Village Head's Debauchery

Chapter 1194: The Goddess Of Malevolence And Witches Sharp Insight



Margona's expression shifted into a solemn frown, her gaze hardening, adding another layer of rigidity to her features. "How did you do it?" she asked.

"I don't know. It just happened," Orion responded, shaking his head.

Margona's expression turned cold again, and she snorted in response.

"You don't know?" she asked, her tone laced with ridicule. "Unlike mortals, getting a divine being pregnant is much more difficult. Our physiques are incredibly powerful yet unfit to carry something as delicate as a developing fetus, which would either be absorbed into the body or destroyed before it even has a chance to grow."

"This is because our bodies operate under laws beyond nature and are seen as perfect, so even the slightest imperfection in the divine essence or structure of the child could lead to its cessation," she explained.

"To bear a child, divine beings either choose to reincarnate before beginning their journey to godhood, giving birth to mortal children with divine heritage, capable of achieving godhood in the future. Or, both divine beings choose to learn the Law of Fertility to ensure the child is properly incubated, allowing us to control the child's entire existence until we can give birth."

"The stronger the divine being, the stronger the Law of Fertility must be before they can bear a child. This is why most newborns are born as demigods, as they are formed by laws beyond nature. There are other divine beings who, like their children, can reproduce with or without an opposite gender."

"Nonetheless, we reconstruct and reshape the laws within us to bear a child. Yet you, a mortal, somehow impregnated a goddess who hasn't even grasped the Law of Fertility. And your response is that 'it just happened.' Do I, the goddess of Malevolence and Witches, look like a fool to you?" Margona asked, her sharp gaze fixed on Orion.

As if not waiting for his response, she quickly added, "The only reasonable explanation I can think of is that you are a reincarnated god. From your astounding strength, incomparable to other mortals, to your unique use of the Law of Fertility-it all points toward that conclusion."

Orion was taken aback by her words but processed the information, knowing it would be helpful later. Aerialia hadn't mentioned this before, and Orion suspected it was because it was too unusual for her to comprehend. She didn't want to dwell on it.

Noticing his expression, Margona added, "No mortal can do all this unless they are an anomaly."

"What's an anomaly?" Orion asked, swiftly regaining his composure. None of them had revealed their status as an anomaly to Zera, so he was cautious about Margona's quick deduction.

"I believe you already know the answer to that, right?" Margona asked, her piercing gaze locked on him.

Orion remembered Aerialia's words and chose to remain silent. He didn't need to answer this question.

Seeing his silence, Margona's expression grew even frostier. "I know you encountered the Will of the Divine Mysteries after the monstrosity beast hordes were annihilated," she said. "You fainted without sustaining any injuries, only showing a hint of exhaustion. Goddess Aurora rushed to your side to check on you and found you unharmed."

"So unless I'm foolish enough to believe you didn't meet the Will of the Divine Mysteries at that moment, you can choose to speak and prove me wrong."

Orion's frown deepened. How had she gathered all this information? He was certain Aerialia hadn't told her anything.

If Margona knew, then Zera, the Twilight Chorus, and the Fortune goddess would likely be aware, too.

"You don't need to waste time worrying about how I figured everything out," Margona continued. "Arriving at this conclusion didn't require extensive experience. Do you think you can stall until you speak with Zera and inform her about whatever the Divine Mysteries told you?"

Without giving Orion the time to respond, she continued. "As for why I believe you're an anomaly, it's because we've been consciously avoiding the Divine Mysteries. From its constant meetings with Zera, we can tell when a being or thing has been touched by it." "Your incredible achievements—including your vitality strong enough to impregnate a goddess—are proof. You must have survived many life-and-death battles, and your powerful life force is what kept you alive," she said, her eyes never leaving him.

