[So this is her duty as a guardian. She hopes to create a good story with you. The Romans were disgusted by her because they ran away every time they picked them. Their stories were too boring. The hunting god wants to see blood. Whether it’s the blood of the person holding the branch or the blood of the person taking the branch, the more the better. 】
"That's right." Although Apollonia said it very directly, Bailu expressed his agreement without hesitation.
"For gods, stories are the most important?" Shangluo asked.
[For gods, stories are proof of their existence. The basis for the existence of all hero parades is that there is a transcendent being who wants them to create a better story. Settings are the bones of gods, stories are the flesh and blood of gods, and stories are the true carrier of memes. That’s why Hero Parade is very much like a tabletop game – or why a tabletop game can be born in Hero Parade, because the essence of the two is exactly the same, and they both need to create a good story through the collaboration between the host and the players. 】
"The hunt is also a story?"
[Celebrations, rituals, and even wars are stories. The gods are cruel, even if they start the Trojan War and make thousands of people bleed and drift away, because it will be a good story. The gods will preside over the story, and when the gods are not at this time, the secondary gods will preside over it, which is the 'Diana's Deer' in front of you. But Diana was not interested in the Trojan War, because the gods were hungry for stories, but the kinds of stories varied. Diana’s story has always been about hunting in the wilderness. 】
"By becoming a hero, you can complete the tour and get rewards." Bai Lu added again, "The miracles of gods are light, and they will not be diminished in the slightest just because they shine on you. On the contrary, the more obvious the miracles are, the more glorious God will be. It becomes more and more obvious. So the gods are generous from the source, as long as you can complete the story worthy of the reward. The hero will naturally receive the glory worthy of him."
"Can I be considered a hero? I don't seem to be that strong."
"Heroes have nothing to do with strength, but stories. King Odysseus of Ithaca is not strong, but his "Odyssey" is a story that can be sung to the end. Your story is also very delicious."
The deer stuck out its tongue and licked its lips. The tongue was red—though His eyes were as deep as the stars, the tongue and lips were the color of blood.
【Appeared! Appeared! The essence of the ancient god appears! He wants to eat people! 】
After retracting his tongue, Bai Lu returned to his original appearance. The moonlight shone on Him, glowing with soft white light: "In short, noble man. Until your story loses its light, Diana's temple will always favor you."
[This means that if you pick off the golden branch, the story of hunting and being hunted will always follow you. This is the nature of the golden branch. When you hold the branch, someone will naturally come to take it. But who is the hunter and who is the prey depends on your own abilities. The more trespassers you hunt, the more miracles of the Hunting God will become apparent. This is the source of the power of the demigods. 】
"So." He paused for a while: "I asked you before: Are you talking to the past or the future me? Your answer is: time is meaningless. In this way, the future me will also have its own strength and power. My own ritual?”
"Yes, my lord." Bai Lu lowered his head slightly, "It's just that at the moment, no one is fighting for your story, and no one is singing your story - oh no, it's already a little bit, I'm here You see a little seed of divinity in you.”
"You're not talking about those bottles of Wangzai milk, are you?"
"One thought of seeing, hearing, observing, and paying homage can benefit mankind and heaven in countless ways. All wishes will come true quickly, and there will never be any obstacles to stop them. Who can say with certainty what will happen in the future."
"Okay. I don't think I can ask anything else."
【That’s right. Whenever you ask something very specific, He will never answer. Because every answer removes uncertainty. 】
"What does this sentence mean?"
[It means that for a divine being like Him, He is responsible for what He says, and when He speaks, He must bear the cause and effect - if He says that you can become the King of God, then He will become the cause and effect on your way to wearing the crown. He can only bet everything in the future on you, or fill it in with Himself. So Taozu is willing to say 'yes' and 'no' to you, which is something that even I am surprised about. The words of most divine beings are just like what He just said. They will only hint at their meaning through metaphors, analogies and other methods, or quote words and scriptures from elsewhere. As for what it means, it’s up to you to understand it. 】
"Then why do you keep telling me so specifically?"
[Hey, Tongyanwuji. It doesn't matter what I say. 】
Bai Lu added: "So this is why the Oracle of Delphi has been specializing in producing 'correct but useless riddles'. Although correct, he never guarantees his words, so they are useless. Most of the time It can produce hundreds of pieces every day, which is more than human toilet paper production."
[Can you please stop tearing me down! 】
"Tsk, tsk, tsk. Okay, okay, I probably know it." Shangluo looked ahead, "Since I can't ask anything else, I'll just do it. I'll confirm it one last time."
He looked at the white deer:
"I have to break the branches, I have to actually complete this ritual, and then the divine power will be attached to the golden branches?"
"Yes." Bailu gave a clear answer, because it was related to his duty. And this is a clear rule that has been established before.
"So you'll lead the way?"
"This way." The white deer didn't say much. He shook his antlers and walked towards the depths of the forest. "Ahead is the sad sword dancer. I show up here to remind you. Although the sword dancer It's sad, but that's where her strength comes from. She's awesome."
"Do you have any strategies?" Shangluo asked her.
"Didn't the Romans give enough guides? They copied them here and there, and then released them into games. All the details are in it, and they deconstructed the Heroes' Parade into pieces. They were too utilitarian and just completed the task. That’s it. The gods hate change, that’s not a story at all, so their rituals around the world are gradually becoming ineffective. Well, your story is here.”
She raised her head slightly: "There is something in front of you that does not belong here, the fragrance of flowers. Her matter has nothing to do with me, but it is also a good story. Go free that poor sword dancer, remember the Roman strategy, that is indeed I can help you.”
(End of chapter)
