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Why aren't you saying anything?" she urged."I'm not really sure if I should tell you," he replied, conflicted. "I'm the same as you; as soon as I speak, I hold nothing back," Maya insisted. Barto sighed heavily; he could never deny his sister's requests. "This is good. Many of the stories that exist in this book are only certain if I'm with you. Just know that you don't belong to those tales. For years, humans have kept their history well-guarded, while elves and dwarves think they have weaknesses." "Are you sure of what you're saying?" Maya asked, her brow furrowing. "Not much, really.I'm telling you what the priest said when he was a child. He had to be very discreet with the information we possess. Even though Maya and I are together, your children never hate us, but in action, it is necessary. That's why, until recently, we didn't even know that our veins ran with Maya's blood." Maya nodded, agreeing with her brother. "When you complain about not being told the truth about our lineage, I say it would serve us to know it," she said, turning away, ignoring the thousands of questions swirling in her mind.Barto continued, "Whatever it is, that's where Mother knows all these stories. They are just human tales. I say this without offending the noble reign; she did a great job as a queen, but to other species, they are insignificant. So, mestizos like Maya, you, and I, we are beings who should not exist." Barto looked at the little girl and added, "That's why I advise you to take good care of yourself. You are young, and she reigns over them and knows her lineage.You should try to find a way to hide those beautiful golden eyes; they are the only thing that can reveal your heritage." Alessandro was aware of this, which was why he insisted on her health. He had seen her eyes grow dim. "No, you asked my priest, but he will never tell me until the information guild is created. It's very communicative, let's say." "Accordingly, many thanks for what you have shared with us," Alessandro said. "I'm sorry I couldn't help you more," Barto replied. "No, it has been a long time coming," Alessandro said as he approached Maya and Lissana, longing to be with Maya."In the next century, I just want to be with you," he said softly. "Yes, it must be that. It will leave a mark, but you will be careful. Let them go and try to find them," Barto advised. "Understood," Alessandro replied. When Alessandro was next to Cassian, he said, "I need you to accompany me." "But... I can't just go," Cassian protested, trailing behind his brother. Meanwhile, Alessandro walked through the countryside, pondering. "Why did I come here?" he wondered aloud. "I want you to help me, besides the leftovers," he added."That's not true!" Cassian shot back, ignoring his brother's plea. Maya's brother had always ignored him when he didn't seem to be paying attention. "But I don't think he'll grant me a favor when I leave this dwelling," Alessandro said. After Sian and Alessandro had gone, Maya turned to Barto, who was playing nearby. "Don't blame me for my decision; it's not your fault," she said. "No way! If you hadn't gone there, you would never have entered the land of the fairies and would have stayed far away from us.I can't help but blame you for taking us away from you." "That was my decision, which was opposed by you, I'm sure." "Why don't you go home for at least a while?" Maya suggested. "Go and see our father, but it won't be now." Maya remained silent for a moment before asking, "Barto, what you said about the stories in this book, is it true?" "Yes," he replied. "Barto, what does Papa know about the fairies?" she pressed. "I don't know what he knows about them.noveldramaAs I said, I only know what he says when he's babbling, but Daddy hides a lot of secrets." Just as Maya thought, the pixie that followed her everywhere appeared, ready to confront Barto. He was taken aback. "Is that a fairy?" he asked, watching as the pixie flew around him, tugging at his hair and hovering close to his face to see his eyes. "As this is the year, everyone in the country will want to meet you," the pixie chimed. "What do you think you're doing?!" Barto exclaimed. "I told you clearly that you would crush me if you let someone come near you." "But it's also a fairy!Why do I have to-" "I want to," Maya interjected. "Disappear," she commanded. The pixie hesitated, still looking at Barto when she asked, "What was there?" "You've been chasing me since I got back from the land of the fairies." "Why?" Maya didn't want to tell her brother that the fairy had come to try and take her back to the land of the fairies; it would weaken her resolve. "It's true," she thought, recalling how the pixie had vanished, and she didn't want to mention it, nor could she lie to her brother without him realizing what she was doing."I decided to tell the truth halfway," she finally admitted. "You're here to try to convince me to return to the land of the fairies." "Did the fairy queen send you?" "Yes," the pixie replied. "So I gave up on you," Maya said, feeling a pang of sadness. "Let's stop talking about me. What about the elf girl you mentioned the last time we saw each other?" "I don't know," Barto admitted. "What don't you know?" "Our relationship is complicated." "Why?" "Because I'm half human and half elf.I suppose you have plenty of reasons." "I don't know if she feels the same for me, but the last time we saw each other, I said it was better than before. But I think she's afraid of what the elves would say if they found out she was hanging out with someone like me." Maya could sense her brother's sadness. "Stella loves you; I'm sure she'll come back for you." "How can you be so sure?" "Because if you truly love someone, you can't just forget them. You loved her, and that's why you couldn't stay too far away from me, my beloved. So don't lose hope; she will come back to find you."