Chapter 290: The Gathering Of Divine Beasts
The sun dipped below the horizon, casting a golden hue across the tranquil landscape. However, the air was chilly as Winter had finally arrived. It would not take too long before the people of the Seelie Empire would be seeing the first snowfall of the year.
Annalise stepped out of the back door into the backyard and headed toward the magical oak tree, her heart pounding with anticipation as she approached her secret hideout. The hideout had been her sanctuary, a place where she could connect with herself and the mysterious powers that she possessed, and immerse herself in the mystic energies of the world.
As she neared the tree, she noticed an unusual silence hanging in the air. The chirping of birds and the rustling of leaves had ceased, replaced by an almost eerie calm. Her instincts told her that something was not right but still, she didn’t feel the presence of any sort of danger.
With cautious steps, Annalise stepped past the huge old oak tree and headed in the south direction without actually knowing why. It was just her instincts that were leading her there and they proved right when her gaze finally landed on the reason behind all the unusualness.
Her eyes widened in surprise as she beheld an astonishing sight. The ice Phoenix, with its resplendent blue and white feathers, stood regally alongside the elegant white nine-tailed fox. Towering above them all was the majestic black dragon, its obsidian scales glinting in the soft glow of magical crystals. Hovering gracefully in the air, the Pegasus extended its beautiful wings.
Their eyes locked onto Annalise as she entered the small clearing where all the Divine Beasts had gathered, and she felt an overwhelming sense of awe and reverence in their gazes.
Her gaze landed on her familiar as the Little Snow Lion approached her, his furry form exuding warmth and love which only surprised her more. He spoke with a gentle yet confident voice, "Annalise, we’ve gathered here to share something of utmost importance."
She nodded, her heart racing with excitement and curiosity. "I’m listening," she replied while forgetting to ask if they knew she would be coming here.
The Ice Phoenix stepped forward, its fiery eyes softening as it spoke, "Over the past couple of days, we have observed your courage, kindness, and unwavering determination. We have witnessed how you and your husbands succeeded in freeing us from our ancient bindings."