The atmosphere fell silent for a moment, and after several seconds, Sam finally laughed. He slowly got up and reached for the Bible on the table.
Quickly flipping to a certain page in the middle, he handed it to Kelvin.
"Kelvin, is this what you were talking about? I actually discussed stories from Bible with you a long time ago, but you weren't interested so I didn't bring it up again."
As he mentioned this, Kelvin remembered.
Sam was very interested in Bible, so he talked about "the Garden of Eden" with him.
He said, "Revelation" in Bible states: "The great dragon was hurled down--that ancient serpent called the devil, or Satan."
The serpent represents all the devilish aspects in the world, such as temptation and empty beauty.
On the other hand, the eagle, as depicted in the Bible, lives a life that is "heavenly" and is closest to God. It symbolizes the divine nature and judgment of God.
The totem, therefore, conveys the meaning of judging all the wickedness in the world.
This totem expresses the meaning: judging all evil things in this world.
Kelvin saw this totem again which looked almost identical to what was carved on coins before. His heart skipped a beat - did those people coincidentally come across it because of widespread printing of the Bible?
"Sam, can I borrow your Bible? Recently I've become interested in Western mythology too," Kelvin proactively asked for something which was rare for him.
He elegantly picked up his wine glass again taking another sip with sincere yet bright smile lighting up his gentle face like soft light rays shining upon it saying: "Of course you can take it; return it later."
"Thank you; I'll give it back later," replied Kelvin as he left holding onto the book, then pushed open door wanting to leave but couldn't help turning back looking at Sam still sitting on sofa and reminding him:
"Better not drink too much alcohol early morning since it's bad for your stomach."
"No worries; I'm not going into work today."
...
The Foley Mansion.
Old Mr. Foley woke up when Kelvin returned back into bedroom where his grandpa sat half upright at bedside with slightly clearer consciousness now present.
Sitting next to him was an elderly man with slightly white temples, who looked about sixty years old. He wore a black long robe jacket and had a delicate silver badge on his chest.
He looked quite refined and elegant, wearing a pair of gold-rimmed reading glasses. He seemed to be the grandfather's friend.
Old Mr. Foley saw him come in, waved at Kelvin and smiled with some happiness in his expression. "Kelvin, come here. Meet Mr. Chambers, he is my lifelong friend and also the president of calligraphy and painting association."
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