Chapter 962 – Ancient Rumors
"Maybe not your current clan directly," Yue said. "But your lineage? Yes. Nine-tailed foxes were not merely charmers or illusionists. That is the modern simplified version."
Sira leaned back. "Of course modern history turned terrifying foxes into pretty seducers."
Fiera shot her a look.
Sira smiled innocently.
Yue continued, "Nine-tails carried spiritual authority. Illusion, fate-thread manipulation, dream-walking, memory distortion, emotional resonance. Some were worshiped. Some were feared. Some advised kings. Some ruined them."
Fiera went quiet. "So… my ancestor should be one of them?"
Yue tilted her head slightly. "Maybe."
Fiera's fingers curled together in her lap. "But I never heard about this kind of powerful ancestor."
"That is exactly why it may matter," Naomi said gently.
Fiera looked at her.
Naomi's expression was serious. "The most dangerous family secrets are rarely the ones everyone tells at dinner."
