C17 He Shall Travel Together with Justice

"Why aren't you talking, Joab? Are you dissatisfied with my order?"

David narrowed his eyes and turned his tired head to the side.

Joab's lips trembled a few times. He lowered his body and said in a hoarse voice, "Your orders are still so merciful."

David heard him and waved his hand gently. The two guards of Royal City beside Joab lifted him up.

Joab couldn't help but say, "But, King... I really didn't mean to harm you."

"Then, what about Adonijah, Joab?"

King David narrowed his eyes and asked lazily.

Joab was silent for a second and changed the topic. "He is still at the Limestone Altar. He used the sacrifice to summon Bari the Demon God. He said that if Solomon swore not to kill him, he would leave the altar. Otherwise, Israel would fall into seven years of drought. "

" So, not only does he want to kill me, he also wants to destroy the Israel. "

David summarized in a concise manner.

He sneered, and his low and hoarse laughter echoed in the silent hall.

He finally asked Joab, "Then, why didn't you kill him? The general of Israel?"

... "He is your son after all."

Joab said in a low voice.

"Ah!"

A sarcastic smile appeared on King David's face. The last trace of pity in his eyes disappeared. "Very good. At this time, you know that he is my son."

He closed his eyes and waved his hand forcefully. He motioned for the guard to drag him away.

After Joab was dragged away, David waved at Solomon, who was lying prone on the ground. Solomon immediately replied, "I'm here, my king."

"Now... Adonijah, what should we do?"

David asked in a low voice.

Solomon lowered his head. "We will listen to your orders."

David looked at Solomon and said softly, "He is also my son, Solomon. Therefore, I will not judge him fairly. He wants to harm you... You can convict him. "

" Adonijah is guilty of treason, he also sacrifices to the Demon God and destroys the fields... "

Solomon paused and calmly said, "According to the law, he should die."

David looked into his eyes. After a while, his eyes softened. His expression became melancholic and bitter. He curled up in the throne as if he had aged a few more years.

"Then, how do you plan to kill him... Solomon."

David asked in a very soft voice, "He summoned Bari and planned to destroy the land of Israel."

Solomon closed his eyes and thought for a moment before answering, "I will go to the Limestone Altar again. I will not bring the guards of Royal City nor the army. I swear to him that I will not kill him with my sword. When the sword is in my hand, it will not come to him. Anyone with a sword is in Israel. I will not harm him."

Solomon said calmly, "With this, I will repay the kindness between father and son."

... "But Solomon."

David said in a low voice, "I want to warn you... No, to remind you. It doesn't matter whether it's Adonijah or Joab, I swear I won't kill him for the rest of my life. I swear I won't harm Abiah in the land of Israel. Both of them are restless people. You must not let them live peacefully on the ground. You must make the people of Israel fear you. "

" I know, "Solomon promised softly. His eyes were as calm as water." But I will not let you see blood when your hair turns white. "

After saying that, he got up and prepared to walk out.

But at this time, David grabbed his wrist. Although the strength was extremely light, and Solomon only needed to take a step forward to break free, he did not do so.

He only had his back to King David, and stood where he was and asked gently, "My father, what else do you have?"

"Solomon, when you go find Abiah, remember to bring Abyan and the Prophet with you."

David looked at Solomon's back, his vision blurred. In front of Solomon was the light of the candle. The light overflowed from his surroundings and outlined his outline.

He said in a low voice, "You have to be careful. Don't let Bari harm you."

"No Demon God can harm me."

Solomon's back was facing David. He looked straight at the guards, his mother Bathsheba, and the warriors of the priests in the bedchamber. He slowly looked around them and said firmly, "Because I am traveling with justice."

Then he gently took off David's hand and walked outside.

Nattan bowed slightly to David and followed Solomon. After that, the other priests and warriors were led out of the inner palace by Bathsheba.

The last ones left in the inner palace were Abysha and David, who was sitting diagonally on the throne.

"David, are you sure?"

Abyan spoke for the first time. Her voice was as clear and clear as crystal: "If I leave you, our contract will end."

"Thank you, Paimon. Please protect my son, Solomon. Go to his side."

The corner of David's mouth rose. He slowly closed his eyes and whispered, "He will be a better king than me. I will not give him any trouble."

"Not only that, David. He will be the most outstanding king in Israel."

Paimon said in a low voice, "I am also looking forward to working with him."

After that, she walked out of the hall step by step.

As Paimon walked away from David, the dignified radiance on David's body gradually faded. His body had long surpassed the limit and aged at a speed visible to the naked eye.

Finally, King David lowered his head, his body curled up and shriveled. He sat on the throne and peacefully lost his breath.

The people outside knew nothing about the situation inside.

"King David told me to kiss your ring, King Solomon."

She whispered and held Solomon's right hand. She looked at him with questioning eyes.

Solomon moved slightly and looked at the Prophet. The Prophet nodded, but Solomon did not make any unusual movements. He only nodded.

After that, he rode on King David's donkey, and slowly walked towards the east side of the city, where the Xiaoxiao's Boulder Altar was located, amidst the cheers of the crowd. Bathsheba, Zadok the Priest, and Benaiah, the brave warrior, escorted him all the way.

Along the way, the people whistled and sent him off. The priests and the warriors with swords and sabers spontaneously stood on both sides of the road, blowing horns or paying homage to Solomon as he passed by.

The Prophet, Randolf, and the young girl, Abisha, stood behind Solomon, who was riding on a donkey. Solomon's body seemed to be gradually filled with light. His seventeen years old body was shining with a strong presence that he had never felt before.

You have made a contract with the Demon God, Paimon.

His rank is: King.

[Augmented by Aura, Highest Glory (From Paimon)]

[Your words have become more powerful]

[You will not die of old age]

[Territory (Demon) has taken effect - You have obtained a new territory: Art]

[Your life will burn faster - - -] [...]

[Current Contract Number: 1; Burning Double Rate: Double]

[I shall sing your name, because you are traveling together with Justice]" - - Paimon]

Solomon pursed his lips, not knowing what to say.

It would be fine if he suddenly contracted the first Demon God... Solomon had already guessed that contracting a Demon God would consume one's lifespan.

But, what was the situation with the last sentence?

If I say it now, I just want to use the passive effect of the ring to create momentum. Will I be beaten to death by King David?

"You will, Solomon."

As if he knew what Solomon was thinking, he said softly, "I will always be with you."

Solomon nodded calmly.