Sacral Cycle
CH 01 – Scientific Dissident (Part 01)
Beliefs and ideologies are only a suggestion of life, not an answer to all the problems that exist in society. A pseudo-line made by someone to establish a common decree. Binding legal alignment.
Fortitude will not be able to prevent disaster, surrender will only speed up the process of disaster and slow down the resolution of the problem. A bad decree determined by the majority, deviating from the true meaning of humanity.
The teachings they convey have good elements, appropriate for certain conditions and can bring salvation. Being a lantern in the darkness of the world.
However, beliefs and ideologies themselves almost coalesce with deviance.
The majority of people understand this, assuming that the evils are not in their teachings. Stay holy as if it were the right one.
Letting go of mistakes and turning away, some even assimilate all these deviations. Give birth to new schools that are different from the main teachings.
Caste and hierarchy are the real forms of human arrogance, while the pinnacle of arrogance is the individualist nature. The leader who thinks he is most righteous is the perfect form of government depravity, a living cancer that is difficult to get rid of.
Beliefs and ideologies can speed up the process, nourish diseases and tear down the fabric of society. Saturated fat in a piece of meat that is alluring.
When the noble originator has passed away, the holy thing will turn into the instrument of the pig tie. Binding the ignorant society with dogma and doctrine, extorting their flesh and blood to thinness.
The journey to destruction, the deity that leads astray. Justifying murder in the name of divinity, trust, truth, and devotion.
Appointing opponents while absorbing, consider them perverted just because they have different beliefs. Without giving tolerance as if it were a sin.
A pile of dead bodies will wake them up. When looking at the figure reflected in the pool of blood, those people would be aware of who should be cursed.
However, penance cannot dissolve all sins. The blood that has been spilled will never come back, the children have become orphans and the women are widowed.
The regrets of the soldiers, the sufferings of the people, and the pigs sitting at the table. The inclusion of the ends of the cycle of collapse, the ugliness structured in beliefs and ideologies. The real picture of depravity that is hard to erase from the history of mankind.
Far from all the vices hidden in history, the younger generation does not know what really happened at that time. Winners have the right to rewrite history, removing sin from being passed down to their descendants.
Only convey kindness and glory, hoping that the mistake will not be repeated in the future. Correct yourself through heredity, change the method of leadership, and implement “Kanun” that is acceptable to everyone.
Without even intending to atone for sins, as if they were most holy and glorious. Keeping the relic clean until the end of life.
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Almiah is the fifth planet in the Almah Solar System. Located between Planet Jann and Hasa, it is a Vassal State under the rule of the Solus Empire. It has an independent system of government, but is still overseen by a central authority.
Unlike other habitable planets, it has a unique ecosystem as 97% of its surface is filled by oceans. Having a very abundant marine wealth, it became the center of algae production and the main water reserves of the Solus Empire.
The majority of the inhabitants of Almiah were sailors, building settlements on calm waters with stilt houses and floating buildings. Utilizing fish ponds as a food source, then farming algae to be sold to the Empire and other Regions.
Although almost the entire surface of Science consists of oceans, there are some freshwater points created due to changes in currents. Influenced by the presence of Oria and Maria, two natural satellites orbit around the planet.
The majority of the population of Almiah is adherents of Altair Almiah. They had many theological cultures, believed Mudra’on to be the last day, and glorified the Ark Messiah like a God.
Putting aside the ancient customs and norms that exist, the level of knowledge in Science is quite advanced. They have implemented a twelve-year compulsory education program, then can proceed to universities with a variety of more centralized fields.
The level of technology they use is also very far from simple words. Oriented on the Unfar, the level of civilization was built on the knowledge base of the Solus Empire. Most have a cube shape, predominantly black and dark.
Looking at the extreme climate, most of the settlements in Almiah are built on the equator. It only has two seasons in one year, has a fairly calm ocean current, and is rich in mineral content.
Although located very far from the mainland, settlements with a tropical climate become a magnificent place for them. Unlike the climate in the south and north which tend to be extreme.
Like a water city, the settlement in Almiah was built using the concept of centralization. Making the worship complex as a center of activity, quite dense because the area of the city tends to be small.
They have a stilt house complex as the main settlement, made of mixed metals and minerals. There are also mega buildings that stand on the Floating Stone, used as government offices or apartments for the community.
Their lighting system already uses the power grid, becoming the nerve infrastructure in various corners of the community settlement. Connected with cables from special fiber, but has not reached all places because it is still in the development stage.
In addition, they also use the bridge as a link and the main road. Install anchors on each building and infrastructure so as not to get carried away by the current, then apply a unique drainage system underneath to distill water.
Scorching days become common in summer in Almiah, there are even some zones that are not habitable because the temperature touches the boiling point. There are no summer holidays for students or workers.
The beginning of the year until mid to be a productive time for them, prepare themselves for the extreme rainy season. Breeding fish and algae, educating young children, and preparing teenagers for work.
In the hustle and bustle of the life of the scientific community, education is a very important aspect for them. Being a benchmark of civilization-level progress, exalted and very well regulated by all tribes.
“The history of the Solus Empire is an important history for the Halvs!”
At an advanced academy, a female teacher presented race history materials to all the participants of the large class. Filled with hundreds of students from the first to third years, it sits neatly facing the podium stage and projector screen below.
The male student uniform consists of a short-sleeved white shirt, having subordinates in the form of long black pants to calves. There was no provision for footwear, but most pupils wore black-styled shoes.
As for the female disciples, they wore white blouses with subordinates of knee-length black skirts. Without excessive additional ornaments, but still fashionable with a variety of hair models and natural makeup.
