Village Head's Debauchery - Chapter 1275

Chapter 1275: Picking A Side
Unfortunately, they were cannon fodders. They knew next to nothing, aside from the regions the Celestial Spirit Court had already annexed, the fortresses responsible for maintaining control over those areas, and the leaders in charge of managing them.

The information he received from Ilse was similarly lacking, bare-bones, and superficial, revealing that the allied forces barely knew anything substantial about the Celestial Spirit Court.

“Thank you for providing me with such valuable information,” Orion said.

The representatives of the spirit beasts responded with a nod, their bodies further relaxing.

Orion gestured to Flintor, signalling him to step forward.

Orion soared to the side, distancing himself from the group. He had thought about it and realized they couldn’t join the Celestial Spirit Court. Not only were they aware of the Court’s true intentions, but the Court also didn’t seem like an organization that would welcome their presence in its territory without secretly plotting against them. Attempting to join would only expose them, which contradicted their plan.

Instead, they needed to support the Spirit Beast tribes in defending their territories. The tribes were already prepared to fight with their limited numbers, and with additional support, they would likely be even more willing to resist.

This approach would allow the Divine Apostles to devour Spirit Beasts without consequences while obtaining valuable information about the territory they were in. If the situation allowed, they might even create an alliance under the name of Paradise—a safe haven where the residents of Paradise could forge contracts with Spirit Beasts.

Of course, the plan would be perfect if they could connect all of the Spiritual Link Points to a single location, but that wasn’t possible. Nevertheless, it was still worth the effort, as it would give them a foothold in the Spirit Realm.

The Spirit Beasts watched the scene with confusion, but their instincts flared when the mysterious man who had arrived before them stretched his hand forward.

Instantly, a one-winged mark appeared in the centre of Flintor’s forehead, expanding into a vast, multilayered array of runes of varying sizes. These runes shimmered with a soft, milky glow and crimson hues, focusing on the forces of the Celestial Spirit Court.

“What’s going on?” Hor’vang asked, his voice filled with fear. He turned his head to look at Orion. Just as he was about to say more, he fell into a daze.

The other Spirit Beasts around him were similarly in a daze, their attention fixed on the deathly, multilayered array of runes spinning rapidly before them.

Flintor also entered a daze.

Soon, the Spirit Beasts dissipated into fragments, one by one, merging seamlessly into the runes until all 100 were consumed.

Not even a single trace of the Spirit Beasts remained.

Afterwards, the runes began to shrink, transforming back into the one-winged crest on Flintor’s forehead. The crest faded from sight.

Flintor snapped out of his daze and fell unconscious to the side, but he was swiftly caught and levitated into the sky.

“We’ll know how far he has grown once he awakens,” Orion said.

Iris nodded in response. She had consumed only one 560-year-old Spirit Beast, and her strength had undergone a dramatic change. For Flintor, who had devoured 100 unknown Spirit Beasts in less than a minute, she had high hopes for his growth in strength.

‘What kind of skills will he unlock?’ Iris wondered to herself, looking forward to it.

The other Prismerion Divine Apostles were also watching Flintor expectantly, eager to see his awakening.

In Orion’s hands, Sylvalis observed the scene with curiosity and muttered, “So cool!”

Orion chuckled softly, realizing that Sylvalis might have picked up some of Grace’s traits while spending time with her.

“I’ll show you even cooler things while we’re in the Spirit Realm,” Orion said, gently brushing her golden hair to the side.

He was beginning to think about adopting Sylvalis as his daughter. Even though she was a localized Will of the Mysteries of the Twelve Step Stairs, ‘it’ didn’t claim to be her parent. She was a byproduct of its emergence.

Though Anara and the others could take care of her and ensure she grew into a proper tree nymph, considering how well she and Grace were getting along, Orion saw a reason to adopt her and make her a genuine part of the household.

Sylvalis looked at Orion, blinked for a few moments, then nodded. “Don’t disappoint me,” she replied.

Orion responded with a solemn nod. “I won’t.”

