Chapter 77 - 77: That is Unacceptable! (1/2)

Eu tightly knitted her brows as she looks back and forth at them.

What are they arguing about?

Eight years ago, the Divine Lord Foeni introduced her to Lord Vermilion at the Origin Cave. He even forged a shape-shifting sword for her.

In truth, many things happened that year, but she is almost sure they are referring to this incident. She closes her beautiful purple amethyst eyes as she recalls the event that occurred and silently sighs.

'Eight years ago... Hmmm...' she mumbled.

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She was eight years old then and the Divine Lord visited Limes Temple.

They went out for a walk, and she asked him about the shape-shifting sword. They were attacked in the Hunting Grounds while they gather the necessary materials.

They visited the Origin Cave, and there she met the Holy Guardian Lord, Vermilion Bird.

The Lord Foeni broke a Divine Order to access and utilized the cave's secrets for her.

He created a shape-shifting sword that transforms into a Phoenix Ring.

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Eu hides her smile as she discreetly looks at the beautifully crafted ring on her finger. Master Luc advised her to casts a disguise spell on it and avoided attracting too much attention.

'A Blood Contract...' she thought as she inwardly sighs.

She can't believe herself from missing it all these years. Then again, she is always fixated on the issues farther across time.

She has disregarded such selfish feelings for the betterment of everyone. Then again, was that real reason she tried to avoid it?

Now, thinking about it, no wonder Master Luc hates him. Sometimes, even her Grandfather Enoch doesn't hide his hostility towards him.

She finally understood them.

Eu shifted her gaze back at Lord Foeni and Vermilion, who continues to argue. She somehow can't believe how he could keep it from her all these years.

Her feelings have driven her insane. She tried her best to conceal them and thinking its inappropriate.

Then there he was this issue who deceived her to a Blood Contract. She was technically eight years old back then!

How could he?!

How could he be so self-righteous about deceit and hiding something, if he did the same?

Now, who between them has sinned worse from each other?

Eu purses her lips as she stood beside Lord Azure. He seems more amused than ever, watching how everything is unfolding.

”Congratulation, Little Eu. Forgive me for not able to notice sooner.” Lord Azure teases.

He whispered behind his fan as he looks at Eu with a cryptic look. He might sound amused, but there is a sliver of forlorn on his tone.

”You don't sound too happy, though, Brother Jin...” Eu responded truthfully.

Lord Azure chuckles as he looks away. He doesn't want to admit it, but she is correct. Still, he is genuinely happy for her.

Eu smiles and doesn't say anything more. She can't reciprocate his feelings, after all.

She shifted her attention to her comrades and signaled them to leave the room. They quickly excuse themselves while Lord Foeni is busy arguing with Vermilion.

Lord Turtle and Gwyddien slip out with them. They don't want to take part in whatever secret they hold. They left Lord Tiger on the couch all by herself.

Meanwhile, the Divine Lord and Vermilion are so busy to notice anything else while continue arguing. The Divine Lord Foeni is a surprisingly diffident person who surprises her.

Vermilion's face twitched as she remembers how bold he was back then. How can he be a coward to face the consequences of his actions?

”Lord Foeni, what exactly do you want me to do? Aren't you suppose to be the one clearing things with Little Eu? Why are you dragging me to your affairs?” Vermilion refuted.

She continues to pull herself away from the Divine Lord, who has locked her wrist on a tight grip. She is powerless against this full-grown man as she sighs.

”Unhand me. You will only create misunderstandings by doing this!” Vermilion continued.

”No. You have to help me. I am not really sure what to tell her.” Lord Foeni whispered and continues. ”I command you to help me out, Vermilion!”

”You are millenniums older than me. How could you be so inexperienced concerning these matters? You shouldn't let a third party solve your problems!” Vermilion said as she continues to struggle, ”Besides, you created this ordeal yourself!”