"Me too! I'm willing to devote everything I possess for the sake of Paradise!" another voice cried out, joining the plea.
"I also want to—"
Soon, a wave of fervour swept through the crowd. One by one, the denizens screamed at the top of their lungs, begging to be granted the same transformation that had just elevated the street thief. The scene became a clamour of pleas as everyone rushed to offer their devotion.
Only a few remained standing, their expressions a mix of awe and hesitation. They watched the fervent display, their faces reflecting the internal struggle between joining the crowd and committing themselves to Paradise.
Witnessing the scene, Orion smiled. He had intended to use this opportunity to make the denizens of the Sleeping Fox Runaway City see Paradise in a favourable light, sowing a seed that would enable Paradise's representatives to thrive once it germinated. However, it appeared he had accomplished far more than he expected.
