Chapter 16: Downfall of Scarlet

“While they were searching, they stumbled upon a withering peony. Henry who saw it first, didn't care for it, so he went forth in search of the mission. While Ethan took that peony flower back and nurtured it. Rumor was that the peony flower was the dead girl's spirit. For some unknown reason the powers of the phoenix passed onto him. Some believe that since there was no more descendent, the powers went to him since he took care of the flower. The answer is still unclear.”

“So, my grandfather was the first to have the phoenix’s power without being a direct descendent?”

“Yes. And one thing is for sure, he is also a part of the Vermilion Bird Clan who is closely related to the Phoenix as well. So, for a while, that was also another thought that the phoenix choose him.”

“That is true.”

"Your grandfather practiced the phoenix's power in secret, never revealing to anyone he have the power. Only Henry knew."

"Of course, that man would know."

"One day Henry asked your grandfather to borrow