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Cy is a supporting character who appears alongside Clops as one of the smallest and most loyal attendants in the beast king's court. These two are almost always seen together, forming a pair of black, ball-shaped anthropomorphic creatures. Cy specifically takes the form of a round body with a single large, light purple eye and small arms, while Clops, by contrast, has a large mouth and small feet. Their design emphasizes their complementary nature; standing at a diameter of approximately twenty centimeters, they are among the smallest inhabitants of the palace.
Cy and Clops were not born into their roles as palace attendants. They originally belonged to the Cyclopean clan, a group of one-eyed beasts, but were cast out as defects and failures. Individually, neither of them could function as a complete being, but together, they formed a single, capable individual. It was King Leonhart who discovered them and gave them a purpose, rescuing them from abandonment and assigning them duties within his household. This rescue from a life of rejection shapes the core of their loyalty.
Their personalities are intertwined with their physical forms. Cy represents the eye of the pair, while Clops functions as the mouth. Consequently, Cy is far less vocal than his counterpart, typically speaking only a few words or echoing phrases after Clops has finished talking. The author has noted that this is not due to a lack of intelligence; in fact, Cy is considered slightly smarter than Clops, but he has a harder time forming speech, so Clops does the talking for him. Their shared goal and greatest joy is taking care of Sariphi, the human sacrifice who becomes the king's consort, and they dislike cruelty and meanness.
Their role in the story is firmly tied to Sariphi. Upon her arrival at the palace, they become her dedicated companions and caretakers, helping her navigate the complex and often hostile environment of the beastman court. Their devotion to her stems from the same place as their loyalty to the king: she treats them with a fundamental kindness they had rarely experienced, as she was one of the first people to see them as individuals worthy of respect rather than as failures. This bond is showcased in tender moments, such as when Sariphi gives them pancakes and hand-drawn pictures as gifts to show her appreciation for their constant help. An argument once broke out between the pair when Clops ate all the pancakes meant for both of them, revealing their childlike natures.
Their most significant relationship is with each other, as they are functionally two halves of a whole. They also share a profound bond with King Leonhart, their rescuer, and with Sariphi, who becomes the object of their dedicated service. Their shared history of being rescued by the king makes them empathetic to Sariphi, as she too is an outsider trying to find a place in the beastman kingdom.
Physically, Cy possesses a notable ability tied to his nature as the "eye." Clops can see everything that Cy sees, and the two of them can communicate with each other over vast distances, making them an effective team for gathering information and running errands throughout the palace and beyond. Their connection is so deep that they also share sensations; if Clops eats something, Cy can taste it, and if Cy sees something, Clops experiences that visual information. This shared perception reinforces the idea that they are not simply two separate creatures but one entity divided into two bodies, a unique bond that allows them to function where others might consider them incomplete.
Cy and Clops were not born into their roles as palace attendants. They originally belonged to the Cyclopean clan, a group of one-eyed beasts, but were cast out as defects and failures. Individually, neither of them could function as a complete being, but together, they formed a single, capable individual. It was King Leonhart who discovered them and gave them a purpose, rescuing them from abandonment and assigning them duties within his household. This rescue from a life of rejection shapes the core of their loyalty.
Their personalities are intertwined with their physical forms. Cy represents the eye of the pair, while Clops functions as the mouth. Consequently, Cy is far less vocal than his counterpart, typically speaking only a few words or echoing phrases after Clops has finished talking. The author has noted that this is not due to a lack of intelligence; in fact, Cy is considered slightly smarter than Clops, but he has a harder time forming speech, so Clops does the talking for him. Their shared goal and greatest joy is taking care of Sariphi, the human sacrifice who becomes the king's consort, and they dislike cruelty and meanness.
Their role in the story is firmly tied to Sariphi. Upon her arrival at the palace, they become her dedicated companions and caretakers, helping her navigate the complex and often hostile environment of the beastman court. Their devotion to her stems from the same place as their loyalty to the king: she treats them with a fundamental kindness they had rarely experienced, as she was one of the first people to see them as individuals worthy of respect rather than as failures. This bond is showcased in tender moments, such as when Sariphi gives them pancakes and hand-drawn pictures as gifts to show her appreciation for their constant help. An argument once broke out between the pair when Clops ate all the pancakes meant for both of them, revealing their childlike natures.
Their most significant relationship is with each other, as they are functionally two halves of a whole. They also share a profound bond with King Leonhart, their rescuer, and with Sariphi, who becomes the object of their dedicated service. Their shared history of being rescued by the king makes them empathetic to Sariphi, as she too is an outsider trying to find a place in the beastman kingdom.
Physically, Cy possesses a notable ability tied to his nature as the "eye." Clops can see everything that Cy sees, and the two of them can communicate with each other over vast distances, making them an effective team for gathering information and running errands throughout the palace and beyond. Their connection is so deep that they also share sensations; if Clops eats something, Cy can taste it, and if Cy sees something, Clops experiences that visual information. This shared perception reinforces the idea that they are not simply two separate creatures but one entity divided into two bodies, a unique bond that allows them to function where others might consider them incomplete.