Village Head's Debauchery

Chapter 1207 Divine Archetype, A Terrifying Backer

Chapter 1207  Divine Archetype, A Terrifying Backer

"Keep quiet. I'm not done talking yet," the Will of the Divine Mysteries' voice thundered, slightly irritated.

Margona fell silent, though her fierce scowl remained. If she could, she would have eliminated the Will of the Divine Mysteries right then and there.

"Have you noticed anything special about your new state?" the Will of the Divine Mysteries asked.

Orion nodded. "I feel completely different, as though I've transformed from my previous self, and I'm in a new body." He had sensed the changes inside and outside himself when he awakened, and he realized the Will of the Divine Mysteries was asking because there might be something he hadn't noticed yet. So, Orion asked, "Is there something you want to tell me about my current state?"

Margona's ears perked up at his question. Though she didn't speak, she was just as curious about how Orion had gone from being a mortal to attaining godhood, gaining a massive leap in strength as if it were the most natural thing in the world.

"Considering the unique way you ascended to godhood, it inadvertently led to the development of a new divine archetype," the Will of the Divine Mysteries explained. "To create something so extraordinary without even realizing it—you anomalies never amaze me." He chuckled softly.

Orion was astounded. He had heard these words when Aurora recounted her meeting with the Will of the Divine Mysteries. Since it had drawn the Will of the Divine Mysteries's interest, he planned to conduct extensive research once they uncovered what it was. However, he had never expected to hear such words again, and certainly not directed towards him—let alone by the Will of the Divine Mysteries itself.

Hearing this, Margona frowned and narrowed her eyes at Orion, absorbing this new information. 'This is getting interesting,' she thought.

"What is a divine archetype?" Orion asked, his tone filled with curiosity.

"Archetypes are the manifestations of an individual's path to ascend to godhood. They do not conform to the already established rules of divine ascension but instead force the rules to adapt to their existence, making them unpredictable and difficult to counter directly," the Will of the Divine Mysteries responded. "But because of this, they are also inherently flawed. This means obtaining one isn't necessarily good, as they can cause more harm than good to their bearers. Only Anomalies are capable of possessing divine Archetypes. Of course, anomalies who have chosen a path similar to godhood can possess similar archetypes."

"However, when that happens, more information about the Archetype is created, and restrictions are placed on that path to prevent more from emerging."

"Do you know what my divine archetype is then?" Orion asked.

"Unfortunately, I don't. You will have to uncover that yourself," the Will of the Divine Mysteries responded.

"Does that mean our little girl also possesses a divine archetype?" Margona asked, her tone tinged with excitement.

"I'm not certain. She would have to find out whether she possesses an Archetype by herself," the Will of the Divine Mysteries replied.

"If Archetypes exist in such quantity, why haven't I heard of them before?" Margona frowned and asked.

"You hadn't because sharing information regarding their existence is forbidden. Chaos would erupt if their existence became known. Also, they are not aided by 'me' in their ascension to godhood, which is why even you had never heard of them before."

"Nonetheless, there are more now than aeons ago. If that weren't the case, it would be impossible for three Anomalies of their calibre to meet so easily," the Will of the Divine Mysteries explained.

To say that Margona was older than countless universes would be an understatement, so learning about such sensitive information, guarded by the Will of the Divine Mysteries for so long, without her knowing, made her understand its weight.

"Can I ask why you freely share this information with us now?" Margona asked, her eyes fixed skyward.

"Because I chose to. Besides, you would have discovered this information sooner or later. I decided to shorten the time it would have taken," the Will of the Divine Mysteries replied.

Before Margona could respond, Orion said, "Thank you for sharing such sensitive information with us." He paused, letting his words sink in before asking, "May I ask a question?"

"What would you like to know?" the Will of the Divine Mysteries responded.

"I'd like to know why you did all of this. Are you at odds with the Divine Corps, or is there some other reason?" Orion asked.

