The wind howls through the broken earth of what was once a calm forest. No trace of life can be found; it was darkness' domain. The little particles of mana left flows only in one direction, and it is to the brightest source of these devastated lands. The source shines like the stars, covered by the black emptiness of space, and at the center, stood a sky blue crystal.

Besides the wind, a soft flapping sound could be heard near the crystal. There was a fairy-like creature circling around it... Except that it wasn't a fairy, but a dungeon pixie.

Full of curiosity and admiration, the pixie smiled.

" I am quite happy to become your guide. Did you know that you're a really powerful crystal? You shine so much, it's so pretty ! "

The crystal glimmered. He didn't know how to respond, but he was glad to be finally cured from his curse. For him, this voice was a blessing that came from an angel... a pixie... Well, both of them can fly... AN: You can ignore this if it's too cringy >.<.

" Uhh... Excuse me... Can you explain what is going on? How can you still survive... Who are you? "

Taken by surprise by the crystal's questions, the pixie rapidly blinked with her emerald eyes. She never thought that a crystal was capable of questioning. It must be a special crystal... She must treasure her opportunities.

" Uh? What do you mean survive? Isn't it obvious? I am a dungeon pixie, so I am immune to mana siphoning.  Besides, You can only kill beings weaker than you in this way... It's like a finishing move, you know. "

" Oh, I understand... Umm... But, why do you need my protection if you are this strong? "

" Strong? Me? Thanks, hehe ! But no, I am not that strong... I wish I was, but I am not. We are not strong... Yet! I mean, I can make you much stronger. You gotta trust me! "

" I trust you. I need your guidance... Don't leave me alone. "

The pixie was perplexed of the crystal's answer. She always thought that a crystal who possessed consciousness followed the path lead by his greed and pride. It was the first time that she witnessed a crystal's loneliness.

" Don't worry, I won't leave you. I am sure that you will be a great partner!"

" Really? "

" Yep! But first, let's get to business. We need to make the contract, since we are running out of time . "

" Running out of time? "

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" I will explain everything later, let's get started . "

" Wait... I have a question. What is your name? "

" Hehe, silly, you are the only one who knows my name. "

" Uh? "

" It's part of the contract, give me a cute name! Concentrate on my name. "

By the time the pixie said these words, a mass of mana began to swirl around, similar to a gust of wind. There were purplish and greenish mana dancing together, forming a spiral of little sparks. Then, the soul corridor began to form. It's the strongest connection between two beings, a pure and equitable one.

Both the crystal and the pixie felt the warmth of each other’s soul.

Cheerfully, the pixie broke the silence with a symphonic voice.

" ♪ Nice to meet you , [Argos] ♪ "

" The pleasure is mine, dear [Pix]. "

Thus, a strong bond was born. The magic released by this bond resounded throughout the continent, but it was a special invisible wave. Only higher beings such as [Sage], [Hero] or [Divinity] could slightly sense this disturbance on the [World’s Mana Flow].

From the four corners of the World, the echo was felt.

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" Interesting. Another great disturbance in the same century... "

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" Master, ther... "

" I KNOW! Don't interfere on my work. "

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" Ohh... looks like we have another worthy enemy. "

" Tch, annoying. "

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" I see... The Great Tree was right... "

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