diymy Chapter 1388 - 943: Do You Believe in Light?
Chapter 1388 - 943: Do You Believe in Light?
"What?! Do your best to give it a try? Try?... Oh gods! This matter concerns my life and death, as well as yours! How can you just say ’try’?"In the underground prison of the water stronghold, the Papu Priest widened his eyes and angrily rebuked the Mayan merchant Tikalo. He frowned, carrying a threatening look on his face, and once more moved his hand toward the dagger at his waist. Yet, such an angry response was actually a sign of trust in Tikalo.
Had Tikalo said something like "absolutely sure" or "certain to persuade His Highness" in his previous answer... then he wouldn’t have believed it at all and would have thought it was just a ruse for escape. The ensuing result would have been him pulling out the obsidian dagger and sacrificing this untrustworthy fellow with a single slash!
"Cough! Ancestors bear witness! Chief Divine bear witness!"
Seeing the reaction of the Papu Priest, the Mayan merchant Tikalo turned his thoughts, slightly relieved at heart. He looked solemnly into the Papu Priest’s eyes and asked in a deep voice.
"Do you believe in light, honored Papu Priest?"
"Uh? What?! Believe in light?"
"Yes... In our Mayan mythology, ’light’ is a symbol of divinity and the guidance of the gods. It is the direction of destiny and the world in everyone’s eyes!... In my view, the light guides your destiny, coming from the eastern sky and moving toward the western coast. And His Highness who is revered in the west, has long stood tall on the Divine Mountain, awaiting you for a long time!"
"Damn! Don’t speak these priestly metaphors in front of me... speak plainly!"
"Cough, cough!... Simply put, you hold immense value. And in this Seaside Land, at this critical juncture, His Highness Xiulote will urgently need you! Therefore, I’ve thought it over carefully and feel I have some confidence to persuade His Highness to personally accept your surrender!"
"...My immense value? The needs of His Highness the God of Death?"
At these words, the Papu Priest stroked his chin and, staring at the smiling Tikalo, hurriedly urged him on.
"You! Speak more clearly! Swear again!"
"Ancestors bear witness! His Highness the God of Death once received a Divine Revelation that white-skinned demons from across the sea would come to attack the Snake Island in the Eastern Great Sea! His Highness holds firm belief in this prophecy and values it greatly. Whether dispatching our exploration fleet or the campaign against the Totonac coast, they have been driven by this Divine Revelation Prophecy, striving to quickly open up the eastern sea route!"
"A prophecy of divine revelation? White-skinned demons will attack the Eastern Snake Island?... And just for this prophecy, to attack the Totonac tribes?!"
Upon hearing such seemingly absurd words, the Papu Priest furrowed his brows, feeling both doubtful and uncertain. He had never sensed any divine revelation nor did he quite believe anyone could. But the changes within the Mexica Alliance over the years, alongside the spreading tales of divine revelations...
"Exactly! We explored thousands of miles eastward and indeed found the prophesied Cuba Snake Island, and even discovered the prophesied great mine!"
At this point, the eyes of the Mayan merchant Tikalo also revealed an unforgettable shock. He reflected for a moment before affirming.
"Now that the prophecy has been fulfilled, the accurate information regarding the Eastern Snake Island should have already reached His Highness ears. His Highness will only be more urgent than before! The fierce attack of the Black Wolf Legion Commander is probably also related... and according to the prophecy I know, at most one or two years remain before the first wave of ferocious demons arrives!"
"So, honored Papu Priest, His Highness needs to leverage the time and quickly open up the eastern sea route! He also needs more large ships to traverse the vast sea... so this is your opportunity and the means to persuade His Highness!"
"Hmm?!"
The Papu Priest widened his eyes, thoughts flashing like lightning. It was a moment later before he calmly asked.
"You’re saying... my surrender can lead to the quick fall of Hidden Serpent City, averting a prolonged siege... And the large ships and shipwrights I hold are extremely important to His Highness the God of Death?... So, I have immense value to His Highness, worth his arrival?"
"Indeed!... Honored Papu Priest, I swear by the Ancestors and the Heavenly Serpent Divine! I will convey your determination to surrender to the Kingdom and all its benefits to His Highness!... I will do my best, and given His Highness’s wisdom, I am quite confident!"
At these words, the Mayan merchant Tikalo widened his eyes, eagerly watching the Papu Priest. Meanwhile, the Papu Priest stroked his chin, thoughts flickering intensely, pondering for a long time before softly replying.
"Hmm, in that case... Tikalo, my friend! When you meet His Highness, besides these points, tell him... I can also help the Kingdom block the retreat of the Seaside Chief Priest and all the Divine Descendants... among them, the Divine Descendants plan to flee to the Maya, and the Seaside Chief Priest has plotted to escape inland, colluding with the Zapotec people in the Oaxaca Valley!"
"Oh gods... Chief Divine bear witness! If these people escape to the Maya or flee into the inland jungle, it will surely cause difficulties for the Kingdom’s future rule over the Seaside... And I am willing to serve the exalted His Highness, becoming His Highness’s vanguard in the campaign, capturing them and offering them to His Highness!"
"Ah! Chief Divine bless!"
At these words, the eyes of the Mayan merchant Tikalo brightened, his face beaming with a sincere smile. His back had long been drenched in sweat, but his heart was completely relaxed. He was already somewhat eager to escape from here, to escape this terrifying dungeon that had held him for over half a year!
"Very well! Ancestors bear witness! Honored Papu Priest, I will surely report your loyalty and value to His Highness in detail!... Hmm, may I then..."
"Don’t rush! I’ll arrange it! We are now on a snail’s shell!"
The Papu Priest shook his head, interrupting Tikalo. He pondered for a while and suddenly asked.
"Tikalo, can you speak the language of the Wilderness?"
"Well... a little, but not very well."
"That’s not good! I can’t release you here. Those red-haired barbarians are deadly with their archery, ruthless in action. Encountering them, you might not have a chance to explain... Chuchut!"
"Lord Priest?"
"Take this small boat, and bring him. Under cover of night, deliver him to the west coast of Lake Sacrifice City! The patrol there is entirely Totonac rebels... loyalists. They are more cautious, less vicious in action, and easier to communicate with!"
"Hmm... Thank you, honored Papu Priest!..."
The Mayan merchant Tikalo lowered his head in a respectful salute. Suppressing his internal urgency, he asked with a smile.
"Praise the Chief Divine! If I receive a reply from His Highness, how should I contact you?"
"Praise the Chief Divine! My ship will be continually patrolling around the sea outside this water stronghold! I’ll arrange trusted personnel! You just need to raise any Mayan flag, and someone will find you at night to make contact..."
After this lengthy conversation, the Papu Priest’s face was full of friendly smiles. He patted Tikalo’s shoulder and, after thinking it over, added some final instructions.
"Tikalo, my friend. The Kingdom’s naval forces patrol back and forth at sea, and I can’t reach the large rear next to His Highness. So, you’ll be delivered to the Black Wolf Legion Commander instead! And the Black Wolf Legion Commander is always fierce, so I’m afraid it won’t be easy to let you pass through. That challenge, you must overcome yourself!"
"Oh! The Black Wolf Legion Commander, huh!"
The Mayan merchant Tikalo blinked, recalling the familiar young commander. He smoothed his shiny, wise bald head and confidently smiled.
"Rest assured! Papu Priest, my friend, my ally! I know the Black Wolf Legion Commander; I have some confidence!... So then, Chief Divine bless you, see you at sea?"
"Good! Good! Chief Divine bless!... I’ll be here waiting for you! Don’t forget our agreement and escape route in the Maya Lands!"
"Haha! Good!~"