Chapter 1119: Grace's Potential
Chapter 1119: Grace's Potential
Lastly, the Vylkr Energy Resistance score checks an individual's resistance to the adverse effects of excessive Vylkr energy accumulation. The warriors from the village possess the highest scores, with the numerous gods' chosen following closely behind.
With all this information, they could compile nearly perfect data to evaluate and maximise an individual's potential with Vylkr energy. Unfortunately, the tree nymphs could not achieve a passing score in any of these categories.
"Our only option to help them make progress is by replicating the Prismerion Divine Apostle crest, or they can continue harnessing Celestial energy until they reach their potential, or choose to become one of Goddess Ilse's Divine Apostles, further extending their potential and lifespan. I'm sorry, but that's all I can do," Seraphina added.
Orion nodded, disappointment clear in his expression, but a glint of hope lingered in his eyes. "Nonetheless, one individual obtained a good Vylkr energy compatibility score," Seraphina added.
"I thought you said none of them could utilise Vylkr energy," Orion responded, frowning as he refocused on Seraphina.
"Yes, and I'm still correct. I don't know what to call her, so I had to phrase it that way," Seraphina explained.
Upon hearing this, Orion furrowed his brows in confusion. Then, suddenly, a realisation dawned on him.
"Are you talking about Grace?" Orion asked.
Grace was the only one who could be called a tree nymph-or not-. Considering that tree nymphs don't get pregnant, her existence should have been impossible, making him understand why Seraphina had phrased it that way.
Seraphina nodded.
"To this day, we still haven't fully understood the potency of your semen or how you were able to grant a tree nymph a womb, but the others and I have decided to label it as one of your other gifts, making you the only Villager to possess two gifts," Seraphina explained.
"We chose this label because it would explain why you have a six-star potential, unlike the others. Due to this, it makes sense that your potential was also doubled from three to six stars. We will continue to investigate this and collect samples in the future to uncover anything else."
Hearing her explanation, Orion nodded in understanding. He had long confirmed that he was responsible for his six-star potential and his extreme fertility. Regardless, he knew he would need to speak with Anara about Grace later.
"We are still waiting for Aurora to complete her training so she can look into Dariya and Malaia to verify if you are truly capable of reforming a form where there isn't one or if Grace was a one-time occurrence," Seraphina added.
"Grace's score isn't complete yet. We're waiting to see if the awakening ceremony will bring any changes since Anara's training hasn't been effective. If there is a change, we're confident her score will be among the highest, comparable to the best warriors."
Whisperwing nodded firmly in agreement with her statement.
"Okay, is there anything else I need to know?" Orion asked.
"Yes. We've compiled all the data on the Prismerion and Pixie Vylkr energy compatibility scores, just like before. Many of them possess Vylkr energy compatibility scores of 250, which is not lower than that of an ordinary villager, so we've decided to first try pure Vylkr energy on them before we begin manufacturing the Vylkr Fusion Armlet," Seraphina responded.
"So, this means Naka did something to the two races as well?" Orion asked with a frown. Initially, they had thought the Vylkr energy compatibility scores from the Prismerion and Pixie races were a mistake and even held a meeting about it. However, with Seraphina's confirmation, they were sure that Naka had also conducted similar experiments on the two
races.
They had seen things from Aegis of the Arctic Deity's perspective, so this possibility couldn't be ruled out, especially when the evidence was proper before them.
"Yes, that's the only explanation we can come up with," Seraphina nodded. "Nonetheless, this is a good thing. We'll be able to increase our forces without needing diluted Vylkr energy. Over time, we can pair them up and increase the chances of the next generation acquiring more resistance to Vylkr energy, reducing any reliance on Paradise's external forces."
Although Paradise's external forces were still vital for its growth, a more powerful internal strength would give them greater confidence against external threats.
Orion nodded. "Is there anything else?" he asked.
"Yes. Pour it over your body," Seraphina said, taking a vial from the desk she was standing beside and handing it to Orion.
