"Russell, Sean - Initiate Brother 2 - Gatherer Of Clouds" - читать интересную книгу автора (Russell Sean)

УThat is my hope also, Prefect.Ф

УHitaraЕ ?Ф the Prefect said slowly. УIt is not possible that he was
an imposter.Ф It did not seem to be a question, so Sotura did not
respond. УIs there not a Hitara in the Book of Illusion, Sotura-sum?
I seem to rememberЕФ He trailed off, a look of confusion and then
dismay at his failure of memory.

УIn the description of the Divine Vale.Ф Sotura picked up the thread.
УI had forgotten. HitaraЧhe who died and was reborn. The servant
who served the Perfect Master faithfully when all others left for fear
of the Emperor. Hitara rose from the flames of his funeral pyre: It
was as though he stepped from the mist, and though the smoke
and flames threatened to consume him, Hitara was untouched by
them. He was like one arising from a dreamless sleep. When told
of the seven days he had lain dead while his family mourned, he
fell to his knees and offered up his prayers. And his funeral
became the celebration of his rebirth and the celebration of his
birth became the celebration of his life to be, for no other man had
known such a miracle.С Ф

Both monks fell silent at this. Rain fell on the tiles in the courtyard,
washing away the hail that had collected earlier. A knock rattled the
inner shoji.

УPlease enter,Ф the Prefect said, surprised that his words came out
in a near whisper.

The shoji slid aside, revealing an Initiate of the faith, head bowed
to the mat.

УInitiate?Ф the old man said, regaining his voice somewhat.

The young monk moved forward and placed a small stand bearing
a neatly folded letter within reach of his superior, then retreated
and waited in silence.

УPlease excuse me, Brother Sotura, I must attend to this.Ф He
unfolded the crisp paper and read quickly. The Prefect nodded as
though acknowledging spoken words and turned back to the
attending Initiate. УHe must be observed whenever possible. I will
receive daily reports.Ф

The messenger nodded, bowed and retreated from the room, the
screen closing behind him.

The Prefect turned to the chi quan Master. УGeneral Jaku Katta has
entered Rhojo-ma. He comes in an Imperial Barge, making one
wonder at Brother HuttoТs recent news.Ф