After resting for a while to regain some of his energy, the giant vulture stood up.
Its short legs were quite uncharacteristic of any other bird I had seen before, causing it to waddle as it walked. But compared to its strange-looking head, I guess its legs were not the strangest parts about it after all.
The giant vulture led me to a flat area of the hill, and already I was able to feel the heat in the air from the Fire elements. On the ground near some trees, I saw a scorched spot on the ground which had been charred completely black.
“It looks like we’re on the right track.” From the marks on the ground, this must be where the Firebird was resting.
Right at that moment, I suddenly heard the cry of a bird that sounded as if it were in extreme pain. It sounded desperate and helpless b
