Saile and his sister climbed down from the frog's back and stepped into the carriage.
Saile ran his hand along the seat and whispered:
"I remember this place. I was sitting here… and when I realized I had forgotten the magic box at our house, I rushed back to get it. I was also searching for my cat to take her with me, but I couldn't find her."
Vizela nodded softly:
"Yes, brother. I remember that day. You were crying and screaming, begging Mother to bring the cat. But Mother kept warning you—that cat was no ordinary pet. She said it was a monster that appeared and disappeared at will. I remember looking out of the carriage window and seeing the villagers waving goodbye, shouting: 'Goodbye, Sola! Bring us our money!'"
Saile's face darkened:
"Yes… Mother kept telling Uncle Colin to hurry. The villagers wanted back the money Capelli had hidden for them. But the monsters attacked him and stole it. She said we owed the villagers. I even saw her weeping, saying: 'They took all the keys… and I have only one left.'"
The frog, listening from outside, trembled. Tears spilled down his cheeks as he let out a terrible cry:
"You monsters! No matter how long it takes, we will destroy you!"
Startled by his voice, Saile and Vizela quickly leapt out of the carriage.
"Frog, what happened to you? Why are you screaming and crying?" they asked.
The frog wiped his face, his voice heavy with sorrow:
"Do you know what your mother meant by 'the only key'?"
Sayle: "No… what did she mean?"
The frog bent down, his gaze sharp and sorrowful:
"She meant you. You are the only key left."
The siblings fell silent. They climbed back onto the frog's back, gently wiping away his tears.
Above them, the flying horses stretched their wings and carried them toward the deserted village.