Even though it seemed unreasonable for anyone to challenge the divine mysteries, everything Orion had experienced—especially with Zera and the two goddesses' situation—made him unable to rule out the possibility.

"My intentions are something I would rather not reveal. But since you're curious, I will tell you. I did it because I cannot kill the Divine Corps myself without creating some unavoidable issues, which I choose not to handle at the moment. You don't need to worry about those issues."

"You're fated to encounter numerous Divine Corps members in the future, so be glad that you had the opportunity to face them in such an environment," the Will of the Divine Mysteries replied, making it clear that he had orchestrated the deaths of the Divine Corps members they had slain.

"How can we believe you're telling the truth? It's hard to trust you again after everything you've put us through," Margona asked, her voice laced with doubt.

"Then treat your trust issues. I have no reason to lie to you," the Will of the Divine Mysteries responded.

Margona's expression shifted to anger and annoyance, but she chose not to reply. Instead, she contemplated the information she had just received.

To Orion, the Divine Mysteries—an entity born after the heavens underwent their rebirth—possessed abilities far beyond any god or divine being he had encountered. He couldn't understand how the Divine Corps could threaten it.

"But you're the Divine Mysteries. Why should you be wary…" Orion began. Before he could finish, the Will of the Divine Mysteries completed his sentence, "Why should I be wary of the Divine Corps, right?"

Orion nodded solemnly.

"The Divine Corps is backed by immensely powerful beings who could do more than those two goddesses who hid their presence from me. So, it would be troublesome to go after them in my current state," the Will of the Divine Mysteries explained.

Its words made Orion's heart grow cold. This gave him enough reason to avoid the Divine Corps in the future.

"You may already be aware, but I will explain. I am the Supreme Leader of Paradise, a force rapidly expanding in territories and numbers. Several individuals have surpassed mortal limitations for strength and are on the verge of attaining godhood."

"However, considering our unique situation, we have no idea how to accomplish this. Perhaps with your aid, we could make a difference, and in return, Paradise will assist you should you encounter situations like this in the future," Orion said.

Yes, Orion had realized that to survive, simply having Aurora, Aerialia, Ilse, and the others on his side wasn't enough. He could guarantee the future of Paradise and its inhabitants only with the Will of the Divine Mysteries' backing. He couldn't think of any other more solid guarantee.

Margona raised an eyebrow and looked Orion over from head to toe. She had never imagined the day she'd hear an Anomaly ask a Will of the Divine Mysteries to be their sponsor.

Wasn't he afraid that the Will of the Divine Mysteries would one day turn against them, choosing to eliminate them?

Like Aerialia, Margona also began to feel that nothing made sense anymore, not as it once did.

Even the Will of the Divine Mysteries fell silent momentarily before a soft sigh reverberated through their surroundings. "Although my principles may change, balance is still something I must uphold. So, I will have to refuse your offer. For your forces to ascend to godhood, that is something you or your forces will need to figure out on your own."

Orion nodded, disappointment etched into his expression. At least he had tried.

Nonetheless, Orion pressed on, asking another question. "Do you know who Naka and the Vylkr Spawns are?"

At the mention of Naka, a wave of unpleasant memories surged in Margona's mind, causing her to tremble involuntarily. If there was anyone she hated more than the Divine Mysteries and a particular goddess, it was Naka, the reason for her current condition. It had become a deep scar that would never heal until she eliminated Naka. Margona swiftly recomposed her emotions and listened attentively.

"Yes, I know about them. They are just as troublesome as the Divine Corps. Their forces are on par with the Divine Corps, so you should be careful when encountering them. When you stepped into the pocket dimension, I noticed someone casually spying on you before I blocked it," the Will of the Divine Mysteries replied, understanding the reason behind Orion's question.

Orion and Margona froze, the Will of the Divine Mysteries's words echoing through their minds as they realized they had been watched and wouldn't have known until now if not for its intervention.