『Thank you, human.』

"No problem."

『What happened to those pathetic humans who took my child?』

"They’re dead. I burned their corpses just in case someone is behind them.”

『That is a shame. I should have ended their lives myself.』The Phoenix had been planning to go after the thieves after her eggs hatched, but if they ran off to a different floor, she wouldn’t be able to find them. And even if she did and managed to retrieve her lost child, there was a possibility that the hatchling wouldn’t recognize her as its mother. In many ways, she was lucky that Yeon-woo had shown up to help her bring her egg back before it hatched.『But that does not matter for my child has returned to me and it’s all thanks to you.』The Phoenix stared at Yeon-woo attentively, his figure reflected in her large yellow eyes.『Now, it is time to fulfill the promise I made. I will grant you what you’re asking for. Is it the Flame of Life?』

"Yes, it is."

『Do you know what it is?』

"I know that it's the power of your very existence." The Phoenix was a creature that...