Village Head's Debauchery

In the short time since ascending to true godhood, Orion had encountered many surprises, but this one ranked above all.

Behind Oberon, the seed quietly healed and shrank back to its original size.

Oberon stepped out of the torn space.

"My reincarnation was successful," Oberon said, bowing his head toward Orion. "Thank you for the privilege, Supreme Leader. I will never forget this day."

Orion nodded and gently lifted his head.

He sensed the power coursing through Oberon's new body. It was comparable to Reynold's, who was on the cusp of ascending to true godhood.

He could sense the others slowly arriving at the same conclusion.

"Hey, that's not fair," Margona said with a frown. "How can you be this powerful right after reincarnating?"

"She's right," Ilse said, surprisingly siding with Margona. "Is it because…" Her words trailed off as her eyes scanned Oberon's new form. Though she didn't finish her sentence, everyone understood what she meant.

Their gazes shifted toward Orion as he was the only one who might be able to explain what was happening.

Orion paused to think. "I'm not entirely certain," he said. "But I believe it has something to do with your powerful divine soul and essence. Do you feel any different?"

Oberon nodded. "I do. It's like my strength has taken another leap. Not only do I feel physically stronger, but I can also sense the depth and complexity of the surrounding laws more clearly than before."

"Try punching this," Orion said.

He created a humanoid dummy out of thin air and placed it in front of Oberon.

Margona and Avarielle quickly moved to stand behind Orion. They weren't sure how powerful Oberon had become, and they didn't want to risk getting caught in the aftermath.

Oberon nodded and stepped forward. Raising his clenched right fist, he focused briefly, then punched forward.

BOOMM!!!

His fist struck the dummy's chest. It exploded instantly, sending dust and rock fragments scattering across the area.

However, none of the debris came close to Orion or the others. Orion's passive spatial field had deflected everything.

Oberon lowered his fist and turned to Orion. He knew Orion wouldn't have created a weak construct for the test. Still, he wasn't sure how strong it had been, so he waited silently for Orion's analysis.

"The dummy you just destroyed had the same level of durability as Reynold. Your understanding of the laws is still limited, but your strength alone is terrifying, enough to go toe-to-toe with a divine on the verge of ascending to true godhood," Orion said.

However, he silently acknowledged that victory wouldn't be guaranteed if Reynold chose to use his gift.

From the moment Orion spoke until he finished, everyone, including Oberon, stared at him wide-eyed. The one most shocked was Reynold himself upon hearing the revelation.

They all remembered how frightening Oberon's strength had been before his death.

An Omnithriallian-Pixie hybrid race with the raw power to stand against a divine on the brink of ascension, even without a firm grasp of the laws?

Did this mean that sheer strength had become a defining trait of this new race?

What kind of logic was that?

"The surprise you've brought us is far greater than we expected," Reynold said with a tired sigh.

He saw it as a positive development. It meant they now had another powerful force capable of protecting Paradise. And when Oberon eventually ascends, he might become a powerhouse beyond the level of an average true god.

Ilse, Margona, and the others remained silent, each processing the implications.

Orion turned his gaze to the four seeds resting on the roots of the White Flame Cosmic Tree. Then, he sealed the spatial tear.

He looked up, eyes narrowing as he sensed the spiritual fluctuations in the surroundings.

"The Mysteries of the White Flame Cosmic Tree are about to awaken," he said. "We must be there when it happens."

They, along with the platform they had been standing on, vanished and reappeared a distance from the branch.

The Mysteries Seed had grown to an incredible size, rivalling that of a medium-sized planet.

Reynold, Oberon, Ilse, Margona, Avarielle, and Zera widened their eyes in astonishment at its sheer scale and the overwhelming pressure radiating from it.

This was their first time witnessing the birth of a Mysteries in such a grand and unprecedented way. They couldn't help but marvel at the magnificent sight.

"Where are the others? Shouldn't they be here to witness an event that only happens once in eternity?" Ilse asked, turning to Orion.

The others nodded in agreement. An event of this magnitude that would surely be enshrined as a core knowledge in Paradise's history should be witnessed by all high-ranking figures and divines.

"They'll be here soon," Orion replied calmly.

….…..

Five days ago,

On an isolated planet comprised entirely of water,

Orion took a whole day to narrate everything that had transpired in Paradise to Aerialia and Aurora. Though it would have been easier to compile the information and transmit it instantly, this method felt much more intimate.

After he finished speaking, Aerialia's expression shifted to one of disbelief.

Aurora's reaction was more composed, as she had already been informed beforehand. Still, there were parts she hadn't known—especially the revelation that Orion had spoken with an Omnithriallian and that she had been the one to structure the White Flame Cosmic Tree and aid in his ascension to true godhood.

That left her stunned.

"All of this happened within the eight months we were gone?" Aerialia asked, astounded.

Orion nodded. "Right now, I'm searching for a way to reincarnate Reynold, Oberon, Margona, and Avarielle by separating them from Zera's body through a better method than the Divine Embryonic Seed," he said. "I'll share the results with you when the time comes."

Aerialia and Aurora were taken aback once again. They had always known they would regain their bodies eventually, but not this soon.

Aerialia couldn't help but think that, had she known, she might not have gone through the ordeal of reincarnating via the Divine Embryonic Seed. Perhaps then, she would have witnessed everything for herself.

"So, are we leaving now to join them?" Aurora asked.

Orion shook his head. "We'll catch up with them later. For now, let's enjoy our time together," he said.

Aurora raised her brow in surprise as a tinge of understanding appeared on her face.

"You have grown quite a lot since your ascension. It seems to possess the tri-omni traits gave you the ego boost you needed," Aerialia said, grinning widely.

Her fingers trailed along his chest.

"I thought you wouldn't mind the boost in confidence," Orion responded with a smile.

Aerialia shook her head. "I don't mind. But I would have loved to take the lead the first time. It could work, right?" she asked.

Orion nodded. If he were to translate her words, it meant, 'I want you to go easy on me.'

He then shifted his focus to Aurora. She and his other wives were still pregnant with their unborn children from their last session. Despite that, there was no visible bulge on their bellies. Carrying a child with divine heritage had altered the usual gestation period.

He couldn't use Aurora as a reference since her situation was unique—not that of an ordinary divine - because the circumstances of his wives were also unique.

Though he could hasten the process, there was no need to. He had looked into it and understood that they would be delivering soon.

Until they gave birth, he wouldn't try his extraordinary fertility on them to see if they could ascend to true godhood, just as they had ascended to divinity, because he wasn't sure if it would affect their child or both of them.

Although Orion could potentially handle any uncertainties it might encounter, it was always best to avoid unnecessary risks.

The only one who had given birth during this period was Isadora. She was also the only one who hadn't yet ascended to divinity. Now, she might be one of the first to ascend to true godhood.

If Aerialia, Avarielle, Ilse, Margona, and Zera could ascend to true godhood, then Paradise would become a force to be reckoned with as they waited for the others to ascend as well.

"I don't mind either way. As long as mother enjoys herself," Aurora responded.

She wouldn't be joining in either and decided to see if she could learn from their intimate session.

Aerialia had been boasting about how she would devour Orion whole and that he wouldn't even be able to last a minute under her. But she, who had experienced Orion's ever-growing intimate skills, knew better, especially now that he had ascended to true godhood.

Along with wondering whether Aerialia would ascend to true godhood after this, she was eager to see what would happen next.

"I thought she was your sister now," Orion said with a raised brow.

"Depends. She's still my mother," Aurora responded.

...

My laptop broke down. I wrote this on my phone. It's not an excuse for the late release, but I was a little frustrated by the entire experience.