Village Head's Debauchery

Chapter 1248 Allow Me To Finish Speaking!

Chapter 1248  Allow Me To Finish Speaking!

If it were a false rumour, Paradise would have intervened immediately.

The only way to obtain Paradise Points was by purchasing them with Paradise coins, so everyone did their best to accumulate as much currency as possible. Karensa also heard this would be possible thanks to the Supreme Leader. This convinced people that the rumour was true. After all, no one would dare sully the Supreme Leader's name with false information, especially now that all his household, wives, and concubines were ascending to -divinity.

Just thinking about the Supreme Leader and his household, Karensa couldn't help but sigh. She had never seen the Supreme Leader or any of his family, so she had no idea what kind of individuals they were to be able to ascend to divinity by their own power. As a warrior striving to reach the top, she understood what an incomprehensible feat that was. To achieve it simultaneously, she was sure that even the divines would find it terrifying.

Karensa was still adjusting to the reality that divinities weren't just legends in books but real and genuine figures. She wondered where they had been while the world was in its current state and what they had done to save it. From the knowledge she had gathered, she understood that Vylkr energy was a terrifying curse capable of deterring them from interfering. But this also made her doubt their capabilities as divines.

As these thoughts flooded her mind, Karensa shook her head and pushed them aside. Noticing the customer who had just sat at the counter was one of Paradise's warriors, she immediately approached to take his order. "Can I take you..." Just as she was about to speak, a voice interrupted her.

"It's okay, I'll handle things from here."

Karensa turned her head and saw her aunt, Evaline, standing behind her.

Evaline glanced at her briefly before focusing on the warrior seated at the counter with a solemn expression.

Evaline nodded to the crowd that greeted her upon her entrance, responding calmly as she approached Orion and stopped before him. Seeing the confusion on her niece's face, Evaline sighed and gestured for her to come closer.

Karensa leaned in with a frown, wondering why her aunt was acting so secretive in public.

"He's the one," Evaline whispered.

Though they were just three simple words, they were part of a code known only to Evaline, Karensa, and Orion, who could read Evaline's thoughts.

Karensa's eyes widened in shock and disbelief. She refocused on the warrior in front of her, wondering how she had failed to recognize the very person who had stopped the plotting nobles of the Trekking Flamingo Runaway City before their rebellion came to fruition, eliminated the entire noble household, and spared her aunt for her sake. She knew this mysterious warrior must hold a high rank within Paradise to accomplish such feats. Since her aunt had become an undercover agent for Paradise, she had refused to share any information about the mysterious warrior, so Karensa decided to investigate him independently.

Ever since they were brought into this strange dimension and met numerous other races and formidable warriors, she had been trying to uncover his identity, but she had always come up empty. It was as if the identity of 'Rion' didn't exist.

And now, that mysterious warrior had appeared right before her, and she had failed to notice him.

Karensa might have taken it easier on herself if she had known that the person she had been searching for all this time was none other than the Supreme Leader of Paradise, a demigod in disguise to avoid detection. Even Evaline had only sensed his presence through the One-winged Chains of Eternal Submission because Orion had allowed it. But since she didn't know, she couldn't help but feel the urge to punch herself for making such a blunder.

"Don't beat yourself up about it. You wouldn't have noticed even if you tried," Evaline said lightly, sensing her niece's thoughts.

Karensa responded with a nod, sighing as her shoulders slumped in defeat.

Evaline turned to Orion and nodded silently before stepping out from behind the counter and heading toward the stairs.

Orion stood up and followed her.

The crowd glanced briefly in their direction before returning to their activities. Seeing that Orion was one of Paradise's warriors, they didn't find the scene of him being treated with respect or invited to the upper floor unusual. Other establishments even stopped accepting customers for the day if two or more warriors walked in, so this much was considered tame.

Karensa's eyes followed their figures as they ascended the stairs, and she also decided to follow. She wasn't going to let this rare opportunity slip by.

.....

Evaline held the door open for Orion to enter, then glanced outward to ensure no one was nearby before sealing it shut.

Orion took in the room's simple décor, a small table in the centre, a floor couch in the corner, and cabinets lining the walls. It was a modest space.

Orion sat on one of the floor couches.

Evaline then released her Celestial energy to shield the room from prying ears before returning to Orion, who had already made himself comfortable. "I wasn't expecting your visit after such a long time. I thought you had forgotten about our meeting," Evaline said as she took off her apron and hung it on a hanger by the door.

Unlike before, she wore an elegant light yellow robe covering her humanoid upper half and robust, four-legged body with hooves. Beneath her robe, a lightweight armour peeked out. However, she wasn't wearing any jewellery at the moment.

Orion knew it was because she was in charge of preparing the meals for the bar, and she didn't want the jewellery to get in the way.

Evaline walked to the other end of the table opposite Orion and sat down.

"I want to inform you about an important matter," Orion responded, meeting her gaze.

Evaline was stunned by the news but quickly recomposed herself and asked, "What important information do you want to share with me that made you decide to come here by yourself?" Her tone and expression were solemn, but inwardly, her emotions were in turmoil, contrasting her calm demeanour.

"I'm here to free you from the One-winged Chain of Eternal Submission," Orion said.

A deep silence immediately enveloped the entire room when these words left his lips.

"Why?" Evaline asked, her expression firm as she awaited his response.

"Paradise has expanded its influence and will continue to do so, and so..." Orion began, but before he could continue, she interrupted.

"So you're here to get rid of me," Evaline said, completing his words. She continued, her voice rising with her emotions, "Is this because of the Supreme Leader's ascension and that of his entire family? You know what? I don't care. But I can't believe this! After all, you've put me through, giving me this mark..."

"For the several months since we last spoke, I've felt someone intruding in my thoughts when I think, looking over my shoulder when I'm alone and observing my every action. And now, suddenly, you want to remove the mark? Is it because you pity me for being in this condition, or perhaps you saw no use in wasting such a valuable technique on me because I'm useless?"

Then, she muttered, "Don't tell me you've already forgotten about our discussion regarding the ceremony. How am I supposed to find another partner to stay with for the rest of my life when my body and soul have already been claimed by another man? Rion, you are heartless." She glared at the warrior still wearing his mask, tears rolling down her cheeks.

As someone who was aware of Evaline's thoughts and emotions, Orion already expected things to play out this way. "You didn't allow me to finish my words," Orion said, sighing loudly. Her reaction was still much more intense than he had expected.

"Okay. Go ahead and finish your words. I'm listening," Evaline responded, swallowing what she would say next.

"I came to remove the mark and offer you a position as my concubine. I'm still interested in experiencing the Centaur ceremony myself, and I see no reason not to do so with the woman before me," Orion said. Even if he wanted to set Evaline free from the mark, he was aware of his actions during their last meeting, and he already had a firm grasp of the kind of woman Evaline was. She had lived her entire life committed to her position, gathering power without the desire for a relationship or to have her own family because of what she had witnessed her twin sister experience and later her own daughter. But all of that was just an excuse to solidify his actions. Orion had set his eyes on her from their first meeting, hence the kiss. He knew she already understood its significance. So, his main reason for removing the mark was so he could propose to her.

Evaline's expression shifted into intense shock before she became composed. She took a kettle from the side of the table and poured it into a teacup.