The body of Phoenix Ignur in front of me was huge. I thought that if there was a chicken of this size, I might be able to eat my favorite steamed chicken for life. The majesty and dignity that Ignur showed was different.

[Human of prophecy, do you have no fear of fire? Are you scared?]

Ignur spread out his folded wings and showed off the majesty of a phoenix. Indeed, the crimson flames of the phoenix called Ignur was amazing. However, I was very familiar with fire. It was because fire couldn’t be separated from a chef.

“Well, I’m afraid I’m familiar with it. I've always lived with fire due to that friend there.” 

I pointed at Solar next to Ignur. Ignur stared silently at Solar and then glanced back at me. Ignur’s gaze was very deep.

[A friend... is it?]

“Yes, it is a friend.”

Of course, Solar’s manner of speaking was a bit impolite, but I would forget about it for now.

[You remind me of a human I once knew.]

I seemed to know who Ignur was talking about. Perhaps...

[Alexus was also a friendly person close to fire. He asked me to be his friend, but I couldn’t. It...