What's special about her, Ava? Kingdom asked, watching the tiny fox approach.Her bloodline. It's powerful. She has the potential to become a divine beast—the Nine-Tailed Fox. With your help, she could reach that potential.Is she trustworthy? Kingdom's gaze lingered on Fei's intelligent eyes. You know you and the others are more than just tamed beasts to me.I believe so. But I will watch her.Kingdom nodded. "Okay, Ava. I trust you." He looked down at the fox. "You want to become my soul beast? Then let's get this over with."The giants scowled at his rudeness, but they held their ground. Fei studied him for a long moment, then stepped forward. Kingdom reached out and touched her forehead.Light consumed her. Pain flared across his back—a new tattoo burning into his skin. When the light faded, Fei was gone, curled up in his soul realm, already beginning to evolve.Lucky little fox, Takon muttered.She barged her way in here, Chaser agreed.She's our comrade now. Kingdom kept his voi