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Incredible as it sounded I said, "No."

Kuri nodded, "That is good. There is much work to be done and I would have you as my helper to see that the lost are reached, the weak defended, and those who are poor cared for. It is a heavy responsibility that I ask of you, to join me in such work, but the rewards are eternal and far outweigh any praise or treasure that is to be gained in this present world. Are you with me to that end?"

I nodded without hesitation.

Kuri nodded and pointed to the south, "Our work together begins there. To the south of us are the Holy Mountains. When we get to the mountains I will begin to teach you, over a course of three years, all that you will need to know to do the work that will be assigned to you. At some point we will journey out from the mountains and go into Nicationer and Kingdomer nations alike in order to complete your training."

Beyond humbled, I simply nodded in astonishment at the honor bestowed upon me by this great man, who was equipping me to be his helper in reaching the lost people of Ayenathurim and bringing them back into the fortress of El Elyon's love.

"When will we reach the mountains?" I asked.

Kuri stopped and regarded me speculatively before asking, "Are you ready for more?"

"I think so," I said hesitantly.

He smiled and said, "Take my hand."

I obeyed instantly and my eyes closed as I felt the song of life course into me from the contact of his hand with mine. Within the corridors of my soul I heard a voice say, "Even now and forever more the Spirit of El Elyon will reside in you. Take heed, for the Ruach will instruct you of all My ways and be your comfort in peace and in war."

I opened my eyes, which were wet with tears, only to see that I was not where I had been before. I was high up on the side of a mountain, almost within the clouds that obscured the summits of what must be the Holy Mountains.

In astonishment I looked at Kuri and he smiled as he said, "Your training starts now."