Village Head's Debauchery
chapter-1075

She turned to Orion and asked, "Are you still determined to face Naka when you encounter him?"

Listening to Aerialia's words, Orion turned to face her. His gaze was ablaze with a burning resolve that showcased his determination and courage in the face of danger.

"No matter how formidable he might be, after coming this far, I won't stop until I face him as an equal or above. I will not stray away from this path," Orion responded. He paused, then asked, "What about you? You don't seem willing to face such a formidable opponent anymore?"

"Don't look down on me, child. I have faced countless formidable opponents more times than you inhale in a breath of life. I had secured a stellar gate alone for my children and many others to make their way into this world. Even at my weakest, I still faced a man-made god who blocked my path undeterred," Aerialia responded, a cruel smile emerging on her expression.

Obsevesring Aerialia's current demeanour, Crystailia trembled and immediately threw her gaze to the other side. She was glad that she had never gotten on Aerialia's wrong side.

Orion maintained his composure before Aerialia. Though he still recognized her status as a goddess, their time together had made him immune to the intimidation her gaze might inspire in others.

"Hmph! I was testing you to see if you would waver. The more the world reveals its secrets, the more we uncover Naka's terrifying power. It's commendable that you're still determined to press on," Aerialia said, her stern expression softening into one of appreciation, accompanied by a warm smile.

She might have wished for a child like him if not for his somewhat debauched lifestyle.

Orion nodded in understanding and turned his attention to Crystalia, who exhaled in relief. "Get some rest for now. We'll visit the research centre tomorrow." He also wanted to know if this affected their age, but he would have to wait for Iris to awaken.

"Okay," Crystalia agreed, her expression calm as she lay back on her bed. She watched Orion, with the Crimson Greatsword and Aerialia by his side, as he exited the room.

Moments later, her sisters and mother began to enter the room, one by one.

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The Next Day

The Research Centre

Orion explained the details of his conversation with Aerialia after Crystalia awoke yesterday and then fell silent, giving Seraphina time to absorb his words.

They were in Seraphina's workspace, a large room dominated by a work desk filled with paperwork. To the left, four comfortable chairs surrounded a table, offering a space for rest. On the right, in a spacious corner, was her alchemical section, filled with various tools for personal experiments.

"Incredible! This discovery confirms that the Divine Apostle Crest's capabilities are far more profound than we originally thought," Seraphina said, realizing they were merely scratching the surface of its potential. "And with the Four-eared Elves' knowledge, we can further strengthen the Divine Apostles, unlocking even more of its capabilities."

"Yes, but there's also a chance that Naka has already advanced its development, much like the Vylkr spawns. We'll only know for sure when we encounter the divine. Until then, we need to be cautious and use this time to grow our power," Orion responded.

Seraphina furrowed her brows at Orion's words, finding his caution justified.

"Can I examine the Divine Apostle Crest?" Seraphina asked, seeking Orion's permission before studying it further.

"It's incredibly complex. Even Aerialia couldn't decipher its formula. But you are the brightest mind in Paradise, so if you want to take a look, go ahead. Maybe we'll uncover some clues with your help," Orion nodded.

Seraphina smiled, stepping closer to seal his lips with a kiss. Despite knowing she couldn't compare to a being like Naka, especially after learning about his feats, she always appreciated it when Orion overpraised her intelligence.

It boosted her confidence, making her feel capable of more than she ever expected. Pulling back, Seraphina said, "Wait here for a minute. I want to give you something before you leave." She then turned and walked towards her alchemy room.

A minute later, she returned with a small brown pouch and handed it to Orion. "I'm not finished with your mask yet, so you'll have to wait a few more days. These are the new fertility suppression mixtures we brewed. Finding the right ingredients and volunteers was a challenge, but it was worth it. Try it out and let me know if it works for you," Seraphina said, then shook her head slightly.

"Unfortunately, I can't help you with that right now. But you should take this opportunity to return to the household and finalize things with Crystalia and Selene."

Orion took out a vial filled with a clear, transparent liquid from the pouch. There were five more inside. He nodded at Seraphina's words, but his eyebrows shot up in surprise at her next revelation.

"You hired volunteers?" Orion asked, his tone curious.

"Mhm. We couldn't work blindly; we needed to test the mixture's effectiveness," Seraphina replied with a light chuckle as she recalled a humorous moment. "So, while you were busy, we hired people confident in their fertility to help us test it. Don't worry, though. We didn't hire anyone from the village, especially after Reena, the previous Village Chief and Chieftess, warned us."

She walked towards her work desk and took a seat. "We conducted a preliminary trial to calculate the potency. We also prepared an antidote for each case. And those who became pregnant were properly compensated. Some even used the opportunity to find partners, so there's no need to worry. Everything went smoothly."

Orion nodded, relieved by Seraphina's explanation. He could already imagine how alarmed Reena and the others must have been when they discovered that the Research Center was hiring volunteers to test the limits of fertility suppression.

He had been looking forward to strengthening his relationship with Crystalia and Seraphina, and this seemed like an excellent opportunity to do so.

"I'll let you know about the effects later. I'll be heading out," Orion nodded before exiting the

room.