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She made her way toward the cave's exit, where the sun awaited her.After more than an hour in darkness, she felt the warmth on her skin, and it invigorated her. It was as if she were a mouse basking in the sun, and the voice in her head insisted she stop wasting time. Using a teleportation scroll, Cira transported herself to the outskirts of the royal palace of Laios. The immense golden towers loomed overhead, and she felt a sense of belonging; this was her home, her kingdom, and she was determined to reclaim it. She searched for a secret entrance belonging to the royal family of Venobich, moving stealthily through the shadows until she reached a black door.Her father had never allowed her to cross that threshold, and stepping through it in disobedience had marked a turning point in her life. She hesitated, her hand hovering over the doorknob, questioning what lay beyond. The voice in her head screamed at her. "These thoughts are useless. Open the door, and you will obtain true power. Everything you desire will be yours." Cira inserted the key into the lock, and as the door creaked open, a blast of cold air greeted her. The interior was dark, the shadows thick as ink, just as she remembered.For a moment, she hesitated, but the voice inside her urged her forward, pulling her deeper into the darkness that felt like home. She conjured a flame in her hand and began to descend a spiral staircase, feeling her strength wane with each step. As she walked alone, the sound of her footsteps echoed against the marble, and the voice in her head urged her on. "We are almost there. Prepare yourself." "What will I encounter?" she wondered aloud. "Patience. Just be ready." Cira had never been one to remain silent, and fear gnawed at her insides, urging her to turn back and flee.But the voice within her insisted otherwise, pushing her to continue. The darkness seemed to deepen around her. "You must jump." The words echoed in her mind. "You're crazy," she thought. "If you want to reclaim what was taken from you, you must jump." Meanwhile, Abril was gazing toward the woods when Sirius approached her, concern etched on his face. "You should rest. You've been using a lot of magic, and if you don't sleep, you'll be exhausted when we reach the royal capital." "I know, but I can't shake this feeling.noveldramaIt's as if something bad is about to happen." "All the more reason to rest. We will need your power to succeed." "I understand," she replied, her voice heavy with worry. "Then let me prepare some herbs that will sustain you for a few hours." "No, I'll try to stay awake while Taren prepares the food." "Very well." Abril found a place to rest, laying her blanket on the floor. She leaned against her armrest, trying to sleep. At first, it seemed impossible, but gradually, her eyes grew heavy, and she slipped into a deep slumber.Soon, she found herself in a dark, desolate place, on the edge of a great chasm. It was just as foreboding as it had been before. There, she saw Cira, looking weak and exhausted, as if she had been crying. Abril's heart raced as she reached out toward her sister. "Cira!" she cried, her voice filled with urgency. Abril's skin prickled with fear as monstrous figures began to emerge from the shadows, grotesque and filled with malice. One creature, with writhing tentacles, reached toward her. Just then, Sirius approached, his brow furrowed with concern. "Are you alright?What happened?" "I saw my sister," Abril replied, her voice trembling. "I believe she is in Laios. I saw her jump into what seemed to be the cry of Hades." "Calm down. You were sleeping; it must have been a nightmare." "No, it wasn't a nightmare. Sometimes I can see what will happen in the future or what is occurring elsewhere while we are awake." "Are you sure of what you're saying?" "Yes. When my mother was linked to me, she was the seer. She showed me what would happen or what was happening in other places. I recently discovered that I can do the same, but I cannot control it.We must go into the royal palace of Laios." "First, you need to calm down. If your sister is in the royal palace, we cannot act recklessly. We need to think very carefully about what we will do." "Calm down? Taren was going to use some magic to help us return before we get there." "Then we must proceed cautiously." When it was time for food, Cassian felt extremely uncomfortable. Barto had taken his place next to Maya, and he couldn't help but feel the tension every time she glanced his way. Barto had made it clear he harbored resentment toward Cassian.Later, as Barto prepared to leave for the city of Farell, Maya offered to accompany him to the door to say goodbye, but he declined. "I prefer that you accompany Prince Cassian. I would like to speak with you for a moment before I leave." "Very well," Barto replied, planting a kiss on his sister's forehead. "Remember, you can always count on me," he said softly. Maya embraced him tightly, her eyes glistening with unshed tears. "Take care of yourself." Barto caressed her cheek, just as he had done countless times in their childhood."I will." Cassian walked alongside Barto through the wide hallways, but Barto remained silent. At one point, Cassian wondered if what he had read was a lie, a mere excuse for Maya to avoid following him until he departed. "Take care of my sister," Barto said suddenly, breaking the silence.