Chapter 1371: Chapter 1371

"The Northern Continent’s fief, preserving the divine descendants of Tlaxcala..."

The night wind blows warmly, a lamp flickers like a bean. The monarch and his minister sit opposite each other, Xiulote looking composed, MeKate appearing surprised. He pondered carefully for a while, then reported solemnly to the king.

"Your Majesty, offering such terms is undeniably generous, something Black Snake Teuctli would never have anticipated! However, there must still be a foundation of mutual trust between the kingdom and him... After all, once he leads the kingdom’s army into the city, he would have no means of resistance. Given the kingdom’s stance on Tlaxcala’s divine descendants... He is bound to remain suspicious!..."

"Hmm... mutual trust..."

Xiulote stroked his chin, pondered for a moment, then smiled and asked.

"MeKate, do you have any ideas? I can bestow a jade talisman, issue a royal decree... Yet fear he still might not believe..."

"Your Majesty, this is precisely where Dark Snake should play a role. You’ve rewarded Dark Snake generously before, perhaps you can meet him once more, delivering the royal decree and promises in person. And the one Dark Snake trusts most is Captain Chiwaco... I would be willing to go with Captain Chiwaco to Cloud Serpent Mountain City to oversee communication between both parties!..."

"Oh?! You wish to take on this task yourself?"

Seeing Priest MeKate volunteer, Xiulote was somewhat surprised, and then nodded with satisfaction.

"Very well! MeKate, I shall entrust this vital task to you entirely! I will dispatch a team of trusted aides to follow your command. I will also write a royal decree to inform Bertade, the Head Warrior of the Trascal Land, to facilitate your actions..."

"As long as you accomplish this major task... A higher level priest rank, or some favorably prestigious appointment... I will not be stingy with rewards!..."

"Thank you, Your Majesty! I wish to go to Divine Power University, to teach navigation, astronomy, and geography. To dedicate my life to the kingdom’s maritime endeavors!"

Priest MeKate bowed deeply, his demeanor solemn as he seized the opportunity to request from the king.

Among the senior priests, he was still young, lacking in experience and familial connections. Thus, attaining too high a priestly rank might not be favorable, nor could he obtain real power. Having navigated twice, he grew a lot, gradually forming some plans.

The best path for him is indeed to go to Divine Power University, to preside over educational matters. Through cultivating students, he can accumulate contacts and status, without having to take risks. With his knowledge and experience, he can only teach navigation skills!

The world is vast, with countless tribes both North and South, and limitless opportunities. The king aims for world domination, places high importance on maritime trade, so maritime talents will surely have a significant role in the future! This is the best shortcut he discovered after much contemplation to further advance!

"Hmm? You wish to go to Divine Power University, to teach navigation, astronomy, and geography?"

Upon hearing this, Xiulote’s eyes shifted as he deeply examined the prostrate Priest MeKate for a moment. Moments later, he lifted his lips in approval, nodding.

"MeKate, you are a wise person, I admire you! In Divine Power University, the kingdom’s maritime priest-teacher position suits you well. And shortly, I will establish a dedicated maritime academy. The first director of the academy will be akin to a Fourth Level Divine Revelation Priest!... But if you wish to obtain this title, two important conditions must be met!"

"Ah! The academy director of maritime studies! A Fourth Level Divine Revelation Priest with actual power!..."

Upon hearing this, Priest MeKate took a deep breath, his heart pounding wildly. To a Divine Revelation Priest from a commoner background, this is almost the pinnacle of what he could envision. For this position...

"Praise to the Chief Divine! Please enlighten me, Your Majesty!..."

"Very well! Two conditions, the first is mastering mathematics. Last year, I compiled a beginner’s math textbook for village priests, focusing on simple geometry and basic equations. This year, I am working on slightly more complex mathematics, including calculations needed for time and longitude during navigation, trigonometry, analytic geometry in geodetic surveying, and basic statistical theories in statistical mathematics... Oh, these mathematical knowledge are essential for astronomical calculations and geographical measurements in maritime navigation. The kingdom’s foundation in this is still quite weak, but I have received Divine Revelation knowing the exact direction..."

