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Sirius spoke urgently."Be careful." "It's time to let your magic flow like a torrent," he urged. A bright light began to push back the darkness of that place. Sweat dripped from their brows as a scream echoed through the air. Monsters began to emerge from the shadows. "Get out of the way!" Taren shouted as he pulled out his weapon. They fought against the creatures that threatened to prevent Abril from closing the rift. "It's not working! This damn monster isn't budging," Enzo exclaimed, stepping back. "You need to do something, Sirius." Enzo conjured a ball of fire and hurled it at one of the creatures.It staggered but quickly retaliated, attacking with its sword and claws. Taren joined him, both of them landing cuts, but the creature regenerated almost instantly. Sirius used his magic to hold it back, but it was incredibly strong. Even with all three of them giving their all, they could only keep it at bay while Abril continued to work on closing the crack. Sirius remembered he had to take decisive action. "Aim for its head and incinerate it!" he shouted. "If we had faced it in the woods, we would have had a better chance." "Attack its head! You must decapitate it!" Taren urged.Taren heard Sirius but was momentarily distracted. The creature lunged, and in a swift motion, it severed Taren's sword arm. Despite the pain, he pressed on, determined to help Abril close the rift. The ground trembled as the crack began to seal, but it was draining Abril's energy. She was releasing so much magic that she could barely remain conscious. Yet, she couldn't stop; there was still too much left to close the rift to Hades. Digging deep within herself, she summoned every last bit of magic she had. When the final cry echoed through the air, something broke. "Cira..." Their gazes met.Cira looked different, a mocking smile on her lips. "We'll meet again, sister," she taunted. The crack was completely closed, but too much had happened. Cira had managed to escape, and Abril felt her magic waning. She doubted she could defend herself against her sister in her current state. Cira advanced, darkness swirling around her as she prepared to attack. Enzo stepped in front of Abril, blocking her path. He was surprised by his own instinct to protect her; he had never imagined he would defend her like this. "Cira!" Enzo exclaimed, his voice steady despite the chaos."What are you doing?" "What an illusion you are," Cira sneered, advancing with a threatening gaze. Something dark slithered from her shadow, aiming directly at Enzo. But the flames of his magic flared, blocking her attack. "That's enough, Cira!" Enzo shouted, his voice rising above the din. "Stop! You're not like this!" Abril cried out, desperation lacing her words. Cira laughed, a chilling sound that echoed through the darkness. "You don't know anything about me." "I suppose not," Enzo replied, his calm demeanor contrasting sharply with the tension in the air. "We grew up together.noveldramaYou're capable of many things, including cruelty." Cira's eyes narrowed. "The only thing I've ever sought is recognition from our father, but he's never given it to me." She attacked Enzo again, shadows swirling around her as she struck with disdain. "What an illusion! I've never cared for your approval. What I want is everything-open the doors of Hades and create a new world. My world, where I will be the supreme sovereign. There will be no one above me." Abril struggled to her feet, her strength waning. "I won't let you do this!" she shouted, determination igniting within her.Cira approached, her grip tightening around Abril's throat. "You look pathetic. If I wanted to, I could kill you with a mere flick of my wrist. But don't worry; I want to see you suffer first. You'll have to endure hell before I end you. I wonder what face you'll make when you lose everything-your love, your husband." Abril summoned the last of her power, a final burst of magic that sent her crashing to the ground. Cira had suffered a burn, but she used the darkness to heal herself, her eyes glinting with malice. "I see you still have some power left," Cira taunted."Don't you dare touch my family!" Abril growled, her gaze fierce. Cira smirked. "So you can still fight back. I have no doubt that someone will enjoy my revenge." She turned to Enzo, her expression darkening. "And I will have my revenge on you as well." Enzo's face paled. He knew that Cira would not forgive him for what he had done. They braced themselves for her attack, but instead, Cira laughed, reveling in their fear. "Don't let yourselves suffer in mockery," she taunted."I don't need to lift a finger to get my revenge." Abril lunged at Cira, but it was futile; she had already vanished into the shadows. "No!" Abril cried, falling to the ground as fear gripped her heart. Her family was alone in Cosset, and her sister seemed more determined than ever to fight them. She should have warned Alessandro; she should have decided to hide or flee with her family. Abril grasped the necklace around her neck, calling out, "Alessandro!" But it was too late-she had failed to warn him of the danger that lay ahead.As darkness enveloped her, Cira felt the malice and hatred swirling within her heart. This evil resided in the dungeons, and she sought the place where a woman of average age had once lived. "Who hates so fervently?" she wondered. Liona trembled at the sound of a scalding voice in the darkness. She crawled against the wall, fear coursing through her veins. "Who are you?" she asked, her voice barely a whisper. "Princess Cira," the voice replied, drawing closer. "Please save me. Save me from this darkness."