Phoenix’s Forge (Part 1)

Lith was now much stronger than the Phoenixes, but every member of the Nest had to achieve the bright violet core on their own and acquire at least one millennium of battle experience to earn a spot in the Overlord's elite forces.

Also, every piece of their equipment was crafted by Salaark, boosting the guards' physical and magical prowess by several folds.

The effect of surprise from the hybrid's might lasted only for a split second after which the Phoenixes used teamwork to make up for the gap in raw power.

"We come in peace!" The creature's roar shook the palace's tent, making their claim sound insincere. "We are Lith/Solus!"

The guards bolted forward with perfect coordination, forcing the intruder to decide what to block and what to endure, but no matter the choicethey made, they would take a lot of damage.