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Maya launched kicks and pushed against the barrier, but it held firm.Enora, watching intently, knew that if they could open a portal, they would glimpse the splendid towers and waterfalls that surrounded the kingdom. As she crossed through the portal, she turned and said, "If the half-breed wishes to see this girl again, tell her to avenge Arkala." "No!" Alessandro shouted, his voice filled with impotent rage as he realized the portal was closing and the barrier had vanished. He fell to the ground, calling out his daughter's name as if it were being torn from his very soul. "Lissana!" Alessandro remembered that Enora's army was nearby.He opened the balcony doors and jumped, using his magic to fly as quickly as he could toward the entrance. To his surprise, he found only emptiness; they had vanished as if they had never existed. "Where is the army that surrounds us?" he demanded of the guards stationed at the doors. A blinding light enveloped them for a moment, and when their vision cleared, the army had disappeared without a trace. Alessandro, in a fit of rage, lost control over his wind magic, summoning a fierce gale.Cassian moved closer, trying to calm him, but the swirling winds threatened to tear apart everything in their path. The guards recognized the power of Alessandro's magic and feared for the palace's safety if he could not regain his composure. "Taren!" Cassian shouted, shielding his eyes from the debris swirling around them. "We must stop this! He'll destroy the palace!" "If we get any closer, we'll be shattered!" Taren warned. "Can't you use the spells like you did before?" Cassian urged. "No, I'm out of practice!" Taren replied, panic creeping into his voice."We need to get everyone to safety," Cassian insisted. "The windows will break, and the glass will fly everywhere. We must pray that Alessandro calms down soon." Abril arrived at the point where she could teleport, using only parchment paper, as anything else would require traveling a long distance. She read the barrier that surrounded the royal capital of Laius and expected to find only a few monsters. Instead, she was met with a scene infested with creatures, as if they were guarding the path to prevent anyone from passing. Sirius pulled bags from his satchel and handed them to Abril."You're not fully recovered, so avoid overexerting yourself. If a monster approaches, use these daggers." "Understood," she replied. "Using a teleportation scroll will be complicated, so we'll use the bracelets. You know how to activate them." Abril glanced back, realizing there were too many monsters; it would be impossible for Sirius to defeat them all, especially given their size. "There are too many monsters!" she exclaimed. "Create a distraction. When they chase you, run with all your strength toward the air where I can transport you. Wait for me.noveldramaDon't worry; I don't think I'm going to die. I still have things to do." Sirius leaped from the trees, attacking the monsters while running wildly and screaming to draw their attention. As the creatures began to leave the path, Abril seized the opportunity. She sprinted with all her might, some smaller monsters darting after her. She fought them off with the daggers until she reached the designated spot and activated the bracelet, closing her eyes for a brief moment. When she opened her eyes, the sight before her was perplexing.She stood at the palace doors, feeling a cold sweat break out as she realized that the immense windstorm could have been conjured by Lissana, her powers spiraling out of control. Abril ran with all her strength toward the palace doors, the wind howling around her, threatening to lift her off the ground. Cassian watched anxiously, waiting for Alessandro to regain control when Abril arrived at the gates. She needed to explain what was happening, so she leaned against the iron beams of the palace. "Cassian!" she called out, breathless. "What's going on?" "Alessandro has lost control.You must cancel his magic before it's too late," he urged. Abril looked at the raging winds, realizing how far Alessandro had fallen into chaos. "Why has he lost control?" she asked, her heart racing. Cassian hesitated, knowing that the news of Lissana's threat had reached Alessandro, and he feared for Abril's safety. "There's no time to explain. Just cancel Alessandro's magic!" he insisted. Sirius had told him that he hadn't used his powers at all. It was merely an illusion, but they needed to reach Alessandro.Gathering all her strength, Abril began to walk toward him, the swirling winds intensifying. Cassian could see the determination in her eyes. "You can't go in there! The wind will destroy you!" he shouted. Ignoring his warning, Abril pressed on, each step drawing her closer to the tempest that was her beloved.