...The phoenix, with a sad look, flew into the air and wrapped its wings around the young man. Suffering was reflected on Ant's face. Cornelia realized that, whether the flame was magical or not, it caused the young man no less pain than it did to her. “Stop!” - she screamed. - Let him go! Release the Shard! But he didn't listen. The young man continued to cling to the Fragment, despite the fact that the flames rose even higher. The Phoenix made a strange sound, like a cackle, and clenched its wings even tighter. But the young man did not give up. Suddenly the flame roared for the last time, and the fiery bird disappeared in the place with the Ant, as if both had burned to the ground overnight.