If Orion were to ascend to demigod, the bloodlines of his children would resonate with his power, their potential elevating even further.
In Orion's eyes, a mere arch lord wasn't worthy of his Elara. To marry the first daughter of the Stoneheart Horde, the absolute minimum requirement was demigod—even for his own son.
With that thought, Orion led Lilith back into the depths of the castle.
After a passionate, possessive reunion on the throne itself, Orion held Lilith close, inquiring about what had transpired in the three days he was away.
"The army the human kingdom sent to eliminate the traitors has been almost completely annihilated."
Getting down to business, Lilith sat up, her expression turning serious as she relayed the latest intelligence. She had been utterly shocked when she first received the report. It meant the enemy on the kingdom's eastern flank was terrifyingly powerful.