Pausing here, Xiulote hesitated slightly, awkwardly stroking his chin. He hadn’t used these postmodern skills in a long time, seemingly forgetting them somewhat. Fortunately, he recalled the general content and could gradually sort them out. As for more complex higher mathematics in university, like calculus, linear algebra, complex integration... uh, it’s best to derive them slowly! No hurry... if truly impossible, leave a path for future mathematicians... Google seaʀᴄh novel⸺fire.net

"Ahem! MeKate, I will hand over these two textbooks to you, study them well, earnestly learn them to perfection!"

Xiulote cleared his throat and smiled while proceeding with the conversation.

"Regarding the second condition... I have great faith in your cooperation with Chiwaco... In two years, accompany him to explore the Southern Continent! There are many new crops and domesticated animals worth bringing back..."

"Your Majesty’s conditions... Mathematics and the Southern Continent..."

Priest MeKate pressed his lips together, pondering only briefly before respectfully bowing, generously agreeing.

"As witnessed by the Chief Divine! Your Majesty, I will absolutely fulfill your wishes!"

"Haha! Good! Excellent! Come, drink two more cups with me!"

The two drank together, both feeling enthusiastic and ebullient. Priest MeKate received the king’s promise, major matters settled, his heart mixed with excitement and relaxation. Gauging the atmosphere was about right, he gathered courage to ask about that matter which he kept pondering yet dared not mention.

"Praise to the Chief Divine! Your Majesty, under the Chief Divine’s protection, we landed on the domain of the Great Tribe Red Crow. Subsequently, I and Captain Chiwaco met with the Red Crow Chieftain’s daughter Amoxtli, and the Little Chieftain Alan in the Northern expedition..."

Priest MeKate paused, glancing at the monarch who showed no change in expression, merely listening intently. Nervously, he licked his lips and carefully proceeded.

"Ahem! As witnessed by the Chief Divine! This Little Chieftain Alan is not only an exceptionally skilled divine archer with renowned fame across the wilderness but also an unforgettable Canine Descendant beauty, truly valiant! Almost like... like the huntress goddess of the Prepetcha’s epic..."

Xiulote looked puzzled at MeKate. The latter’s tone suddenly took an odd turn, as if subtly suggesting something.

"MeKate, speak directly! I won’t reprimand you..."

"Uh... Yes! Your Majesty. This Female Chieftain Alan... she has an ancient Mexica Alliance obsidian dagger style that appears very old, seemingly a sacrificial dagger passed down by alliance priests... Although the blade has been replaced several times, the ancient hilt remains intact..."

"MeKate, what exactly do you wish to say?!"

"Ahem! Your Majesty! The hilt of that dagger is engraved... engraved with your square name, ’Xiulote’ the God of Death!"

"Hmm? Engraved with the God of Death’s name? Could it be some alliance nobles were captured by the Great Tribe Red Crow?"

Upon hearing, Xiulote furrowed his brows and speculated.

"MeKate, did you inquire further? If any alliance or kingdom nobility are captured... The kingdom is willing to pay a ransom to retrieve them!..."

"Uh... Your Majesty, I did not inquire further with Female Chieftain Alan, it was her who actively questioned us..."

MeKate gritted his teeth, resolved internally, and plainly revealed everything.

"She stated, this dagger engraved with a name... was given to her ten years ago by a noble Mexica youth... She has kept it all this time to find this noble youth... Ahem! Your Majesty, does this ring a bell?"

"Hmm? Asking me? Does it remind me of anything?"

Upon hearing, Xiulote reacted with astonishment. He blinked and gave MeKate a somewhat apprehensive look. He carefully pondered the other’s words, finally seizing upon the crucial timeline!

"The square name of the God of Death engraved on the dagger hilt... This is a matter from ten years ago? Ten years ago, who else could write in square characters? Feeling Mexica noble youth? Ten years ago?!"

"Ah! Ten years ago?! Noble youth?!... My name? My personally engraved name? It’s me!!"

"Oh Chief Divine! That’s my dagger! The person I gifted it to? ... Oh! It’s her?! That little girl? She... is still alive?!"

Moments of recalling, Xiulote suddenly widened his eyes, filled with shock and disbelief! At this moment, distant memories instantly surged forth, fiercely striking his soul, making his entire being immersed in a dreamlike sensation akin to drifting in clouds! After a brief pragmatism, he forcefully shook his head, took a deep breath, and gripped MeKate’s arm tightly, loudly pursuing.

"MeKate, are you sure?! It’s my name? My dagger?!"

"Is it her? Is it her?!... Her name... Alan?!"