Chapter 692 Household Assembly

Chapter 692 Household Assembly

?Upon hearing the Patriarch's question, the expressions of Isadora and the other four-eared elves immediately shifted to confusion.

"Patriarch, what are you talking about? Please, are you okay?" Leif asked with a hint of dread as he shook Patriarch Rylan again, attempting to draw his attention.

"Father, please look at us. Is there anything wrong with you?" Isadora and Lyndon also took turns calling out to him, but no matter how forcefully they tried, they couldn't capture his attention.

Patriarch Rylan's burning gaze remained fixed on Iris, awaiting her response.

Iris observed the scene, with her expression growing even more dignified. Nevertheless, sensing that the Patriarch awaited her response, she shook her head in reply. She replied, "I am sorry, Patriarch Rylan, but I cannot grant you an audience with Goddess Aeriallia."

"I understand... A price... A price must be paid for such a thing... Though I don't have much wealth to offer, as I couldn't salvage all of my possessions while escaping from our enemies, you can have all of them... If they are not enough, please tell me the kind of price that I must pay to see the goddess," Patriarch Rylan responded hurriedly.

At this point, seeing Patriarch Rylan behave in this manner, the others remained silent and waited on the side, watching with concern as the Patriarch paid no attention to them.

They hoped he would notice them once the conversation was over.

Iris shook her head once more. "Patriarch Rylan, I can't grant you an audience with the goddess because she is already dead," she responded, a weary sigh escaping her lips.

Patriarch Rylan's eyes widened, stretching to an unbelievable degree as he stared at Iris with an inconceivable expression. nove(l)bi(n.)com

Leif couldn't hold back any longer. "Patriarch... Patriarch Rylan, are you with us?" he asked, shaking the Patriarch even more to snap him out of his frozen state.

Orion sighed deeply and nodded his head in response. He knew he could only tame Fifi by using his special bedroom skills; however, in terms of competing with her in physical prowess, he could easily be overwhelmed by her tight, muscular biceps.

"Okay, enough of that. Will you tell us what has been weighing you down now?" Reena asked, her eyes fixed on Orion with a solemn gaze.

After being briefed on the situation by Ingrid and her other sisters, Reena immediately sought Fifi's help to completely drain Orion of his energy. Of course, Fifi had done most of the work, as she was the only one capable of competing with Orion's strength, followed by Crystalia and then Ursa.

Now, witnessing Orion lay exhaustedly on the ground, she decided to see if their plan had worked and if Orion would finally open up to them.

Hearing Reena's words, Orion nodded his head in response. "I will," he responded.

Upon hearing Orion's response, a smile suddenly emerged on Reena's and Fifi's lips.

"Better because if you hadn't, I wouldn't have minded going for another round," Fifi said with a satisfied smile as she stood up from her seat and squatted before him.

Orion shook his head in response. "Don't worry, I'm going to tell you guys everything," he said, pushing himself to sit upright.

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Three minutes later

Orion surveyed the women of Orion's manor, all seated before him, including Anara and Dariya, who appeared to have travelled quite a distance from the Village to be present.

Observing their serious expressions as they focused on him, Orion began to disclose the heavy burden on him.

As Orion explained, a sudden silence descended upon the main room. The women wore expressions of solemn contemplation as they processed everything they had just heard from Orion.