Chapter 1340: Soul Genesis Crafting (3)
He knew it was because of Orion that he had been able to recover this strength. He wanted to test his abilities, but he knew that he had to wait until this was over.
Reynold knelt down on one knee on the platform and bowed his head toward Orion.
"Thank you, Supreme Leader. I will never forget the compassion you have shown me," Reynold said solemnly.
"You don't need to show your gratitude in such a way. Everyone within Paradise is my family, and I will naturally treat them as such. Get up," Orion shook his head with a smile.
Reynold nodded and stood up. He finally shifted his attention away from Orion and nodded at Oberon, Ilse, and Margona, who had taken control of Zera's body once more.
He smiled brightly as he stepped away to examine his body further.
"Who wants to go next?" Orion said, turning to look at Oberon and Margona.
"I will go," Margona swiftly said.
Orion nodded. He knew she had been waiting for this moment, and nothing could make her wait any longer.
Utilizing his tri-omni traits, he broke a piece of the White Flame Cosmic Tree and grasped it in his left hand.
He moulded the piece within his grasp. When he opened his hands, two seeds were revealed within them. Then, he positioned one seed in front of Margona.
Margona looked at the seeds in confusion, then refocused her gaze on Orion, waiting for an explanation.
"It would be dangerous to perform the reincarnation one by one since you two share the same body with Zera. So I want to do this simultaneously; it will be easier to stabilize your condition should any critical problem arise," Orion said.
This was his first time assisting a being who shared one body with two others, guiding them to separate and reincarnate into new vessels using a technique he was still becoming familiar with.
"I will help you, so don't worry about making mistakes," he added.
With his tri-omni traits, he was confident that he could perfectly separate the three of them. The only concern was what would come after.
"Are you certain?" Margona asked, her tone hesitant.
"I am," Orion responded.
Margona took a deep breath and exhaled before nodding. "Alright. I will trust you," she said, her tone and expression firm.
Inwardly, however, her heart trembled—with Avarielle. They both hoped nothing would go wrong and placed their worries on Orion, who had assured them and chosen to carry the burden.
"You can begin whenever you are ready," Orion said.
Margona nodded and immediately channelled a portion of her essence and soul.
Avarielle and Zera winced in pain as they felt a piece of Margona's soul being torn from their shared core. Fortunately, the pain was short-lived, as a wave of soothing calmness washed over them.
They sensed another presence within their being—
Orion.
Feeling Orion's presence so deeply within them, the two relaxed even more as Margona imprinted her genetic template into the seed.
As Orion sensed her distorted fate signature overflowing from the seed, he mentally commanded her to stop.
Margona halted her actions swiftly. She inhaled and exhaled heavily, trying to maintain her composure. She felt dizzy.
With her remaining energy, she looked down, and sure enough, her lower half had already transformed into Zera's legs and form.
"I will handle it from here. Let Avarielle take over," Orion said, his voice gentle, comforting her. He could feel her fear of vanishing entirely, so he offered steady reassurance.
Margona lunged forward and hugged Orion. "I'm placing all of my trust in you. If we succeed, I don't mind seeing what kind of children we can make together," she whispered in his ear.
She chuckled lightly as she finished her sentence, brightening the atmosphere.
If it had been before, Orion would've taken a step back and responded more cautiously. After all, he was dealing with an ancient goddess.
But he was no longer the same Orion. With everything laid bare before him, he could sense her turbulent emotions, fear, anxiety, excitement, and uncertainty swirling within her.
He was grateful she had chosen to trust him. He gently wrapped his right arm around her waist while his other hand safeguarded the seeds.
"I hope you can handle it because one wouldn't be enough," Orion whispered back into her ear.
"I can. Even if you don't hold back," Margona replied with a faint chuckle and a smile spreading across her lips.
"Does that mean I'm a candidate for your soon-to-be wife? And before you ask whether I doubt my choice, no, I don't. I've lived through countless eternities. And I'm certain that having you in my life will make it all the more worthwhile." She pulled back and stared at Orion, her unsteady breath brushing against his face.
"If anyone else were watching, they'd think you're bullying me. How could an ancient goddess say such words?" Orion said with a small laugh.
"But the sincerity you've shown me is enough. If you truly mean them, then I will gladly be part of your eternity and welcome you into mine and my household."
His voice held the weight of his vow. His dream of creating a family and giving them everything they needed to reach their full potential had never changed, no matter the hurdles they faced.
Now that he had the strength and the blessings of his ancestor, he would naturally fulfil that dream.
Orion raised his head and kissed her forehead before she could lean in to kiss his lips.
"If there's anyone who deserves the first kiss among you three, it's Zera. I won't steal that privilege from her," he said, watching her disgruntled expression.
"Does that mean Zera is also going to be welcomed into the household?" Margona asked, her tone firm and serious, with a hint of discontentment.
Orion nodded.
"And… Avarielle?" Margona asked, raising a brow.
Orion nodded again.
"You cheeky fellow! You want to eat us, ancient goddesses, all at once. You might feel confident in the strength you've earned, but don't forget that you're dealing with goddesses whose experience far outclasses yours," Margona said, clicking her tongue in amusement as she gave a playful warning.