Give Me the Name of God

Hermes is Manda's god. He can block Manda's promotion channel at any time. Based on this alone, he can make Manda do anything for him unconditionally.

This is a consistent way for gods to control believers. This is how Athena controlled Odysseus for more than two thousand years.

But Hermes doesn't like to do this. He doesn't think coercion and coercion are the best ways to solve problems. He is better at finding a mutually beneficial and win-win solution based on fair transactions.

Manda admired Hermes' temperament the most, which was also an important reason why he abided by the creed of fair trade. The price he offered was that after the deal was completed, he would skip the contract and be promoted to the eighth level immediately.

Hermes agreed immediately.

Before taking action, Manda first needs to confirm a problem.

"Are you really sure that the impostors in this world are your followers?"

"It would be great if I could confirm it!" Hermes pinched his chin and said, "It is impossible for me to cultivate a believer from the first level to the eighth level without leaving some memories in such a long process, but I really can't find a reasonable explanation. explanation of."

Manda couldn't find an explanation, but there was a hint from Gaia: "I once saw an out-of-control clone of the Earth Goddess. That clone looked exactly like the Lord of Divine Punishment, which frightened the goddess herself."

"Do you suspect that my clones are out of control? I have had this suspicion before, a long time ago. I have more than 10,000 clones, and each clone has a different temperament. You should also feel something about this. You There are four clones now, and there are always one or two clones with weird personalities."

Manda's chaotic clone is a pain in the ass. I didn't expect Hermes to have similar problems.

After pondering for a moment, Hermes shook his body, and more than a hundred clones appeared on the desert. He was ready to conduct another test.

"These are all clones with weird personalities. If any clone loses control, it must be one of them,"

Hermes came to a clone and asked directly: "Look into my eyes and tell me if you did this?"

The clone spread his hands, shrugged and said: "If one day I can get rid of your control, I will crawl into Aphrodite's palace and stay in her arms forever."

Manda asked: "And Athena?"

The clone replied: "I can snuggle into two arms at the same time. I am loyal to each arms. I have had the same sweet dream for countless nights..."

Before he could finish his sweet dream, Hermes took the clone back. This was the lustful Hermes, whose temperament was different from that of the impostor.

He walked up to the second clone and stared at him without speaking.

The second clone looked calm: "If I can get rid of your control, I will live in seclusion in the mountains and forests and live a simple and pure life."

This is negative Hermes.

The third clone looked angry: "I only lost control once. You remember it. I wanted to tear Apollo into pieces, but you stopped me at that time."

This is the angry Hermes.

The fourth clone looked disdainful: "I have always felt that I should be the real one. I will complete three major things within three months. In the first month, I will eradicate the Lord of Divine Punishment, and in the second month, I will defeat the Earth Mother Gaia." , conquer Cronus in the third month, instead of doing some boring dealings and retreats like you all day long."

This is the arrogant Hermes.

The fifth clone said: "If I could control my own life, I would ride a goat and sing day and night on Mount Olympia."

This is Hermes who loves art...

After interrogating more than a hundred clones, Hermes found nothing unusual.

"I have interrogated every clone, countless times," Hermes carefully recalled the details of the interrogation. "I know the temperament of all clones very well. The temperament of clones is innate. These clones do have some characteristics. Weird, but they’re not acting out of the ordinary.”

"Where are the other clones?"

"The other clones are too mediocre. They don't have the ability to impersonate me. What's more, my clone can't leave my body for a long time. Even if I leave for only one day, I will notice it, and this impostor will no longer know how to live in the mortal world. Over the years, a little-known organization has been established. Based on this judgment, the suspicion of the doppelgänger can basically be ruled out."

"Not necessarily," Manda said another inference, "If someone can forge your clone, put the fake clone into your body, and replace the real clone, and the real clone pretends to be you in the world, the fake clone will not Do you think it’s possible to stop destroying your mind and making you do crazy things?”

"A very bizarre idea," Hermes frowned, "Did you come up with this?"

Manda answered truthfully: "This is a reminder from the Earth Goddess. I believe in her judgment. As long as we find the impostor, we have found the real clone. The clone's temperament is innate. No matter how you cover it up, there will always be flaws. Sure." Once you know the identity of the true clone, the false clone will be locked. Once you get rid of the false clone, you will no longer harm Mount Olympia, and you can return to your throne."

Hermes nodded and said: "I had the same idea before, but it is not that easy to catch the impostor. My ability in the mortal world is limited, and I have been resented by Gaia. I must restrain my strength even more in the future.

The impostor can have no scruples, but he can still avoid Gaia's attention. When it comes to fighting, I may not be able to take advantage. Moreover, I missed the last opportunity, and he will not show up easily again in the future. "

"So you must have a careful plan to ensure that you have enough power in the mortal world and at the same time lure the impostor to take the bait."

Hermes thought about it and said: "If you want to use power in the mortal world, you must obtain Gaia's permission. There is no other way."

Manda looked at the furnishings in the cave. The bottles and cans were still there, but the granary was empty again, leaving only a bowl of wheat he collected last night.

"To show our respect and piety to the Earth Goddess," Manda said, holding the bowl of wheat, "we must at least fill her granary."

…

Ten days later, Manda returned to the royal capital. Qinges merchant Kejiro was still in the mansion. It is said that these days, he has been searching for the whereabouts of Manda's cousin, and repeatedly promised Manda's aunt that the cousin would not be found. Brother, he will never leave the royal capital.

"Sir, please forgive me for my incompetence. I have used all the people around the capital, but I have never been able to find any useful clues. Please give me a little more time. I swear I will be able to..."

"No need," Manda bit her nails, "I am touched by your sincerity, but this is not something that a mortal can solve."

Cajero was surprised: "Does this matter involve gods?"

Manda nodded and said: "I think you can see that my cousin is not an ordinary person. My friend, I need your help."

"I'm willing to provide any help I can. If it's monetary, just tell me the amount."

"Do you think money can solve major issues related to the gods?"

Cajero looked embarrassed and said: "Please forgive my ignorance, I really can't think of any other place where I can help you."

Manda said word by word: "I want the whereabouts of the double snake staff."

Cajero was in trouble: "All I know are some rumors. I don't even know if the island in the rumors really exists. Even if it exists, the island is too far away from Origino, even with the fastest sailing ship." , with the best sailors, it will take at least four or five years to reach that island."

"You don't have to worry about things on the road. I have my own way. There is an old saying among the Chinges people. A dead horse can only be treated as if it is still alive. Try every means to treat it. Maybe there is hope of resurrection. You should understand what I mean."

"Be a doctor for a dead horse. I heard my father say the same thing. I understand what you mean."

"I want the detailed location of that island. The more detailed the better."

…

In the manor outside the city, the Son of Heaven prayed silently: "Emperor, Manda Claudesai wants the double snake staff. He said he wants to use the double snake staff to rescue Hermes."

There was an echo in his mind: "Ignore his intentions. His intentions are all false. Gaia will not let Hermes go, and Manda will not save Hermes. He doesn't understand what is... Loyalty, he just wants to lure you into making mistakes,

You have to use your strategy to bring him to the land of the Qinges people, but be sure to remember that he will bring powerful helpers. You must get rid of those helpers and never allow them to defile our sacred land. "

…

Three days later, Kejiro handed Manda a map: "I spent a lot of money to buy this. Sir, I remind you again that this is just a rumor."

Manda took the map, looked at it carefully, bit her nails and said, "This is too far... I hope this map is accurate."