The King and the Priest[Comprehensive]

The Supreme Court in the capital Thebes is conducting a special trial.

The subjects of the trial were convicted by the "Lady of Justice" here a few hours ago, and now, after being dragged away, they should have been sentenced to death, and they have returned.

There are also unexpected people coming back with them.

"—Master Tahir."

Vihir, who rushed over after hearing the news, paused slightly when he saw the man.Then, he smiled as if nothing had happened, and called out the man's name.

"What alarmed you?"

As for the direct question of why the priest left the temple and why he appeared here at this time, the new Vihir never raised a word, nor did he show any flaws.

"Master Senedi." Tahir also responded as usual: "As for the case that was judged here during the day, I would like to ask you to be a witness to make another judgment."

Senedi was surprised: "Why do you have to redo the sentence, Master Tahir, could it be that those two sinners are so cunning that they begged at your benevolent feet?"

"Of course not. The upright Vihir of the country, the well-known Second Prophet, my respected teacher." Tahir said these honorifics in a fair and humble way: "I have no intention of interfering with the court, let alone questioning the arrogance of the oracle intention."

Neither of them procrastinated.

The atmosphere was harmonious on the surface, but it was just a common meeting between the old and new high priests who were known to have a teacher-student friendship.

But only they themselves know that at this time, peaceful words are like sharp knives, and kind eyes are like poisonous snakes. They want to hold the other party's throat under the "peace" that is precariously maintained.

The real relationship between the current high priest Tahir and the former high priest Senedi is a bad one that will never change.

A few years have passed, but the identity of Senedi's former high priest has been gradually forgotten by people.

The Second Prophet, who has entered old age, is now proud of his career. In addition to his status as a priest, he also has the favor of Pharaoh, and he also holds the post of Vihir.

For Senedi, reaching this step is already the pinnacle he can climb in his life.No one has a higher position of power than Pharaoh, who is compared with the gods.

He should be content, and he should be relaxed.

The verdict in the court can only be regarded as an insignificant matter in Vihir's busy affairs.

If it wasn't for such a short time interval and the "Oracle" was involved, Senedi's reaction would not be so fast, and his memory would not be so clear.

Senedi was really shocked when he heard about the accident.

Apart from horror, there was also an extremely rare sense of ominous premonition in my heart.

He didn't expect Tahir to intervene. After all, the temple and the court are separate, and there are only a few parts that overlap.

The Second Prophet is getting older while holding more power, while the High Priest who has a higher status but insists on using the honorific title to despise him is still young.

Senedi has always disliked Tahir, but the boy's eccentric temper made him decide not to interfere with him for the time being, and now he hasn't faced each other for a long time.

As a result, I didn't expect to meet here today.

"It doesn't make sense for you, Mr. Tahir, to affect the result of the oracle's judgment just for personal reasons."

The skinny old man's face was like a knife, only his eyes did not look old, and the pressure bursting out of his eyes seemed to have his own weight, which was hard to refute.

"Lord Senedi misunderstood again."

The hood did not take up after it fell down, and the figure of the blond boy remained unshakable in the cold wind.

On the young man's face was the indifference that the old man was used to and impressed.

But for some reason, every time he said a word, the sound of that word seemed to hit the old man's chest heavily, like a sharp thorn, breaking through the hypocritical and solid barrier of the outside world, and piercing straight to the heart.

"I don't come here for anyone, I just follow the will of the gods. I never dare to say that there is a mistake in the judgment of Goddess Ma'at, because the mistake is not here at all."

——Cenedi suddenly thought that he could only stop here, and he couldn't go on talking.

It can be said that he made a fuss, and it can even be said that he has lived so many years in vain, and the time he occupied a high position was completely wasted.

But at a certain moment, the heart of the old man, who thought there would be no gaps, was suddenly shocked.

During the period when he was obsessed with the beauty of power and tended to ignore his old beliefs, the once weak and silent high priest suddenly changed so much.

The young man has a beautiful face. From a very young age, he can see what an amazing beauty he will have in the future. When he grows up to the most suitable age, he will naturally dazzle even more undisguised.

But looks are just appearances.

As if it was just a moment, all of Senedi's evaluation and positioning of the young high priest not long ago collapsed here.

How could it be possible for a smart but conceited old man—how could he believe that such a young man, whose personality should be doomed, actually underwent an almost earth-shaking change in a short period of time.

He still couldn't see ambition in the eyes of the blond boy, but he saw a "purpose" that was far more obvious than ever before.

"Let me prove you wrong, Sir Senedi."

Tahir made a sudden sound.

"—"

Senedi's rising breath was suddenly stuck in his throat, and he let out an extremely suppressed and unpleasant sound.

