Summoned from another world, the hero is Ultraman Zeta.

Forests, where all living beings dwell, are a treasure trove of natural resources. The lack of human disturbance makes the natural treasures of this land even more beautiful.

Tall, pillar-like grass stems, with dewdrops the size of volleyballs perfectly preserved on them; flowers growing in stones, each bloom bursting forth with powerful energy; and a herd of deer gathers by the roadside, calling out as if they understand human nature, troubling the pink fox nearby.

This fantastical scene is rare even in the entire universe, yet a man with an anxious expression ignores everything else in nature, focusing solely on finding a piece of ordinary wood.

"It would be terrible to rely solely on Ajiu. Her thinking certainly aligns with the concept of survival, but it has absolutely nothing to do with aesthetics. Who knows what kind of fire that giant bird, which can spew flames from its entire body, will unleash upon seeing some strange-smelling, rotten wood! We must hurry and take action!"

Haruki's melancholy expression didn't reveal any of the excitement he was expressing. After agreeing to A-Kyu's bizarre idea of ​​asking the monsters for help, Haruki's mind hadn't been at peace. Especially since he had to explore and search in this monster-filled forest, Haruki dared not relax for a moment. Under such high tension, Haruki inevitably suffered from some nervous breakdown.

"Wood is everywhere, so there's no shortage of materials. What's lacking are ideas that satisfy the word 'exquisite.' How to satisfy the monster's aesthetic is indeed a problem."

Despite the beautiful scenery everywhere, Haruki was troubled by worries. The fine wood was readily available, but it was nothing special. The wood he obtained could also be easily obtained by the giant bird monster. Simply trying to get by and save trouble would only harm him in the end.

"Why bother with all that? Just do what you like! I refuse to believe that my aesthetic sense can't conquer a beast!"

Belial Twilight is a demonic sword that wields its power at will, completely free from the worries of Haruki as a human. He joined the guild solely to unleash his power, so naturally he doesn't consider external concerns. However, because he promised Haruki and A-Kyu to help, he will remain with Haruki for now, and only join forces with Belial Twilight after they have finished their business.

"If you want to know the monsters' aesthetic sense, why not just ask them? There's more than one Flame Feather Giant Bird, isn't there?" Zeta was enjoying the scenery the whole way, feeling very happy. Since he was restricted in the Courage Crystal and couldn't move freely, Zeta couldn't help Haruki this time. Since he had nothing else to do, he might as well focus on the present and take a good look at the beauty around him.

While enjoying the sunshine, Zeta used her Ultra Vision to spot a giant bird with fiery feathers flying towards them in the distance, and casually reminded Haruki. Following Zeta's suggestion, Haruki looked up at the sky and saw another giant bird with fiery feathers heading in a certain direction, carrying some unusual plants in its beak.

"Wow! That's it! It's like finding a new path after a long period of darkness! Now we can find inspiration! Let's catch up with it!" Zeta's words instantly dispelled the gloom in Haruki's heart, reigniting his enthusiasm like the sun breaking through the sky.

Without saying a word, Haruki slung his bag over his shoulder, asked Belial Twilight to fly over, and followed the monster's movements in his human form.

Pushing aside the tall clumps of grass, Haruki and Belial Twilight arrived at a grassy hillside where a nest of piled-up wood stood—clearly the nest of the Flamefeathered Giant Bird. Haruki and Belial Twilight hid in the grass, intending only to observe and not disturb the bird, thus avoiding attracting its attention.

A giant bird with blue plumage descended from the sky, the force of its landing causing all the surrounding grass stalks to bend backward, but no sparks rose as the fire monster descended. Upon closer inspection, Haruki noticed that the bird's beak contained various materials, including giant lotus flowers not native to this region; presumably, the bird had prepared them carefully.

"Wow, I'm sure I can learn a different kind of art from the monster!" Haruki, who was hiding, was extremely excited. Although he was crouching in the grass, his hands, which were trembling with excitement, showed no intention of hiding them.

Unexpectedly, after landing, the Flamefeathered Giant Bird did not head towards its nest, but instead turned to two small mounds on the other side and placed the wood there to build a nest.

