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"Listen, your kingdom is filled with monsters," Enzo warned."Yes, but we've eradicated most of them," she replied, her tone serious. "Were the monsters real?" "Very real. That's why I'm here. The king is trying to avoid the inevitable-if a barrier is not erected soon, the kingdom of Laios and Cosset will be under attack by monsters, ready to unleash a war that will engulf all kingdoms. If you don't want to see your kingdom destroyed, I advise you to unite forces with Cosset." "My kingdom has great warriors; it won't be easy to bring us down," Enzo retorted. "It will be if you don't have the right weapons," she countered."What do you mean?" he asked, puzzled. "These monsters cannot be killed with ordinary weapons; only those blessed with light magic can defeat them." "Light magic? That doesn't exist." "It does, and only those in Cosset can wield it," she insisted. "It's hard for me to believe. Tell me more," he urged. "If you can accept the fantasy, then what I say is true. The war we face is against an enemy that is neither human nor like any army we've encountered before." "Think about this tonight and do what's best for your kingdom," Elisha said, her voice softening."Thank you for your honesty," Enzo replied, his mind racing. As she walked away, she called over her shoulder, "Good night, King Enzo! I enjoyed our conversation!" "I enjoyed it too. You've become even more beautiful," he said, a smile tugging at his lips. It was a shame that there was a distance between them, one that seemed insurmountable. "Yes, without a doubt, you have lost a great woman," he murmured to himself. "I did," he admitted, feeling the weight of his commitment to her.The next day, as he sat down for breakfast, Enzo joined the other representatives from various kingdoms, including Kiara. They gathered around a large round table, where everyone sat without distinction. Alessandro began the meeting. "I would like to thank everyone for coming. There is a very important matter we must discuss. Many of you have heard that Laios and Cosset are facing monsters." Prince Lion interjected, "Is that what you have in other kingdoms?" "Yes, Cosset is just a small part of what we will face.Many kingdoms will fall unless we fight together against a common enemy." Prince Calui asked, "What is this enemy?" "Beloved Hades," Alessandro replied gravely. "The monsters that attacked us emerged from a place that will unleash Hades once again. If they are allowed to roam free, it will be even worse. This darkness will consume our world if we don't unite." "This sounds like a fictional tale, Your Majesty. Why should we believe in your words and trust our armies to Cosset?" Prince Lion challenged. "The danger we face is real," Enzo interjected. "Everything King Alessandro says is clear.noveldramaThe monsters born from darkness are demons from the depths of hell. I believe him when he says that conventional weapons will not defeat them. Only weapons blessed with light can kill them, and that blessing is something my sister Abril, the queen of Cosset, possesses." Enzo turned to Kiara. "This war will be total. No matter how much you wish to remain on the sidelines, you cannot. If Cosset falls, the entire world will fall with it." Though it was hard to believe, he urged them to consider his words."It's not just King Enzo's words; it's also Princess Kiara's." Prince Damian spoke up, "And the princess?" "I am Kiara Babette, cousin of Abril Venobich, queen of Cosset, daughter of the elf queen of the kingdom of Arkala," she declared. The princes began to laugh, dismissing her claim. "Elisha, who had a conversation with Enzo, believes every word," Enzo said, defending her. "The elves only exist in stories told to children before bed, just like fairies," Prince Lion scoffed. "Every story hides a grain of truth.The elves have kept themselves hidden, but I don't want to decide that we don't exist," Kiara replied, her voice firm. "If you continue to think this is all a fabrication, that the danger looming over us is not real..." A heavy silence fell over the room as the princes pondered the gravity of her words. Elisha broke the stillness. "The kingdom of Xurt will unite with the kingdom of Cosset," she announced. She looked at Enzo, continuing, "And the kingdom of Laios will fight on our side against the darkness.If someone doesn't believe it, let them listen." Elisha's words were harsh, but they resonated with the gathered princes. Prince Damian spoke next. "The kingdom of Elfrin will unite and help in this fight against the darkness." The other princes reacted, their disbelief slowly giving way to the reality of their situation. They had time to think, but they were unable to convince all the kingdoms to collaborate in this first meeting. Still, Alessandro felt a surge of hope as he saw two of his kingdoms making the decision to stand together.