Chapter 971 Gina's Star Potential
Meanwhile, Orion relaxed, responding proactively to their movements as he attended to each of them one by one, ensuring the tension in the air dissipated and leaving them all with satisfying smiles as they drifted off to sleep.
Fiona and Vivian soon descended the stairs, ready to join them on the bed.
The night turned out even more pleasant than he had anticipated.
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The days flew by as the Awakening Ceremony was put on hold to focus on reconstructing the Village Chief's Compound. Former Village Chief Brane entrusted Orion with the leadership of reconstructing the Village Chief's Compound as the Village Chief, and the entire structure underwent a complete redesign and expansion.
He was mindful not to overwhelm Former Village Chief Brane and Chieftess Zara with unfamiliar designs, so he maintained the traditional hut-like structure but expanded the compound fivefold.
He incorporated modern features such as floors, an advanced ventilation system designed by the Prismerions for optimal climate control, luxurious bedrooms and bathing areas, and a private garden stocked with plants and fruits from both the farm and garden, tended by tree nymphs and visited by Pixies.
This development also facilitated the Pixies' integration into Paradise, allowing them to socialize more freely with other races and the villagers.
During these days, Orion kept a vigilant watch over the sleeping goddess, occasionally leaving Aerialia to monitor her to ensure she remained inactive by choice. However, after confirming she wasn't feigning sleep, Orion wondered if his attack had somehow done something wrong to her resurrection.
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After three days, the inner strength evaluation to confirm one's potential to become a warrior marked the near culmination of the awakening ceremony.
"Next," bellowed a man who looked familiar to Orion, having tested his evaluation the previous year. He held a globe-like black crystal with both palms as he stood before the twenty-five individuals participating in this year's ceremony, lined up in anticipation.
Flanking them stood some of the village's most well-known warriors from the Rightward and Leftward Strongholds and the Key Leaders on the other. Each observed intently, eager to identify the emerging powerful warrior of the year.
Orion was curious about this information, wondering about the man who had fathered a reincarnator like him. He had learned that he and Gina shared the same father, who had died protecting the village from a three-star Vylkr vine. Meanwhile, Reena's father worked on the farm and passed away in a farm accident.
Former Village Chief Zara's eyes widened in realization. In the past, it was common for warriors to sacrifice themselves in defence against the Vylkr vines, which had often forced them to resort to desperate measures for survival.
She immediately regretted her question and nodded understanding before redirecting her attention to the rest of the evaluation results.
"Next!"
"Three stars!"
"One Star!"
"Three-star!!"
After the evaluation, two individuals awakened with four-star potentials, while eleven individuals attained three-star potentials. The rest ranged from one-star to two-star potentials.
The emergence of multiple warriors with higher potentials than before heightened the atmosphere with joy. Coupled with the advent of the Vylkr Fusion Armlet, which promised to push warriors beyond their limits, the Key Leaders were filled with even greater satisfaction.
Two hours later, everyone had dispersed, leaving only Orion and Reena, who were preparing to meet with the former Village Chief and Chieftess to discuss further developments regarding the new warriors. Gina accompanied them as their escort.
Unexpectedly, Gina leapt up and wrapped her limbs around Orion, sealing his lips passionately. Orion reciprocated eagerly.
Sensing something behind her, Gina raised her hand, stopping Reena's hand, which was about to hit her behind.
"Can't you at least respect my position as the Village Chieftess and stop clinging to the Village Chief?" Reena said, frowning.