Myth: I am God!

The disaster was quelled, the demons were driven away, and Canaan resumed communication with the outside world.

Canaan, as a crucial transit point on the trade route, also got on the right track.

With his spare time, Ara, as the leader of the Canaanites, also busied himself with the development of Canaan. He led the men to expand the village and planted some grapevines in the streets using ancient techniques passed down from his grandfather, both for ornamental purposes and to keep out dust, as well as to display them to the outside world.

When merchants laden with money stopped in Canaan for a rest, they were inexplicably drawn to the grapevines, and under the villagers' preachy persuasion, they would unwittingly buy several cartloads of grapes...

These high-quality grapes gradually became Canaan's signature product. Once people have tasted Canaan's grapes or drunk Canaan's wine, they find it hard to swallow anything else.

Argos even had a group of merchants who regularly purchased fruit from Canaan.

And all of this was just like the first boast they made on the night they arrived—

The Argos people should only eat their grapes.

In addition, the hardworking Canaanites continuously repaired their houses. The houses, which were originally built with logs, were gradually reinforced with stones or other sturdy and durable materials, so that Canaan, which was originally like a remote village, gradually took on the appearance of a town.

The reputation of Canaan as a land of abundance and home to heroes naturally attracted many travelers, adventurers, and bards. Some of them, after witnessing Canaan's idyllic lifestyle, couldn't help but want to stay there permanently.

Arah was not a closed-minded person; he naturally welcomed those who were well-intentioned, learned, and knowledgeable to stay in Canaan. However, they were required to follow Arah's rules and uphold God's faith, just like the villagers.

After these people met the Messiah, some of the unruly ones, upon hearing of the many rules, left in disappointment, but a large number were willing to stay and live in this bountiful land...

Therefore, in just a few years, Canaan expanded several times over, with its population and inhabitants growing from a hundred or so at the beginning to several hundred, and eventually to over a thousand, almost comparable to some small city-states...

In addition to the population growth, Ara also built a temple in the best location in Canaan for prayer during festivals and on ordinary days.

At Ara's behest, some pastors took up the priesthood. They were among the most steadfast believers in Canaanite and were literate, and were responsible for proclaiming the Nine Commandments and the faith in the Lord.

In addition to distributing small loaves of bread and eggs.

Based on Yara's oral account, these people also fabricated many bizarre short stories...

For example, Yara fights his way through the underworld, resurrects in blood, and annihilates King Argos's million-strong army with a single punch...

The part about conquering the Nemean Lion was relatively normal, but when it came to the Battle of the Temple, the story took a turn for the worse, narrated with such smugness and arrogance by these bumpkin priests—

"Three hundred gods gathered on Mount Olympus, sitting atop the heavens, while the Messiah, with a single punch, sent all the false gods falling like laurel blossoms..."

At this point, some passengers will question:

"How is this possible?"

The pastor would then solemnly thump his chest and declare:

"Friend, go to Argos, go and see that collapsed bronze tower..."

"That's the proof!"

Some travelers will then travel to Argos, where they will see the collapsed bronze tower from the story and hear many different versions of the tale...

Travelers may have their own interpretation of this story, and may harbor different doubts...

But on that journey, they will encounter a righteous person redeemed by the Messiah...

He claimed to be a saint of the Messiah, possessing holy wine bestowed by the Messiah that could heal all diseases and injuries...

At first, the passengers didn't believe it...

But when the miracle of the holy wine was performed before their very eyes...

They became the most devout believers in God and the Messiah, and decided to renounce everything and follow the saints for life...

Follow the Nine Commandments, follow God's righteousness...

In the future, these people will become priests after the reconstruction of the Temple of Argos...

It has become an important cornerstone of the Catholic faith...

......

As Canaan developed...

Little Isaac is growing up day by day.

Just like the name his mother gave him, Isaac was a child who loved to laugh. When he laughed, his eyebrows and eyes curved into a small crescent moon, making him look very lovable.

His eyes were also very special, with dark gold pupils that had a touch of the divine.

However, Isaac Jr. did not look like him.

He was very mischievous.

People could often find Isaac in any corner of Canaan—in inns, temples, taverns... even on merchants' wagons...

Even when he was a little older, he remained the same, often calling out to his children to tease the livestock in the pen, burning the wool of the antelope with torches, or urinating in the pigs' troughs.

On one occasion, he even secretly opened the gate of the stable, intending to ride horses with his companions and fantasize about galloping across the wilderness like a cavalryman.

However, because the gate was left open, all the horses in the stable ran away...

A dozen or so horses galloped wildly through the streets of Canaan, knocking over several passersby and vendors and causing a huge riot.

In the end, to resolve this matter, Yara employed a hundred men to capture all the horses and spent several more days repairing the damaged facilities...

Of course, Yara wouldn't indulge Isaac.

That night, the Canaanites heard the sound of branches whipping and the boy's screams and cries that lasted all night.

After this incident, Yara decided to give little Isaac something to do.

Children this age shouldn't be left idle.

So he sought out old Tyr, who was enjoying his retirement.

The plan is to have old Tyr teach young Isaac to read and to use his sword.

He even personally crafted a wooden sword for young Isaac...

And the effect was surprisingly good.

Old Tyre was not only a master warrior, but also an excellent father...

"Swing the sword another five hundred times..."

In the courtyard, old Tyr sat in a rocking chair, squinting at the little boy in front of him.

Isaac, with a pained expression, said:

"No, Grandpa Tyr, this is too hard! I've already swung a hundred times, and my arms really hurt..."

Old Tyr took a leisurely sip of his juice, glanced at the boy soaked in sweat, and shook his head, saying:

"No, you can do it..."

"Because you are the Son of the Messiah."

Children are always easily attracted, he asked:

"Grandpa Tyr, what is the Messiah? People always talk about it, but what exactly is it?"

Old Tyr shook his head and said:

"You'll understand when you grow up..."

"But you must remember... you are different from others..."

"You have the blood of the Messiah flowing in your veins."

......

Soon after, Yara received a letter from the King of Argos—

"Brother, it's been almost six years since we last met..."

"Although we often exchanged letters... it was never as intimate as meeting in person..."

"The situation in Argos has stabilized recently, and I've found a group of capable ministers... which has given me a long-awaited period of leisure..."

"I'm taking a break and planning to come over for a drink with Pan and Perseus..."

"You won't look down on me, your old friend, will you...?"

"—Dicktis."

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