instead of going up the stairs, go down. Hound, turn on the light."
There was a "pop" sound, and the hound at the front of the queue turned on the flashlight in his hand - the surrounding environment became darker, and a darkness like black oil enveloped the downward corridor. It's the same as the one shown to Shangluo last time, only bigger.
"Everyone, please don't look back, because this black light can only illuminate the front. Are you all ready? Very good. Hound, go down the stairs."
The group went down the stairs, down, down. The further down you go, the more real the night becomes. The surrounding air seemed to be declining vaguely - the stealth equipment that was still a little warm just now was now acting as a thermal insulation device.
It didn't take long, and it seemed that I had only walked one level. When the last ray of sunlight from above disappeared from the sight of the last person, the hound stopped.
He reached into the darkness and felt the sound of the wooden door. Lifting the gate and opening the door, silver light shines from the door:
The moon, the huge moon occupies half of the sky, reflecting the night sky and the sea into bright silver. The sound of waves crashing against the shore was drowned out by the din of people.
Coming out of the first floor of the Alexandria Lighthouse, Alexandria, the city of scholars, is at the end of the breakwater:
"Welcome to Alexander Night. The respirator mask can be taken off. Visitors who want to eat ice cream please follow me here. But get these first. These are drachmas. Take 20 for each person first. If you don't have enough, ask me for more. . You must pay for the food you eat at night.”
(End of chapter)
