In truth, though Orion had presented it as a choice, he already knew the answer. Tangere would pick the second option. He had to. He wanted more.
As an upper-tier legendary powerhouse, this recent expansion had pushed Tangere to the very peak of his rank. Soon, he would have to start preparing for his ascension to arch lord, a process that required immense amounts of faith and territory.
An opportunity to campaign alongside arch lords and demigods was not to be missed. Of course, the risks were enormous. That was why Orion had made him choose. When the fighting started, there was no guarantee he'd be able to protect Tangere. This is his test. Let's see his conviction.
"What would you recommend?" Tangere asked, his caution evident. He wasn't committing without getting a read from Orion first.
A playful smirk touched Orion's lips. He didn't give a straight answer. "High risk, high reward."
