Inside the Chieftain's Tent.
The senior elders, council elders, and Wardens had all gathered.
Among them, the only new face was Hamrhoof, a mber of the Buffalofolk.
After Rockwell's promotion to Alpha-level, he had automatically beco a Warden under Orion's direct command. The vacant council elder position had been filled by Hamrhoof, who had impressed everyone during the last council eting.
Orion scanned the faces of the horde's key leaders. After so deliberation, he decided to share the matter of Saintess Violet with them.
"It all started yesterday…"
Orion recounted everything he could, leaving out only the most private details. He glanced nervously at Lilith, who stood behind him, before continuing.
"Violet's withering… it's because she's bearing my child. What do you all think of this?"
The tent fell into a brief silence.
Monts later, Rendall slamd his hand on the table, his voice booming with excitent.
"Orion, this is great news! You're going to have a child! This ans the giants have a future, and the Stoneheart Horde has an heir!"
"As for the beasts that co for the seed, they'll just be more resources for us and food for the cave spiders!"
Rendall glared around the room, as if daring anyone to disagree. His posture made it clear he was ready to fight anyone who objected.
"I agree with Rendall."
Onyx spoke with a calm, pleasant tone, his expression relaxed. He looked at Orion and said:
"Chieftain, you've never had a child before. While none of us have said it out loud, we've all been worried about it."
"For any race, for any faction, having an heir is a critical matter."
"We've always hoped Lilith would be the one to bear your first child. But it seems fate had other plans, and your first heir will co from the Garland Tribe's saintess."
As Onyx finished speaking, his gaze shifted to Lilith.
Lilith stood behind Orion, smiling serenely. Her face and eyes betrayed no hint of displeasure.
Seeing her calm deanor, Onyx nodded slightly, acknowledging her composure.
"Chieftain, I also think this is a good thing—a blessing for the horde!"
Delilah spoke earnestly, her gaze fixed on Orion. She truly believed this was good news.
However, there was a flicker of bitterness in her eyes—a quiet resentnt on behalf of her twin sister, Lilith, and herself.
After all, she had shared Orion's bed many tis, yet there had never been any sign of pregnancy.
Even Lilith and Lysinthia, who lived with Orion, had shown no signs of conceiving.
"Chieftain, I am willing to lead the charge. I'll stand on the front lines and defend the horde against any beast tide!"
Thundar's declaration was bold and resolute, setting an example for the others.
"Master, don't worry! No matter how many beasts co, Lorelia will crush them for you!"
The Spider Queen Lorelia mimicked Thundar's enthusiasm, raising her tiny fists and punching the air with determination.
"Chieftain, I agree with Rendall and Onyx. The beast tide will be a blessing in disguise—a feast for the horde!"
Rockwell added his voice to the growing consensus.
Orion nodded, pleased to see the unity among his leaders. This was exactly the outco he had hoped for.
"Then from this mont on, prepare for battle!"
Orion's expression grew serious, his gaze sharp. A commanding aura radiated from him, his presence exuding the authority of a true leader.
"Delilah, deploy the horde's scouts. I want the area within a six-mile radius of Blackstone City monitored at all tis. Report any beast activity imdiately."
"As you command."
Delilah accepted the task. At her signal, Dirtclaw, one of the eight council elders, rose and left the tent to begin the preparations.
"Onyx, split the cannon fodder troops into two groups. One will rotate patrols along the city walls, while the other will join the hunting party to sweep the surrounding area for beasts."
"During this ti, don't let a single adult beast escape."
Onyx nodded and accepted the order.
"Lorelia, send so of your spiderlings to assist with the patrols around Blackstone City. I want the city under constant surveillance."
"Also, assign another group of spiderlings to join Rendall and Onyx in their hunts."
Lorelia nodded enthusiastically, eager to contribute. She had been bored out of her mind and was thrilled to finally have sothing to do.
Finally, Orion turned his attention to Thundar.
"Thundar, your cavalry unit is the most mobile force we have. You'll act as a rapid-response team, moving between the city and the surrounding area to support any units that encounter enemies."
"Understood, chieftain. I'll ensure we're the first to arrive on any battlefield!"
"Good."
The council eting concluded quickly. The leaders left the tent, each heading off to carry out their assigned tasks.
Inside the Chieftain's Tent.
Only Orion and Lilith remained.
"She's really gone?"
"Yes."
Orion pulled Lilith into his arms, answering her softly.
"This is the seed she left behind."
Orion placed the pink seed Violet had beco into Lilith's hand.
"Violet ended her blooming season early to bear a child, and she had her reasons."
Orion lifted his leather shirt, revealing the Curse of a Hundred Blossoms etched onto his chest.
"This is the Curse of a Hundred Blossoms. It was placed on
by a god known as the Flower God. No matter how long my natural lifespan is, this curse will activate after one hundred years, and I'll die."
"For now, I haven't found a way to break it."
Orion explained everything to Lilith, leaving nothing out—not even the details of how his relationship with Violet had triggered the curse.
"You really are insatiable."
"Wasn't having
and my sister enough to satisfy you?"
Lilith cupped Orion's face in her hands, her expression filled with love rather than anger.
"Orion, we'll figure this out together. I believe there's a way to break the curse."
Orion lifted Lilith into his arms and kissed her passionately.
Despite everything that had happened with Violet, Lilith didn't bla Orion or lash out.
In that mont, Orion felt the unique blend of loyalty and sensuality that defined a succubus.
"Orion, I want to bear your child too."
Orion smiled, a fire igniting in his eyes. Lilith's words were both an invitation and a challenge.
In an instant, he tore apart her dress and panties…
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Experience tales at empire
Nightfall – Southern City Wall.
Two shadows stood a short distance apart, both gazing into the darkness beyond the city.
"What will you do?"
"What do you an? That's Orion's child. I'll make sure it's born safely."
"But it's not your child."
"If it's Orion's, then it's mine too."
Silence fell between the two succubus sisters.
Lilith and Delilah stood quietly, their thoughts unspoken.
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