Nonetheless, the impact of this gesture would be more significant among Paradise's ordinary inhabitants.
Orion held both ends of the sizable scissors over the white rope while Reena had his hand. Together, they clasped their hands and cut through the rope.
As the red rope fell, a chorus of applause echoed through the surrounding Four-eared elves. The key leaders, several mbers of the Supre Leader's main family, the forr Village Chief and Chieftess, a few Prisrion Divine apostles, the reputable warriors, Seig and Evadne, and nurous other influential invitees all joined in the celebration, clapping their hands together.
Patriarch Lyndon stepped forward and addressed the crowd, "Everyone, let's go in and make the most of the day! The celebration has only just begun!" he announced loudly.
Cheers of excitent erupted, filling the air and signalling the crowd's enthusiasm.
Patriarch Lyndon turned to face Orion and Reena, gesturing for them to lead the way through the gate.
Orion nodded, handing the scissors back to him. He turned and led the way inside, with Reena walking beside him.
The key leaders followed closely behind them.
Next ca the Supre Leader's main family, walking through the gates.
Following them, Forr Patriarch Rylan entered with the new Patriarch Lyndon by his side.
Then ca the forr Village Chief and Chieftess.
The Prisrion divine apostles followed next.
Then, the village's reputable warriors.
Finally, everyone else made their way through the gates, entering the new Four-Eared Elves residence.
The celebration was scheduled to last a week, allowing every inhabitant of Paradise to participate in the joyous event. It also served as a diversion to shift attention away from the phenonon that occurred during Aurora's ascension.
The key leaders aided in making the celebration as grand as possible.
Initially, the plan was to commorate Aurora's ascension with a celebration, but she declined, choosing to keep her ascension a secret from all but a select few. She preferred staying in the Golden Palace to train with Aerialia and Ilse. As a result, the plan was changed. This elevated the standing of the Four-Eared Elves and showcased their new city, turning it into the first of its kind-the fifth border city not directly connected to the other border cities. Due to Aurora using her powers to help clear the Vylkr vines and the rising tensions in the world, the key leaders and other important figures all left within two hours. The only people remaining were the Prisrions' Divine apostles, who decided to live among the Four-Eared Elves to learn about the Spirit Realm ritual rites and Orion.
Forr Patriarch Rylan, Orion, and Isadora sat on decorated chairs at a table filled with fruits, ats, and wine. Nearby, several similar decorative tables and chairs were arranged, though their tables were slightly less extravagant than those on theirs.
The fruits were sourced from Paradise, the wine made using the Four-Eared Elves' unique thods, and the magical beast at was brought from the Trekking Flamingo Runaway City below.
"Ahem, I will be taking my leave now. I need to show the Divine apostle where they will be staying, as they insist on settling in quickly so we can begin their training," Forr Patriarch Rylan said, clearing his throat as he stood from his seat.
He nodded to Orion and Isadora, his gaze lingering briefly on her before turning to leave. Observing her father leave, Isadora sighed loudly. "He just won't stop. Does he think any of us here are too stupid not to notice his intentions?" she muttered.
Orion chuckled as he tore off a piece of the grilled at on his plate and placed it in his mouth. The flavour lted on his tongue, stimulating his taste buds with a lingering aftertaste.
"Mmmh..." Orion couldn't help but admit that the Four-Eared Elves' cooking was exceptional, just like the other races within Paradise.
He made a ntal note to see if he could diplomatically acquire so for his family to enjoy. Isadora glanced at Orion seated beside her. "Since you're aware of his intentions, I thought you'd leave, considering you have far more important things to handle," she said.
Despite her role in managing Paradise during his external affairs, Isadora often felt tired whenever dealing with the man beside her.
While the key leaders and prominent figures had already returned to continue their duties, he remained here, using her father's pleas as an excuse while indulging in the festivities. As the Supre Leader, he was supposed to lead by example.
