Chapter 715 Burning Commitment*
However, Orion shook his head in disagreement. "These are our only vials, so I don't think it would be a good idea. If I open it, who knows if the diluted Vylkr energy within it would escape," he replied.
Aerialia furrowed her brows. "True," she nodded.
Orion returned the golden vial to the compartment and closed it shortly before packing the Devourer's bracelets back into the sack and sealing it shut.
Then, he held the orb in his hand and summoned the mountain. Almost instantly, a miniature hand-sized spinning brownish mountain appeared before him. After a moment, the miniature-sized mountain came to a halt. Without expending much of his energies, Orion ensured they were in direct contact with each other and commanded the mountain to swallow up the orb.
Within a second, the orb vanished and reappeared in a secured location within the mountain.The source of this content nov(el)bi((n))
Of course, he could use the Vylkr energy and exert control over the mountain to a significant extent. However, it was already apparent that the Vylkr energy wasn't universally compatible with everything and could potentially lead to more harm than good.
"Oh, and tomorrow I plan on taking Queen Selene to the Garden so she can assimilate with the divine blood," Orion said, redirecting his attention towards Aerialia.
Aerialia raised a brow. "Have you carefully considered the implications?" she asked.
"Yes, however, we won't know the outcome until we attempt it," Orion responded. "Besides, based on what Crystalia told me, I don't think she is willing to wait any longer," he added.
Aerialia sighed deeply as she nodded, "Okay, if that's the case, then you have nothing to worry about. Since she will be assimilating with the Divine blood, I doubt anything bad will happen to her," Aerialia said.
Orion nodded in appreciation, "Thank you," he responded. He recognized that Aerialia was trying to offer reassurance and appreciated her effort.
Aerialia nodded again, "If that's settled, I will be going now. Summon me when you arrive at the Garden for the assimilation so I can see if there is anything I can do to help," she replied.
"Alright, let me know when everything's set so I can come to check it out," Orion nodded.
"I need to go somewhere today, so I don't want to be late," he added.
Celeste grumbled under her breath upon hearing Orion's words. However, instead of releasing him, she tightened her grip around him.
"Why don't you stay home today and take a break?" Celeste suggested, her gaze stubborn as she looked at Orion.
"I have a ton of tasks to handle, not just today but throughout the entire week," Orion replied, a weary sigh slipping past his lips. But as he felt Celeste's grip tighten around him, he softened. "But how about this—I'll make a deal with you. I'll promise to wrap things up early today and dedicate the rest of my time to you and everyone else. How does that sound?"
"I guess that would do," Celeste said, exhaling tiredly in defeat. "Even though I appreciate how much better things have become, sometimes I miss our former lives. We used to have so much time to waste and didn't have to worry about everything happening within the Village," she leaned in to rest her head on Orion's shoulder as she recalled the family discussion from yesterday.
"I understand that it's difficult, and you wouldn't trade your position with anyone even if given the chance. But I want you to take it easy from now on and promise to share everything troubling you with us. Even if we can't find a solution, it's better than keeping it to yourself, okay," Celeste added, her eyes welling with tears as she tried to hold them back.
Orion reached out and gently wiped the tears from her eyes. Though he had many thoughts swirling in his mind, he understood that, at this moment, there was only one thing she needed to hear.
Orion nodded with a tender smile. "I promise," he assured her.
A warm, comforting silence enveloped the room briefly as Celeste regained her composure. But just as she was about to speak, the door to Orion's master bedroom burst open—
Orion and Celeste turned their heads towards the door to see who it was.
It was none other than Crystalia.