In addition to these provisions, they also wear blazers and ties as a differentiator. First-year students wear navy blue blazers with red ties, while second-year students wear grey with black ties. The third year is only required to wear a black blazer, the tie is optional and waived for them.
For teachers, there are no specific provisions governing their dress code. Granted freedom as long as it is polite and worthy of being looked at. However, most of them wore casual clothing in soft colors such as beige or gray.
Just like the other teachers, the female teacher was also wearing casual clothes. He had purple hair, appearing to turn bluish when exposed to the light rays of the room. Unravel straight up to the back, slightly damp, and shiny.
Like reptiles, their pupils are vertically shaped with a dark purple color. Looks sharp and filled with passion when delivering material to the audience. Even so, he had pale white skin like he was sick and exhausted.
It also has a pair of turquoise green horns, curving backward like a tiara. The small fangs that appear when he opens the mouth, as well as the membranes in the eyes that will be visible when blinking.
“The Imperial Ancestors applied genetic manipulation to improve the adaptability of their descendants!” The teacher removed the microphone from the stick, then walked to the center of the stage while continuing to convey, “Align the body with nature for the refinement of life forms! That's what we know as Solus' Theory of Evolution!”
The teacher turned around, then pointed to the illustration displayed on the background of the projector. It contains the basic aspects of the human genetic map, then the combination of animals and plants that are implemented to improve adaptability.
“The level of purity of living beings is determined by the composition of their Daaths and Aeons, rooted in the Ancient Mud in early civilization..”
The teacher immediately snapped a finger, then replaced the presentation screen to the next page with voice activation. Display the image of the Solus Empire and the entire Region in the Alma Solar System.
“If indeed the glory of living beings is determined based on the composition of Daath and Aeons, then why is Pure Man said to be nobler than the nation of Halv?” While glancing at the students sitting in the front row, the woman loudly continued asking, “Why can they be greater than us? Why are they known as Ancestors with Pure Blood, whereas we are called the Halv people?”
“Excuse me, Ms. Korwa! I want to refute!” A third-year student quickly got up from the front row of seats, then pointed at the teacher while arguing, “That's a perversion! Shouldn't we doubt that? In the teachings of the Altair of Science, their glory must not be questioned! If the people from Jann parliament heard those words, Mother could be considered heretical!”
The female student was from the tribe of Al-Miah Nor, a Marinus Rapax. Like a predatory fish, it has a pointed tooth arrangement and vertically shaped pupils. It also has a very keen sense of smell, but its vision is slightly myopic when it is in a bright place.
Like the fighters, it exudes a strong aura of intimidation. Have short dark blue hair, slightly coarse and dry.
In addition, the student has a proportion of the body that is strong enough for a woman. His muscles were hidden neatly behind the slightly loose academy uniform.
“You are right, my words will definitely be branded perverted by them!” As a teacher, Korwa did not dispute the argument. However, he also could not directly agree and immediately straighten out, “Unfortunately, our academy is beyond the authority of the Third Tribe! As long as it is not disseminated, we are free to express our opinions here!”
“Appendance ....?” The student from the Marius Rapax race was stunned, at a glance turned his gaze and continued to ask, “Means what Ibu Korwa conveys is just speculation?”
“It's true! It's just speculation!” korwa replied firmly.
“Then, isn't that illogical⸻?”
“But!” Korwa interjected, then flicked her finger and changed the presentation screen. While lifting her index finger, the purple hair woman firmly continued, “You think this material makes sense or not, it is your freedom. The academy is such a place, isn't it? After all, this presentation had been approved by the Headmaster. The validity of the material is guaranteed!”
“A⸻! That's true ...” The student was immediately stunned, then sat back down and said, “Thank you, Ms. Korwa.”
“Hmm, okay. Let's continue ...”
Korwa shows a picture of the difference between a Pure Man and a Halv. Judging from aspects of body structure and basic organs, both are equally humanoid. Have a pair of hands, one head, and walk on two legs.
If there is a difference, it is found in additional organs in the Halv race. Broadly speaking the race is divided into two types, namely Halv-Phylum with animal elements and Halv-Patmia with plant elements.
The majority of the population of Almiah is Halv-Phylum, dominated by the Sean group and has a thick sea creature element. Consists of several types of races such as Piscium with genetic elements of fish, Turtur with turtle elements, and Marinus Rapax with elements of predatory fish. In addition, there are also Padder races with the most variant elements.
Putting aside the various types of races that existed, they could all survive on land. It uses the respiratory system of the lungs, but also has additional gills around the stomach to breathe in water.
Their sweat has a mucus-like texture to keep moisture in, able to survive in places with extreme temperature changes.
“What makes Pure Man nobler than Halv?” Korwa asked a similar question, as if to emphasize it to the audience. While changing the presentation screen again, he loudly delivered, “The reason is very simple! They were considered noble because the Solus Empire glorified them!”
Korwa replaced the presentation page, continuing the material with a brief plot illustration of the history of the Solus Empire. Starting from the beginning of the first year, the universal application of the Solus Calendar in the Almah Solar System, the Second Civil War, the Great Catastrophe, the War of Unification, the Dark Ages, and the Light Age ended.
The chronological plot of the illustration begins at the beginning of its establishment, and ends at the year 12,330 of the Solus Calendar. In other words, the period of the Empire's leadership had lasted for over 120 centuries.
“Excuse me, Ms. Korwa! I permission to ask!” A male disciple from the second year raised his hand. He was in the back row, but listened enthusiastically to the explanation. “This question is a little radical, if Mom allows⸻!”
“No problem! As long as it makes sense and is phrased within the academy, I don't mind ...” Korwa slightly lowered the volume of his voice, trying to respect the student for daring to express his opinion. “Just say the doubt, I will try to answer it as best as possible,” he said while lowering the microphone.
