Chapter 38 Chapter Thirty-eight

Pazar was led by two policemen to an oval building next to the wall of the Temple of Ra.The door opened.An old priest with a bald head came out, his eyes were dark, his face was wrinkled, and he was covered with a leopard skin. "You are Judge Pazar?" "You are illegally detained." "Don't be silly. Come in, wash your hands and feet, and meditate." Parrell was suspicious, but he did it anyway.The door was closed again, and the two police officers remained outside. "What is this place?" "The Hall of Immortals in Heliopolis." Pazar was taken aback.This is actually the temple where the ancient sages wrote the "Jinyu Pagoda Text" and revealed the secrets of the process of soul transformation and regeneration, and ordinary people cannot easily enter it.Everyone knows that in this mysterious temple, some extremely outstanding astrologers have been produced.

"Get clean." Pazar washed his body tremblingly.The monk said again: "My name is Bald. I am responsible for guarding the gate and preventing harmful substances from entering the temple." "My notice..." "Don't bother me with useless words." A powerful force emanated from the bald man, and he forcibly locked Pazar's words deep in his throat. "Take off the loincloth and put on this white dress." Pazar suddenly felt as if lost in another world.The stone wall on the west side of the Hall of Eternal Life is towering. There are no inscriptions on the wall, and only a few small skylights on the high place let in the dim light.

"I'm also nicknamed the Executioner," the bald man warned, "because I slay the enemies of Osiris. Here are the annals of the gods, books of science, and books of occult rituals, so no matter what you see or hear , I hope you can keep your mouth shut. Those who talk will be punished by God." Pazar followed the bald man down a long corridor to a sandy courtyard.There is a small hill in the center of the courtyard, where the mummy of Osiris is located, and it is also the place where the most secret gathering of life energy.The mummy, also known as the "God's Stone", is covered with clove grease and covered with a piece of sheepskin.

"The energy that created Egypt disappeared and was reborn in this mummy," the bald man pointed. Around the courtyard are several libraries and workshops where only chartered craftsmen are allowed to work. "What did you see, Pazar?" "A dune." "This is life incarnate. The energy rises from the ocean where everything is in its infancy, and becomes like a hill. So the higher you go, the closer you are to the source of all things. Now enter this chamber and be judged .” The Inquisitor sat high in a gilded wooden chair, wearing a curly wig that covered his ears and a long robe.There is a large knot on his chest, a scepter in his right hand, a long staff in his left, and a golden scale behind him.The person responsible for keeping the secrets of the Hall of Eternal Life, distributing sacrifices, and guarding the original stone is daunting.He asked the visitor: "You want to be an honest judge, don't you?"

"I'm trying to do it." "Why are you unwilling to obey the amnesty decree issued by Pharaoh?" "Because the amnesty is not fair." "In this closed place far away from the world, you can open the scales in the face of judgment, do you still dare to think so?" "I dare." "Then there's nothing I can do." The bald man grabbed Pazar's shoulders and forced him to back down.Those beautiful words turned out to be a trap.The only purpose of the priests was to force him to submit.Since I can't be persuaded, I can only use violence.

"Come in." The bald man slammed the bronze door shut. Only one light was on in the small secret room.The two pipes dug through the wall are mainly for ventilation.A person in the room stared at Pazar intently. He has red hair, a broad forehead, and an aquiline nose. He wears gold and lapis lazuli bracelets on his wrists, and the front half of the bracelet is decorated with two mallard heads.This is the favorite jewelry of Ramses the Great. "You are..." Pazar felt his mouth dry, but he couldn't say the word "Pharaoh". "And you, it's Pazar, the judge who resigned as the elder of the gate hall and criticized my amnesty decree."