"What is it?" Orion asked curiously. He looked at the transparent liquid, pulled the cap open, and poured it over his body.
"We prepared this to reduce you to the size of a pixie by utilising the Pixie's racial ability, 'Dust Morphosis.' We also have another vial here to return you to your normal height, so you don't have to worry," Seraphina replied, gesturing at Whisperwing.
Whisperwing stared at Orion intently.
Suddenly, a strange, familiar sensation filled his body, and the world around him grew larger. No, it was his body that was getting smaller!
As Orion shrank, Seraphina swiftly caught the vial before it could reach the ground. Whisperwing took off from Seraphina's back and shot toward Orion, catching him just before he could hit the ground.
"Are you okay?" Whisperwing asked, looking at Orion in her arms, whose expression had morphed into a deep frown.
Even though the potion was made with the help of Dust Morphosis as a primary ingredient, it
still wasn't natural, and she was worried there might be side effects.
"I'm fine. I felt drowsy, but it seems to be gone," Orion responded.
"That must be the side effect. Fortunately, it's only that," Whisperwing replied.
"Though we have tried this on other willing test subjects, it's fortunate that it works really well," Seraphina said.
Orion nodded in understanding. He stared at Whisperwing, who was sighing in relief. Without hesitation, he leaned in and sealed her lips with a kiss.
Stunned, Whisperwing quickly understood what was happening and reciprocated the gesture.
It had been a long time since she had felt her partner's love like this, and seeing him now at the same height as her was enough to ignite a flame within her.
After a few seconds, they withdrew and stared at each other, her breath clashing heavily
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"You can go ahead; I will give you guys some space," Seraphina muttered. Though the mess they would create wouldn't be much due to their height difference, it would undoubtedly be distracting to watch, and she would instead use the opportunity to catch a break.
They both nodded absently at Seraphina's words. However, just as they were about to
continue, Orion's body grew bigger.
Whisperwing swiftly distanced herself, a heavy frown emerging on her face.
Within a few seconds, Orion returned to his original size.
"What happened?" Orion asked, frowning.
"It appears that we still need to figure out the right formula to increase the potion's duration. The Dust Morphosis shrinking portion is still experimental, so there are bound to be
challenges," Seraphina responded, smiling wryly.
Turning her head toward Whisperwing, she apologised, "I'm sorry."
Whisperwing bit her lip and shook her head. "There's no need for you to apologise. The only reason we have reached this far is because of you. I don't think that any of the alchemists in the Pixie Kingdom or I can concoct something like this, so a minor mistake is understandable," Whisperwing replied, shaking her head. Her shoulders soon fell in defeat.
She had already informed Maeve and the others about the potion's near completion, and they
were all excited.
They wanted to feel his warmth so they could endure his absence when he left Paradise, especially since they were unsure when he would return. So, the results were highly
disheartening.
Seraphina nodded but chose to remain silent.
Orion exhaled tiredly, observing Whisperwing's demeanour. Naturally, he knew what was
going through her mind.
"How about you take a break and spend time with me for the rest of the day?" Orion asked, stretching his index finger toward her to brush her hair to the side.
Whisperwing leaned into his touch, a sigh escaping her lips.
"I agree. I need to try out a few experiments and document them. I also have a meeting with the rest of the Leaders of the Healers Association and the various top professionals within the research centre, so I won't have the time to teach you today. You should take the rest of the day off," Seraphina said, agreeing with Orion's suggestion. Whisperwing nodded and stood back to her feet before flying onto Orion's shoulder, settling between his neck and collar. Leaning into the warmth of his skin, she closed her eyes.
Orion gave Seraphina a kiss on the lips before swiftly leaving the research centre. He headed
to the Golden Palace to visit Aurora and Liora.
Orion spent four hours at the Golden Palace, which was a time difference of an hour and twenty minutes outside, before returning to the farm to speak with Grace, Anara, and his
other tree nymph partners.