After some time of being awed by the visuals , Sargon soon got hold of himself.
"This is my Original False Body Root, the one diagnosed with having Lightning & Fire Mana Attributes, Dark SpirtForce attribute & Wood attribute Essence.", having never learned about anyone possessing 2 Roots of Cultivation at the same time , the Sharp Sargon soon came to a conclusion with 80% guarantee after cross checking his knowledge from Darth Reliance Senior's Inheritance inside his mind.
The Cultivation Root , despite its tiers , could be used as a medium to control the energies present throughout heaven and earth, making one's control of their energies, their circulation, their nourishment of Qi i.e Cultivation far faster.
Only the Descendents of Xiantian Lifeforms have a True Body Root , which will itself be like the difference of Heaven & Earth if compared with those having no Root at all. Likewise True Spirit Root was far better than True Body Root, but let's not go there yet due to lack of knowledge of the Upper Realm.
Meaning the Church had lied to them when they analyzed the roots within them back in the Initiation Shahada Rite because if everybody had even a False body root , which by itself is formed by chance normally then the level of the Cultivation civilization should have been far greater than the current Nashirah.
However it was a white lie, as they had these Magical, Heaven Defying methods to create or one could say conceptualize, a False Body Root. So they could perhaps predict with almost 100% accuracy their yet to get False Body Root by carefully analyzing their bodies & 5 Elemental organs .
"Pity that perhaps since I cultivate a slightly different yet similar Cultivation System instead of nourishing my almost dead False Body Root by Fusing with it to form a Singular but better False Body Root. Perhaps it could evolve to become True Body Root. Aaaiih! Such a Pity", Sargon came to the conclusion of his inner monologue.
Soon the Pool was completely impure and High Priest Sardun signaled Sargon to come out of the Baptized Pool of Blessings as his Baptism was now over.
Emerging from the pool, Sargon, was now clad in priestly garments, standing at the threshold of a new existence.
"How are you Feeling, Did you uncover the secrets of Baptism?", High priest Sardun tried to lighten the mood.
"Yes! I just have one word: Miraculous Divine Root ", Sargon proclaimed and humbled himself going with the flow and exaggerating his amazement .
"Haha. Good, good. To be able to sense the blessing of False Body Root you indeed have some prospects despite being a Hybrid. Well figure not , it is just an equalizing medium by Shahraab the Almighty saying he views us all as Equals. What miraculous root? Kun Faya Kun: Be & It Is , just words are enough for him to manifest what we think is Pristine in the world ", Sardun soon apologized for chanting longer than he should .
"Now. Initiate of the Faith. Are you willing to fulfill the Commandments of Shahraab as per the teaching of Saint Zarathustra , the Founder of our Faith ? " , High Priest Sardun soon changed into a serious demeanor.
"I, Sargon Apollo, with Heaven & Earth as my witness, fully pledge to the Commandments set by Shahraab ."
"Now take this Wine of Yajna and Seal your Divine Oath. ", with a swish of his hand the palpating heart of Sargon's hunt was levitated out from the top of the Altar besides the Holy Commandment Chalice which already had some liquid on it.
Soon the High Priest chanted some murmuring words as the blood from the Heart dropped into the Cup of Wine and mixed within , undergoing a Divine Alchemy. The Wine of Yajna was now blowing hot and bubbles were starting to form.
"Here ! Gulp it in one shot.", Sardun gave him the Holy Commandment Chalice that contained True Wine of Yajna.
GULP GULP GULP
Sargon at one shot soon finished the wine of half a liter, sealing their commitment with a pious oath to God.
As the sacred elixir flows through Sargon's being, the divine tattoo at his back fully activated and flared to life, resonating with the celestial forces that now coursed through his cleansed and consecrated self, connecting with the Divine False Body Root and making it stable & permanent.
The runes, activated by the combination of the Celestial Shahada Seals used by the Ritual Priest and the Holy Wine of the Covenant, pulsed with radiant energy and light as it came out of the Cube seen by the waiting Initiates
The Holy Yajna Wine of the Commandment, infused with the essence of the Awakened Magic Beasts, created a mystical connection between Sargon and the divine forces of Nashirah.
"Welcome to The House of Raab ", having witnessed the culmination of the rituals, the High Priest spoke with reverence, "By the power of ShahRaab and the covenant made with the Awakened Magic Beasts, the Celestial Shahada Divine Roots have now fully formed within you. May these divine marks guide and protect you on your journey as true cultivators of Nashirah."
Sargon went outside the Chamber back to the Chamber of Faith where the Church Head Priest had just finished consoling the failed Initiates as they left the room.
The ritual continued in the Chamber of Initiation as one by one the initiates, marked by the magical rites, emerged from the cube with a profound sense of purpose.
Sargon, bored of waiting for all the Initiates to come back , went outside the Church into it's Parks. There, he stumbled upon his Grandfather talking with various Senators. He could recognize High Senator Radu Izaman.
High Senator Radu Izaman , seemed to be main focal point of the Gathering with all present Old man & old women praising his luck for having such a good Son Aleister Izaman, who managed to attain the top score in his Hunt, especially considering that this Hunt had more serious damage compared with other Hunting Grounds.
Sargon didn't immediately approach them, aware of his family dynamic and was slightly embarrassed to face his Grandpa due to his only 'Good' Rated result that he had obtained. After a few minutes only High Senator George Apollo & Sardun remained and Sargon entered the scene by greeting them.
"Hmph ! I had high expectations from you. How can you aspire to be an alchemist of the famed Violet Valley Sect with such pitiful results to show.Look at Aleister, he became the Champion from your Hunting Grounds. Aaahh !! Forget it , at least you passed.", there was conflict in his voice as he poured his disappointment.
