In the Phoenix Clan, a figure shrouded in a black cloak rushed into the courtroom and fell to the ground, bowing his head before the king. "Your Highness, I bring both good and bad news. The good news is that it appears they have found her," Raphael, the king's spy, spoke up.

"What!" Azarius, the king of the Phoenix Clan, exclaimed as he stood up abruptly. "Where is Tiberius? I sent him there and he hasn't returned."

"That's the bad news, my king. Tiberius is dead. He was found and killed by King Devon," Raphael said in a hasty manner, bowing his head.

A loud growl emanated from the king....