GREED: ALL FOR WHAT?

Hitching Tuff is hale and hearty. Practically in the prime of his life. He is an experienced warrior who has faced many dangers in his life and oftentimes narrowly escaped. He doesn't have as much devotion to the gods as the acolyte, but he always prays for their help in hopes that they will help him in his hunts if they exist at all.

This warrior can't compare to the first two in terms of devotion, so it will be more difficult to convert him. But he is the strongest of the three. He doesn't have any class and hasn't awakened his potential, but he has almost reached the peak of what orcs are capable of naturally. That means he won't be killed easily when he becomes an Oracle.

The fact that he was able to reach level 41 out of the potential of 50 for orcs means he will be able to reach farther heights when his potential is unlocked. Legion prioritizes power above all else, so they found him favorable.

There were other warriors who also prayed for the assistance of gods but were weaker than the leader, so they were not considered.

Legion had to make a decision from the three of them, and they had to make the decision quickly because they were racing against the other god seeds. However, this decision couldn't be rushed or botched. They would have a shaky foundation if they made a mistake now. It is especially important that they be careful since all nine of them can only have one Oracle because of their Divine Network ability.

They conversed amongst themselves and finally settled on one of the three. They went with the shaman.

Strength is good, and potential for the future is even better, but the strength of mortals is not the most important thing to gods, and the future is still a long way to go. The most important thing to gods is devotion, faith, and believers. This is so right now and will remain so forever.

All three of them are good choices. The warrior is good, but he lacks the knowledge and reputation as a clergyman that the shaman does.

The young acolyte is knowledgeable, has a certain amount of reputation, and also has potential for strength in the future. This is a trifecta of potential, but the acolyte is average in all three. Besides, the future is uncertain while they are desperate in the present.

As for the Shaman, she already has 150 years of experience and reputation. If she performs well, then she will be able to convert strong warriors to them and help them quickly acquire the number of believers needed to become local deities.

The most important reason why they chose her as their oracle is because she is close to the end of her lifespan. If she dies a natural death, they will be able to replace her immediately. So in a way, they can take full advantage of all she has to offer now and get rid of her quickly. So she fits both their short-term and long-term needs.

The nine of them wasted no time after they made their decision. They waited until she was alone to approach her. She was sitting in a hammock using a feathered handfan to create a breeze to cool herself.

The nine of them surrounded her. Then they called her name at the same time.

"Warshaw Shanking!!"

Their voices boomed and resounded in her mind. She stood up with her jerk to examine her surroundings. Her eyes widened when she saw them. She only saw nine golden beings shining with too much light for her eyes to bear. But she knew their identities immediately. It was what she had been waiting for all her life. Her mouth dropped open, and her heart almost stopped.

"We have watched you all your life and deemed you devoted enough. We hereby call you to service today. Kneel and proclaim us your god."

A message appeared in her vision. It was something she had only heard about in stories about ancient times. She thought they were just myths.

The message said

-You Have Been Offered The Oracle Class.

-Do You Accept?

She accepted it immediately, so another message appeared in front of her.

-You have unlocked the Faith stat.

-You have gained Eye of faith, Insight and Spirit Communication.

Then she fell to her knees, bowed, and wept. They were tears of joy.

She proclaimed loudly, "You are my god now and forever more. I dedicate my all and everything to you and only you."

The contract of faith was formed, and a connection appeared between her and all nine of them. The nine of them didn't smile, though. They didn't show any emotion. She is but a tool for them to use. So it is absolutely normal for her to swear her entire existence to them. They wouldn't even pay any attention to her if they were in the void universe. So she is lucky to have them to give purpose to her life.

"From today onward, you are no longer the shaman of the Bull's Horn tribe. You are the Oracle of the 9 Crowns. Rise and bring glory to the 9 Crowns."

She obeyed them and rose up. They had used blessings on her so her body wasn't weak anymore. Mana was funneling into her as she tried to stand. It granted her the power to straighten her hunched back and stand upright.

She was still weeping though. How could she not? The fabled mana that the ancients claimed was all around them but had never been seen has finally appeared to her. She can feel mana now and can manipulate it to some extent. That means her potential will be unlocked.

She sobbed some more. "It is the grace of God."

Legion used insight on her again. What they saw was different from earlier.

NAME: Warshaw Shanking

AGE: 211(251)

FAITH: The 9 Crowns (Fanatic)

CLASS: Oracle

TIER: 0

LEVEL: 31

HP: 60/60

CONSTITUTION: 6

STRENGTH: 5

VITALITY: 5

SPEED: 5

SPIRIT: 10

FAITH: 71

MANA: 1%

ABILITIES: EYES OF FAITH, INSIGHT, SPIRIT COMMUNICATION.

STATUS: Excited