Chapter 113 - The Phoenix

Darian's P.O.V.

I'm making my way to the palace in order to help defeat the demons who will be attacking them soon. I need to get revenge on those in the underworld for my family, so Selene asked me to help; I willingly agreed.

I fly overhead in the darkness of the night, looking down at the world below. It's best for me to fly at night so the humans don't see me. As a phoenix, I'm rather large and would be noticed immediately. I could walk to the palace or drive, but I prefer to fly.

My bird, Shadow, is good at blending in when we fly. He's pure black with red eyes. The fire demon Surtur killed us when I tried to defend my family from his rage. When I rose from the ashes, I was alone. It's not easy to kill a demon, especially one like Surtur. He had wanted my family to work for him, but we refused; we don't do evil deeds. We just want to live in peace.

I see the palace ahead as Shadow lands in the forest and shifts. Being a phoenix, I'm not like