Heiress Unmasked: Shaking the World With Geomancy novel Chapter 2134

At the sound of that sharp crack, a thin fracture slowly spread across the phoenix egg, its shell etched with intricate fire-phoenix markings.

From within, a surge of pure, untamed energy burst forth. It was the unmistakable phoenix's presence, powerful and radiant.

Trevaris was the first to sense the presence of the divine soul, one that mirrored his own. With a sharp cry, the small fire phoenix shot into the air, wings flaring with excitement.

As if in response to his call, the crack widened into a hole.

A burst of red energy erupted from the cracked shell, resembling a small flame that followed Trevaris' fire phoenix into the air.

As it neared Trevaris, the flame transformed into a miniature fire phoenix, identical to him in every way.

The moment the phoenix was born, a dazzling array of five-colored rays spread across the sky above the palace.

Though separated by the isolation barrier, the birds of the kingdom, as if summoned, began to call in unison.

Their chorus swelled, and in perfect formation, they gathered high above the city and palace, soaring and swirling through the air in graceful, synchronized patterns.

It was a scene reminiscent of the previous occasion, but with one key difference this time—the fire phoenix was not leading the birds.

However, with the knowledge of who resided within the palace, the people's reactions were much more composed.

In fact, they felt a sense of calm acceptance, as if such a spectacle was simply meant to be. It seemed only natural, even expected, in the presence of the one who now walked the palace halls.

Compared to the varying reactions from the palace and the city at large to the spectacle of the hundred birds circling the kingdom, the four in the courtyard remained notably calm.

The birth of a phoenix was indeed a joyous occasion, but they were no strangers to grand spectacles.

Having witnessed their share of extraordinary events, they simply observed quietly as the two small fire phoenixes spiraled through the air, meeting and intertwining in graceful flight.

After a long moment, the miniature fire phoenix reluctantly detached itself from Trevaris and darted back into its cracked eggshell.

A brilliant red light, like flames reborn, radiated from the egg as it pulsed with heat. When the flames and light finally dissipated, the group leaned forward to peer at the scene.

There, nestled within the broken eggshell, was a tiny, smooth-skinned figure—a miniature baby phoenix.

It clung to the edge of the shell, peeking its head out with wide, curious eyes, gazing up at the four of them in innocent wonder.

"Oh? Is that the mighty phoenix? In that minuscule size?"

"Once he grows up, I'll teach him better manners."

The whole scene was a little too much for even Shannon and Benjamin, who had been silently observing the entire exchange. Their expressions were hard to describe, somewhere between disbelief and quiet amusement.

Elowen, on the other hand, seemed pleased with herself. She no longer bothered with the baby phoenix in Lucan's hand, instead returning to her seat, satisfied with how things had played out.

The baby phoenix had no idea how small he was, let alone the fact that someone was willing him to grow up.

He flapped his wings, his tiny body wriggling in Lucan's palm. Suddenly, fiery phoenix flames erupted from his form.

Lucan felt the heat radiating from his hand, the flames warming his palm, but he didn't immediately release the baby phoenix.

Only when the flames began to swirl into a pair of fiery wings behind the baby did he let go, watching as the miniature phoenix wobbled into the air.

The baby phoenix wobbled and flew awkwardly, landing directly in front of Elowen. There, he perched on the table in front of her, opening his tiny arms as if to reach for her, clearly attempting to be picked up.

There was no way she would do it. She maneuvered her fluffy tail before the baby phoenix and poked at him. "What are you after? Provocation?"

"I think… He likes you."