Yeon-woo’s forehead creased. ‘Why is she doing this?’ He knew that the Phoenix was somewhat arrogant, but she wasn’t usually hostile to players. Even when players trespassed on her territory, she often just observed them. But for some reason, the Phoenix was acting out of the ordinary. Yeon-woo tried to reassure her first. "I've come here for the Flame of Life. Will you kindly grant me your quest?"

『Begone, you filthy human! I have nothing to share with your kind.』

Even though he was immediately rejected, Yeon-woo tried to persuade her several more times. However, he was rejected each time. However, he had the strange feeling that the Phoenix had no intention of hurting him. ‘For some reason, she reminds me of a cowering hedgehog.’

Hedgehogs were cowardly by nature, and when they faced a predator, they showed their pointy spines to hide their fear. Although it was a little odd to compare a Legendary Beast to a tiny animal like a hedgehog, the Phoenix seemed just like one to him. Even though she could kill him as easily as lifting a finger,...