Soul oath

After the elders recovered from their shock, Orion spoke again, his tone calm but filled with unwavering confidence.

"Everyone, keep pushing forward!"

"Alpha-level is not the end—not for me, at least."

"In my eyes, Lord Gareth isn't all that powerful."

"At the very least, if I were to face her, I wouldn't be completely helpless."

Compared to the grand vision Orion had painted earlier, these words were like a thunderclap in the quiet tent.

"Chieftain, you…"

Prophet Onyx stared at Orion, his eyes wide with disbelief.

Orion met Prophet Onyx's gaze with a cold, confident look, his self-assurance and ambition laid bare for all to see.

Under the weight of Orion's gaze, Prophet Onyx slowly lowered his head.

In that moment, Prophet Onyx understood the full extent of Orion's ambition.

It was a path of ascension, one that was both terrifying and awe-inspiring.