"Hmmm… let me think… Ah, I've got it! My son shall be named Eldward William—and we'll call him El for short!"
Agnarr declared after a moment of thought—barely three minutes had passed. Yet his eyes gleamed with a brilliance that made the name echo with the weight of destiny.
Who would have imagined that a name so noble, so laden with meaning, would be chosen so swiftly?
Iduna, cradling Elsa in her arms, smiled with admiration.
"Eldward William… El... El... I truly love the sound of it. Agnarr, you never cease to amaze me."
"Oh, I'm not that amazing... Haven't you figured out yet how brilliant I am?"
"You're impossible!"
She replied with a playful pout, and laughter warmed the air between them.
Sunlight spilled gently through the palace windows, brightening the moment further as the king gazed upon his shy queen with eyes full of gratitude, momentarily forgetting the burdens and uncertainties that had weighed so heavily on his heart.
But peace rarely lingers long…
"Waaah! Awwwuuuh!"
A cry pierced the warm moment. It wasn't Allen—or rather, not El, as he was now to be called.
It was Elsa, suddenly awakened from her nap and wailing with a fury that suggested either hunger—or jealousy, perhaps, over the sudden shift of attention toward the new child.
El's eyes fluttered open. Nestled in King Agnarr's arms, he caught sight of Elsa held gently by his new mother. She stared at him as she cried, as if some unseen thread had tied them together from the very beginning.
In his mind, El's thoughts began to crystallize:
'What a strange twist of fate… A new name… a new beginning… a new world. Yes, this is my chance. With this system on my side, I'll prove my worth.
My name is Eldward William, and I will make that name resound across the entire continent!'
Determination shimmered in the depths of his small, bright eyes.
And as his gaze met Elsa's, she suddenly fell silent, now staring at him with innocent curiosity.
To the eyes of children, it was a simple moment of quiet.
But to the adults watching, it meant something more.
"Look, Agnarr!" Iduna said with laughter in her voice. "I think Elsa got jealous… Maybe she felt we were giving El all the attention. But the moment their eyes met—she calmed down! Do you think they're already competing for our affection?"
Agnarr smiled and teased:
"Who knows… maybe El gave her a commanding look that ended the little princess's rebellion. Look at how she's staring at him! Perhaps one day we'll marry them off… and they'll live happily ever after, just like we have."
They laughed together, wrapped in warmth and old memories—never realizing that their playful words would one day become prophecy.
And so, under a golden morning sun that bathed Arendelle in peace, the laughter of a king and the sweetness of his queen's affection wove a moment of quiet joy… one destined never to be forgotten.
* * *
In the Streets of Arendelle...
Caron—the most level-headed of the trio—led the way ahead of Harl and Sosi, the three wandering aimlessly through the city, eyes wide with awe at the sights of the kingdom.
The citizens of Arendelle didn't seem too surprised by the newcomers. They were used to diversity in faces and races. Still… a few, upon spotting the three unfamiliar figures, quietly slipped away from the streets without a word.
"Woooow! Look at all that delicious food!" Harl exclaimed as he munched on his dried seaweed and stared longingly at one of the market stalls.
"Suddenly… this seaweed tastes like paper…"
He wiped the drool from his mouth in childlike wonder.
But no one answered him. Caron and Sosi had quietly distanced themselves, embarrassed by his antics. The glances they were getting from passersby were more than enough to make any of them wish they could disappear.
But Harl, never one to know when to stop, attempted to ask for some food—only to remember he had no money.
Caron dashed over, gave him a gentle bop on the head, and pulled him away, whispering sternly:
"We're here just to look around! Don't ruin everything. If you upset the townsfolk, His Majesty will send you back home, and you'll never taste this kingdom's food again!"
Harl dropped his head, drawing circles on the ground with his fingers.
"Aww… but when are we going to eat? And why don't we have any money?"
Caron, trying to soothe him, replied:
"I heard His Majesty is throwing a banquet tonight to celebrate the birth of the princess… and now, the prince as well."
"Really?! Let's go find Sosi and head back right away! Where did he go?"
Without waiting for an answer, Harl took off running, excitement wiping away every previous thought. Caron had no choice but to follow.
Sosi had vanished just moments ago, so they decided to search the nearby area first.
Caron sighed and muttered:
"Just as I thought… he can't resist food…"
"Hey! Look over there!" Harl pointed ahead.
"What's with all the commotion? Maybe Sosi's there!"
Caron squinted toward the crowd—and his expression changed in an instant.
"This is bad. That is Sosi!"
He bolted toward the gathering, having spotted Sosi in the middle of a tense-looking situation.
He resisted the urge to roll into a ball—strict orders from Grand Pabbie: No rolling in town. It's a safety hazard.
* * *
A few minutes earlier…
Caron, flustered by Harl's embarrassing behavior, turned to Sosi and said:
"Stay here. I'll go fetch Harl. I can't stand being seen with him when he acts like that."
He hadn't taken Sosi with him because Sosi, ever full of pride, wouldn't want to be associated with Harl in such a state.
Sosi agreed and remained behind, half-heartedly watching the crowd. That's when he overheard a conversation between two townsfolk:
"Did you hear? Someone tried to skip out on their bill at a restaurant. Said it was a rock creature! Tried to eat for free!"
"No way! That's what they call a thief's meal! Unbelievable!"
"That's nothing!" one of them added.
"On the other side of town, they say a wild wolf attacked some people! The royal guards are heading there now!"
"Seriously? I've never seen the guards before… Let's hurry!"
"I'm more excited about the wild dog than the guards!" the other laughed.
"Let's go!"
They rushed off, not noticing the tiny troll who had overheard every word.
Sosi grinned wide, eyes shining with enthusiasm.
"A wild wolf? Perfect! My time has come! I'll catch it and save everyone. I'll become a hero! Wait for me… you beast! Here I come!"
And off he ran, chasing after his very first real adventure.