"Aaiya !! Don't be so harsh on the little child. No matter the face you show the world , he still is your blood , even if he is a Hybrid. Let me tell you this information , I got from the Chief supervisor Salamis of their ground. It seems Aleister is treading on the path of the Haki Shaman, it was indeed a Curse Spirit Orb that earned him the prize, it truly is like cheating. Haha", High Senator Radu expressed his opinion.
"You, You, I truly don't know what you are trying to do here. Consoling at one time and making me Jealous at another ? Your Tongue is still as sharp as the old days. Haha. COngratulations !! Your Son may soon be a Pillar of the Republic , surpassing you", George Apollo said.
"Thanks, Thanks! With Talent alone one can not know how far one can tread in the path of Cultivation. Hard Work & Immovable Will is also a major component. So, Sargon, don't lower yourself . Well you should have at least got an excellent result. Why is that ? Don't worry & tell us the reason , we two old men keep your little young Secrets to our Grave. Haha" , High Senator Radu opened up a leeway for Sargon.
Sargon then continued to explain upon the details about his Hunting Trials and how he almost had a high quality Emberforge Drake's Heart. But Bryant & his duo interrupted him & they had Shahi Duel, but due to sudden information that Devyani had got , they both end up forgetting the Drink of it's Heart.
"Hmph ! This High Senator Victor Ivar & his blood truly think themselves above the Heavens. Challenging the Sacred Duel in their teenage years, making a joke out of it. And you Sargon, why did you accept it , if a Dog barks at you will you Bark back ? I was hesitating but they worked with Devyani , exponentially growing their fangs. I should inform Grand Senator Ninim Windfall. To dare… " , George Apollo was fuming with anger.
"Oh , so it seems that way. Hope the Demonfolk House of the Bannermans will still know their bounds. But it is better to hold yourself , else they might have already appeased Senator Lord of the Demonfolk, Ninim. ", High Senator Radu appeased George and put some Logic to his mind.
"Hmph ! Here, take this Essence Gathering Pill & Spirit Calming Pill. Hope your results will improve in the future. I will also try my utmost to bring you the entry Qualifications of the Violet Valley Sect. Also if you know what is better for you , don't tell your parents about this.", saying thus Both High Senators flew away from the Church.
Sargon, also feeling motivated by High Senator Radu had his mood uplifted, roamed around the Park for a few minutes and went back to the Church , where he could see Kalid, Suwevh & Reeve Helena waiting for him.
"Yes, Despite this resistance of Fate. I will continue to challenge life. For I also have companions to look forward & grow with", Sargon made up his mind.
"Yo, Why don't you believe it? I really saw a Divine Root made up inside in my so-called Mana Hall. ", Kalid was trying to convince Reeve & Suwevh about his visions.
"Why don't you believe him , guys ? I too saw the Vision. And mine was even more glorious than Kalid's . I saw not only 1 but 2 Divine roots in my Mana Hall", Sargon teased Kalid further with the tone of a bonafide liar.
"Hmph! Just say you didn't have vision , why lie to this extent. Perhaps I saw it because I have a Single elemental False Body Root. You little talents wouldn't get such high level Divine vision ", Kalid recoiled.
They continued to have fun and bickered among themselves.
After all the Ritual was finished, High Priest Sardun motivated with a hint of Care to these Members of the House of Raab, and made them chant Shahadat Beej Mantra of Initiation and ended the whole procedures.
The new members of the Faith returned back to their Chamber where they had gone through their Monkhood Sadhana. The atmosphere was very lively in this chamber with loose rules , compared to their previous time where they had to undergo strict Monk-like routines.
They would further stay inside for the whole night & day and leave the Church back to their home or Orphanage.
Tonight , It was a festive season in the Church. For the first time, Wine was being served to these Children. The republic was very famous for its wine Industry rooted deep in its Hellenic Culture.
"Waah ! Good wine."
"Yuck ! why do people even drink this stuff"
"Hmm Sweet beyond measure."
Some children had barely been able to hold the wine, while some were drinking it as water. A little minority were busy vomiting in the bathroom.
Reeve was drunk beyond measure.
"Brothers, let's make the Iron Faith Brotherhood Oath. Since Brother Sargon is recruited in Violet Valley Sect then it will border our Central Sumer Trifecta Academy's Province. We will be meeting each other. Also, Brother Sargon's character is humble and has never made us feel like orphans treating us as he would treat his other 'friends'. ",Suwevh initiated the conversation while giving provoking eye movements towards Reeve, now aware of her infatuation towards Sargon.
"Haha, it must be fated then. Brother Sargon is indeed as capable as we are. If it weren't for Brother Sargon's tactic's & Power, it would be hard to even Pass the trials.", kalid expressed his approval.
"Haha. It is Small matter. Nothing to take home about. I too was able to pass the trials thanks to all our cooperation. Then let us go forward as Brother in Arms", Sargon, while surprised by this sudden request, was happy nonetheless to have such brothers.
"What has gotten into you guys all of sudden. Rivals a day before, now brothers. Us Girls don't understand such friendship. I will like to get out of this bondage of 'Brotherly Love' of Swordsman", Reeve sighed , having just given reasonable denial, as her cheeks flushed red.
They then took their wine and got on their knees and offered the wine to Heaven & Earth and took the oath of Iron Faith Brotherhood Oath with Shahraab as witness.
"With blades unsheathed and hearts entwined, we pledge our allegiance, bound by the Iron Faith, forging a brotherhood that withstands the trials of heaven and earth."