The Lover and the Phoenix [3]

Seven spent days researching crystal and ancient ruins. Sadly there was barely any information, most of them were either owned or located across the sea which was not good for them.

He'd inquire someone else but they too had limited knowledge about ancient ruins whatsoever, the only way for them to get exclusive information is to go to the guild master himself or visit the royal library. Seven took a deep breath mulling over what to do. He could try the guild master but he didn't know how strong he was, the people had said he was a Master level warrior but he thinks the man was stronger than that since they had secretly gone to his house to gain information.

Surprisingly the man was able to notice a presence despite Seven covering himself with spiritual energy. Though he didn't find them in the end, they can't be reckless in fighting him. He couldn't take a risk in exposing his identity as a dimensions traveler just to find out more about the history of ancient ruins. So Seven left to think of another plan.

Additionally, they sent a letter to the Phoenix Clan but it would be reached in a span of a week as the fastest.

"haah if only my power was present right now" he sigh sadly as he look at his familiars as they carry paper after paper. They had also secretly gathered information about the Palace Master of the Phoenix clan and right now they were reading the contents of the stack of paper in front of them.

"I didn't know their so much news about him" White Tiger uttered in shock. You couldn't really blame him since the paper was as tall as them, you need to know that they were in their older version now, which means they were even taller than their master. Due to the energy in this place, they didn't have to worry about saving any and can now maintain this appearance.

"This is just the superficial parts, the important ones are here" Nine-tailed Fox said as he place his hands on the table and another stack of paper appear. This left White Tiger speechless.

"And this one" -He moved to the side and more paper appeared.

"oh god, there's more?" he complained

"and this", Fox motioned at the crystals that were all filled with images.

White Tiger sighed "Whoever wrote all this, curse him. I mean how did he compile all of this." He growled as his eyes glowed.

" what were you expecting? it has been 1000 years since the time passed here." Phoenix told him, he took a stack and place them in White Tiger's hands "stop complaining and start reading"

"I bet you're just excited because this is about you're beloved mate" he teased and was about to laugh when he saw fire appearing in Phoenix's hands. " ill start reading now"

"put that away, else you burn everything here" a Nine-tailed fox reprimanded out as he sat down. He himself started reading.

"that guy must be really strong for him to be praised like this" Black Dragon commented as he read one of the many pieces of information about Elios.

"of course, he would, who do you think trained that brat? Not to mention the fire I gave him wasn't an ordinary one. No one in this world can compare to it" Phoenix said feeling proud of himself.

"right the fire itself caused you half of your life hahaha" White Tiger laughed as he remember the story.

"shut up!" Phoenix said frustrated.

Seven just smiled at them, he grab a few pieces of paper and began to read.

The information started about him being the son of a prestigious family, but due to some internal problems in their clan, their family was assassinated, and only he and his sister survive. It also told about his meeting with Phoenix which was in line with the story they heard.

"Elios, one of the strongest men in the world, bath the world with his golden red fire, turning everything it touches into ashes during the monster pandemonium. Just reaching the age of 30 he was already a Saint-level warrior. After another 20 years, he becomes a Monarch. He was the master governing the city of fire, not even the kingdom of neighboring places wish to fight him. He built his own clan and now this place is called the city of fire."

The information was really detailed, it even includes the one time when a princess came asking for marriage. it also includes how he destroyed his previous clan and beheaded those who committed a notorious crime. Reading about their deeds was so disgusting that Seven think they were left off easily.

"One of the important things you need to know about him is that he is looking for the Phoenix who disappeared one thousand years ago. The Phoenix is an important person for the Palace Master, in order to find him he had informed every guild leader about the appearance of the crest that he gave to the man, and if the said broach appeared report immediately to the Phoenix clan, and a reward shall be given. The crest was handcrafted by the Palace Master, it had a breath of fire from his heart essence which symbolizes his burning love for the Phoenix.." when Seven recited these words everyone couldn't help but look at the red face of Phoenix. They also weren't expecting a such thing. Though they joke about the story, they also know that the content might be exaggerated. But the information they got was exclusive and cause millions to obtain.

"....What.." White Tiger who was lying on the floor covered with paper sprung up upon hearing it. He had his hand on his mouth as if preventing it from widening in shock. The other three were in similar states, surprised and speechless, especially more so for Phoenix.

Seven was also surprised but after reading the information he realize something vital. The badge was something the Palace Master is looking for since it was the only thing that could point to where the Phoenix is.

"Does that mean Elios would be here?" he states and look at the four, particularly at Phoenix.

"hmm...since that's the case let me talk to him first Master, I'm sure he'll listen to me and gave me back the portable crystal, that way we can easily go to the ruin I mentioned earlier" though he was still embarrassed upon learning that Elios was looking for him all these years, he didn't forget there mission.

"of course, he'll listen to you, heck that man is so in love with you that even when you left him he was still searching for you despite how many years had passed" Nine-tailed Fox added. He was still bewildered but there was a hint of teasing in his voice.

This made Phoenix's face flush even more. He wasn't expecting this turn of events, he did know that Elios was a bit attached to him but not to this point. As the three familiars were teasing Phoenix, Seven was checking the mission bar. There wasn't any progress. He once again looks at the paper stack in front of him. He had an inkling that the guild had reported his whereabouts to the Phoenix Clan and if that man Elios truly loved Phoenix, he should be on his way here. He nodded as he think all of this would happen in due time. There was still more time left and they weren't in a hurry.

Seven open his status window and saw that the time was already 1 pm. He didn't notice hours had passed since they began reading all the information. Though he could survive without eating, it would be a waste not to taste the delicacy of this place.

"let's continue this later and have lunch first" he suggested and the four agreed immediately.

"master where should we eat this time"

"I heard Tremella will be introducing a new dish, why don't we go there master"

"sure let's try that one"

As they walk down the stair a sudden burst of aura permeate the land, this caused them to stop. Sevens eyes widen, this was it, the feeling he had felt before as if it was calling him.

"Master did you feel that, the aura just now seems to belong to you" only then Seven knew why it felt weird. He didn't really notice it because he was too focused on his internal energy that he forgot about his spiritual aura that has been downgraded a few levels.

But why is his aura here? There shouldn't be anyone else who could use his aura since it is a unique feature of a person. Only one can wield their aura, no one would be able to copy it.