The Phoenix in the Dust - Episode 4

Esme faces criticism from her friend Tia after choosing to bond with a weak chicken instead of a stronger beast. Tia urges Esme to break the bond and select a better companion, warning that Esme is risking her future by holding on. Despite the pressure and insults from others who see her choice as foolish, Esme insists on keeping the chicken, believing in her decision. Tia reluctantly accepts that she cannot change Esme's mind as Esme prepares to enter the dangerous beast forest with her unlikely partner, marking a clear divide between their paths and worlds.