Orion and the Primordial System

"Hmm..."

Orion stood still, his deep ocean blue eyes gazing at the vastness of the Tree of the Multiverse, a colossal structure that connected infinite realities and dimensional planes. The branches, each one a universe pulsating with life, intertwined in an incomprehensible way, forming a tangle of possibilities. There was a faint golden glow that enveloped each leaf, representing individual destinies, and Orion focused on one of them: that of Icarus.

"Hmm..." he murmured thoughtfully. His thoughts revolved around the young man he had found and the sword he had given him. The sword, a celestial artifact of immense power, lay dormant in its true potential, still incomplete.

"Icarus has not become 'fateless'... completely," Orion pondered, lightly touching the branch corresponding to Icarus' universe, feeling the vibrant resonance of his choices and paths. "The Balance has intervened. It has not allowed the sword to reach its true power yet. It will grow with it..."

His eyes narrowed, deep and intense, as if they saw beyond the boundaries of the Multiverse itself. Something was bothering him, a sense of unease, like a stone slowly falling into a bottomless pit.

"Why are the Primordials so calm about recent events?" he muttered to himself, his gaze drifting from the Tree to the core of the Multiverse. There, where the oldest and purest energy of the Primordial Chaos held an eternal flow, dancing in unpredictable patterns. He could feel that force watching, silent and patient, as if waiting for something.

Suddenly, a sound resounded in the empty space around Orion, breaking the silence with an unexpected message.

『DING』

『The Primordial System and the Primordial Chaos have informed each other of the details』

The words echoed in his mind, filled with an immeasurable presence. He could feel the weight of the forces that balanced the Multiverse, like a cosmic scale whose precision was absolute.

『The Primordial Chaos has judged that you have not inflicted the Balance... not completely』

Orion took a deep breath, feeling the impact of the words. He knew that, although he possessed a power that transcended mortal comprehension, he was still subject to the eternal laws that governed the Multiverse. And these laws were governed by the Primordial Chaos, an entity that, although abstract and immaterial, exercised constant surveillance over all beings, even him.

『Primordial System suggests to the Owner not to overstep his bounds, for even with infinite powers, you are still under the "jurisdiction" of the Primordial Chaos』

The final words seemed like a warning, a reminder that even in the vastness of his power, there were limits that not even he could cross without consequences. Orion closed his eyes, allowing the energy of the messages to dissipate as he pondered.

"So, Chaos watches my steps… albeit indirectly. Perhaps I was negligent." He looked back up at the Tree of the Multiverse, feeling like a figure both immense and tiny at the same time. "And Icarus… what role will you play in this balance?"

He decided to watch and wait. He would not interfere more than necessary.

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Orion returned to the Divine Plane, his expression still marked by the intensity of his recent conversation with the Primordial System. His steps were slow and calculated, as if each movement were a considered decision. All around him, the infinite space between Divine Realms vibrated with an ethereal energy, tinged with shades of blue and silver that danced like cosmic mists.

Suddenly, a burst of light in shades of pink and red burst into his divine senses, coming from a colossal distance, light years away.

The presence was intense, like a vibrant fire in the midst of the stillness. He unfolded his senses, expanding his perception across the vast cosmic ocean until he reached the source of that peculiar light.

The scene he found was, to say the least, intriguing.

A young woman dominated the battlefield, her long pink hair flowing like a stream of vibrant energy around her. Her presence was mesmerizing, her pale skin contrasting with the dress that hugged her curves seductively. The details of her revealing outfit brought an aura of mystery and power, with gold and silver highlights that shone in the light. Her eyes, a soft pink hue, sparkled with an intensity that was both innocent and deadly.

Around her, small heart-shaped signs floated, in an enchanting aura that masked their lethal power. Several hooded men stood a few meters away from her, each with weapons drawn, but hesitant to attack her directly. They appeared to be warriors or mercenaries, but their proximity to the young woman affected them in an unusual way: as they got too close, their faces took on a vague and dazed expression, as if their reason and focus were consumed by an enchanting fog.

One by one, the men stumbled, stumbling and losing their senses, unable to resist the charm that emanated from her. Her aura seemed to disarm them completely, not through brute force, but through the sheer intensity of her presence. The heart signals around her pulsed slightly, reinforcing the spell-binding effect that spread across the field.

Orion watched the scene, intrigued. He could sense that this woman was more than she seemed. An enigmatic force flowed through her, an energy that manipulated emotions and senses in a subtle but overwhelmingly effective way. He pondered for a moment, contemplating the possibilities. Who was this woman who exuded such irresistible and peculiar power?

With a slight expansion of his own aura, Orion announced his presence, testing her reaction and curious to see where this unusual scene would take him.

Orion watched, silent, as chaos engulfed the young woman and her opponents. He did not interfere directly, but let his aura expand, subtly interacting with the energies around her. With that, he could feel more clearly the essence she emanated. She possessed a force of nature that was not only spiritual, but emotional, a rare type of energy that directly affected the senses and hearts of those nearby.

Finally, the young woman turned, as if she felt Orion's overwhelming presence from a distance. Her bright pink eyes met his, and she seemed to hesitate, feeling the impact of his aura. The battle around her slowed down, the hooded men, now even more dazed, tried in vain to regain their senses, but their expressions were already empty, lost in a mixture of ecstasy and confusion.

"Who are you...?" she murmured, her voice full of curiosity and surprise. She did not seem threatened, but intrigued, as if she had never felt a presence as powerful and enveloping as Orion's.

Orion smiled slightly, a calm and unperturbed smile. He took a step toward her, and the vastness of the space around him seemed to respond to his movement, as if the reality around him was molding itself to his every gesture.

"I am merely an observer... And you seem to deal with your own problems in a fascinating way," he said, his voice echoing like a soft thunder that cut through the vacuum around them. "May I ask your name?"

She smiled in response, an expression that mixed boldness and curiosity, and answered: "I am Selene, the Goddess of Enchantment, Illusion and Feelings. And you, mysterious observer, what is this vast power that you carry?"

Orion made a slight movement with his hand, and the space around them took on a warmer, almost welcoming tone. He wanted the conversation to be more direct, away from prying eyes and ears. "I am Orion. But tell me, why are these men after you?"

Selene laughed softly, a light, charming sound that seemed to float through the air.

"They are merely mercenaries hired by those who fear my influence. My presence... causes some distractions among some kings and lords who would rather I stay away from their domains. But I am a free force, and my essence is to play with emotions. To them, that is dangerous."

Orion inclined his head, a gleam of understanding in his eyes. "I see. You walk the fine line between freedom and desire, something few can manipulate without losing themselves." He thought for a moment and, in a simple gesture, extended his hand to her. "Selene, have you seen beyond what your plane offers? Have you explored the limits of reality that transcend desire itself?"

She looked at his hand with a mixture of interest and hesitation. "Beyond desire? That is an ambitious promise, Orion."

Orion gave her a deeper smile, his gaze almost enigmatic. "Come with me and you will see. There are places that not even the wildest imagination can conceive, and energies that go far beyond what your aura is capable of influencing. You could explore other facets of your power. And who knows... find something that would make even a goddess of charms and illusions wonder."

Selene hesitated for only a second, but then she took his hand, and together they disappeared, leaving behind the empty and silent battlefield, as if nothing had happened.