As they headed back, Alex stated, "I suppose we have nothing better to do until this ice melts. It will become something we do not need."
Liebe said, "Ok then."
Alex said, "Until that time, if it is agreeable, I would like a private word with Liebe. Would you mind giving us a moment?"
Eldrie said, "Understood."
Gelda said, "I will remain as Liebe's guard."
Alex said, "That is acceptable."
As everyone left, Alex said, "Liebe, there is something I wish to show you." He opened a drawer and took out a picture. "Do you recognize anyone?"
Liebe said, "Sir, it's just a picture of you with my father, mother, and uncle. But why are you bleeding?"
Alex said, "That was during my visit to you in Eldoria. You were barely one month old, of course, so I doubt you remember. When I picked you up, you were in a cranky mood and bit my nose, which caused the bleeding. In those days, you would not let anyone hold you except Lilith. Jewel nearly cried from so many failed attempts. But I wished to ask you something: do you still have the crystal piano in the Faust estate?"
Liebe said, "You are the one who gifted that?"
Alex said, "Indeed, I gave it to you. Music helps infants relax, but of course, you were far too young to understand such things."
Liebe said, "Thank you."
Alex said, "There is no need for thanks. Though I will confess, when the Valtian government declared you deceased a few months ago, I could not believe it. Here in Symphoics, there was quite a panic. But as a neutral nation, there was not much I could offer, except to visit Lilith."
Liebe said, "You visited Mother?"
Alex said, "Indeed, I did. I went initially to offer my condolences as an old friend, but I realized something. Being so close to Valtia, as Symphoics is just 300 kilometers away, I could not face her."
Liebe said, "I understand."
Alex said, "But take this picture." It was a picture of Tenebris, Gelda, Jewel, Alex with Lilith in the middle holding baby Liebe. "I think you should keep this one. It will remind you that all soldiers require a home. Gelda, please give us a second. The same applies to you Heaven and Hell."
Gelda said, "Ok then." As three of them left, Alex turned to Liebe.
He said, "I wanted to ask you something, Liebe. Do you know why everyone places your needs before their own?"
Liebe said, "I don't."
Alex said, "It is because if anything were to happen to you, none of us could ever face your mother again. Myself included."
Liebe said, "Thank you sir."
Alex said, "Think nothing of it. If you ever wish to train, I am always available. Now, take her with you."
Liebe said, "I'm sorry sir?"
Alex said, "Come in." From the door, a Musizian came in.
She said, "Greetings."
Alex said, "Liebe, this is Fate. A unique Musizian, designed to be compatible with your Dark Magic."
Fate said, "Greetings Maestro."
Alex said, "I have seen more than my fair share of Musizians. Every Musizian in this nation, as a matter of fact. Yet none are as unique as her. I personally tuned her to be your partner. In terms of performance, she can be compared to Hell or Heaven."
Liebe said, "Umm sir, I can't accept her. It will be far too precious of a gift."
Alex said, "It is alright. You may take her."