Arrival at the Valvas Estate
The sun dipped behind the mountains surrounding the grand Valvas Estate, painting the sky in crimson and gold — the same colors that once defined the Phoenix clan. The air shimmered with a quiet, noble energy, the mark of the most honorable bloodline in the Underworld.
At the massive gates stood two young women, hesitant but determined —Ravel Phenex, the youngest daughter of the Phenex family, and Yebullana, Riser's former Queen.
They were exhausted. The fire of pride that once kept them upright had dimmed, replaced by fear and uncertainty.
When they were brought before Darius Valvas and Clara Valvas, both elders studied them silently.
"You two came from the Phenex Clan?" Darius asked, his voice deep but calm."Why have you come here?"
Ravel lowered her head, trembling slightly.
"I… I came to honor the deal between my brother and Lord Roy. I have nowhere else to go."
Beside her, Yebullana bowed deeply.
"I, too, honor the deal. I was once sold by my family into Riser's service… and after Lord Roy's victory, I am free. I seek a place to belong."
The Warmth of Valvas
Clara Valvas stepped forward, her eyes soft with compassion.
"So that's how far arrogance has gone in the Phenex house…" she murmured. Then, gently, she placed a hand on Ravel's shoulder."You poor thing. You are no trophy, dear. You are a girl with wings that deserve to fly."
Ravel froze for a second — then suddenly began to cry.Her tears fell freely as she buried her face into Clara's embrace.
"It's okay, child," Clara whispered, cradling her head. "From today, you are home."
Yebullana knelt silently beside them, tears shimmering in her eyes.Darius looked down at both of them, then gave a small smile — rare, but warm.
"If you seek shelter and family, you'll find both here. Welcome to the Valvas family, daughters of fire."
For the first time in years, both girls felt warmth — not the cruel heat of noble fire, but the comforting warmth of belonging.
A Reunion of Flames
Not long after, Roy arrived at the estate — his aura still carrying faint traces of battle energy. Beside him walked Elena Phenex, the elegant former wife of the Phenex lord, who had divorced him years ago.
When Ravel saw her, she froze — and then ran forward, crying out:
"Mother!"
Elena's eyes widened — and then softened, tears falling down her cheeks as she embraced her daughter tightly.
"My little flame…" Elena whispered. "Forgive me for not being there.""No, mother," Ravel sobbed, "it's not your fault."
Darius and Clara watched the reunion in silence. Even the usually stoic Grayfia Lucifuge smiled softly, while Koneko, Kuroka, and Lavania stood by, quietly touched.
When they heard the truth — that Lord Phenex had neglected Ravel for her "weak flames," and that Yebullana had been sold by her parents — the entire Valvas family felt righteous anger.
"To call themselves nobles yet sell their kin for status…" Darius muttered, his tone dark as thunder. "Disgraceful."
Clara nodded firmly.
"Then they will learn what true nobility is — not power, but compassion."
The Feast of New Bonds
That evening, the Valvas Estate came alive with music, laughter, and warmth. A grand feast filled the great hall — long tables lined with silver dishes, candles glowing gently, and banners of the Valvas crest waving proudly.
Roy stood at the head of the hall beside Darius, Clara, and Elena Phenex.
"Tonight," Darius declared, his voice echoing through the hall, "we celebrate not conquest, but family. These two girls — Ravel and Yebullana — are no longer of the Phenex line. From this day forward, they are flames of Valvas."
Applause thundered through the room.Grayfia, Scáthach, Kuroka, Koneko, Lavania, Reni, and the Pendragon sisters each raised their glasses in welcome.
Ravel, shyly, looked up at Roy.
"Thank you… Lord Roy, for allowing us to stay."
Roy smiled — warm, but firm.
"Don't call me 'Lord'. Call me Roy. And welcome home."
The young phoenix smiled — her first true smile in years.
Beside her, Yebullana bowed her head gracefully.
"I vow my loyalty to you, my King. Not as a servant, but as someone who will protect this house."
"Then you'll fit in perfectly," Roy replied, meeting her gaze with respect. "We protect each other here."
A New Dawn
As the feast continued, the firelights reflected in everyone's eyes — family, friends, allies. Ravel laughed softly for the first time since childhood, while Yebullana danced briefly with Astoria Lancer and Scáthach.
Clara watched it all with a serene smile.
"You've brought light back to so many lives, Roy," she said quietly.
Roy looked out over his family — his peerages, his friends, his loved ones.
"They deserve peace," he said softly. "And I'll burn anyone who tries to take it from them."
Darius chuckled approvingly.
"Spoken like a true Yaksha of Valvas."
And under the starry sky of the Underworld, the flames of the Phoenix were reborn — not in the house of Phenex, but in the warmth of the Valvas family.