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Xarxes' expression changed from one of polite curiosity to one of seriousness. He looked at his assistant, who nodded and stood up, leaving the table.

The senator spoke in a low tone, quiet enough for only Arnaud to hear.

'That fire bird was either an arrival, a signal, or a warning. Or perhaps all three. You are, of course, aware of the events that transpired a decade ago? Ah, what am I saying, of course you do. Well, when your cousin's memoirs were published, it was because the original manuscript was delivered to me. I found it in my office one day. The book was giving off a hint of a magical sensation, one which I had not felt before, and it was gently smouldering, as if it had been held by hands of fire. The very same magical aura was emanating from that fire bird tonight, only on a much larger scale.

'I must confess, I do not know anything more than that. Only that the two events - Lafayette's Odyssey finding its way to me, and the fire bird appearing - are somehow connected. What the bird means is anyone's guess. But I have a feeling we will find out soon, Arnaud Sauvetierre, so keep on your toes.'