Former Village Chief Brane's Proposal*

Orion acknowledged her words with a nod, "Let's go then," he said, turning his attention to Thak.

Thak sighed and leaned down to kiss his wife before following Orion out of the hut.

When they arrived outside, Orion placed his hands on Thak's shoulders. "I can get us to the festival as quickly as possible. Are you ready?" Orion asked.

"Is this one of your new abilities from your gift?" Thak questioned eagerly.

Orion nodded confidently.

Thak's eyebrows furrowed for a moment before he nodded in response. "Alright, I'm ready," he affirmed. He trusted that whatever abilities Orion had acquired wouldn't put him in harm's way.

After receiving Thak's response, Orion activated his gift, and in an instant, both he and Thak vanished from their spot, leaving behind only a scorched ground and the crackling sound of a lightning strike.

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Within seconds, they arrived at the market square, a considerable distance from the ongoing festival.