Phoenix Rebirth

Lucius stood at the cave entrance, his golden eyes reflecting the azure inferno rising in the distance. His frown slowly curled into a cruel smile.

"Fool," he muttered under his breath. "If Silver thinks a Phoenix can be killed so easily, he's sorely mistaken."

The ground beneath him trembled as the beast reclaimed its stolen life.

— Outer Section —

Silver and One Sword strode toward the inner section gates, their steps steady despite the carnage left in their wake. The gates slid open with a metallic hiss and then—

FWOOOOOOOSH!

A massive geyser of blue flames spiraled into the sky, twisting like a fiery serpent, its scorching heat distorting the air.

The sound came next.

CAAAAAAAAAAW!

The cry of rebirth thundered across the battlefield, shaking the fort's very foundations.

Both men froze, turning in unison.