Chapter 5 - This Is Simply Unbelievable!!! (1/2)
”Forcing a little girl to your demands. Aren't you getting excessively shameless these days, Divine Lord Foeni?” a girl's voice suddenly chimes into their conversation.
A beautiful red phoenix descended before them, transforming to a small Lolita girl, around four or five years old. She is in a flaming red dress, and her voice is somewhat high pitched, and her tone has a tinge of sarcasm.
Her curly blazing red hair has gold streaks and is tied in two high ponytails — a few stray strands cascade in layers that frames her cute, blushing face. Her eyes are beautifully sharp and scarlet. She looks like a four or five-year-old toddler but gifted with a visually inappropriate and rather sharp tongue.
”Oh, fancy meeting you, Little Vermilion. So this is where you are. I can't believe all of you have abandoned me like that.” the Divine Lord responded teasingly at the newcomer as he approaches her and continues, ”How is life in isolation? How are your elders? I hope everyone has recuperated well enough.”
Ever since the Holy War, the four Holy Guardian Lords, Vermilion, Azure, Tiger, and Turtle disappeared, probably to recuperate from their sustained injuries. It's been ages since they have made an appearance.
The Divine Lord is searching for his subordinates for a long while. They seem to have hidden quite well as if they never wanted to come back. He can't believe he accidentally bumps into her today as he looks at Little Eu. If it weren't for Eu, he wouldn't come across with this naughty Little Lord.
”I'm rather well until you decided to show up, my Lord. Thank you.” Vermilion spoke rather straightforwardly.
She rolled her eyes as her lips twitch. She does enjoy her peaceful life and has no intention of going back if he didn't discover her whereabouts. Who wants to go back living in a world of turmoil?
Hearing a familiar name, the girl curiously tilted her head to their direction and saw the cute, adorable little girl. She sits on a floating, red grimoire hovering beside the Divine Lord. They seem to discuss important matters, so she didn't come closer and gave them some space.
While she thought to herself, and wanting to cuddle her into her arms as her eyes sparkle in excitement, 'This little girl is the Great Holy Guardian Lord Vermilion of the Southern territory? I can't believe I can meet such a prestigious person. She is so adorable~.'
Lord Vermilion noticed her somewhat familiar expression, as her blazing red eyes involuntarily twitch in annoyance. She is aware of what's on this little Oracle's mind, and it truly annoys her.
Having an inappropriate human form is annoying, but she can't do anything about it. It seems like more of a curse than a gift as everyone forgets she is also a powerful Gaurdian proficient in magic arts.
How can everyone have cool and gorgeous human forms, and all she has is this a five-year-old toddler's body? She shrugged off her concerns and held her tongue as she inquired about their business for coming to the sacred grounds.
”Isn't it obvious? We came to use the Origin Furnace.”
”Well, I can be wrong since you and your little girlfriend looks like on a date. I can suggest better locations if ever...”
”That is my little sister, Eu…”
”Firstly, my good Lord, you don't have a sister, and secondly, I wasn't born yesterday.” Vermilion retorted as she rolls her eyes.
She might look like an innocent toddler, but she is not gullible to believe his excuse. She can tell something is between these two in a glance.
He refrains himself from arguing further as Vermilion started the incantation to open up the sealed door. The orbs decorating the door lights up when she reaches on specific parts of the chant. Finally, the ancient diagram seal appears before them that completed unlocking the sealed door.
Little Eu waited on the side as they began their conversation. She can't help her disappointment when she learned Lord Vermilion had broken the seal without her. She can only sigh dispiritedly.
After a quick introduction, Vermilion escorted them into the cave as she rides comfortably on her thick red golden rimmed grimoire. Inside, Little Eu didn't expect to find a beautiful palace that one can only describe as an enchanting blazing scenery. It resembles a hidden civilization born of flames. Even the flora around them flickers like fire.
”This the Flame Palace of Feirnisia. The Ancient Flame Guardians use to reside here. Now, it is just an abandon ruin. It's part of the remnants of the Ancient's past.” Vermilion said as if replying to the little girl's inquiry.