"Wow."

"Oho."

Kang Oh and Asu proudly stared at Rudy's true form. This is what Rudy would look like when it was fully grown.

Eternal, inextinguishable orange flames were characteristic of a Phoenix. A Phoenix was a bird wrapped in these flames! Rudy's wings and tail, which were entirely composed of flames, gave off a mysterious vibe.

Of course, it wasn't nearly large enough to be considered a full-fledged legendary bird. After all, it hadn't gotten large enough to destroy the entire passageway.

Shriek! 

Rudy let out a brilliant cry, and softly flapped its wings. Then, flaming feathers fell from its wings and landed on Kang Oh and Asu's hands.

Was it because it'd pulled out its own feathers? Rudy gradually diminished in size until it returned to its original shape.

Chirp.

Rudy flew back to Asu's chest. She then petted its head.

Kang Oh sported a fatherly smile, and then turned his attention to the flaming feather in his hand. Mysteriously, it wasn't hot at all. In fact, it radiated a pleasant warmth.

[Phoenix's Feather]

The feather of a Phoenix, which is wrapped in living flame. It is a gift that a Phoenix gives only to those it trusts most. The flames won't go out until the Phoenix returns to being an egg.

So long as the flames persist, the effects are as follows:

First, any action that...