The Phoenix in the Dust - Episode 3

A woman discovers her companion, Fluffy, has awakened an ancient phoenix bloodline and evolved into a powerful Cinder Hawk with new talents like Cinder Flame and Hawk Vision. Though excited by the evolution, Fluffy suffers from suffocation after the transformation, prompting the woman to promise not to feed random things anymore. Seeking to help Fluffy gain Evolution XP faster, they learn she must devour beasts. Despite the risks, the woman insists on accompanying Fluffy to a dangerous mountain known for strong beasts to find necessary resources, setting the stage for their challenging journey ahead.