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"Cyrus, come here kid..."

Cyrus was stunned. In the midst of those angry people, why did Alfredo call him? Wouldn't that just make them angrier?

Cyrus didn't budge, he hoped he had just misheard.

"Come here my son .." Alfredo knew Cyrus was scared and nervous. But with a soft voice he still called the boy.

Taking a deep breath, Cyrus complied. He rose from his hiding place and approached the crowd. Keeping his yellow wings folded he looked down. At that time he was dressed in coronation clothes. A blue-and-white coat with a soft fur neck cape also gold brooch and waist chain as well as white high-heeled boots. He hasn't worn any headdresses yet because he will soon be wearing a Moon Flower crown.

Tap .. tap .. tap .. see the boy walking over , see his face , look in his eyes , the crowd was stunned . There was something else about the boy. Something they didn't have, something familiar that they had seen from the previous leaders. That's why the sacred flower chose Cyrus. That's what made Alfredo sure that he had seen and trusted Moon Flower and Diandra the Moon Spirit.

The crowd relented, one by one they retreated and stopped nagging Alfredo and chose not to attend the coronation. Cyrus was getting more and more confused, he didn't understand why just looking at him the crowd gave up? The confusion was then answered by Alfredo's warm smile. Exactly two hours after the incident, the sun set and the moon rose. It was time for Cyrus' coronation.

"Rose the brave, Lily the humble, Lavender the fragrance, Hydrangea the beauty, O Spirit of the moon, our Goddess Diandra.. I present you the newest Prince of Pixy of your choose .. Cyrus Xaviersky .." Alfredo put the crown on the kneeling Cyrus in front of him.

After putting the crown, Alfredo handed him a small glass filled with drops of water from the pistil of the Moon Flower. A crystal glass that is only the size of a thumb. The water in it was really only a drop or two. Cyrus took a sip of the glass, then closed his eyes. Something made his chest flutter. Where he was standing at that time then appeared a large amount of blue Magia surrounding him. He spreads his yellow wings, yellow wings which then turn white... the yellow wings that previously numbered a total of 2 pairs have now become 4 pairs with a pair of dangling tails. The color turns blue, the pattern is different. His previously green eyes turned into indigo with a firm yellow circle around his pupils. The same yellow circle with the shape of the moon that night, the full moon. And most importantly.. Her green Magia Pixy turned bright blue. Blue Magia, universe-filling Magia.

Even though he has been crowned a king, Cyrus is still a humble child. He prefers to put Moon Flower petals on his favorite beret than wearing his crown all the time. He also only wore his beautiful and luxurious royal clothes only on important days and during official situations. His gloomy days before the coronation began to fade and showed his confidence. Alfredo always accompanies Cyrus, teaching him various things and even considering him as his own child. Cyrus is not a child who often talks sweetly and sometimes likes to play pranks, but Alfredo knows that Cyrus also loves him from his caring attitude on a daily basis. It has been 5 years since Pixy has ruled as King. He grew up to be an intelligent and compassionate leader.

Andrew sensed that something was wrong. From the beginning they arrived at Blumengarte until they had made several turns in the palace halls but the Broken Compass arrow always aimed at Alfredo instead of staying straight in the same direction. Andrew kept quiet and kept trying to think positive. Maybe he carried the key under his cloak? maybe the key is stored in his wand? or even behind his long hair? They kept walking after Alfredo. Arriving at the backyard of Blumengarte, Alfredo's steps stopped. His gaze then turned to the blue-orange graded sky as the sun was soon setting. The backyard of Blumengarte is quite spacious with a fountains and dozens of types of colorful flowers. The green grass dominates the place. Alfredo then spoke without looking at the 9 Kings.

".. Mr. Cyrus.. sorry I just told you.. The key is in my body. Embedded as my heart that has kept me alive and long for the last 2000 years. During the Gate of South war, I was just a baby Pixy who almost died because my parents died in the war. The Alicorn left this key to me and gave me a new life. Yes.. I also devoted myself for 2000 years as the main escort of Pixy king as a service to him..”

Cyrus and the 8 Kings fell silent. Between surprised and confused how to respond. Alfredo then continued his words.

“...Whether it's because you were so young at the coronation, I already think of you as my own son. You're a very good boy. But here you have to kill me to get the key..." Alfredo now showed his face. Tears were falling from his eyes. He was not sad because he was at the end of his life, but because he had to apart with Cyrus.

