"This phoenix has been corrupted."
The research was a fake front.
Derek was building an army of powerful beasts to attack the academy.
He was doing it slowly to make sure the principal did not catch him.
The phoenix would become one of the most dangerous monsters in the future.
Suddenly, Obitus trembled.
Can I eat it…
It looks tasty….
Neo was about to refuse when Obitus added,
Eating it will complete me…
Phoenix, even if corrupted, was delectable for Darkness wielders.
Neo smiled bitterly.
"Sorry, but I have to focus on mission for now."
'For now, that is.'
He walked up to Mars who crouched next to the Phoenix.
"Can you do the mission? I know you are tired, but we don't have much time."
"Do I just need to circulate my Flame-element Divine Energy into the phoenix?"
"Yes, high purity Divine Energy will give it the energy it needs for the rebirth."