There was reproach in Pharaoh's tough tone.Pazar's heart was beating wildly, and he was completely unable to control himself in front of the most powerful monarch in the world. "Speak up! Could it be that what Teng heard is not the truth?" "No, Your Majesty, it's true." Only then did Pazar realize that he had forgotten to salute, and hurriedly bowed and knelt down. "Arise. Since you have the courage to stand against the king, act like a warrior." Pazar stood up angrily and said, "I won't back down." "What dissatisfaction do you have with my decision?"

"To acquit and release criminals is not only an insult to the gods. It also despises the suffering of the people. If your Majesty continues this dangerous practice, one day the victims will become scapegoats." "Don't you make mistakes?" "I've made many mistakes, but never at the expense of the innocent." "Are you not being bribed?" "I will never sell my soul." "Do you know that there is a crime of deceiving the emperor?" "I have not violated the laws of Goddess Maat." "I am the descendant of the goddess, do I not understand its laws?"

"The amnesty is too unfair, and the country can easily fall out of order." "Aren't you afraid of causing trouble by saying that?" "I am delighted to be able to confess my thoughts to His Majesty." At this point, Ramses' attitude changed suddenly, and the original aggressive momentum suddenly turned into a calm and slow tone. "I have kept an eye on you since you came to Memphis. Blarney is a wise man who would never act hastily. He chose you because of your integrity, and Nefiri, another student of his, Now he is also the Chief Physician."

"She succeeded and I failed." "You are also very successful because you are the only judge with integrity in Egypt." Parrell was astonished.Pharaoh went on to say: "Although you have encountered countless obstacles, and even the skin has come forward, your beliefs have always remained the same. You would rather offend the Egyptian pharaoh for the sake of justice. You are the last hope of the union. In the trap, would you be willing to help, or would you rather live in peace?" "At your majesty's command." Pazar bowed deeply. "Are you speaking in an official tone or from the bottom of your heart?"

