As even more time passed Frogs exploits did not diminish, no he just continued being where-ever he needed to be, to be of most use. Whether it was on the battlefield, or in the forest protecting travelers from monsters, though in both instances he would remain unseen.

Well, as much as was possible. It did happen that people would catch glimpses of him, both travelers and soldiers. Which made stories start to rise and lead to the shout among the knights of Guardia castle as they clashed their beer mugs together and shouted in celebration over a victory over the Mystics they had just experiences.

"For our king and Queen!" One shouted and the rest shouted with him.

"For Guardia!" Another one shouted and all agreed.

Queen Leene was smiling amused as she was observing their celebration sitting in her own chair next to her husband.

"What more should we drink to?" A young squire asked.

"I know! Lets give one for lucky Frog!" A soldier laughed and they all agreed.

That though caught Leenes attention. "Lucky Frog?" she asked. "What is that all about?" she asked.

The king had to shrug his shoulder as well. "This is the first I heard of it." he admitted.

"Excuse me." Leene then asked the nearest knight. "Who is this lucky frog you just drank to?" she asked.

"Oh, your majesty." The knight flustered. "It's just this story." he blushed. "You see, sometimes when we are preparing to have a battle. Someone will claim they saw a man seized frog." he informed. "The thing just is, when-ever that frog creature has been spotted, the fight the next day always goes surprisingly well. So we have decided to call it a good omen, if someone spots the lucky frog. Fortune will face us in battle." he explained. "It's just a story though, I doubt he's real."

"No he is!" Another knight exclaimed. "I swear I saw him myself!" he stated making the first knight turn to him then he shook his head.

"Bernie, you've been drinking." he pointed out to his friend.

"That's not the point!" The second knight stated. "The lucky frog is real I saw him! I barely even believed it myself but he was there! He was.. the seize of a human child." he then tried to explain. "And he wore a cape! And chest armor!" he stated. "Oh and he had a sword in his belt, a broad sword!"

"A frog wearing armor and carrying around a broadsword?" Leene asked. "How peculiar."

"Please don't listen to him your majesty, he had a bit to many." The first knight tried to excuse them.

The king though frowned. "A frog like humanoid creature?" he asked. "Sound more like a mystic than a human. And carrying a broad sword? You are sure that wasn't just an enemy soldier?"

"Your majesty I swear to you it was a frog!" The second knight exclaimed. "And it was the same frog other people saw to! We all remember the cape and broadsword!"

"Broadsword?" Leene asked. "Is he some sort of warrior?"

"I doubt it." The second knight then admitted. "That sword was almost as long as the frog himself, there's no way he can actually wield it." he commented in a slight eye-roll. "That frog did not look like a fighter at all, if anything it was far to adorable in that little hero getup. Like a child dressing up for pretend. It just brings good luck, I think we should keep it at that."

"I see, a good luck spirit." Leene smiled. "Then indeed, we should drink to him. Lucky frog, watching over my soldiers and citizens!" she cheered lifting up her own glass and the knights smiled, some looking happy. Others just looking relieved that Leene took it so easily.

The king smiled amused. "A good luck frog?" he asked. "I can see how the idea of such a creature would make you happy."

"Yes." Leene nodded in a smile. "I like to think not all magic is evil, I like to think there's good magic in our world as well."

"Oh? And a luck frog is good magic is he?" The king asked.

"Why wouldn't he be?" Leene asked. "Didn't you hear? He brings good luck!" she smiled.


After that Leene started to pay more attention, and did notice mentions of this so called lucky frog now and again.
Truthfully she had no idea what this was about, if it was in any way real or just a story to keep up moral, either way Leene quite liked this little story, she especially loved how people all seemed to light up when it was mentioned. Then she started to wonder, could it be real? Could there be a human sized frog somewhere? Wearing a cape and chest plate, carrying around a broadsword almost as long as he was tall?
The mental image did amuse Leene quite a bit and she did wish she could see it for herself, little did she know it wouldn't be long before her wish was granted.

Troops of mystics were approaching from the north and the knights and soldiers were making themselves ready to march out in the courtyard, as always Leene got nervous when she saw knights wandering off to face battle. These times she couldn't help but reminded of Cyrus and Glenn, and how they never ever made it back which made her heart heavy. Not all of these knights would make it back, they all knew that already and yet there was nothing to do so sadly Leene looked down as the knights were strapping on shoulder plates and finally stood up in lines.

