A Trade For Aid

"That's a splendid decision! Though I believe you'll uphold your words, everyone must hear them. Once you're healed, a public declaration will be held for everyone to witness," Orion said, smiling under his mask, his voice clear and serious.

"A public declaration?" Sy'ra repeated, stunned.

"Yes. Everyone needs to understand which decision is the right path to take so they can follow your example and prove themselves worthy of becoming trusted individuals for Paradise," Orion responded. "If everyone is as wise as you are, then you won't need to worry about the resources to improve yourselves, as Paradise will be willing to provide everything you need freely."

Sy'ra gulped. It was well known that the immense resources needed by gods' chosens to improve their strength were enough to tempt several of them to betray and defect from their Runaway Cities.