With blank expressions, Yeon-woo and the Phoenix stared at the egg for a long time, waiting to see whether or not it would hatch. However, nothing happened, and a furrow formed between Yeon-woo’s brows. However, Chirpy was glued to the egg, happily chirping at the thought he wouldn’t have to say goodbye to his friend just yet. “Tweet! Tweet!”

『Hmm, I have never witnessed such a strange phenomenon. I do not understand why your egg is not hatching.』

"What do you think the problem is?"

『Well, there is no problem. I would know if there were any.』 The Phoenix sounded a little offended. The Holy Flame the Phoenix had granted Yeon-woo was not just a random creation, it also was part of the Phoenix's own soul. Saying that there was a problem with the Holy Flame was like saying there was a problem with the Phoenix’s soul.

Realizing his mistake, Yeon-woo quickly bowed to apologize. "Oh, I’m so sorry, I misspoke.”

『It is alright. I understand that humans view things from...