As the nods of understanding swept through the group, the Village Chief rose from his seat, with his wife swiftly following suit.
Once they had exited the tree house, the Village Chieftess turned to her husband, asking, "Do you think this is a good idea?"
"No. I'm doing it because I trust him," the Village Chief responded, weariness evident in his voice.
He watched as Moyla emerged from the tree and lowered the platform to the ground. "That young man won't needlessly endanger himself or the village. I believe he has a good reason for this, and that's why I'm willing to see how it unfolds."
The Village Chieftess arched an eyebrow at her husband.
"You place an excessive amount of trust in his abilities," she remarked, shaking her head wearily. "I just hope we're not making a mistake. If only my gift could work on Orion, I'd use it to see his future. But since it doesn't work on him or those around him, all we can do is watch and hope for the best."
The Village Chief nodded in agreement. "I hope so too," he said.
As the platform touched the ground, he turned to Seth, who had been waiting below. "I need your assistance in helping Stronghold Leader Zogar assemble the team that will accompany Orion out of the Village tomorrow."
Seth furrowed his brows briefly before nodding. "Alright, Father, I'll do my best," he replied.
He watched his father nod once more, a smile on his face, before the Village Chief transformed into his massive green-horned owl form and soared into the sky.
As the Village Chief disappeared, soaring towards the village, Seth couldn't help but wear a frown.
It became increasingly apparent to him that he had underestimated the influence Orion held. If this tendency persisted, there was a growing likelihood that Orion could succeed in becoming the next Village Chief, leaving him in the shadows.
That was a scenario Seth knew he couldn't allow to happen.
Orion sat outside, keeping his distance from the hut, his face etched with anger.
"Why don't you come inside and see for yourself? They're on their knees, apologizing and promising never to repeat their mistake," Lyra pleaded, kneeling before Orion for the sake of all the other women inside the hut who were desperately seeking his forgiveness.
Fifi, seated nearby, nodded in agreement with Lyra's words. "Yes, I've already talked to them and ensured they've learned from their mistakes before your return. I can vouch that they won't repeat such a thing."
Orion's brow furrowed as he gazed at the two women before him.
Initially, he had harboured doubts about whether his women would maintain the same intense feelings for him when he was not around.
Recalling his experiences from his previous world, he understood the challenges of managing such a large number of relationships, even in a culture with different norms. He had been prepared for the possibility of encountering unpleasant situations, and although he had been quite angry upon discovering that some of the women had starved themselves while others had neglected their health, and the well-being of the children they carried, his anger had gradually subsided.
Gradually, Orion came to appreciate the depth of their love for him as he considered things from their perspective.
Nevertheless, Orion knew that he had to convey the gravity of their mistake, ensuring that such behaviour wouldn't be repeated.
After contemplating for a minute, he decided to maintain his pretence for a few more minutes before easing his expression. He nodded gently and said, "Alright, I'll forgive them. But they must keep their promise not to repeat this mistake. If they don't, they won't go unpunished easily."
His icy glare fixed upon Lyra and Fifi, sending a shiver down Lyra's spine and causing Fifi's heart to tremble. It was the first time Fifi had witnessed Orion so furious, and she never wanted to be on the receiving end of that look again.
Recovering quickly under the weight of Orion's intense gaze, Fifi nodded in response and affirmed, "I will personally ensure they keep their promise, so you have nothing to worry about."
Lyra readily nodded in agreement with Fifi's words.
"I will personally make sure of it too," she assured. "Now, can you come back to the hut and show them that you have forgiven them?"
Orion acknowledged with a nod and then said seriously, "Alright, but I have a better plan to show them that I have forgiven them."
He looked at Fifi and Lyra with a solemn gaze, piquing their curiosity.
"What do you have in mind?" Lyra asked, curiously.
She and her sisters had heard from the Village Chief about Orion's significant contributions to the Village, even though they were unaware of the specifics. He had been praised several times, particularly for his intelligence, which further heightened her interest in his plan.
Orion ensured that Lyra and Fifi were paying close attention before he elaborated on his plan. As he finished explaining, he observed the confused furrows on their brows, indicating their initial bewilderment.
Fifi eventually raised her eyes and briefly glanced at him before asking, "Is that all?" She was still trying to grasp the full extent of his plan.
Orion shook his head with an amused smile, replying, "Don't think too much about it. Just follow my instructions closely, and the rest is on me." He refrained from providing further explanation because he knew it wouldn't make much sense even if he attempted.
Furthermore, some things were best experienced to be truly understood, like the extent of his longing for his wives and their ample attributes.
Fifi and Lyra both let out deep sighs as they nodded in understanding. "We will be back soon," they said in unison as they stood up from the ground one after the other.
Then, they turned around and walked side by side in the direction of their large hut, located in the distance.
Meanwhile, Orion couldn't help but feel his penis throb as he looked at Fifi's naked muscular thighs and the alluring sight of Lyra's smooth skin, and her exposed ass cheeks, that had slipped out of her tulga even though she was someway still his mother-in-law.
He did his best to maintain self-control and patiently waited for everything to be prepared. At the same time, he contemplated the quickest way to reach the mountains, as his heart couldn't rest peacefully until he knew the current situation of Maya, Saria, and the others.