"Scarlet, do you have any spiritual techniques?" Alex asked.
Scarlet, still in her human form, looked at him with furrowed brows. "I have one. Vermillion Bird's Burning Spirit. Why?"
"Those fire birds can only be destroyed when you destroy their spirit," Alex explained. "Otherwise, even if you cut them down, they can still hurt you."
"Damn. Really?" Scarlet asked, seeming worried. "My technique isn't meant for attacking. It's more so a defensive technique. Am I screwed?"
Alex couldn't really answer. "We'll find out soon. Be ready to eat your healing pills should something happen. And keep your eyes out for anything that moves. Since you no longer have any spiritual sense, you need to be able to rely on your other senses."
The two beasts nodded.
"And stand behind me. I'll try to guard you two if that is possible."
Scarlet and Pearl nodded, following behind Alex as they finally made their way toward the center.