"Zera became an Anomaly because of interference from me and the goddess of Twilight Chorus and Fortune. Goddess Aurora must have become an Anomaly because she gave birth to your child. She was supposed to remain as she was created-a failed goddess unable to ascend."Nôv(el)B\\jnn

"Every Anomaly has a distinct scent that's difficult to detect, and with enough time and something to work with, I believe we can learn how to sense it. So, is everything I've said correct?" Margona asked, her cold gaze scrutinizing Orion as she awaited his response.

"Yes, everything you've said is correct," Orion nodded. There was no use playing ignorant, given how detailed Margona had been.

"The Will of the Divine Mysteries informed me that I'm an Anomaly and also told me about Zera's situation. But it never told me to speak with her about anything." He was telling the truth-there had been no explicit instruction, and he hadn't thought about doing so with the two goddesses' presence within Zera.

"You're... telling the truth," Margona responded, surprise flickering across her expression. She then fixed her cold, sharp, amethyst-blue eyes back on Orion, unable to thoroughly read him fully, and asked, "Then, what's your plan? Surely, you weren't just looking forward to this new elixir from the start, correct?"

"Yes, I was looking forward to meeting with you," Orion answered, meeting her gaze. Suddenly, Margona paused, her expression morphing into shock. She blinked momentarily as if to fully absorb Orion's words before a wide smile spread. "That's unexpected. After 7,000 years of this torment, I hadn't thought a mortal would look forward to speaking with me instead of that goddess."

Her smile widened, revealing her perfectly aligned, shimmering white teeth. "Or do you think I'll be easier to manipulate than her? Aren't you afraid they can hear your words?"

As Orion was about to respond, Margona added, "And even if we agree, that goddess is in control. So, if she doesn't like what you've said, you might find yourself in trouble, even with your goddess protecting you."

"Then, you have a way to ensure this conversation stays between us," Orion said.

"Oh? Does that include your two goddesses as well?" Margona asked.

Orion remained silent.

Margona sighed and shook her head. "I guess it's too much to ask to have our discussion in private and risk those two goddesses thinking you've been brainwashed by me. Although it would be entertaining to watch, the trouble isn't worth the effort. Instead, I'll have to be the bigger goddess and ensure everything stays a secret."

Margona closed her eyes briefly, then reopened them.

"From this moment on, no one can eavesdrop on our conversation, so go ahead and speak," she said. She was intrigued by his eagerness to meet her.

"I want to offer you my help. Paradise is protected by a powerful Primordial barrier. Because of this barrier, our goddess Ilse survived the wrath of the Divine Mysteries during her first resurrection. With her help, I have no doubt that you could survive whatever the Will of the Divine Mysteries throws at you," Orion said, his expression determined.

"There are countless more like me outside, and if they were to attain godhood, the strength of our forces would increase countless folds, thereby increasing the safety of the Sanctuary's residents and your own."

Margona's cold expression broke again, and she looked at Orion in surprise, her gaze

thoughtful.

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Margona gently clapped her hands together. "Truly impressive!" she said, her voice edged with excitement. For you to consider going against the Divine Mysteries even after encountering its Will proves you are truly an anomaly."

"Despite being a human-one of the beings I despise most-such boldness and reasoning are enough to place you among the few people I like. However, this is not enough to solve our current situation," she ended with a defeated sigh.

"Aren't you curious why none of the Arch-Knights have ascended to demigod status and why none of the previous demigods have ascended to godhood? It's because the moment the Divine Mysteries sense Zera's growing strength and support, its Will will manifest again and send even greater catastrophes consistently.

"Or worse, it might make ascension to godhood even harder for your forces. It's best not to drag them into this with your decision. Besides, with the inheritance we've bestowed upon you and goddess Aurora, you should be able to strengthen your foundation and achieve that

feat easily."

Hearing her words, Orion frowned. "That's not all.." he began.

"I don't want to hear it," Margona swiftly responded, extending her right hand toward him. "As long as you are mortal, every plan you devise will be ineffective against the Divine Mysteries. You are not divine, so you should have no business planning against the divine."