Village Head's Debauchery
chapter-1021

Upon hearing Greroth's response, Orion felt even more disappointed. It seemed that the divine beings were indeed in hiding. As for why they had taken such actions, there was only one possible conclusion Orion could fathom: the Vylkr spawns.

Considering the strength the Vylkr spawns had displayed against Aegis of the Arctic Deity, it wasn't challenging to entertain the idea that there might be more out there with enmity against the gods and other divine beings.

Nonetheless, they were fortunate that the only divine being they had encountered had fled, while the others had chosen not to approach this place yet for reasons unknown. It was a tricky situation that he had to handle with care.

"How long would it take to reach the Wandering Wolf Borough Runaway City?" Orion asked.

"Five months," Greroth responded.

"That far?" Orion asked, his brows raised in surprise. He knew that Patriarch Rylan and the Four-eared Elves had taken eight months to reach their location.

Still, he had suspected that was because they had travelled along the riverside and faced numerous Vylkr vines, making the journey long and treacherous. He had never expected it to take five months to reach the Wandering Wolf Borough Runaway City.

Greroth nodded, "Are you also interested in attacking the Wandering Wolf Borough Runaway City?" He asked, curious.

He wondered whether Orion also wanted to retaliate against the Wandering Wolf Borough Runaway City for their actions. Although it seems unreasonable since no one knew their existence, he knew he wasn't in a good position to offer his own input, so he held his words back.

"No, there's no need to fight. Since the Wandering Wolf Borough Runaway City is in such a desperate corner and needs the Divine Artefact, we'll deliver it to them to establish a good relationship," Orion responded.

"Are you just going to hand over the Divine Artefact like that?" Greroth frowned.

He could sense that there was more meaning behind the masked man's words, but he couldn't grasp what it was. However, one thing he could vaguely ascertain was that they possessed the same prowess as a Grade Two Runaway City.

As for whether they would be willing to hand over the Divine Artefact to someone else, that was something he heavily doubted.

Orion nodded. "We are not lacking in artefacts and have no use for this one in particular, so we don't see any reason not to utilize it in such a way, especially since they need it much more than we do," he responded calmly.

Greroth was stunned. He couldn't believe what he had just heard. Who could let go of a Divine Artefact just like that?

Unless they weren't thinking clearly enough to understand that a Divine Artefact was worth more than any relationship, Greroth could only conclude that they were insane.

Even if they weren't using it, wasn't it a much better decision to lock it up for future use? Nonetheless, a thought suddenly emerged in his mind.

"If this is what you have in mind, then why don't the Trekking Flamingo Runaway City help you accomplish this? The Wandering Wolf Borough Runaway City wouldn't take kindly to your approach, regardless of your intentions," Greroth responded agitatedly.

Even though he had lost his limbs and understood that he wouldn't live much longer, his foremost concern was to guarantee the future of the Trekking Flamingo Runaway City. As such, he couldn't help but see this as an opportunity to handle such a task.

"Why should we trust you with such an important matter?" Seth snorted.

He knew Orion's plan and agreed with it. Since they couldn't gain information about the divine beings, it meant they were about to enter deep waters. They had every reason to be cautious and focus on making alliances, not enemies.

Greroth remained silent. He didn't have any way to guarantee that he would remain truthful to his words and not turn against them. He closed his eyes and said, "Although I am ready to face my end, I'll do whatever it takes to ensure that the Trekking Flamingo Runaway City is safe and able to ascend into a Grade Two Runaway City. So, even if you don't trust me, I hope you can at least spare the inhabitants and instead utilize them to fulfil Paradise's desires."

Although he didn't know what Paradise's plan was, he could tell from the eagerness of the Sleeping Fox Runaway City and the Wanderlust Travelling Tortoise Runaway City to wage war against them that submitting to Paradise would have its benefits.

Moreover, he doubted that the Wandering Wolf Borough Runaway City would keep true to their words and help them after this event.

It was the only way forward he could think of; at least he would be able to ensure that the legacy of the Trekking Flamingo Runaway City didn't end with his reign.

"I'll reconsider sparing the lives of its inhabitants since it won't be wise to recklessly exterminate such a force when they can offer other uses. However, the Trekking Flamingo Runaway City leaders will be stripped of their positions, and it will no longer be the Runaway City you know. But, one that belongs to Paradise," Orion responded.

He had merely said those words previously to threaten Greroth, which had succeeded. He naturally had plans for the Trekking Flamingo Runaway City since they would help Paradise achieve more than the Wanderlust Travelling Tortoise and Sleeping Fox Runaway City could accomplish.

The less that is known about Paradise's strength, the better. So, the last line of defence, should they encounter any formidable enemy, should be Paradise itself, and the first should be the Runaway Cities under their control.

Greroth opened his lips to speak but then slowly sealed them and nodded. "Thank you."

"Based on the Trekking Flamingo Runaway City performance, we will reconsider restoring you to your previous condition. For now, you'll remain here until further notice," Orion said, standing up from his seat.

"That concludes our meeting," he added before turning around and walking out of the room, with Seth following behind him.

It was only after the door's closing reverberated through the room that Greroth regained his composure with a complex mix of emotions in his gaze.

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