Chapter 988 The Great Father
It is not the first time that Salomon is called a father.
When he took advantage of the gap in handling official duties, he would often disguise himself as a teacher, doctor or traveler, using means that suit his current identity to realize the small wishes of those who have become fragmented by war. He had delivered children, treated infectious diseases and trauma, taught teenage science and reason, and was expelled by superstitious local religious leaders (usually tribal elders). But the next time he came back blatantly with food, meat, vegetables, candies and books, forcing those who sell war waste such as shells and copper skins to bow their heads to welcome him.
Part of this food is used to buy children, and Salomon would send children under the age of ten, and even the mothers of those children, to the Immortal City for education (where he went, most young and middle-aged people died). As for books, many of them were atheistic books not allowed by the elders of the tribe, so he could only send them quietly to his temporary students with candy.
But not all the children were bought from those places. Some older children voluntarily followed him, regardless of gender. Some could only speak local dialects, some could understand a few English words, some had good limbs, some had broken limbs, some had suffered mental torture due to war, and even suffered very cruel harm. Salomon once saw a twelve-year-old girl wandering with her disabled younger brother, and was born of atrocities behind her back. She could only make a living by removing landmines left by NATO and selling shells and other war waste.
He rarely gets angry unless he can't help it.
When Salomon talked to the people he carefully selected and revealed his thoughts, the boys and girls he selected would soon agree with him without exception. Then, Salomon would drive the car and take these older children across the war-torn areas to find those who have brought them into this situation. He would put on his armor, hold a sword and a bomb gun in his hand, and walk straight into the battlefield. He let these children follow him, and the shells and bullets cannot hurt them, and the boys and girls can witness the revenge completed in their name with their own eyes.
He told them that he would completely end the meaningless war between mankind, and that this ideal would be realized by them.
He told them that there is no God in this world, nor does it need God. They will become the saviors of themselves and others, and a beautiful life in the future will be forged by their blood and sweat.
The children kissed his hand armor covered in blood and sand and swore allegiance.
He is Bav, Pader, Baba, yes??, yes??.
No matter what pronunciation or language, they are the names of those children. They called him a great father, and they were willing to give their lives for him and for the great ideal - the child with broken limbs was equipped with mechanical prosthetics, and the twelve-year-old girl with children learned how to keep accounts. Children who only speak local dialects were taught English, Latin and mathematics. The child who was tortured to the point of having a pain took up weapons and received training in war. The thoughts that were once foolish and superstitious were replaced by reason and science, and they became part of the immortal city and the gears to build the future.
Salomon chose to believe them, and he gave them a small ornament. It was a gold-carved eagle and also a symbol of the immortal city.
"What did you see when you look at me with your eye of judgment?"
"I saw war, shells, limbs, death...and trees and flames."
Robbie Reyes took a deep breath, closed his eyes in pain, completely unable to understand what the scene he saw was intended. He regretted taking the challenge - even if Wanda repeatedly stated to him with these anger that the man in front of him who seemed younger than him was her teacher, Robbie Reyes still felt a little unbelievable. Salomon saw his emotions, so he calmly closed the runes used in the cell to bind the Revenge Spirit and invited him to participate in a competition - Salomon asked Robbie Reyes to use his Eye of Judgment to examine his soul. For the Ghost Rider, nothing can judge a person better than the Eye of Judgment. Robbie Reyes simply agreed and repeatedly stated that this might hurt the Secret Mage. After confirming that Wanda's teacher already knew the risks, Robbie Reyes ordered the Elf of Revenge to come to the real world.
Salomon nodded slightly, without much expression.
Then Robbie Reyes regretted it because it was not Salomon who might have been burned, but his soul.
In just a few seconds, he saw many things that he could not understand. The Spirit of Revenge howled and exited the curtain of the real world, returning to the sea of souls with pain and fear. Robbie Reyes had no idea what was going on. When he woke up, he found himself leaning against the rough wall, his body was covered with sweat, his palms were covered with scratches, and his broken nails were full of dry blood. The remaining memories only retained some of the chaotic images. Even so, he still saw some of the experiences of Salomon.
"You really did that?" He panted and stared at the ceiling with granite runes, as if his vision could penetrate the thick granite layers and alloy armored panels. "Where are those kids?"
"Of course, this is what the underground city above you are for, that is the dwelling of justice and justice. What you see is what I did in those war areas, I gave them a new life, and you will receive the same gift."
Salomon squatted down in front of Robbie Reyes, not caring about the stinking smell of the prisoner.
This chapter is not over, please click on the next page to continue reading! The Secret Mage looks as usual, as if he has never received the direct look and challenge of the Eye of Judgment. "But I don't have time to solve your troubles, the Spirit of Revenge, so I need you to solve it yourself. Please don't worry, you are not alone. You have your car, the operation funds of the Immortal City, and another Ghost Rider. I, you will definitely hope to see the person who transforms you into Ghost Rider again, so Johnny Blaze will also participate in this mission, and he will teach you how to become a true Ghost Rider. Don't say anything like this stupid thing I sold my soul to the devil at that time, and you have no chance to refuse-"
Salomon's tone suddenly became stern, "——Look at yourself, crying to find your younger brother. You are still alive with all your limbs. I have seen many people who are more miserable than you. They have never complained, but have tried to survive. Just like your younger brother, he is much smarter than you, and he knows that you can't show up in front of him. Do you think you can't live if he leaves?"
"I……"
"I believe you have also seen the situation of those children, because that is what I am willing to see. Since you want to gain this power, no matter what price you have to pay or what hardships are waiting for you, shut up and take responsibility. All those who are corrupted by the Book of Darkness will die, even if only souls are left. Kill them and protect the real world from those people, this is your job. The end of the duty is death, Robbie Reyes."
Chapter completed!