898 Greta's Shocking Request
The other womennodded with smilesbefore exiting the room to attend to tasks they had neglected for a while.
"So, have you figured out what was wrong with them?" Orion asked curiously.
"Yes. Your semen is far more potent than I initially thought. For me and the other women, it might simply taste delicious, but for them, it contains a compound that significantly increases their likelihood of fertilization and induces an intense euphoria. This isn't safe in the long run if it's abruptly introduced into their system. So to solve it, I simply removed it from their bodies," Gretaexplained, nodding.
"Another solution could be creating an herbal mix to suppress their fertility and temporarily weaken their euphoric response to your semen, but that would require a lot of work."
Sheshifted her attention tothe Pixies, who listened closely to her words.
Orion nodded in understanding.
"I would've asked you how they became addicted to your semen, but Maeve and Whisperwing already explained it to me," Greta added, lightly smiling as she looked at Orion. "Nonetheless, the rest of the households are curious about this too, so do you want me to help explain what I've learned, or would you prefer to do it yourself?" she asked, teasingly.
Orion cleared his throat slightly and glanced away at her words before refocusing on her. "Can you help me with that?" he asked.
"I can assist you and handle any potential issues that may arise, but only if you promise me one thing," Greta responded with a smile.
After her conversation with the Pixies, she knew that they might have a new Pixie sister in the future, but she decided to focus on the present opportunity.
"What is it?" Orion asked, feeling a bit apprehensive. Greta rarely made requests; when she did, they were usually quite significant.
"It's simple. Once we reconnect with the outside world, there's a good chance we'll encounter more gods' chosens, and possibly acquire more Devourer's Bracelets. So, when that time comes, I want to be considered for the next Vylkr Fusion Armlet," Greta replied, her tone serious.
"No," Orion responded immediately and firmly. He hadn't anticipated Greta asking for such a reward, especially considering the demanding procedure required to obtain the Vylkr Fusion Armlet.
There was no need for him to hesitate in declining her request.
Greta bit her lip in response. "I'm not just saying this because you agreed to Fifi's request about wanting to do the same. I'm saying this because I can't keep up. The stronger you all become, the less effective my gift is on you. Fortunately, you didn't need my aid to recover this time, but if you face another terrible incident, I might be unable to save you," she explained.
Orion let out a deep breath. "I understand, but I won't allow you to undergo such a procedure until we've thoroughly tested the Vylkr Fusion Armlet to ensure it's perfect. You can ask for anything else except that," he responded.
Fifi had endured experiences and pain beyond what an ordinary individual could endure, so he had faith that she would successfully complete the experience. However, he would never allow Greta to undergo such a thing until they could find a less excruciating and perfect way to do it.
Greta shook her head firmly. "That's what I need, and I'm not changing it for anything. Unless you no longer want me to take care of you when you're injured, please let me know so I can figure out my next steps alone," she stated, turning her attention to the Pixies. "Let's go," she added, rising from her seat and heading toward the door.
Orion nodded thoughtfully. "I'll think about it. Just give me some time to sort through my thoughts and decide," he replied, watching Greta pause in her steps.
"Thank you," Greta said before leaving the room, followed by the curious Pixies who had been intently observing the scene.
Orion immediately felt relieved, knowing he had avoided what could have become a much larger problem.
He checked the new tulga crafted for him by Seraphina, Crystalia, Elysia, and Merida for the festival, ensuring it was free from dirt before leaving the room. His purpose was to find Reena, as they were supposed to attend the Aegis of the Arctic Deity's memorial Ceremony and then head to the Village for the festival.
He reached her room in just a few minutes and lightly tapped on the door.
"Wait, we're not quite finished yet," a voice echoed inside the room.
Orion immediately recognized it as Derry's voice.
Within five minutes, the door swung open, revealing Reena stepping out. She wore the typical Village women's tulga with a few changes— a brown crop top with beautiful milky-white tribal strips along the edges. Around her waist, an elastic band held a long tribal cloth that reached below her knees, tied on one side to reveal the curve of her left leg and waist.
And around her neck, wrists, waist, and legs was golden jewellery encrusted with sparkling gems. Her feet were covered in beautiful brown sandals, equally embellished with precious gems and jewels, giving her the appearance of a goddess descended upon the mortal plane.
"How do I look?" Reena asked, quickly adding, "I wanted to keep it simple, but the others insisted that I properly represent the Village Chieftess with the wealth we possess."
At the doorstep, Derry, Celia, Gina, Fiona and Maya observed the scene with smiles.
"You look gorgeous," Orion replied, reachingoutto take Reena's hand.
"Thank you," Reena blushed. She had never imagined becoming the Village Chieftess, but today, that dream was becoming a reality, and it wasn't just authority over the Village but the entire floating territory.
Orion leaned in and kissed her lips before stepping back and nodding at Derry and the others.
"We're heading out now," Orion said.
They all nodded in response.
"Take care," they all responded simultaneously.
Orion and Reena nodded in response. They quickly exited the building and arrived outside of the manor.