Chapter 900 The Ordination


    ??"Now that we''re done, let''s head to the Vige to begin the festival," the Vige Chief announced with a smile.


    "We''ll be taking our leave then, Chief. We''ll bring our gifts to visit after the festival ends," High King Kael responded.


    High King Kael and High Queen Celeria bowed respectfully to the Vige Chief and the others before flying away toward the Garden.


    "I''ll be taking my leave as well. I''ll make sure to deliver my gift in person after the festival," Queen Selene said, nodding at the Vige Chief and the others before rising into the air and flying back toward the third border city.


    The festival was part of the Vige culture, not hers, so Queen Selene saw no reason to force herself to attend. However, many of theirownfestivals have been cancelled due to the current situation. She needed to ensure they would begin celebrating their traditions again in the future.


    After Queen Selene left, only Orion, Reena, the Vige Chief, the Vige Chieftess, the Stronghold Leaders, and the Caretakers remained.


    "Why don''t I take everybody there?" Orion suggested, observing them as they prepared to leap into the air or rely on the help of some warriors. His offer caused them to halt and turn around, looking at him in surprise.


    "Are you able to do that?" Caretaker Ivor asked, his voice filled with curiosity.


    "Yes, I can. I discovered it while I was uncovering more of my abilities. All you need to do is gather near me and ensure we are all connected by touching each other," Orion responded, nodding confidently.


    Although they were all sceptical about how Orion would transport them to the Vige on time and all at the same time, they didn''t see any reason to doubt him. They walked towards his position, curious to witness his newfound abilityin action.


    Caretaker Shani joined him before the Vige Chief and the others gathered around. They all ced their hands on him and one another, forming a linkedchain of connection.


    After confirming everyone was holding onto him, Orion took Reena in a princess carry and immediately activated his gift. A thick wave of lightning exploded out of him, and in an instant, he and the others vanished from their position, leaving behind a scorched ground in their wake.


    …......


    The Vige


    Market Square


    Thirty minutester


    In the wide-open space of the market square, fewer than 1,500 vigers had gathered, creating a bustling and cheerful atmosphere. Some had travelled from the Border Cities to the Vige for the yearly festival celebration, which had been dyed due to recent events, prompting them to extend their stay. This dy allowed them to reconnect with those they hadn''t seen.


    A broad wooden stage stood before the crowd, where all the key leaders were positioned. They overlooked the entire gathering with all eyes fixed on them.


    "Ahem! Everyone, please be silent! The ordination is about tomence," the Vige Chief announced, his voice carrying across the surroundings.


    The crowds immediately hushed, creating a profound silence that one could hear a pin drop.


    The Vige Chief nodded in acknowledgement and continued, "Today, we gather not only to celebrate our annual festival, marking another year of resilience against the challenges posed by the Vylkr vines and other unknown adversaries that have threatened us but also to honour our past and embrace the future—a future shaped by the strength and wisdom of our future leaders."


    Suddenly, the Vige Chieftess stepped forward, clutching a ck crystal orb and a beautifully crafted staff about one meter tall adorned with vibrant colours—red, orange, ck, white, purple, and green. She turned to face Orion and Reena, her expression filled withplex emotion before a sigh passed her lips, and her face gradually brightened with a smile.


    She vividly recalled the moments of doubt when she discovered how his influence rendered her gift useless, prompting her to entertain various dark thoughts to ensure she could still predict the Vige''s future and ready it against impending dangers.


    She remembered the foolish bet she made with him, the times her resentment towards him surged. Still, after witnessing the emergence of the Prismerions leading to the creation of Orion''s Cities, the rise of the four-star Vylkr vine, the manifestation of the Vylkr phenomenon, the appearance of the Vylkr spawns, and their territory ascending into the sky as a floating ind, a literal paradise, she couldn''t help but want to bang her head against her past self''s, berating her foolishness.


    What good was her foresight without Orion? Without him, they would have been doomed from the start.


    A god had also recognized his worthiness and granted him respect; making her personal judgement was essentiallyughable and uneptable.


    The young woman, who was Orion''s sister and partner, initially learned that she oncepeted for a coveted position on the farm and had a unique gift formunicating with nt life. However, she had to withdraw due to Orion''s growing influence and the various significant events unfolding around him.


    Understanding this, Vige Chieftess Zara recognized her leadership experience, intelligence, and strength, dispellinganydoubts about her suitability as the next Vige Chieftess.


    In fact, she felt pleased that Orion chose Reena as his partner for the role, seeing it as his respect for the Vige''s traditions. While she harboured no ill feelings towards Orion''s other partners and considered them friends, she understood that tradition upheld Reena as the most suitable candidate, given her beauty and qualities.


    Vige Chieftess Zara''s smile brightened even more, her happiness discernible as she stood before the Vige Chief and handed him the ck crystal orb.


    The Vige Chief then signalled for Orion to step forward. Within moments, Orion stood before them, facing the assembled crowd.


    "Orion, you have shielded us with your strength and guided us with your wisdom. You''ve confronted unimaginable challenges for the sake of our Vige and emerged victorious. Do you pledge to continue serving thismunity, to lead with honour and integrity, and to safeguard our people and territory?" the Vige Chief asked, his voice carrying across the square.