Chapter 1155: The Dangerous Agreement

Chapter 1155: The Dangerous Agreement



Orion shook his head. "Let's hear the rest of what she has to say. This isn't something we should ignore."

"Are you out of your mind?!" Aerialia exclaimed. "This isn't something we should involve ourselves in. As a mortal, you can't comprehend the powers of the divine mysteries. Even when I was alive, this is the kind of situation I wouldn't dare entertain rashly."

She wished she could grab Orion and drag him out of this place, but she couldn't. So, instead, she used her authority over the Crimson Greatsword, bringing it horizontally before him, blocking the path between him and the mysterious water woman.

"But still, we can't turn back now. We knew that gathering information about Naka and his whereabouts would be challenging. Isn't it better to do so with some support rather than wait for another opportunity we can't be sure will come?"

"Also, meeting this goddess could be beneficial-we might learn how she suppresses the effects of the Death Plague. As for why the residents of the pocket dimension naturally produce Vylkr energy... that should be obvious by now," Orion said, glancing at their surroundings before refocusing on Aerialia.

"Regardless, any information we obtain here would be invaluable for Paradise's

development. I'm willing to take my chances and see what kind of mess she's gotten into with the divine mysteries," he added.

Aerialia clenched her teeth, conflicted. On one hand, she understood Orion's valid reasoning. On the other, as a goddess who had witnessed the terror of divine mysteries firsthand, how could she easily agree with his judgment?

It was like watching a newborn trying to jump into a battlefield filled with Aurora's headless winged spawns and being asked to trust his judgment. She wouldn't let such a reckless thought fester in his mind if she could help.

"I refuse," Aerialia replied, her tone leaving no room for debate.

Hearing her words, Orion sighed. He knew Aerialia was looking out for him and Paradise, but as the Supreme Leader, there were times when he needed to make a decision and take a risk.

Staring into Orion's eyes and seeing their conviction, Aerialia clenched her teeth harder. She turned her head away, licking her lips in frustration.

"If you have a death wish, just remember-you have a family. And if you die, I'll ensure you're reincarnated and eternally imprisoned in Paradise," Aerialia said.

Orion smiled, nodding in response. He focused on the mysterious water woman and said, "We'll help you rescue this goddess. But I'll clarify, we're not confident we'll succeed. So, if we fail, I want the Divine Embryonic Seed."

The mysterious water woman swiftly jumped in front of the containment chamber protectively and shook her head in refusal.

Aerialia raised her brow, realizing what Orion was attempting to do. She wanted to speak but sealed her lips shut, her fists clenching.

"If we fail, I doubt you'd be able to find anyone to aid you or anyone at all, except for the tainteds swimming around. That would mean the Divine Embryonic Seed will enter dormancy sooner or later and become useless. So, wouldn't it be better to give it to us so we can put it to good use?" Orion added.

This was Fellssa, the head maid of the Crown Palace, who had led Orion and Fifi to their room. Several hateful gazes were also fixed on Fifi, their expressions filled with a desire to tear her apart.

"Haven't I answered that they'll return in a few hours?" Fifi sighed. It had already been a day since Orion and Nadia left for Paradise after entering the pocket dimension.

Without the key to the Golden Palace, which Ilse had entrusted to Orion and Aurora, Fifi couldn't go outside to find out what was happening. So she stayed put, conversing with others about their discoveries and progress within the other bastions.

Fifi had learned a lot, especially about the existence of the Arch-Knights; it was revealed that they were the backbone of the bastions. Each was at the level of a Four-Star Warrior, with

each corps numbering hundreds to a thousand.

Initially, Fifi had been astonished to learn this, but she realized it made sense, given how readily the bastions had welcomed them into their territory. Fortunately, the bastions were overconfident. No matter how powerful or the size of their numbers, their plans were futile with a goddess like Aurora on their side.

Now, with Brane and Zara securing control of the backbone of the Bastion of Ashen Hope and Aurora doing the same with the Tidal Depths Kingdom-despite being besieged by their entire corps, numbering in the thousands, yet emerging victorious without lifting a finger- all that remained was for Orion to return to the Bastion of Wailing Gnarled so they could begin

the evacuation.

Fifi hated to admit it, but she was beginning to get impatient. The more she learned about this pocket dimension, the sooner she wanted to leave.

"And you expect us to believe you? We've been like this for three hours, and you keep saying our Sovereigness will return soon," Felissa retorted angrily, screaming at Fifi. She was also irritated that they had been defeated by her ice powers, which felt like an embarrassing blow.

"If anything happens to her, I promise you'll regret it. And if you're waiting for reinforcements from your companions, forget it. We'll defeat you and pry the information from your lips, even if it costs us our live-"

Before Felissa could finish, Fifi used her gift to freeze her lips, silencing her like the others. Fifi had been hoping to get information about the Bastion of Wailing Gnarled from her, but it

was futile.

Fifi was about to speak when she suddenly paused, exhaling in relief. She dispelled the ice restraining them, except for the Arch-Knights in the corner of the room.

Felissa and the others fell to the ground, confusion and doubt filling their eyes as they looked

at Fifi.

"What? Didn't you say you wanted to see your Sovereigness?... She's back, so you should clean up this room quickly, or else start preparing an explanation for why you decided to lead an attack against her esteemed guest," Fifi said nonchalantly, sipping her wine. Felissa's eyes widened in surprise. Hesitation flickered across her face before she turned to the other armed nymphs.

"I'll check if her words are true and the Sovereigness has returned. You all keep a close watch on her and make sure she doesn't leave the room," Felissa said, swiftly rising to her feet and

exiting the room.