116 A Count's Curse

'When the essence of Four Divine Beasts combines, the Wheel of Reincarnation rotates half a turn.'

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"True Phoenix…"

Trifon heard the incomprehensible muttering and looked at Tomislav's face.

He didn't deny that the word 'True Phoenix' had too much charisma, filling the hearts with greed whoever heard the name. But Tomislav seemed to come out from the shackles and lure of unreachable power fairly quickly.

"I still can't believe that you offered yourself as bait. Even if you are a Count, it still seemed a fool's errand to face that Devil by yourself."

Trifon nudged his glasses, and saw the look of absolute shock on Berb's face, hearing about his true strength. He pretended to be a spoiled brat and said to Tomislav.

"Don't talk to me as if I am your friend."

But this time, only a wry smile surfaced on Tomislav's face. Trifon walked to the pile of petals and picked up the Return-stone.