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Determined to take action, Abril approached Barto."Barto, we need to talk for a moment." "Of course, Your Majesty," Barto replied, rising from his seat to follow her to a quieter corner. "Do you think you can send a message to the kingdom of Laios?" Abril asked, concern etched on her face. "Given the presence of monsters in Laios, no messenger would agree to go. However, if it's urgent, I could undertake the task myself," Barto said, his brow furrowing. "Would it trouble you if I asked you to go alone?" she pressed, her voice steady. "I understand your concern, but I believe you want to prove something about these monsters.Otherwise, you wouldn't request a message to Laios. I can help with everything here; you needn't worry about me. I'll manage just fine traveling through Laios." "Thank you. I will write a letter and deliver it to you," she replied, her resolve strengthening. "Very well, Your Majesty. I will ensure it reaches my brother when I go. I'll find out how things are here and if the monsters have been dealt with." "Please do," Abril said. "But wait until morning to leave; traveling at night may be dangerous." "Don't worry.I'll wait until dawn and return as quickly as possible." "Thank you, Barto." "I need no thanks, Your Majesty. Everything I do is for the kingdom and the people who live here." "You remind me of Maya; she cares too much for them," Abril said, a hint of admiration in her voice. When Abril mentioned Maya, Barto's expression shifted. "And how is she? Is she well?" "You have nothing to worry about; Maya is fine," Abril reassured him. "In truth, she is doing better than expected.She returned because she didn't want to be separated from Cassian, but when she is in the land of the fairies, she feels at home. She chose to give birth there because she feels safe, so you needn't worry about her." Barto felt a wave of calm wash over him after hearing this. "I'm glad to hear that. It brings me peace to know your sister is happy and comfortable in her new home." "Thank you for saying so," Abril replied warmly. "The land of the fairies is not as bad as you believe. It can be a good place to grow, especially in these times of war." "I hear she is still alive in their country.It must be difficult for her," Barto said, concern creeping into his voice. "It was, but I know she is safe with Cassian. They are taking good care of her," Abril assured him. "My sister truly wants your daughter; I'm sure they have taken good care of her," Barto added, his voice filled with conviction. "Yes, it is because of her that I am here. She knew what was going to happen, and the only good thing is that she is small, just like her baby. That's why I'm with her." --- A New Prince The queen sat on her throne when her assistant entered, looking troubled."Your Majesty, I thought you would have given up on him." Maya had wandered and chosen to love the kingdom. The reign was here: "I'm here, Barto," she said, her voice firm. He seemed to deny himself a successor with more loyalty than Maya, who never refused to stay with him. In the land of the fairies, she had found her home, and he could see it in her eyes. But she could not inherit his kingdom; her life had been intertwined with that of the human prince. "Why don't you make Fay your successor?" he suggested. Before Maya appeared, he had also considered Fay, but he still refused to convert.noveldrama"That didn't make it clear that he didn't want to be my successor." "It could be a good idea, even if it doesn't guarantee the bloodline," Barto replied. "Ask him to come, along with his wife," the queen instructed. The assistant left to send a message to Fay, requesting his immediate presence at the palace with his wife. When Fay received the letter at the Ilamaran palace, he was with his wife, Tarik. Tarik had been unwell, having cried all night with a high fever, but he could not refuse the queen's order. He took her hand and handed her their little boy. "Take care," he said softly."I will," she replied. When Fay arrived, he saw Maya and the prince walking together in the garden, embracing each other warmly. Fay had heard that Maya was returning; he hadn't anticipated the opportunity to see her again after her mission in the land of the fairies, especially now that she had returned to her sick child. "Hello, Maya. It's been a while," he greeted, a hint of warmth in his voice. Cassian had never felt comfortable with the friendship between Maya and Fay, which had always been a source of tension. Maya smiled and introduced Cassian."This is my son, Cassian." The baby in Fay's arms caught Maya's attention, and she reached out to him. "What a lovely baby!" "This is my daughter, Tarik," Fay said proudly. "She's beautiful, but she doesn't seem well," Maya observed, concern creeping into her voice. "That's why she's not here; she's been very sick," Fay explained. "Is that why you left the palace?" Maya asked, her brow furrowing. "Yes," Fay replied, his voice heavy with worry.