Sylvalis focused on the mysterious lands ahead, a light smile gracing her face.

Beside them, Iris and the rest of the Divine Apostles, who had been listening to the conversation, couldn’t help but sigh inwardly. They knew that the Supreme Leader loved his children and spent time with them whenever he got the chance.

Given how frequently the women of Orion’s household became pregnant, to the point where games were played on who would deliver next and the gender of the child, it was well known in the Paradise Realm that if this continued, within a century, the Realm of the gods would be populated by Orion’s descendants.

It was a promising future, but the Divine Apostles couldn’t help feeling slightly defeated, knowing that all those children would be born with strength matching those of the divine realm.

Fortunately, one reason they had entered the Spirit Realm was to grow their strength. As long as they succeeded, they could become cornerstones of Paradise Realm’s forces in the future, so they weren’t entirely in despair.

“Let’s head back,” Orion said, controlling Flintor’s unconscious body, unaware of the thoughts going through the Prismerion Divine Apostles’ minds.

….

Iy’yra blinked in surprise as the group arrived. She looked around but couldn’t see the Celestial Spirit Court forces—nor could she sense them.

Could they have already been freed? Iy’yra thought, quickly shaking the idea from her mind. If that were the case, she would have sensed their presence, as the group had made it clear they would return.

The other Spirit Beasts also noticed the absence of the Celestial Spirit Court forces. Their expressions were a mix of confusion and fear, but they remained silent.

The young man, Orion, who appeared to be the leader, stood before them, holding a little girl of a different race who resembled some of the mysterious women who had been monitoring them and their environment.

Iy’yra presumed the girl to be one of their daughters – this thought stemmed from the conversation she had overheard with the winged woman. Regardless, the girl was likely an important member of the group.

“We have eliminated the Celestial Spirit Court forces. We wish to extend our support to your resistance against the Celestial Spirit Court and help you reclaim your territory,” Orion announced.

Iy’yra’s eyes widened, her mind raced, and her expression grew stiff as she processed the information she had just received.

Iy’yra shook her head a few times, thinking she had misheard, but as she glanced at the similarly frozen Spirit Beasts beside her, she realized she hadn’t. She gulped.

“I don’t think I heard you well… Did you say that you have eliminated the Celestial Spirit Court forces… and you want to support our rebellion?” Thrys asked, his voice trembling with emotion as he voiced the question lingering in every Spirit Beast’s mind.

Orion responded with a nod. “Yes, that is what I said.”

Thrys’s words were caught in his throat. He lowered his head, struggling to organize his thoughts.

Besides Orion, Ilse couldn’t help but be amused as she observed the Spirit Beasts’ reactions. Though she was upset, remembering that she had once been in a similar position, it was amusing to watch their minds seemingly shut down upon realizing something they had never believed possible had actually occurred.

“How?” Iy’yra asked. Beings from the Material Realm couldn’t eliminate Spirit Beasts—unless they were Spirit Beasts themselves or divine beings capable of wielding and reshaping the world around them…

Iy’yra paused as realization struck.

‘It can’t be,’ she thought, her eyes lingering on the mysterious group.

Orion remained silent, allowing them to piece things together themselves.

As members of the resistance who had survived even after the Celestial Spirit Court’s ambush, the other Spirit Beasts weren’t slow—they quickly grasped the significance of Orion’s words.

Suddenly, the mysterious group before them was elevated in their minds. Their hearts filled with fear and reverence. Although they were aware that some Spirit Beasts could contend with the divines from the Material Realm, they could not. They could only lower their heads and obey, hoping not to be eliminated.

However, upon learning that these beings intended to support them in their fight against the Celestial Spirit Court, their emotions morphed into joy and excitement.

“Although I am thankful that you have seen our circumstances and are willing to provide support for our cause, the Celestial Spirit Court is more powerful than you imagine. We had planned to seize control of our region and die fighting to protect it, so if there is any chance that you might side with the Celestial Spirit Court should they extend an invitation to your group, then we would rather refuse your support,” Iy’yra said, lowering her head to avoid meeting Orion’s gaze.