The next day.

A little girl looks at the goldfish in the market. It was beautiful and she felt sorry for the fish. Then she asked, "Sir, can't you release this fish back into the river?"

"You can take it off if you pay for it."

But the little girl didn't have enough money to buy it.

"If you don't have money, you better get out of here, don't get in my way." He said harshly while shooing her away with his hand.

The poor little girl was pushed, but she was able to keep her balance so she wouldn't fall. Before leaving him, she looked back, then said, "Sir. Please don't sell it to others. I will come back to buy it."

But the merchant didn't care. The selling system is who first comes, he gets it first. Especially looking at the little girl who looked poor. Who wants to believe that she will come back to buy it?

The little girl was by the riverside and remembered the fate of the goldfish. Then she picked up the stones and threw them into the river. The boy who she met last time, then said from behind, "Now it's your turn to be confused and worried."

The girl was startled by the voice from behind her. "He-he... Yes."

"What do you think?" said the boy.

"I want to buy a goldfish at the market, but I don't have enough money."

The boy felt pity. "How much does it cost?" He asked.

"The price is around this." Told the girl.

"Hm... I don't have enough money either."

"Yes. It does not matter," said the girl.

"Where is your house? Can we meet tomorrow?" asked the boy.

"Who knows?" The little girl replied with a smile because she didn't want this child to know her house.

*****

When he returned home, the older brother asked his mother for money. But his mother said,

"Why do you ask for that much money?!"

"Ah. that. I want to buy something."

"You definitely want to buy some useless toys, right?"

Behind the room, the younger brother heard.

In the end, the brother did not get any money, there was only babble. Then the younger brother approached his brother and gave him some money.

"Here it is. Just use my money," said the younger brother.

His brother was surprised, he wanted to accept the money, but his pride caused him to refuse at first and said, "No need."

Hearing that, the younger brother was lethargic. Then he lowered his hand and turned. The older brother immediately grabbed the younger brother's shoulder and said, "I borrowed it first. I will return later. Th-thank you."

Younger brother smiled happily as he nodded his head and said, "Yeah."

"How is this?" Then he recalled the incident before he was arrested.

In the dragon palace.

"Prince... Don't get out of this sea." Said the dragon king.

"Why does dad like to forbid me?" The prince grumbled.

"This is for your goodness, little prince," said the king.

Because the prince was bored, he decided to go out. Then he disguised himself as a goldfish. He enjoyed his journey with other fish. But unfortunately, he was caught by the net and is now on the market.

The next day, the boy looked for the girl on the riverside, but couldn't find her. Then he went to the market and asked the merchant who sold the goldfish. At that time, the girl was there and persuading the merchant.

"Still cannot. If you have money, you can buy it. Go away!" said the merchant.

Then the boy said, "You can't be rude to the buyer."

The little girl turned and smiled at his arrival.

"Don't lecture me." The seller said.

"I want to buy that goldfish." The boy immediately responded with a grumble while taking out the money.

"Ah. Young master. Pardon my rudeness. This is the fish," replied the seller.

Then, they both went home together.

The girl said, "Thank you very much."

"Yes." replied the boy.

The little girl walked happily. Seeing that, the boy asked, "Do you like fish so much? Do you want to keep the fish?"

"No..." The girl shook her head.

"Then for what?" said the curious boy.

"You'll find out later." Replied the girl.

They arrived at the place where they first met. By seeing her action, the boy said, "Could it be that you want to let it go?"

The girl then released the fish into the clear river while saying, "May you be safe and happy."

"What??? Did you really let it go? Oh no... my money...," said the boy.

"Look at that fish was swimming beautifully in the wide area." The girl smiled.

The boy looked at the fish, "Yeah. Finally, it can swim freely."

"How do you feel when you see it?" asked the girl.

"Relieved, free, and also happy to see it."

"It's the same with the fish which is now free. We are happy to save it because we are compassionate. That is inner happiness. We realize that every living being is precious."

The boy was amazed, "You're right. It feels satisfying and happy to be able to save."

After their life in this world, then they are reborn in a heavenly realm according to their virtue. The little girl later became the goddess Lyra and in the next life was reborn in the human world with the name Ryana, the older brother was born as the god Aquila and came down to the world using the name Lucien that given by Tyrone. The younger brother was born as the god Cygnus and was reborn with the name of prince Claes. The cat was born as a god by the name of Kiran. And the last one is the goldfish who is the son of the dragon named Hydra who gave the dragon pearl to Ryana.

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Departure

Seven days after the war, Claes died. But before he died, he said in the palace hall where the king and the nobles gathered. He stated that "Seven days later, I will die."

Everyone was shocked. Even though the king had known this news, he still felt sad.

"How could you leave us?" said the king.

"I'm sorry father because my duty is done here." Claes continued, "Before I leave, I would like to suggest that the next king is Taddeus."

"Prince...." muttered Taddeus and Dion.

Everyone there agreed. The meeting has ended. After everyone left and remained with the king, Claes, Dion, and Taddeus in the palace hall, Dion called Prince Claes who then hugged him while saying, "Forgive your uncle. Because of the thirst for power, I intended to seize power by force, but you just gave it to me."

Claes patted his uncle on the shoulder to relieve his heart. After they looked at each other, Claes said, "That's because Taddeus is a good, loyal, not greedy and wise king candidate. I have discussed it with the king. I entrust this kingdom under his reign will prosper."

"Thank you, Claes," Dion said with a smile. Then, he turned to the king, "Thank you Your Majesty for your goodness."

****

After exiting the room, it was Taddeus' turn to call.

"What's up?" Claes looked back.

"Are you really going to leave us?"

"That's how it is. From the beginning, I was born into this world to make peace among this war."

"But... I want you to stay here. I want you to be the king and I will be your right-hand man."

"Thank you, Taddeus. I appreciate your kindness. I hope you can find someone as loyal as you are to me." Claes tapped his shoulder.

Taddeus let out his tears. Claes put his arm around him and said, "A knight shouldn't shed tears so easily."

"But that's an exception for now." Taddeus embraced Claes.

Claes smiled and said, "Yes. Sometimes, it's okay to cry if it's a relief."

"I advise you when I am no longer in this world, please take care of my father, and you must rule with justice and wisdom. In this way, this kingdom will be prosperous," said Claes.

"With all due respect, I will do it," Taddeus said with a feeling of enthusiasm and touch.

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On one occasion, Taddeus said to Helcia, "Helcia, will you be my life partner? I will pour out my heart to you."

"How could that be, sir?" asked Helcia.

"Since we met at the inn. That time I knew you loved Reiga. But after knowing the fact that Reiga is a woman, I dared myself to love you again. After going through our togetherness, I feel comfortable around you. I secretly love you and it's time for me to reveal my love to you." Taddeus said to Helcia while holding and kissing the back of her palm gently.

Helcia was surprised and blushed, "Sorry sir, I'm only from the common class."

"Love doesn't look at status social. That's what I learned from Prince Claes when he loved Ryana sincerely, even though it was finally revealed that Ryana was a princess, but from the start, Prince Claes loved her as a commoner."