Look down

The middle finger was not a joke. This time, Aru was really cursing at Himav and Deva in his mind.

The entire Ice Phoenix clan seemed to be a haven for demons.

Despite the elders themselves not being demons, every individual standing behind them appeared to be one.

'There were only supposed to be one or two demons within the clan,' Aru lamented internally. 

With a sense of dismay, Aru shifted his body towards the exit, subtly tugging on Deva's sleeve, eager to depart from this demon-filled-clan as swiftly as possible.

Deva observed Aru's subtle movement and instantly sensed trouble. The youngster never failed to discern demons, and his current behaviour indicated a significant presence of them within the council chambers. 

Meanwhile, eyes not hiding their repulsion were directed at Aru, the unfamiliar face that came with Deva and Himav.

Both the elder and the demons standing behind them were curious as to Aru's presence.