A Dire Situation

However, she continued. But this time, before she could utter another word, she collapsed to the ground, kneeling in disbelief. Witnessing her stunned state, Orion felt a sense of relief that she had finally stopped speaking, recognizing that she was in no condition to continue.

Moreover, although what he had agreed to, was originally a favour, the circumstances and conditions had transformed it into something much more serious. 

If he had simply left her alone to carry out her work, she wouldn't be in this perilous situation. In the end, it became a promise he had failed to keep, and now it was his responsibility to face the consequences. With the Vylkr vines inching closer, Orion controlled the net to extend itself further, enveloping him and creating a protective barrier.