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But his voice echoed back to him, swallowed by the silence.Hours passed, filled with his futile kicks and shouts, until Cassian found himself hoarse and exhausted, his spirit crumbling. Cira ventured deep into the mountain, where life seemed to have vanished. She thought of Abril and the quest for the key, unsure if the legends she had heard were real. "Your Majesty, do you believe what you seek is here?" one of her companions asked. "I believe that if there is no death here, the key must be hidden within this land. Each step brings us closer to our goal," Cira replied, her determination unwavering. "And what do you plan to do once you find it?Will we seek revenge?" the companion pressed. "Not yet. The best way to break someone is to wait, to instill anxiety and fear, and then strike when they least expect it," Cira said, her voice steady. "Then we will continue to hide," the companion agreed. As Cira delved deeper into the mountain, the darkness thickened around her. Yet, she felt a pull, a calling from the key. But with each step, the air grew heavier, making it hard to breathe. "Your Majesty, I can't go on," her companion said, trembling. "Then return. I will continue alone," Cira instructed, her resolve firm.noveldramaWithout hesitation, Liona fled back, leaving Cira to face the shadows alone. Cira pressed on, feeling the weight of her mission. "I can't fail now," she thought, frustration boiling within her. "I must reach the key!" When she finally emerged from the mountain, Liona was waiting, anxiety etched on her face. "Can you retrieve the key?" Liona asked. "No, not in this body. I need to find another to reach it, but time is running out," Cira replied, her voice filled with urgency. Meanwhile, in the realm of the fairies, Abril had just spoken with Kiara.She entered her daughter's room, expecting to find her asleep, but was surprised to find it empty. Lissana had summoned the winds, causing the inhabitants of their home to take flight. Abril supported Lissana against her chest, feeling the weight of her magic. "Are you alright?" she asked, concern flooding her voice. "Your Majesty, I've seen it! Tell me it's true! Many are stable..." Lissana stammered. "You must rest, Lissana. You will sleep with me tonight," Abril said gently, hoping to soothe her daughter's fears.After a moment, Lissana's eyes fluttered shut, her magic suppressed but still potent. Abril carried her to bed, glancing at Alessandro, who was still asleep. Even with Lissana's magic limited, Abril could feel the power coursing through her daughter's small frame. "Lissana's time is running out," Abril thought, a pang of dread gripping her heart. The next morning, when Alessandro awoke, Abril was waiting. "Lessan, we need to talk," she said, her tone serious. "What's wrong?" he asked, concern etched on his face. "I think I must go to the land of the fairies.I need to find Cassian and Maya," she explained. Abril shook her head. "Time flows differently there. Cira is strong now, but someone must protect the castle. Hades is here, and we must ensure Cira can handle herself." Alessandro wanted to laugh, but he knew Abril was right. "When you leave, ask Sirius to accompany you," he suggested. "No, Sirius must stay. We need to fortify the kingdom. The threats from Laios are growing, and the monsters are restless. I can't let anything happen to our daughter," Abril insisted."I can't continue suppressing Lissana's power, or it will destroy her," Alessandro said, pulling Abril into a tight embrace. "Sometimes I wonder when we can truly be happy," he murmured, his voice heavy with emotion. Despite the adversities they faced, Abril felt a flicker of hope. "We will overcome this storm, I'm sure of it. We'll have peaceful days again," she reassured him. "Get up. Let's have breakfast together before you leave," he replied, trying to lighten the mood. "After everything we've faced, it's time for us to stand together," Abril said, determination shining in her eyes.As she prepared to leave, she glanced at Lissana, who was sleeping soundly in her cradle. "What are you doing here?" she whispered, noticing her daughter's presence. "I felt my power spiraling out of control," Lissana murmured, her eyes fluttering open. "Then it's time to ask for help," Abril said, her heart swelling with love for her daughter. "Let's face this together," Lissana replied, her voice steady. Abril smiled, feeling a sense of unity as they prepared to confront whatever lay ahead.