"I can prove it with actions." "In this way, I will hand over the future of Egypt to you." "I... I don't understand." Pazar said with a little panic. "This place is very secret, and what Membrane told you will never be leaked out. Think carefully, Pazar, it's still too late to refuse. Otherwise, if the alliance reveals the secret, you will have to undertake an unprecedentedly difficult task." "When Blarney awakened my sense of purpose, I never shied away from it." "Judge Pazar, the United Nations now appoints you as Prime Minister of Egypt." "But Prime Minister Baji..." "Baji is old and tired. In recent months, he has proposed the idea of ​​resigning more than once. Although my cronies have proposed some candidates, the one I prefer is you who defied the amnesty order." "Why can't Baji take on the task His Majesty wants to entrust to me?" "On the one hand, he is already powerless and unable to conduct investigations; on the other hand, Lian is also worried that his subordinates who have followed him for many years will not be able to keep secrets. As long as a little bit of news leaks out, Egypt will be completely destroyed by the demons of hell. Starting tomorrow, you will get The honor of being under one person and above ten thousand people. But you will also be isolated, without friends and support. You can break the traditional system and recruit new people, but you must never reveal your secrets, and you must not trust anyone." "The investigation His Majesty said is..." "The thing is this, Pazar. Some sacred objects symbolizing the legitimacy of the pharaoh's kingship were placed in the Shwedagon Tower, but someone killed the guards and sneaked into the pyramid and stole these treasures. Therefore, although the great temples The priests have asked and the people have yearned, but the ritual of rebirth cannot take place without these holy relics. The next flood of the Nile is less than a year away, and I will be forced to give way to thieves who are behind the scenes." "The amnesty was also forced to be promulgated by His Majesty?" "This is the first time I have had to act in violation of the law. Otherwise, the conspirators will make everything public and force me to abdicate immediately." "Why didn't the enemy take action immediately?" "Because they are not ready yet, seizing the throne should not be taken lightly after all. It is most appropriate for the usurper to give up the throne. Not only is the usurper justifiable, but the seat can also be secured. The reason why I promulgated the amnesty decree in accordance with the anonymous letter is mainly because I want to see Who dares to stand up to resist. But apart from Baji and you, no one came forward to question its legal basis. However, the old Prime Minister should also retire, and the burden of finding criminals and saving the country has to be borne by you." Pazar recalled the various important stages of the investigation process, the toughest being his refusal to sign a transfer document of the Sphinx honor guard, which happened to be involved in an important link of the entire conspiracy. "There has never been such a series of murders in the country. At that time, Fu felt that he must be involved in this conspiracy. Why did you kill five ex-soldiers? Because the Sphinx of Giza is near the Great Pyramid. These guards are in the way In order to prevent the actions of the conspirators, they must be eliminated before they can secretly sneak into the pyramid." "How to get in?" "From a tunnel. I thought the tunnel was closed, so you have to investigate. Maybe there are still clues left. I always thought that General Asher was the mastermind of the whole conspiracy..." "No, Your Majesty, it's just a trick of the eye." "His whereabouts are still unknown. He must want to unite the tribes of Libya to invade Egypt." "Asher is dead." Pazar had to be honest. "Do you have proof?" "My friend Suti said it." "He killed him?" Pazar hesitated to answer. "You are my Prime Minister, we should not hide anything between our monarchs and ministers." "Suti did kill the man he hated. He saw the general torture an Egyptian soldier." "I have always believed in Asher's loyalty. Unexpectedly, I was wrong." "If the Dennis case goes ahead as usual, he will be proven guilty. He, his friends Kadash and Xieqi are all suspects. Kadashi has always dreamed of becoming the Chief Physician, while Xieqi is committed to making powerful weapons. Besides, the fire where King Hatusa was killed is likely to be related to Xie Qi and Dennis." "Are these three people the conspirators?" "have no idea." "Go and find out." "Your Majesty, I was wrong before and now I must know the truth. What are the sacred objects stolen from the Great Pyramid?" "A cross-cutting chisel made of divine iron, which is used to open the mummy's mouth during the resurrection ceremony." "The ax is now in the custody of the High Priest of the Temple of Ptah in Memphis!" "Some lapis lazuli amulets." "Seki orchestrated an illegal transaction, and these amulets should also be safely kept by Karni, the high priest of Karnak Temple." "A scarab of pure gold." "It's also at Kani's place!" Pazar was extremely excited.The new prime minister almost thought he had inadvertently saved all of the pyramid's relics.But Ramesses went on to say: "The thieves also stole the golden mask and necklace of Tsiaps." Pazar was speechless, with disappointment written all over his face. "If they are the same as the thieves in the past, then these precious relics will never be found. Even the golden elbow dedicated to the Goddess Madhu will probably be melted into gold bars and sold abroad." After hearing what Pharaoh said, Pazar couldn't help but burst into tears.How could these despicable people have the heart to destroy such a beautiful thing? "Since some of the treasures have been retrieved and the other part has been destroyed, what leverage does the enemy have?" "The most important thing." Ramesses replied, "the wills of the gods. Golden elbows can be remade by skilled goldsmiths, but the wills are unique to the pharaohs from generation to generation. When the rebirth ceremony is held, I must Present the will to the gods, the high priest, the nine friends, and the people of the country. This is the law of Pharaoh, and it has always been and will be, and I must obey it. In the months before the ceremony, the enemy will surely return Continue to think of ways to weaken my strength and damage my reputation. You must quickly come up with countermeasures to disintegrate their conspiracy, otherwise I am afraid that the foundation left by your ancestors will be destroyed. Because since the conspirators dare to violate the most respected by the people the Temple of God, it shows that they have utter contempt for our fundamental values: facing such a high stake, I have put myself on the sidelines, but my throne symbolizes the thousand-year dynasty of Egypt and the traditional values ​​​​on which Egypt was founded .I love Egypt as much as you love Egypt. It is beyond life, beyond time and space. Now someone wants to extinguish her light. Take action and fight to protect this light, Judge Pazar."