Chapter 37: Redemption

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After testing the three arcane arts, Xia Xiu proceeded to open a new instruction report on the Red Leather Book. This was an archival report; after each mission was completed, Eden would evaluate the executor’s performance to calculate their rewards.

[Eden Alert: You have one unread instruction!]
[Please select the document you wish to view.]
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Mission Number: 4-331
Mission Directive: Yellow
Mission Type: Containment
Person in Charge: Burial Agency—[White Gloves]
Completers: Burial Agency—[White Gloves], Hugh Abraham
Mission Rating: A+
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[Starting settlement—]
[Settlement completed!]
[Eden credited: [Gospel Points: 300]]

Three hundred points. The Light Servant [Fruit of Wisdom] I want costs 200 points, the service fee to link with the [Tree of Knowledge of Good and Evil/Wisdom Tree] is 5 points, and the inquiry fee is 10 points. After all that, I should still have 85 points left, Xia Xiu pondered silently.

Here, it is necessary to explain the three fundamental applications known as the “Three Holy Trees” of Heaven, which are: the [Tree of Life], the [Tree of Knowledge of Good and Evil/Wisdom Tree], and the [Fig Tree].

First is Heaven’s power bank—the [Tree of Life].

[Tree of Life]: This tree bears the [Fruit of Life], which replenishes the EVE particles in an arcane practitioner's body. Additionally, it extends lifespan and heals injuries.

In a way, the Fruit of Life is a superior version of the Arcane Stone.

Moreover, high-ranking angels in Heaven have direct access to the [Tree of Life], which is akin to each individual possessing a massive energy engine. This makes large-scale offensive arcane arts favored by Heaven; after all, it’s easy to bomb with plenty of mana, and the wealthy enjoy widespread firepower coverage.

Next is the origin of vocations, one of the fundamental pillars of Heaven—the [Tree of Knowledge of Good and Evil/Wisdom Tree].

[Tree of Knowledge of Good and Evil/Wisdom Tree]: This tree bears the [Fruit of Wisdom], which contains the essence of the twenty-six vocations of Heaven. Players jokingly call the Fruit of Wisdom the “Certificate of Employment.” Any unemployed person who consumes the Fruit of Wisdom corresponding to a vocation can successfully change roles without any side effects.

It’s important to note that the Fruit of Wisdom is not restricted to those of Heavenly lineage, meaning Heaven can mass-produce non-lineage vocational warriors through it. This explains why the many knights of the order hold various knightly vocations.

The Wisdom Tree itself is also one of Heaven’s computational programs.

Finally, there is the [Fig Tree], which supports corporeal transformation and serves as an economic pillar.

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[Fig Tree]: This tree produces the [Fig Fruit], which resembles the figs of the mortal world in appearance but differs fundamentally in essence. It provides a large amount of [Flesh Energy], a necessary power source for bodily modification and shaping in Heaven. The energy required for the physical transformations of the Inquisitors comes from the [Fig Fruit].

At the same time, the nutritional fluid made from the [Fig Fruit] under the Heaven brand is the best-selling product across Terra. A standard dose of [Fig Fruit] nutritional fluid can satisfy an ordinary person’s nutritional needs for three days.

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Let’s connect directly to the [Wisdom Tree] now. Xia Xiu placed the Red Leather Book before him and solemnly recited:

“By the sacred name of Eden, I shall personally touch the ‘original sin’ of wisdom;
By the supreme program [Yahweh], I shall bear Heaven’s holy glory.”

While speaking the linking incantation of the [Wisdom Tree], Xia Xiu adjusted his own frequency.

[[Wisdom Tree]: Link request detected—]
[Please pay 5 [Gospel Points] as linking fee—]
[Payment completed!]
[Consciousness infiltration—initiated!]

The Red Leather Book emitted a cerulean light that transformed into a pillar of light, enveloping Xia Xiu entirely.

[Rainbow Bridge activated—]

Xia Xiu’s spiritual form separated from his body as the Red Leather Book transformed into a beam of light and entered his body.

Pfft—

A pair of pure white wings sprouted from Xia Xiu’s back. He skillfully fluttered them and began to dive into the [Ocean of Ether] via the [Rainbow Bridge].

Heaven is wealthy indeed. Even though it’s a spiritual form entering the [Ocean of Ether], Heaven not only protects it with the [Rainbow Bridge] but also grants everyone a pair of wings.

Contrast that with Ada Perseus; every time entering there is a torment. Were it not for the fact that the other side is a high-risk, high-return venture capital firm, Xia Xiu would really not want to serve it.

Xia Xiu thought to himself with a sly grin.

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Ocean of Ether · Marked Region - {Sector 40}

In the vast and boundless Ether Galaxy, a large continent floats among numerous shattered stars. The continent’s perimeter is wrapped in three massive protective barriers, around which four strange creatures orbit.

These four beings share a striking resemblance: each has four faces—human face to the front; lion face to the right; ox face to the left; eagle face to the rear; they have four wings—two upper wings joined together, two lower wings covering the body; beneath the four wings are four human hands; they stand on four straight legs, each foot resembling an ox’s hoof.

They circle around a colossal tree at the island’s center.

These are Heaven’s Armed Unit No. {029}—[Cherubim Type I Guardian Spirits].

A [Rainbow Bridge] suddenly appeared above the barrier, and an angelic officer flapping their wings descended from the sky.

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Woohoo—

Xia Xiu performed aerial acrobatics, an inward somersault supported by his wings, a joyful smile spreading across his face.

“When I have enough points in the future, I must replace these wings with light wings,” Xia Xiu muttered as he flew.

At that moment, the nearest Cherubim Type I suddenly appeared before him, its human face directly facing Xia Xiu.

“Please maintain solemnity!” the Cherubim Type I said sternly.

“Got it, got it,” Xia Xiu replied smoothly, pausing his flight. He glanced at the two golden scratches on the creature’s clothing.

So it’s number two. No wonder it’s so serious. Xia Xiu murmured internally.

He was quite familiar with the four Cherubim Type I units guarding the [Wisdom Tree]. After all, he often raced here and knew their “personalities” well.

Number Two was the most serious and earnest of the four Cherubim Type I. Xia Xiu had been hit by its [Railgun] more than once, so in its presence, he decided to behave himself for now.

“I’m here to acquire a vocation,” Xia Xiu said to Number Two.

“What vocation do you want?” Number Two asked.

“Light Servant.”

“What model?”

“Do you have a white one?” Xia Xiu asked cautiously as he flew backward a bit.

The human face of the Cherubim Type I looked at him with an expression that said, “What are you thinking?” Then it replied directly:

“No.”

“Well, no means no. No need to be so fierce.”

“...Red, Blue, and Silver models. Pick one yourself.”

“Blue costs 100 Gospel Points. Red, 150 points. Silver, 200 points.”

“Get me a silver model. Oh, and it must have the [Meta Domain—Module].”

“An inquiry fee of 10 Gospel Points is required.”

“Here you go.”