"Well then." the commander spoke as he stood up. "Time to march out time to…" he didn't get any further as suddenly a shout sounded.

"STOP!" and from above a voice. "STOOOOPPPP!" then from above came a creature jumping, it jumped high up into the air so everyone had to look up to see the flowing cape and then finally the creature came down again landing straight in the middle of the plaza where he made a roll fall before sitting up shaking his amphibian like head. "Do not go north! It's a trap!" the human frog exclaimed.

Everyone silenced, wide-eyed looking at the creature. It was strange looking indeed, it was just as what the knight had described. A frog the seize of a human child, wearing a bronze chest plate, a long cape and he did indeed have a huge broadsword in his belt.

Then suddenly a knight shouted. "I TOLD YOU!" he shouted. "I told you he was real! It's the lucky frog!"

And a big shout sounded as all the knights and soldiers started to speak over each other, wide-eyed Leene looked at the strange creature though he didn't look at her then finally the commander shouted.

"QUIET!" making everyone quiet down and then he turned to Frog. "And what are you supposed to be? A spy from the mystics? Come to lead us astray?" he asked.

"sir! That's the lucky frog!" A knight exclaimed. "He brings good fortune!"

That made the frog creature blink and he turned. "I am indeed a frog, but I am in no way lucky and bring no such thing. Please, keep it at Frog." he asked then turned back. "And I am a an ally, please! The army you see at north is a mere illusion meant to lure your knights into a ravine which the mystics can fill with water killing all the knights without even having to fight! The true army is at the east! Intending to attack after the knights has marched out. If you go to the tallest tower in the castle and look towards the east you will see a great cloud of smoke. That smoke is used to hide the true army, you do not have to believe my word. Just go and see for yourself!" he encouraged.

That made the commander blink then he frowned. "Go check." he then asked a knight and the knight nodded running towards the castle. Then he turned back to Frog. "Though even if he does see a cloud of smoke, that doesn't proof your claim." he commented. "Why on earth should I put my faith in you?"

"Because he's been helping us and the people of this kingdom." Leene then stated and both the commander and frog turned to her looking quite stunned. Leene how-ever smiled. "Frog, may I say I am so pleased to finally meet you. I heard stories of you, how you helped both at the battlefield but also how you helped common citizens. Anyone who ever met you seems to be full of praise."

That made frogs eyes widened and suddenly he blushed deeply. "Oh.. That's. I'm just honored to serve your majesty. And the pleasure is all mine." he stated offering Leene a very formal bow. "To stand in the presence of the Queen herself is indeed an honor a frog such as I do not deserve." he said as he stood back up.

Leene blinked as she tilted her head looking at the strange creature whom acted so formal and the frog seemed to be blushing wanting to get away as quick as possible then Leene smiled. "You must be tired after your long journey, please rest here at the castle. We would be glad to have you as a guest."

"That's very kind of you." Frog said a little embarrassed. "But I cannot, I must go." he said stepping a bit backwards as he bowed his head. "To know the knights wont go into a trap and you will remain protected, that is all I needed for now."

"Me?" Leene asked. "It's my protection you're concerned about?"

"But of course! You are the queen!" Frog pointed out. "And a very kind and wise queen, I shall do my best to protect you. Now then, farewell!" he greeted bending his knees clearly readying to jump away.

"Wait." Leene held up a hand and Frog looked up. "I'm sorry I just… Will I see you again?" she asked.

"If the world was fair you wouldn't." Frog replied. "How-ever, the mystics are growing in numbers and they are after you. So I would not rule it out." he admitted. "Please do not worry my queen, I shall do all that I can to see that no harm befalls you. If you truly need me, I shall indeed be there. Farewell." he asked as he finally made his jump which reached up on the wall where he set off again taking advantage of the momentum to the opposite wall and bounced back and forth to gain more and more height before finally he vanished over the wall and out of sight ones again.

Leene keeping her eyes on him until he had gone and then she looked down.

"My queen." A knight then spoke. "Are you all right?"

"Yes." Leene nodded. "It's just for some reason… that frog. He made me feel nostalgic." she admitted. "And a little sad." then she looked up again. "But also hopeful, Frog." she smiled amused. "I see, you promised to always protect me. Thank you frog." she breathed.