On the other side, at the core of the Vermilion Bird Mystery Zone.
David Jones looked at the empty altar before him, a hint of confusion in his eyes.
What's going on?
According to the intelligence shared by Phoenix College, the Heavenly Vermilion Bird should have been asleep above the altar.
But where could such a big bird have gone now?
"Meow." (It was here not long ago.)
Daphne wrinkled her nose, indicating that they had arrived a step too late and had just missed the awakened Fire Separation Vermilion Bird.
"So the Fire Separation Vermilion Bird is beyond help now?" David Jones blinked, feeling some guilt.
If he hadn't been in seclusion for a month and had gone directly to the Vermilion Bird Mystery Zone, he might have been able to save the Sacred Beast Vermilion Bird in time.
But if he hadn't gone into seclusion, he wouldn't have been confident about withdrawing safely in front of the Demon Soul Dominator.
"Meow." (Not necessarily)