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"Did it seem so cold to you?" "Maybe just a little." "Sophia, what a step. Did you leave Arkala? Dantriel said you were too weak to give birth, and I lost my life." "Yes, it's true." "That damn human..." "It's silent now. Let's go together to the spirit barrier. Our human world is..." "We can be spiritual forever." "Why do you want to be active despite everything?I touch you." "Because I know you didn't do it willingly; your mind was manipulated by darkness." "And that is testing how weak I was, how useless I am." "I was also weak; I couldn't save him." "There's something that has always intrigued me. Why weren't you able to eliminate the darkness within you, even though you are in a weak state? You have magic." "That's why it possesses me.It's normal; the darkness that existed in me was buried deep in Hades, and now something new and brave has emerged, threatening to destroy our world." Everything Sophia decided was no longer intriguing, and Enora was left with questions. She remained silent for a few moments, trying to assimilate what Sophia had just revealed. "I thought I was done with the darkness!" "Sometimes we think this is the end, but I left Hades and camped in our world, where creatures are difficult to kill, even for a bearer of light." "This cannot be possible!" "Enora, a great war is about to break out.Once again, it will be necessary for all clans to unite. Otherwise, this time it will be the end for all of us-elves, fairies, wizards. We must come together to face what is to come; we owe it to a single clan led by the guardian." Enora directed her gaze toward the sky and asked, "Are the doors of Hades still open?" "Yes, this time it's possible. That's why I asked you about my daughter.As soon as they sell, there is time for friendships." "If I had been the one to bring that girl to your daughter, I would have thought it was all part of a plan to achieve an alliance between us." "Destiny is not something we can control, Enora. Your hearts are strong and firm; no matter how hard we try to break them, destiny will lift us from where we want to be." "You know I never believe..." "I know, but if this isn't destiny..." "I should go back before that boy commits some madness. He's not someone very patient, as we say.So I'll return to the throne room first." "Then you should prepare yourself." As she walked along the paths, Sophia began to decide. "I'm happy to see you once more, Enora. I always regret not saying goodbye properly." "I felt the same. Sometimes I wish I could come back and talk to you." "I hope not.I can only come when there are problems, so look for trouble, Enora." "Why would I cause problems just to see you?" "Only if it makes me put the boy in danger and gives you a good scare, so don't even think about it." As they arrived in the throne hall, Alessandro quickly approached Sophia's side. "Is it Aby?" "I feel it, but I'm still sensing Sophia. I can't let her have a long chat." Alessandro did not observe Enora; he would pay attention while Enora felt what she needed to say to her sister. "I would like to speak alone with Alessandro. Perhaps you could leave us?" "Of course, Kiara.Let's go." When Enora left, they instructed the guardians to leave as well. Once outside the throne room, Kiara asked her mother, "What is this change about?" "That man... he's not someone we should touch. I like him, but we shouldn't show hospitality there. The same goes for your father." Kiara had never heard her mother express such a sentiment. "Who is this man really, mother?" "You will know soon enough." Once they were alone, Alessandro asked, "Would you tell me what you wanted to decide beforehand? Why did you mention my mother?" "Yes, that's why I haven't left yet.There's something very important about your lineage that you should know." "About my lineage?!" "That's right. Your mother belongs to the guardians." "What is this about guardians?" "The guardians come from a very old line. In ancient times, they were considered untouchable. No clan could harm them-elves, fairies, and wizards all owe obedience to the guardians. That's why my sister will give you nothing now that you know who you are.noveldramaIn fact, it's just like I can't touch your daughter, who is also part of the lineage of the guardians." "Is that why I didn't know anything about this?" "It seems so. Mother didn't want to tell you unless you needed to know the reason." "What are we supposed to guard?" "The doors of Hades." "What?" "Only the guardians know where the doors are, and only a guardian can close them if they are ever opened. That's why, when Vritra was being dominated by darkness, I attacked your family. That's why I wanted to exterminate your lineage." "I never understood why King Venobich stopped a war.We never read the reasons, but it seems there was one. In reality, it is not known where the gate of Hades is. Everyone knows it exists, but only you can reach it when the door opens." "That doesn't make sense." "It does, if you want to protect a dangerous place." "Did my mother say anything else?" "That you never forget that you love them and that you want to know more about it. Read the book I gave you." "Is that all?" "Yes." Sophia thought of her little Lissana and said, "That was all I had to say to you. I must go, sister.Abril is very worried; explain everything that is happening." "What will happen to Aby?" "I convinced my sister that I wanted to go, so enjoy your days together as if they were a vacation." "Can we really go?" "Yes, and you can keep him just like Lissana. You said before about Abril; let's say something convincing." "So we can go?!" "Yes, but I warned you to take a walk around. It's a beautiful place. It would hurt me..." "That's your decision. It's just what I decided, and I suppose that's it.Tell Abril that I love her and that I will always watch over her." "I will say it." Sophia pressed a kiss to her heart for Lissana and said, "Goodbye, little one. You know." "Take care of Abril." "I always will." Sophia took one last look at Lissana and closed her eyes.