Bab 334: Chapter 172 - Oath of Alliance_2

Next, Olte beckoned, and Jiowar approached solemnly. Bertade also moved to the center, closely guarding His Highness. The priests accompanying the army mixed a large cup of ice-cold cocoa and presented it before the Sacred Fire.

Xiulote looked across at Jiowar and nodded to his old friend. Then, he pulled out the Obsidian Dagger, cut off a lock of his hair, and cast it into the Sacred Fire. Jiowar did the same, and a faint burnt smell instantly dispersed.

Then, the Young Commander unfurled his left hand. Without hesitation, he sliced the palm with the sharp Dagger. The sting came instantly, and blood dripped down, staining the cocoa below red. He then handed the sacrificial Dagger to Jiowar, while the Head Warrior at his side remained on alert.

Jiowar took the Dagger and cut deeply into the side of his palm. More blood flowed, falling continuously into the cocoa. The sacred cocoa turned a vivid red as both their bloods mingled together.