However, after witnessing everything herself, she didn't doubt a single word he uttered.

"What is it? Is there something that you're not telling me?" Aurora asked curiously, noting Orion's expression.

"It's a little complicated and not something that needs to be mentioned now. I'll have to go, but I'll come see you later," Orion responded, stepping forward to give Aurora a goodbye kiss before swiftly leaving the Garden, with Isadora following beside him after giving Aurora a nod.

......

Second Border City

Orion's Manor

"Have you figured out what's wrong with them?" Orion asked, watching Seraphina curiously as she examined Maeve and the others' condition.

"It's difficult to come to a conclusion since I've never witnessed something like this, just like all the tasks you've put me through," Seraphina responded, giving Orion a sidelong glance as he devoured one of the variant Vylkr vines from the Vylkr Veil Phenomenon that Stronghold Leader Seth had delivered to their home for him to feed on.

These Vylkr vines filled up an average Vylkr warrior two to four times faster than feasting on one-star or two-star Vylkr vines.

She knew that regardless of the side effects, as long as it helped him form his next Vylkr containers, he would stop at nothing to attain more power than he currently possessed.

"But I think it's something that Greta can handle easily; however, she's currently at the Healer Association dealing with some patients and won't be returning until noon," Seraphina added, admitting Greta's expertise in ailments related to the body, given her gift and knowledge of herbs and concoctions.

Orion nodded, shifting his attention toward Maeve and the other three who had returned to him. Ivy needed to return home to her partner to avoid arousing suspicion.

"Would you mind waiting here until Greta returns home to take a proper look at your condition?" Orion asked.

Maeve, Willow, Breezeflutter, and Whisperwing exchanged brief glances before nodding in agreement.

Orion had already assured them that Seraphina and Greta would be able to determine what was wrong with them, so despite being disappointed by Seraphina's conclusion, which aligned with the healers and alchemists they had met previously, they still chose to hold onto a glimmer of hope.

"Alright, I'll explain the situation to my wives before arranging a place for you to stay until Greta returns," Orion responded.

They nodded in understanding, eager to meet the rest of Orion's partners and those closest to him, especially since they had only just met three of them.

Orion refocused his gaze on Seraphina. "How's the progress on the armlet?" he asked.

After the battle with the Aegis of the Arctic Deity and the Vylkr spawns, Seraphina immediately started working on grafting the heart for the Vylkr fusion armlet. And since she had been tirelessly working on it day and night, he assumed she must have made some progress or even finished it.

"It's completed. Now, we just need someone willing to try it out. Fifi and Ursa argued over who should wear the first armlet. However, Ursa lost the argument after we found out she was pregnant with Lyra's help. So, Fifi is our first pick. As for the second armlet, I planned to let the Village decide. But given our current situation, it would be best for one of the Stronghold Leaders to volunteer. This will allow us to further enhance their strength and abilities," Seraphina replied,her tone serious.

They no longer had time to choose an average warrior and observe their increased power with the Vylkr fusion armlet. Instead, they needed to test it on Vylkr warriors who had already reached their full potential to see if it could push them beyond their limits.

During the epic battle between the Aegis of the Arctic Deity and the Vylkr spawn, which shattered the heavens and upturned the sky, she revealed details about the Vylkr fusion armlet project to her sisters. This information gave them hope and made them understand that preparations were underway for such situations, ensuring their survival, which they indeed achieved.

Orion's eyes widened in response to Seraphina's words. "Ursa is pregnant?" he asked, his expression morphing into bewilderment.

"Lyra said it happened during our last session before the Vylkr veil phenomenon. Don't tell me you don't remember?" Seraphina responded with a raised brow.

"No, I remember. It's just that I thought I had taken my herbal mixture before the incident," Orion responded, clearing his throat embarrassedly.

He instantly recalled the moment when he released deep within Ursa before taking his fertility suppression herbal mixture. He had believed he pulled out in time and was careful, but it seemed he was mistaken.

It wasn't that he didn't want children anymore, but because he already had difficulties taking care of the ones he had currently, so it would be a big issue if they were to suddenly multiply, especially since he wasn't a god and couldn't be in two places simultaneously.

Seraphina chuckled lightly, "Haha! Ursa is not going to like that. She was sure that you had impregnated her intentionally," she said, using the back of her hand to cover her mouth.

Orion's expression sank, understanding that he had gotten into a problem with Ursa that he couldn't easily escape. And since Lyra was aware of it, he wascertainthat this situation wouldn't be quickly resolved.

"Ahem! Does Fifi understand how excruciatingly painful this procedure is going to be? Although you've promised it will be successful, the potential side effects might be something we cannot handle," Orion asked, his expression serious.

He recalled the procedure that turnedAegisof the Arctic Deity and the man-made gods into gods, which left severe side effects and limitations despite their gained powers.

"Sigh!I've already informed her, but she's still insistent about it.She said she couldn't help you the wayshewas currently, as she did previously.So, I have no choice but to support her andensureshe understands everything she needs to do for the procedure tosucceed.The best thing I can advise you to do is to support her aswellbecause if you take this away from her, even I am unsure how she'll react in the future," Seraphina responded, her voice weary and expression solemn.