《意隐故事---明玉轮》夏意隐

37、新月 全部参观完

　　全部参观完，他们被引入了Hall of the Moon（宏月堂）。

　　一进门他们就看见自己的行李被整整齐齐地对放在台前长桌上，另一张桌子上则摆着一些银色勋章。

　　黎鸦不知道什么时候又已经凑到了常斐然身旁。

　　黎鸦：“看来他们说话还算话。”

　　她看上去鬼鬼祟祟的，常斐然只是看了她一眼没理她，视线又回到两张桌子上。

　　Pukia走到台前。

　　Pukia：“These are the worldly possessions you have brought with you. However, as we all know, we are about to embark on a journey of purification and self-redemption in order to enter 'Moon Palace' after life. That is a realm of absolute purity and light. Therefore, we must learn to let go of earthly sins, filth, and burdens. From this moment on, all your belongings will be kept in safe custody here. They will be returned to you, untouched, when you decide that is the way. Does anyone have any questions?（这些是大家带来的随身物品。但是我们都知道，我们即将开始的是一场关于净化与自我救赎的旅程，并以进入‘月宫’作为我们此生命终点。那是一个纯净光明的世界。因此，我们必须学会放弃世间的罪恶、肮脏以及负重。所有东西在此之后都会由我们明玉轮代大家保管。我们会原封不动地归还，当你觉得那是你想要回到的生活时。大家有没有什么问题？）”

　　没有。

　　Pukia：“Very well. Let us proceed and prepare ourselves for tonight’s New Moon Ceremony. In here, each must wear the medal that belongs to us—just like the one you see here. （好，这样的话，我们继续进行，为今晚的新月仪式做好准备。进入明玉轮，我们每个人都需要佩戴属于我们的勋章——就像大家看到的这个这样。）” 她指了指自己胸前的勋章，是两个交叉的权杖。又接着说：“This is more than a mere symbol of your status; it is infused with the Moon energy sought and channeled for us by Moonlord. It is a mystic force from the cosmos, through which Moonlord shields us within his embrace, guarding us from all worldly harm and hindrance. Therefore, from this moment forth, it must coexist with you, becoming your second heart and your very soul.（这不仅是你们身份的象征，其中更充满了由月主为我们祈得、注入的月神能量。这是来自宇宙的神秘能量，月主通过这种能量将我们庇护在他的穹庐般的怀抱中，使我们免受世间所有的伤害和阻碍。所以，从这一刻开始，它必须与你一同存在，成为你的第二个心脏和灵魂。）”

　　人群中发出窸窸窣窣的声音，常斐然以为大家都像他一样在探讨这番说辞的荒诞性，可是等他伸着耳朵仔细一听却都是赞叹与感激的声音。

　　Pukia从桌子上拿起一个由星星点点汇集的银色星星。

　　Pukia：“This gathering of divine power was earned by Moonlord’s night-long vigil; it is the true mark of the 'Stardust'. To receive it, an offering of 1,000 Illuminons—that is, 1,000 tollars—must be presented as a token of your devotion.（这是月主用一夜祈祷为我们求得的能量汇聚——‘星尘遗裔’。需要1000明玉贡，即1000丽元作为虔诚的象征。）”

　　接着，她又从桌子上拿起一个弯月形状和一个弯月和星星重叠样式的两个勋章。

　　Pukia：“The 'Moon Seeker' in my left hand is a convergence of energy earned by Moonlord through five nights of prayer; whereas the 'Glimmer' was earned through ten. Accordingly, the 'Moon Seeker' is 5,000 tollars, and the 'Glimmer' is 10,000 tollars. 我左手的‘寻月者’是月主所用5夜求得的能量汇集，右手边的‘幽光子’则是用10夜求得的。所以相应的，‘寻月者’5,000丽元，‘幽光子’10,000丽元。）”

　　这两块放下之后她又拿起宝剑形状的和领结样式的两个。

　　Pukia：“This is the 'Moon Acolyte', a manifestation of twenty-eight days of Moonlord’s prayer; it requires 28,000 tollars. And here, we have the 'Lunar Deacon'—the most extraordinary piece of all. You must understand, Moonlord receives his divine summons and revelations during the Full Moon. This particular piece was forged through an entire cycle of prayer, from the New Moon to the Full Moon. For this, 100,000 tollars is required.（这一块是‘月轮侍者’，是月主祈祷28天所得，需要28,000丽元；这一块是‘月执事’，也是最不同寻常的一块。要知道，月主是在满月获得召唤和启示的。而这是月主从新月到满月用了整整一个轮回的时间祈祷而得，这一块需要100,000丽元。）”

