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He moved away from Abril, trying to regain his composure, even as he felt as if he had just lost his mother again.If he continued to focus on that girl, he would break. So he turned his attention to others, to the man who was still covered by the cloak that enveloped him. "It's because I haven't seen your face. What order did you give?" Alessandro removed the hood from his head, revealing his face. When Enora saw that he was a year older, she gasped and instinctively tied her hair back. "How are you at home?" she demanded. "I just crossed it," he replied. "Humans cannot enter my kingdom. There is a barrier that surrounds us, keeping them out." Alessandro noticed her surprise.If Dio told him that Ethan hadn't lied and that he had asked him, it was because he wasn't special. He had simply taken a step forward, and now- "No, I-" Abril stood between Enora and Alessandro, asserting, "He isn't lying! He crossed the barrier, so don't give me that." "Silence! I am the queen, and I have asked you." Abril fixed her gaze on the side of the elven kingdom, her eyes shining with courage. For a moment, she thought that Enora had confused her mind again, for she believed that girl was not just her niece but the beloved sister she had lost.noveldramaAbril continued, "This one isn't coming, but if you dare to touch a hair on my husband's head, I swear I will bring this place down." Though Enora was taken aback by the fierceness of her words, she held her ground, her eyes steady. "Even if you are a queen in the human world, you are not in this place. Here, you are just a half-breed, and your existence is an affront to my reign. I am in charge here." "Don't include me in your nonsense. Because of your body, elven blood flows, but human blood flows in mine as well.Your authority does not extend over me." When Abril mentioned her human lineage, Enora's fury ignited. "That's enough! Your bloodline is stained by your very existence. You are one in this world, and you should be ashamed." Abril felt a faint wind swirling around them, unable to advance. Alessandro had invoked it. Knowing Alessandro's power, Enora summoned her nullification magic, and the guardians seized him, immobilizing him. But it was not enough; several guardians were necessary to hold him down.Abril had to follow Ethan's plan, but the anger and rage she had kept contained erupted like a volcano. Flames engulfed the entire room, sparing only Alessandro. Everyone screamed in fear, including the queen, who was exhilarated to see the fire. "Release him!" she commanded, her voice steady despite the chaos. The flames were intense, and Enora thought to taunt him. "What could you do with some flames?" "My flames will consume Arden," Abril declared, her voice unwavering. "But I don't need my flames to turn to ash in an instant." Enora's expression hardened.The challenge from that girl was infuriating her like never before. Dantriel observed the duel, their gazes fierce like predators. He approached Enora and said, "Your Majesty, calm them down. Let them know that this girl is the only daughter in her line. She is willing to give her life to ensure her safety; she is your last volunteer." The guardians held Enora's wrath in check as she addressed the girl who dared to challenge her authority. "I can act when I feel like it. Let me go." "I just saw your magic disappear," Abril countered."First, order them to release him," Enora commanded the guardians, who complied. Once freed, Abril approached Alessandro, checking for injuries. Aside from a few scrapes, he seemed fine. She took his hand. "I'm good, Abril." Everyone present left, leaving Abril feeling like an ignorant monster. She helped Alessandro to his feet, determined to keep her head high. If she showed weakness, they would descend upon her like a pack of hungry wolves. Enora returned to her throne, positioning herself between Abril and Alessandro. "I came to get my daughter back. Where is she?" "She's safe.My daughter is very careful with her," Enora replied. "But after deciding to come for her, you're making a mistake. She won't leave this place, and neither will you." Enora turned to Alessandro. "And you will not leave either, until you tell me how you crossed my barrier."