Alfredo's last request must have taken everyone by surprise. Especially Cyrus, the viceroy he currently serves..

"What?? Alfredo, are you kidding?? You know I can't do that.. I know you're lying" Cyrus said firmly. His eight folded wings spread out, a sign that he was shocked and tensed.

“You have to… you can't close the Gate of South with just 8 keys. I am content to see you as the last Prince of Pixies I serve. Stab me with your sword, Half-moon Dual blade.. and take my heart.." Alfredo's eyes were teary. He didn't want to part with Cyrus immediately.

"NO..!!! I WON'T DO IT YOU KNOW RIGHT?? I'M NOT CRAZY....!!!!" Cyrus was now screaming while holding back tears. The other Kings by his side were silent, because they understood Cyrus' feelings very well.

“I knew you would say that….” Alfredo then closed his eyes, green Magia and bright light emitted from his body..

"Rose the brave, Lily the humble, Lavender the fragrance, Hydrangea the beauty, O Spirit of the moon, our Goddess Diandra ..." Alfredo began to chant his spell.

“I will turn myself into a tree. Cut me down and take the key that is stored in my trunk afterwards.. O children of the leader of Arc Chaestra.. I entrust my son.. please take good care of him.. I love you.. Cyrus..

.. Change my form, make my death painless.. for the sake of this world.. for the Arc Chaestra..”

“ALFREDOO...!!!!!”

"Goodbye.. Cyrus Xaviersky.."

"NOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!!!" Cyrus hugged Alfredo but it was too late, his body had really turned into a tree. He then could only sob while hugging the tree.

“AAAAAAAAA……!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!” His tears flowed profusely. His blue magia looked abstract emanating from his body. Strong winds started to blow, shaking the branches and flowers on the spot. The overflow of emotions that triggered a burst of magical energy. That brief incident made Cyrus very devastated. The moon that had just risen filled Cyrus with extreme magical energy.

"Don't any of you think of cutting down this tree... I WILL NOT FORGIVE...!!!" Cyrus still couldn't believe what had just happened. His friends didn't think Alfredo would sacrifice himself either. They couldn't bear to see Cyrus crying.

"..isn't there a spell to change his form again after we take the key hey .. " in the middle of the situation Peter tugged at Joseph's hand. Hoping Demigod had a shapeshifting spell.

".. nothing.. even us Shapeshifters know.. the moon spirit spell can't be taken back .." while holding his hood that was blown by the wind Damian answered Peter's question.

"Calm down Cyrus.. let me.." Ryota approached Cyrus and Alfredo tree. His hand let out a thin fire.

"YOU WANT TO BURN IT...??? I WON'T LET IT ..!!!!" Cyrus's pair of wing tails detached and turned into a pair of rapier-style swords. Yes, that's the Half-moon dual blade that Alfredo meant earlier.

"Calm down.. we are the clan of the sun fox.. the creation of the fox god Inari. The fire I will use is a soft and warm fire. I won't hurt someone who is precious to you.." Three of the seven Ryota’s tail came out accompanied by their distinctive orange Magia. His brown eyes shone gently. His smile was thin. Cyrus was silent, he then put his sword back. The blue Magia blow and the wind stoped.

"..Solar Flames..Morning sun.." Ryota then touched the tree trunk and burned half of the trunk.

The 8 kings watched Ryota do his duty as a holy Fox. The night wind blew, tinkling sounds camefrom Ryota's bells. They didn't feel the tears coming. Their hearts were touched by the purity of Ryota's flames.

After a few seconds from the middle of the tree trunk they saw the key they were looking for. As soon as the key was taken, the fire from Ryota was extinguished immediately. The foliage of the Alfredo tree turns golden yellow and looks very beautiful. Ryota also handed the key to Cyrus who was then hugged by him. The key that once belonged to Alfredo's heart. It was warm even though the key was made of iron and magic also decorated with moon stone. Cyrus' cried had now stopped. He stepped closer to the tree.

"After this is over.. I will visit you here often.. Alfredo..." Cyrus leaned his head back. Tears fell from the corners of his eyes. The wind blew the leaves of Alfredo's tree, waiting for the young king’s homecoming.

Someone who loves you will always be with you..