Shadows of Blood

⌜The Bloodshadow Pavilion Lord has made a move.

I killed him.

That girl you wanted me to protect… Well…

She's indeed worthy of Aiden's attention.

She's being pursued.

It seems she's headed to the Eastern Mountain Fiery Blade clan.

I'll contact you again if there's anything else to report.⌟

Aria handed the letter in her hand to Caleb.

She had not yet reached the Supreme Peak, so she could not summon the Three Flame Purity to burn the letter.

A turquoise flame flickered to life on Caleb's fingers.

In an instant, the paper turned to ash.

"Eastern Mountain Fiery Blade clan, is it…"

"What's bothering you so much, young miss?"

"…Uncle Caleb."

Aria pouted slightly.

Even though she rarely called him "Uncle," Caleb only chuckled at her reaction.

At fifty-five years old, he had grown comfortable with such titles.

"I rather like it when you call me Uncle. It feels closer."