Orion paused and turned to look at her. "I led a confrontation against four divine beings and a rampaging Runaway City. I think it's fair for to take a break," he responded.
'That was a few weeks ago,' Isadora thought. But she didn't say it aloud, understanding it would be improper to say so.
"But shouldn't you lead by example? It would help if you left first before the other Key Leaders and prominent figures took the cue and departed," Isadora replied.
"Oh, if it's about that, you don't have to worry. I'm sure they have had enough examples," Orion replied, taking a sip from the glass before resuming his al.
Upon hearing Orion's response, Isadora slumped her shoulders and sighed in defeat. She bit her lip, searching for a way to express her thoughts.
Indeed, the words she had been speaking were just a ans to ease her mind and body; however, she realized that she could not utter even a single word.
Suddenly, Orion asked, "Do you know how Paradise was built?"
Isadora nodded. "It was built by a divine being to protect the inhabitants of Paradise from being obliterated by other divine beings. He was more powerful than goddess Ilse and Aurora. He fought against five Vylkr spawns alone and is currently resting sowhere within Paradise," her expression grew more excited as she spoke.
The divine beings were once the stuff of legends, hardly even seen in dreams. However, ever since she beca a part of Paradise, she had encountered them left and right, even having the opportunity to speak with one of them.
The bizarre heavenly and Vylkr phenona, once considered rare, erupted as though they were a monthly occurrence. It had reached the point where the common inhabitants of Paradise had also begun preparing counterasures.
"You are correct," Orion nodded. But he's already dead! He wanted to say, but he couldn't. Exposing such information was one of Paradise's taboos!
"Do you know my purpose for gathering the forces of the Runaway Cities under Paradise?"
Orion asked.
Isadora nodded. "It's because you desire to build a singular force capable of crushing any enemies, including the divine, and to form a haven for the inhabitants of Paradise and those from the Runaway Cities who have pledged their allegiance to Paradise, allowing them to wander the land as they wish," she responded, her expression serious.
With goddess Aurora clearing away the Vylkr vines from part of the territory below, it already proved that their plan wasn't rely a dream but one that was slowly coming to fruition. Suddenly, Isadora's expression morphed into a frown, and she asked with a raised brow, "Why are you asking such a question, Supre Leader? Rember, you were the one who told
all of this."
Even if he hadn't told her anything about it, she would have heard it from other inhabitants, but that didn't change the fact that he had inford her first.
Orion nodded. Indeed, he was the one who had told her about this-to help her understand their rapid growth and why they needed to grow even faster.
"I'm trying to help you understand sothing important..." Orion said softly. He turned his head to look at Isadora. "I may be seen as the one guiding Paradise's future, preparing for towering challenges and readying our forces for battles we can't even imagine. But in truth, I am a man who indulges in the present," he sighed softly.
He continued, "While others worry endlessly about tomorrow, calculating every step with hesitation, I've chosen to embrace each mont as it cos. It isn't because I ignore the future, but because I am prepared to face it with unwavering resolve."
Orion held Isadora's trembling gaze. "The best way to live your life is to do so as you desire, without restraint or fear, because tomorrow will co with its own variables no matter how much we prepare for it, especailly in such a chaotic world," he paused, allowing his words to settle. "Do you understand?"
With her hands clenched, Isadora nodded in response. After a while, she opened her mouth and asked, "What does the Supre Leader think about a union... between us?"
Orion raised an eyebrow, his lips curling into a smirk. "It sounds as though you don't plan on putting any effort into this proposal?" he teased.
Isadora's cheeks flushed slightly, realizing her formal tone wasn't quite right for the mont. She coughed, straightened her back, and then corrected herself. "What does Mr.
Orion think about a union... between us?"
"Well, it sounds like a proposal worth considering," Orion replied, chuckling softly.
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Author's Note: You thought it was Royalpanda, but it is I, cliffhanger... Happy new month, everyone!
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