Chapter 1161: The Portal Of The Pocket Dimension Closes


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    The former leaders of the Bastion of Ashen Hope and its citizens widened their eyes in shock as they witnessed the astonishing scene. Soon, they trembled, wondering what kind of


    terrifying force Paradise was.


    Orion expanded the massive golden square door beside an immense pir until it reached the opposite wall before stopping.


    Then, Orion focused on the surprised expressions of the gathered masses.


    "As long as you are willing to pledge your allegiance to Paradise and leave this ce, take your belongings and valuables, and walk through this portal in an orderly manner. There are people on the other side waiting to wee you. All you have to do is listen and obey their words without hesitation. You don''t have to worry about encountering any issues as long as you can do that! For those unwilling to leave, you are free to remain!" Orion announced loudly.


    A sudden silence enveloped the entire surroundings when hepleted his words.


    They hesitated. After five minutes, no one moved from their position. After another ten, a human man with his wife and two children stepped forward. Arge bag was hoisted against their backs as they approached with solemn expressions.


    They nodded gratefully toward Orion, Brane, and Zara and walked into the golden door, crossing over to the other side.


    Their brave actions created a domino effect as several more individuals stepped forward, forming an orderly line as they entered the golden door.


    Suddenly, after a day and a half, the golden door trembled.


    "Everyone, stand back!" Orionmanded loudly.


    The remaining Bastion of Ashen Hope citizens, awaiting their turn to walk through the golden door, obeyed his words, immediately stepping back with their expressions twisting in uncertainty and confusion.


    The golden trembled as violent ripples spread across its surface, then slowly shrunk.


    Orion frowned. Through his connection with the golden pce key, he sensed that it was being restricted by something. It only took a moment for him to understand what it was.


    The portal to the pocket dimension was closing!


    Ilse had informed him that the golden pce key would lose its ability to function properly if the spatial restrictions were powerful. Unsurprisingly, the barrier around Naka''s former spatialboratory was as formidable as he had anticipated.


    Orion pondered deeply, trying to find a way out of the predicament.


    Suddenly, his shadow rippled, and a figure emerged from it. Stunned, Orion snapped his head backwards, eyes widening in surprise behind his mask. To his astonishment, the figure was none other than Aurora.


    "I sensed the portal to the pocket dimension closing and decided toe to lend my support. The restriction within the pocket dimension isn''t as strong as it once was, or it wouldn''t have opened within our territory. With my strength, I should be able to break through the barrier and open a stable gateway to the Golden Pce," Aurora said, smiling at Orion before turning her gaze toward the citizens of the Bastion of Ashen Hope and the unstable golden square door beside the pir.


    Orion nodded and willingly closed the shrinking gate, resummoning his key. He ced the golden key in his pocket.


    Aurora summoned her sceptre, holding it in her left hand. She then took out her golden key and opened another door, just asrge as the one Orion had previously opened.


    Aurora used her power to stabilize the portal. She turned her head slightly and nodded at Orion.


    Orion exhaled inwardly and nodded in understanding. He shifted his focus toward the citizens of the Bastion of Ashen Hope and said, "You can all continue!" His voice echoed across the assembled masses.


    Previously, some had doubted whether they should go through the golden door but had chosen to stay within the Bastion.


    However, after witnessing the golden door start to close and the sudden appearance of the mysterious woman who emerged from thin air to open a new golden door, they quickly realized the capabilities of these powerful strangers.


    They understood that someone as formidable as this wouldn''t need to offer them a choice if the intent was to harm them.


    So, when Orion''s words reverberated through the massive underground hall, everyone quickly gathered their belongings and valuables and moved forward in haste.


    Seeing their enthusiasm, Orion nodded in approval. If he had known this approach would be so practical, he would have done it from the beginning.


    Behind him, Gaverick and the other former leaders exchangedplicated looks and sighed tiredly. If they were in the citizens'' shoes, they knew they would have reacted the same way. They, too, were intimidated by Paradise''s capabilities and wondered how many powerful individuals resided within its ranks.


