Thinking about the time Drakar had betrayed the Village to flee, Zogar felt a mixture of sorrow and anger welling up in his chest. He hoped Drakar was still alive so he could be dragged back and receive the punishment he deserved.
Orion broke the silence and spoke.
"Listen attentively. I'm going to use a secret method to increase your strength," Orion said. "Although we are all one within Paradise, to avoid creating unnecessary commotion, you must keep this meeting a secret, regardless of whether you succeed in ascending or not.
"If anyone successfully ascends to divinity, they must also keep their powers hidden until you are given permission to reveal it from your superiors."
"In the future, you may no longer be able to call this place your home. It will become the cradle of a new generation of divines, both those born here and those from the Material Realm Cosmic Tree below. The White Flame Cosmic Tree will become your new home."
