Sword and Magic and Taxi

Zhao Mai and the reserve grain went out for a walk, and when they came back they were carrying the body of a huge bear. It was more than twice the size of Zhao Mai, but it seemed as if there was no weight on his shoulders.

There were no wounds on the bear's body. The cause of death was that its neck was twisted 270 degrees. The three-eyed crow glanced at Zhao Mai and said to him: You can only survive on berries, so why kill this bear.

I went hunting, and the first thing I met was a reindeer. It ran away when it saw me. Then I met this bear. Zhao Mai waved his hand, and a gust of wind blew up, clearing the ground. Ado, go call Meira to help light the fire, and you can prepare a few pots and other things.

Hodor, Hodor! The huge stable boy stood up, took off the torch from the wall, and went to find the Reed siblings in the cave passage.

Why kill? asked the three-eyed crow.

I'm hunting, not killing. Zhao Mai looked at the three-eyed crow and said, You chose to become a plant and merge with the big tree behind you. That is your natural way. I am different from you.

I don't intend to cause a quarrel, I just want to listen. The Three-Eyed Crow said: I spent the first half of my life fighting, the second half of my life building castles and the Great Wall of Despair, and the rest of my life here accompanying the Children of the Forest. I only know A way of nature, that of the children of the forest. Now, I want to know yours.

When I'm hungry, I go find something to eat; when I'm cold, I go find something to put on; when I'm happy, I smile; when I'm lonely, I go find friends, it's that simple. Zhao Mai said: I I met this bear, so I transformed into a bigger and stronger bear. I used the force of nature to ask it if it wanted to fight or run away. It fought with me, but was no match for me.

It might be the breadwinner of a family of bears, and it might be looking for food for its young. What do they do?

Of course I never think about it that much. Zhao Mai shook his head: What you said is indeed a possibility. This bear is very important and valuable. It maintains more lives and expectations. I can't deny this. There is a possible existence, but it cannot be considered that this possibility has become an irrefutable standard. There is no standard in nature, only human morality. The value measurement method is something produced in the development of society, giving people the ability to compare all things. It allows people to constantly pursue better things.”

I have pursued scores, money, and getting ahead in the past, but I found that I can never be the best in other people's words. Because people's thoughts are too complex, and the value standards cannot be unified. I can only work hard to be what I need. Which one is the best? Just like facing this bear, should I take off all the equipment with my bare hands, without using magic or psychic powers, reduce my intelligence to the level of a bear, and then have a fair fight with it? Life and death? Or if we change the ritual, we can get rid of the standard of measuring value?

I know you want to test me to see if my character can learn your true skills. Zhao Mai smiled slightly, condensed a force field dagger as thin as a cicada's wings on his hand, and began to cut the bear's body. You wanted to get into my mind, to see if I was a good person, to know if I would learn anything from you and use it for evil. But you found it impossible to get in, didn't you?

Yes, there is a protective power in your mind. I can't go in, not even when you are dreaming. The Three-Eyed Crow admitted: I can only observe you from your daily actions, but I can't Make sure what you do reflects your true thoughts. I have to admit, to a certain extent, that I'm a little afraid of you.

Thank you for your honesty, but I may never gain your trust, because I can't act according to your standards. I have my own standards. Zhao Mai dealt with the bear's body and packed the things into Adora in categories. Come over to the basin. At this time, everyone gathered together. Although the Li De siblings were noble children, they made a living by hunting in the Neck, and they were familiar with handling prey. A Duo is a little afraid of blood, but he has no problem with tasks such as moving things and boiling water. Everyone was listening to Zhao Mai's words and wanted to know what this mysterious guy was thinking.

I have the ability to save your father. I know he is a good man. I also predicted that he will die in advance. If I go to save him, the whole King's Landing will not be able to stop me. Zhao Mai said to Bran: You will because of me Do you blame me for not doing it when you have the ability?

I...I don't know. But I want to ask, if you are sure you can foresee it in advance, why don't you do it?

If I had to kill a guard on the road and he had a big family to feed, like this bear, would you want me to kill him? Zhao Mai said: Would you beg me to let me kill him? All the people on the road, rescue your father? Or even, if possible, would you do it yourself?

No... I don't think I will... Bran shook his head again: I don't know either. You can't answer this question.

Exactly. Everyone says that there are standards for morality, and some people even think that what they know is the standard. Zhao Mai said: I wanted to understand one thing on the way north. In fact, there are no standards for morality, especially when it comes to how to do better. In this direction. He raised his eyes and looked at the Three-Eyed Crow, and then said: You want to know my character, I can only tell you that I will not make mistakes that nature does not allow. I will not waste , I won’t ask for anything, that’s all.”

No waste, no extravagance? the three-eyed crow repeated. I accept this explanation. Tomorrow, you and Bran will prepare to drink the green spring water and become a green prophet. I don't guarantee that you will succeed. Don't ask for extravagance, but don't waste this opportunity.

After saying that, he closed his eyes. The tree roots squirmed inside his body, and the power of nature spread out along with the tree roots and spread in the soil of the cave. The children of the forest listened for a while, and then went about their business. Zhao Mai saw them collecting minerals, soil, branches, roots, and various small insects. They collected underground river water, ice and snow, then mixed the raw materials, chanted incantations, and began to create green spring water.

The little flower was floating in the air, watching them busy, its big yellow amber eyes blinking again and again. This seems to be an enlightenment ceremony! She flew back and said: Nearly all the various natural force attributes are collected and then mixed together. In the Departed Walker community, this is what they do. You You should have drank that bottle of potion, right?

Zhao Mai nodded, that was what happened when he saw the Enlightenment Tree for the first time. If this is an enlightenment ceremony: Three-Eyed Crow, can you let the Reed siblings and Hodor try it too?

Hodor can't do it. His will is not independent and complete. Jojian has already tried it. He spontaneously possesses the power of prophecy. It will be useless if he tries it again. The three-eyed crow said slowly, his voice revealing endless meaning. of tiredness. Meira, I am not strong enough to make another potion.

It's nothing. It's enough to have a prophet in my family. Meera Reed was not sad. She said, I just want to protect my brother and bring him back home safely.

Then you should learn from Mike. The Three-Eyed Crow said, I think he will be willing to teach you.

Zhao Mai nodded: If you want to learn...

I want to learn! It was not just Meira who spoke, but also Bran.