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The Dark Offer (2nd Chapter) "As I was saying," continued Velzontor, "Xenonight's an eagle phoenix, also called a Draiden. You seem to think we sent him to soften you up for our request, so I'll explain about Draidens. Apart from the normal life of the birds and in particular, phoenixes, there is a phase in the life of the Draiden that is relevant to this discussion. At a certain time of their life, some Draidens will choose someone to serve. To serve totally and completely. Xenonight chose you, and yes we sent him to announce our arrival, but had we not chosen him, he would still have come to you and would have sided with you in whatever de