……

--impossible.

——At that time, the "indifference that has nothing to do with others" determined from the boy's eyes could never be false.

As expected of the aloof Vihir, the old man restrained his momentary gaffe smoothly.

But he still questioned, and he couldn't find a reasonable explanation anyway.

What was the reason and what was the opportunity.

How could a young man who was indifferent and arrogant from the bottom of his heart, who would not be influenced by anyone, let alone take the initiative to change the status quo, make such an irrational decision? !

This is "declaring war".

The high priest with no real power but a great reputation issued a tough and unavoidable provocation to the seemingly unshakable Vihir, who occupied a high position on another level.

Just because of the life and death of two civilians who were almost slaves?

Just because of this little thing?

Senedi has reason to be angry, and even more reason to feel unreasonable!

This arrogant young man must be severely taught... He must be made aware that the boundary called unspoken rules involves too many people, not just the most conspicuous Vihir.

It is not allowed to be broken so hastily, recklessly, and at will, and no one can allow it.

"I see, I understand what you mean." Senedi said.

"If I have committed a crime, the next trial can be presided over by you, and the trial of my crimes will be conducted under the watchful eyes of the goddess Maat. However, there has never been a precedent for overturning the judgment that has already been settled. "

"This is a blasphemy against the gods. If you offend the goddess, the out-of-control punishment will fall on everyone's head. No one has this right."

He indistinctly confused the primary and secondary, and brought the emphasis to emphasize the unquestionable oracle judgment.

God’s punishment is like a boulder that no one dares to bear. It is an insurmountable obstacle in front of anyone with firm faith.

Tahir is among those who are subject to this precept, and even he is the one who is most restricted.

But after the young man listened to this passage seriously, his expression still didn't show the slightest ripple.

"So, I want to use a method that won't offend the gods."

"Senedy."

He suddenly called out Verhir's real name without the following honorific title.

"Since we are under the gaze of Goddess Ma'at, can you answer?"

The real trial begins.

The blond boy went straight forward, up the stone steps, and came to the gate of the Supreme Court.

Since the formal trial has not yet started, there is no one in the courtroom, only the statue of the goddess placed on the deepest platform is solemn and solemn.

He didn't look sideways as he walked straight past Vihir.Only when you step into a high place, do you look back.

……

The pupils trembled indistinctly, just like not long ago, countless fragments flooded in like a tide.

Tahir saw Senedi.

In just a few moments, he had a little bit of experience after he was promoted to "teacher" as Vihir, and among them, what he learned a month ago appeared.

The future that Tahir's eyes can see is actually "betrayal".

He can see the reddest cause and effect that wraps around a person.

"Betrayal" includes many kinds.

Indifference to family affection, betrayal of love, abandonment of friendship... Among them, deviation from faith is also included.

Senedi would betray his faith, betray his lord.

Even if he has not noticed it at this time, he has not yet reached the step that Tahir "saw".

As Vihir, who was most trusted by the Pharaoh, sat in such an important position, he used the oracle to influence the outcome of the judgment and seek personal gain.

It cannot be allowed.

Tahir's heart spoke to himself.

Although, this matter has nothing to do with him from the beginning to the end, even if it really develops to that point, it will not be detrimental to him as the high priest.

but……

——I don't allow it, you betrayed Ramses.

When turning back from above, the first thing Tahir saw was not Senedi, but the brown-haired boy who fell at the end with the soldiers.

The direct sunlight was so glaring that no one could see the expression of the blond high priest at this moment, nor could he clearly see the last trace of hesitation in his blue eyes being forcefully erased by himself.

In this way, Senedi was shrouded in the vision of the young high priest who was really superior.

"—Is your belief in the gods still as firm as before?"

When he asked, there was no smile on the corner of his mouth.

"Master Senedi, you must understand that God will not allow lies that are close at hand."

The beautiful and pure young man who looked like a god was standing on a high place, looking down.

Those who are covered by his eyes will feel that his eyes seem to come from a sky far higher than the world, so cold that there is no trace of popularity.

It must be close to the sight of the gods, in order to judge ignorant mortals who have crossed the line.

Some people, such as the soldiers who brought the "sinner" back, lowered their heads in fear and prostrated themselves on the ground.

However, there will still be people who feel more than that.

For example, by his own juniors, the juniors who have broken their own assumptions——Vilhir and Senedi who have been pushed to this step step by step.

"..."

The face of the old man in Chinese ornaments was covered with frost, and his eyes were as sharp as ice blades.

Timely equating to shame, it is impossible not to admit:

Mr. Vihir, who had experienced countless winds and rains, was actually shaken by a word from a brat.