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Cassian felt a surge of anger at finding Abril there, so he asked, "What were you doing in that cave?" "It's selfishness," she replied, shaking her head. "It's a horrible place, and you should never enter it." Abril felt exhausted and hungry. All she wanted was to see Lissana, just one day ago. She had hoped to find her in that cave, but it was empty, just as it had been for a long time. As she walked back to the palace, the guards intercepted her. "The queen requests your presence," one of them announced.Abril and the others followed him to the throne room, where the queen awaited them. "Greetings, Your Majesty," Abril said, observing the two daggers at the queen's waist. "How did you acquire those daggers?" the queen inquired, her eyes narrowing. "I found them in the cave," Abril admitted, regret lacing her words. "I'm sorry for taking them. I thought I could leave them behind, but they wouldn't let me go." "No, you can't leave them behind," the queen replied sternly. "Those daggers are bound to you.No matter how much you try to abandon them, they will always follow you." "Is that even possible?" Abril asked, bewildered. "These daggers are eternal, created long ago. They have a consciousness; they choose their bearer and will remain with you until you die. They will only seek a new bearer once you are gone. They are now yours." "In truth, I can let them go," Abril said, her voice firm. "If you can, then do so. But I believe they will remain with you," the queen replied, her tone softening. "I see you also acquired the mirrors," the queen continued."I don't think you should keep them; you'll have to return them when you come back for your daughter." "Take good care of them, and if you return, I will expect them back." "But it's worth it anyway," Abril said, her mind racing. "I just wanted to see how you would have escaped the cave. I thought you might have lost your mind, but I see that's not the case." "There is something I would like to ask," Abril said, her voice dropping. "Everything I saw there felt like an illusion, but it seemed so real." Abril touched her side, where she still felt the sting of the creature's claws.She felt sore, as if she had truly battled that beast. "Honestly, I wasn't really there," the queen explained. "I am here in my domain, the only place where my magic works. That cave exists in multiple realms." "Thank you for answering my question," Abril said, tilting her head. "The daggers adapt to their bearer; they can transform into whatever you need," the queen added. Abril's eyes widened. "This is very important to me." "Yes, but they don't help me at all," the queen replied. "They disappear every time I try to touch them.If you want, I can ask them to fill you with their power." "I would be grateful for that," Abril said, resigned. She left the throne room and headed directly to the chamber where her daughter lay. Upon entering, she felt a wave of relief wash over her. She rushed to embrace Maya, holding her tightly, kissing her again and again. "I take good care of her," Maya said, smiling. "Thank you," Abril replied, her heart swelling. "Did you find the mirrors?" Maya asked eagerly. "It was difficult," Abril admitted, recalling the darkened cave."It was, but you should never enter that cave again," she added. "I admit that the cave always piqued my curiosity, but I won't go back. Just seeing the expression on your face tells me that place is worse than anything." "You look terrible," Maya said, concern in her voice. "You should rest and eat something. I'll stay with Lissana while you do." Abril hesitated to separate from her daughter for even a moment. What she had seen in that cave had deeply affected her, but she knew she needed to take care of herself.After leaving Lissana in good hands, she made her way to Alessandro's workshop when Barto burst in suddenly. "Your Majesty, I must speak with you!" Barto exclaimed, urgency in his tone. "What's going on?" Alessandro asked, his brow furrowing. "Apparently, monsters have been sighted in the kingdom." "What? Where?" Alessandro demanded, alarmed. "Near the border. Some towns were attacked, and others were completely destroyed." "Are they crossing the barrier?" Alessandro asked, his mind racing. "Your Majesty, a miasma has appeared suddenly.Everything it touches dies, barely alive," Barto replied, his voice shaking. "A new threat," Alessandro muttered, trying to process the information. He had thought the barrier would protect them, but now it seemed he had underestimated the danger. "Gabriel, hold back the horsemen. Tell them to prepare. We will use the blessed weapons and armor to fight these monsters," he commanded. "It is necessary," Barto agreed. "We cannot rely solely on Abril's power. We will do what we can. We will also summon Sirius to bring the mages," Alessandro added, determination in his voice."As Your Majesty orders," Barto replied, bowing slightly before leaving. Just then, a little pixie appeared suddenly, blocking Abril's path. "You can't go!" she insisted. "What are you doing here? How is my sister?" Abril asked, concern flooding her. "Maya is fine, but that's not what matters right now. You cannot go and fight these monsters. You must come with me to the land of the fairies; the fairy queen wants to see you." "Stop! You said you would agree to be her successor. You promised her," the pixie urged. "She accepted my proposal," Abril replied, her heart racing.