"What does this mean? Is this monster building a new home? But why would it build it so close to its original lair?"

"Maybe they weren't building a new house, Haruki..."

Haruki, whose view was blocked by tall grass, could only see the movements of the giant bird in the distance, while Belial Twilight, floating in the air, could see the marks on the ground clearly. Without much explanation, Belial Twilight led Haruki to a nearby tree, allowing him to see everything clearly from there.

The bare mound of earth clearly showed signs of being disturbed, and the burnt ash around it was obviously the work of the Flamefeathered Giant Bird. The fallen feathers looked as if they were on fire, but their beautiful blue color clearly came from the monster before them. The Flamefeathered Giant Bird paid no attention to the commotion around it, focusing on planting the materials it had brought from afar in front of the mound of earth.

The lair on the side was in complete disarray, with broken and damaged stones scattered on the ground, broken wood strewn about, and sand mixed with weeds flying everywhere. On one side, scorched earth was clearly visible, while on the other side, the origin of the slime-formed clay was unknown. This monster's lair was nothing like the aesthetically pleasing place that Haruki had imagined.

A feather of a different color stood atop a mound of earth, while another mound was surrounded by half-buried eggshells. Add to that the wooden branches and flowers offered before the mound, and it all felt to Haruki like…

“Like a tombstone, right? I never thought that a monster that can fly and set fires would make tombstones just like humans.” Belial Twilight spoke first, calmly expressing Haruki’s thoughts, even though Haruki, who was eager to explore this world, really didn’t want to admit it.

After finishing its preparations, the giant fiery-feathered bird let out a loud cry to the sky, its monstrous roar echoing through the empty forest. It then flapped its wings and soared into the air, scattering its blue, silken feathers into the air, where they burned fiercely, turning its beauty into nothingness.

The giant bird with fiery feathers flew away, but Haruki stood unmoved in the distance. Neither his desire to examine the nest materials further nor his wish to take a step back and ask A-Kyu about the situation could pull Haruki out of his reverie.

Despite being a monster he had never met before, Haruki felt a deep sense of empathy for it. The memories of his family members' deaths, which he had already let go of over time, suddenly surged back into his mind in that instant.

That giant bird with fiery feathers must have lost its dearest being; Haruki, who had experienced the same thing, would never mistake that tearful expression.

"The Flamefeathered Giant Bird is a creature that is very close to humans, but perhaps it is because it is too close to humans that it learns some human emotional behaviors, such as offering flowers to its mate, or hugging family members. I have only heard of building graves for the deceased, but I did not expect that such a phenomenon actually exists."

Upon returning to camp, Haruki immediately shared his observations with A-Kyu, eager to learn more about monsters, especially the Flame Feather Giant Bird.

Having finished her initial work, Ajiu sat by the river to simply wash off the mud. While sincerely answering Yaohui's questions, she also washed her feet in the flowing water. Her fair skin was clearly visible in the river water, and her legs together conveyed a sorrowful feeling.

They let the river flow by, as if asking the water to carry away their worries.

"So what will the Flame Feathered Giant Bird do next?" "I don't know. Based on your description of the giant bird's nest, this tragedy certainly didn't happen naturally. Perhaps it will leave this place that caused it so much pain and start a new life, or perhaps it will try to find out why all of this happened."

The twilight sky foreshadowed the approaching dawn, and the sun, now in its sunset form, cast a golden glow over the forest once more. Dusk signaled the end of the day and told the animals that it was time to return to their nests.

As Haruki watched the flock of birds flying back from afar in the sky, he forgot about their monster identities and relaxed to appreciate this rare beauty.

"Are you really planning to stay another night, Haruki? Didn't you want to reach your destination as soon as possible?"

"Yes, but I've changed my mind. Isn't art meant to be meticulously crafted? Since I only get one chance, I want to give them my best, most exquisite version. After all, it will be hard to see the Flame Feather Giant Bird again after this, won't it?"

A new understanding of living beings allowed Yaohui to let go of his previous anxiety and start thinking about the things he now cherished.