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"Yes, I'm just happy to have lived to see this day.This is delicious," she replied, her eyes brightening. "You scared me. I thought you were feeling unwell again," he said, relief washing over him. "There's no need to worry. I'm here now, and I've tried," Maya reassured him. Cassian chuckled softly. "I'm glad to hear that." Maya devoured the pie with enthusiasm, while Cassian remained calm, watching her with a hint of worry. "You should eat some soup instead; you shouldn't just eat sweets," he suggested gently. Maya, however, had little appetite. She stirred the soup absentmindedly, pushing it around in the bowl."I don't feel like it," she admitted. Cassian took a sip of his own soup and urged her, "Come on, just eat a little." As the aroma of the soup wafted toward her, Maya felt a wave of nausea wash over her. "I think I need some air," she said, pushing the bowl away. Immediately, Cassian called for one of the attendants to bring Maya a glass of fresh water with lemon. "I should look for Abril," he mused, realizing he might have misunderstood the situation. Maya got up from the bed, stretching slightly, and extended her hand toward Cassian. "Come on, Loredana," she said.Cassian would have preferred for Maya to rest, but he knew she was right. "It would be boring to stay here alone," he replied, knowing that if he left her, she would be fine. As they stepped outside, they found Alessandro, who seemed to be searching for something. "I've been looking for you everywhere," he said, his brow furrowed. "Is something wrong, Lessan?" Cassian asked, concern creeping into his voice. "I discovered something about our mother and the elven kingdom," Alessandro replied, his tone serious. "What do you mean?" Cassian pressed, intrigued."Our mother wasn't just anyone," Alessandro continued, rummaging through his office. Cassian felt a knot of anxiety form in his stomach. "What did you find out?" he asked, trying to keep his voice steady. "I'm looking for the accounts she wrote. They might hold the answers we need," Alessandro said, his eyes scanning the shelves. "Did you find anything?" Cassian inquired, his curiosity piqued. Alessandro shook his head, frustration evident. "Not yet, but I will. I need to know what she was involved in." Cassian felt a mix of confusion and urgency."What does this mean for us?" Alessandro finally pulled out a book, flipping through its pages. "Apparently, we are part of an ancient lineage of guardians. We have the ability to close the doors of Hades." "But Hades is closed, and the threat that existed in Laios has been contained," Cassian argued, trying to wrap his mind around the implications. "The doors will open again, and there's nothing we can do to stop it," Alessandro replied, his voice grave. Cassian fell silent, trying to digest the weight of Alessandro's words. "I saw her...she told me that in the palace is hidden a room that leads to the guardians," he said, recalling a vision. "What do you mean, a room for the guardians?" Cassian asked, bewildered. "It's a place where we can communicate with any guardian who has passed away. We could see our mother and our siblings again," Alessandro explained. "Where is this room?" Cassian pressed, eager for answers. "I don't know. She never told me, but I believe it's mentioned in this book," Alessandro said, determined to find the truth."Why don't you just tell me what it is?" Cassian asked, frustration creeping into his voice. "Just let me search," Alessandro replied, diving back into the pages. After a moment, he looked up. "This story... it mentions a door that connects to a dwelling where we can find portraits of all guardians. It seems this place connects the spiritual world." Cassian's mind raced as he recalled a story about a boy who traversed the spiritual realm through a hidden journey. "Could this be it? The tale of Valor?" he wondered aloud. Alessandro nodded, remembering their mother mentioning a secret passage."It must be this one, but we need to find it." "Are you sure it's real? I never thought I could actually open it," Cassian said, uncertainty clouding his thoughts. Alessandro continued searching, a silent question lingering in the air. "How did you know about it?" he asked. "When I was born, I heard these stories. I always imagined the characters in the book were in places just like this," Cassian explained, his voice filled with conviction. "Should we go check if this is the place?" "Wait, before we do that, explain to me what this is about the guardians.I feel like I'm missing something," Cassian urged. "We are like the leaders of the clans, and each clan looks to us for guidance. We possess a special power; we are the only ones who can close the doors of Hades once they are opened," Alessandro clarified. "Wait, what do you mean we're the leaders?" Cassian asked, disbelief coloring his tone.