    Paradise was more terrifying than they had anticipated.


    Brane and Zara observed the situation with calm expressions. They weren''t worried, confident that Orion and Aurora could handle any issues that arose. And if they couldn''t, it would mean they''d have to step in themselves, something they weren''t concerned about.


    The entire migration took another three days with Aurora''s aid.


    Afterwards, Aurora closed the golden door and retrieved her key. She also unsummoned her sceptre.


    "I''ve alsopleted things on my end within the Tidal Depths Kingdom. I''ve sent several spawns to aid Fifi and Iris to ensure they don''t cause any trouble. Some had also chosen to stay behind and fight against the Harbingers. They were already heading toward the location before I arrived here. With my spawns protecting them, they shouldn''t encounter any problems and should be awaiting our arrival," Aurora said.


    They were confident that Ilse had predicted how they would use the golden key when she gave it so she wouldn''t be upset by their actions. Moreover, considering therge number of Prismerions among them, they were confident that she would help manage the situation until they returned.


    By their calctions, Ilse was expected to awaken in seven more days.


    "The nymphs are also awaiting my return. Since we''re done here, let''s meet them," Orion nodded. He turned and walked toward Brane, Zara, and the others.


    Aurora wanted to voice her concerns about the mysterious water woman that Orion had encountered and the n to enter the Mirror Realm. Her mother had also sternly opposed it.


    Aurora wanted to pull him out from the pocket dimension. However, she held back, understanding that Orion would neverpletely forgive her if she did such a thing.


    The best she could do was protect him along the way.


    Aurora followed suit beside him. They arrived before Brane and the others.


    Brane and Zara quickly bowed respectfully to her.


    Seeing this, Gaverick and the others followed suit, bowing toward Aurora.


    "This is Goddess Aurora, one of the Divine Beings of Paradise," Orion gestured toward her. "You should thank her for being here, or the migration wouldn''t have been sessful."


    Hearing his words, Gaverick and the others widened their eyes in shock and disbelief.


    A goddess!


    A genuine goddess! They inhaled sharply.


    They had wondered what secrets Paradise possessed to be so powerful and were willing toy down their lives to uncover them. But to their surprise, it wasn''t about secrets at all.


    They didn''t only possess powerful warriors but also divine beings!


    Gaverick''s mind shed back to his conversation with Brane and Zara during their meeting. At first, he had been confused by their words, but now, the pieces fit together. Instantly, he copsed to his knees, prostrating before Aurora.


    Bam!


    Bam!


    The others immediately followed suit.


    "Thank you for your assistance, Goddess Aurora," Gaverick said, speaking on behalf of everyone. He wanted tough at himself for foolishly believing they could face Paradise and


    emerge victorious.


    Gaverick''s voice cracked as he added, "If... you are willing to overlook and forgive our


    previous foolish actions, we are ready to fully pledge our allegiance to Paradise and work until our bones break for its purpose."


    He shifted his attention towards Orion and spoke on behalf of everyone once again. Whether they agreed with his words didn''t matter; if they were unwilling to pledge their allegiance,


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    But how foolish would that be?


    Fortunately, no one spoke, making Gaverick exhale inwardly. However, beads of sweat continued to form on his forehead as they all anxiously awaited a response. "Considering your past actions, you must prove yourselves and give Paradise a reason to ept your allegiance, let alone care for you. The time for negotiation is over. You should be thankful that you are all not yet dead," Orion responded, his tone and expression stern. Gaverick shivered but quickly nodded. "No problem... we are willing to do anything to prove our worth, no matter the treatment we receive," he replied.


    The others behind him also nodded in agreement.


    "Forgive me for asking this, Supreme Leader, but the others would..." Before Gaverick


    could finish his sentence, a powerful force descended on his shoulders, forcing him to shut his mouth immediately. Blood dripped from his nostrils to the ground. "...Forgive me," Gaverick swiftly apologized, his expression fearful as he lowered his head


    even further.