　　Pukia顿了顿，看了看台下人的反应。没有异议，所有人都只是在期待她接下来的讲话。

　　Pukia：“As the duration of prayer and offerings varies, so too does the energy of each medal. Where energy differs, the etiquette must follow. Between those of equal energy, there are few constraints; the same applies when high energy interacts with low. However, there is one rule that must be strictly observed: low energy may never initiate direct interaction with high energy. Should you wish to speak, you may approach, but you must not meet their eyes. Bow your head, cast your gaze upon their boots or the hem of their robe, grasp your left wrist with your right hand, and maintain a thirty-degree incline. Then, you must wait for the sign.（祈祷供奉时间不同，每一个勋章的能量也不同。能量不同，礼仪也不同。相同能量之间的交流不需要有过多忌讳，高能量对低能量也是一样。所以唯一需要注意的一点是，低能量是不能直接主动与高能量进行互动的；如果有交谈意愿，可以上前但不能直视对方眼睛，要低头，视线看向对方的靴子或袍角，右手抓左手腕上，身体呈30度鞠躬状，等待示意。）”

　　黎鸦：“我去，最低的也要1000商市币。你打算买哪一个？”

　　对于常斐然来说钱不是问题，尤其是其中还有1：2汇率的折算。但是即使如此，他马上就要走了，只是为了走个过场就要白白交钱难道不让他成为世上第一等冤大头？再说他也不想成为这里最虔诚的人，可是同样重要的是，他更不想对别人卑躬屈膝。

　　常斐然：“要个10,000的吧，就当是来旅游被坑了。”

　　黎鸦：“嗯，可以。‘Glimmer（幽光子）’。”

　　人们早就已经围到了摆放着勋章的桌子前。

　　常斐然注意到只有Alexia像是一个局外人，站在一旁呆呆地看着。

　　常斐然走上前。

　　常斐然：“What's wrong?（怎么了？）”

　　Alexia眼里有泪光。

　　Alexia：“I was kicked out from home. I don't have any money...（我被赶出家了，我没钱...）”

　　她用手仓皇地抹掉正要滚落出的眼泪，嘴上弩出一个勉强微笑。

　　常斐然：“No big deal. I'll buy you one. Which one do you want?（这算什么。我给你买。你想要哪个？ ）”

　　他搂过Alexia的肩膀，把她领到争抢的人群后。

　　Alexia：“Really? Thank you, thank you so much! Stardust is fine.（真的吗？谢谢你，真的太谢谢你了！星尘遗裔就好。）”

　　常斐然：“Nah, that's like the lowest level. How about, we both be the 'Glimmer', you and I.（别呀，那是最低级的。要不我们都做‘幽光子’，你和我。）”

　　Alexia：“Really? You would do that for me? You would?（真的吗？你会这样为我做吗？真的吗？）”

　　黎鸦看着眼前场景、看着女孩的眼睛由暗淡转变成闪烁着星光、看着她兴奋得简直要蹦起来，她想也许是她的喜悦、她的笑脸让他想到了他的妹妹。

　　人们已经买得差不多了。常斐然也已经将‘幽光子’帮忙别在了Alexia的胸前。

　　终于轮到黎鸦了，她走到桌前。

　　黎鸦：“‘Glimmer’, please.（‘幽光子’，谢谢。）”

　　Pukia：“Oh, sorry, we ran out of 'Glimmer'.（哦，不好意思，‘幽光子’卖完了。）”

　　黎鸦感觉不妙。

　　黎鸦：“What do you have now?（你现在有什么？）”

　　Pukia：“We only have 'Moon Acolyte' and 'Lunar Deacon.'（我们只剩下了‘月轮侍者’和‘月执事’。）”

　　黎鸦：“Ah... OK, I'll have 'Moon Acolyte' then.（啊... 好吧，那我就要‘月轮侍者’吧。）”

　　黎鸦戴好勋章走到常斐然面前，Alexia见了赶紧欠了欠身，低头不语。常斐然却是气不打一处来，他觉得自己被戏耍了。这个人是不是脑子有毛病，这时候还要压自己一头。

　　黎鸦：“‘幽光子’卖没了。”

　　常斐然：“嗯，好吧。”

　　说完，他就拂袖离开了。

　　黎鸦：“It really sold out.（真的卖完了。）”

　　她只能落寞地看着Alexia解释了一句。

　　Alexia受宠若惊地点了点头，接着又低下头去。

　　黎鸦无奈，花的难道不是她的钱吗？她自己还心疼呢！

　　要怪就怪和常斐然一开始就没有开一个好头！