308 Mira's Audition!

After Erica and Darius revealed their identities, the wraith moons were not quite as hostile as before, but they were still on their guard. 

Zheng was the most anxious, as he knew that Erica could likely send everyone here up into flames before they even had a chance to cut off a feather of hers. 

"Why are you here, phoenix queen?" 

"Isn't it obvious? I came here to talk."

"Talk? Or surrender?" Zheng asked firmly. 

It took everything for Erica not to kill this man where he stood for such insolence, but since Abaddon had shown her respect by not killing Cypress in her domain, she at least had to do the same. 

"...To talk, boy. Now would you mind escorting us inside so that I can discuss my business with your ruler personally?"

"There's no need for that."

The gates to the front yard suddenly creaked open, and the wraith moons all fell onto one knee when they saw who emerged from the house.