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This kingdom and its inhabitants were precious to her, and she would do anything to safeguard them."I understand you," she had replied, her voice steady. "I love our home, and that's why I chose to become a soldier. I wanted to protect it." "You will not change your mind," her father insisted. "You will be king and defend our kingdom." Abril brushed a loose strand of hair from her forehead, feeling the weight of his expectations. "Papa!" "If this is your decision, I will respect it and support you always," he said, his tone softening. "But remember, it will be the sword that protects you. Don't ignore that.Think carefully about what it means to be king." "I will do it, and I appreciate your support," she replied, her heart heavy with the burden of her choices. "What are you doing in the human kingdom?" a voice interrupted her thoughts. "Every time I travel there, I learn more about how things are. If you're going back, you'll want to bridge the distance between Lissana and yourself before you marry. Even if it takes time, we can become friends again.It could be my birthday gift to you, if you want it, of course." They both remembered the days when they were the best of friends, their father giving them the chance to mend the rift that had grown between them. "Do you mean it seriously?" he asked, hope flickering in his eyes. "Yes." "But the queen... I doubt she will allow me to go to the human realm." "I fell in love with her, so it would be a wonderful gift for you," he said, his expression earnest. Tarik didn't seem to believe it.Meanwhile, Lissana was trying to catch the shimmering pieces of color that danced in the water tank at the palace, while Uzziel spoke to her from a nearby stall. Abril watched Lissana thoughtfully, and Maya turned to her. "What's going on, Abril?" Maya asked, concern etched on her face. "Sometimes I wonder if I will ever return here," Abril admitted, her voice laced with uncertainty. "You must be careful, Alessandro," Maya warned. "Yes, but I'm not alone. I've had a strange feeling lately, as if something bad is about to happen." "Do you want to go back?" Maya asked gently."Yes, but I don't want to leave Lissana behind." "Your heart is divided, but you're so worried about Alessandro. Could you go for a few days to check that everything is well and then return? I'll take care of Lissana while you're gone." "Thank you, Maya. I really appreciate it. I'll tell Lissana tonight. Now, I need to speak with the queen." "She continues to refuse," Maya said, shaking her head. "Yes, that woman is stubborn.I've tried to convince her, but she always cuts the topic short." "I just hope that when your help is needed, she won't hesitate to assist." "I hope she comes to reason," Abril replied, determination in her voice. "This will be my last attempt. I'll see you later." Abril made her way to the workshop where she found the queen, surrounded by books and wooden furniture. The air was thick with the scent of parchment and ink. "Your Majesty, I would like to speak with you for a moment," Abril said, trying to keep her tone respectful. "Always with your requests, Abril.Right now, I am busy and don't have time to waste on nonsense." "Please reconsider your stance. This is something that could affect our kingdom. We have faced darkness before, and we can do so again." The queen's eyes, lacking a specific color, locked onto Abril's. "I will not change my mind," she said coolly. Abril felt her patience wearing thin. "I will see the kingdom in a few days." "That's right.Like this: please reconsider what I said." "If that's all you had to say, then you may leave." Abril was frustrated; she couldn't understand why the queen refused to help in the war against darkness. But she knew from experience that when the queen was in a mood like today's, it was best not to push further. As she walked through the kingdom, she encountered Fay, who stopped to greet her. "Hello, King," Fay said, her tone light. "Hello, Fay." "Are you ready to speak with the queen?" "Yes, I'm preparing to leave the kingdom of the fairies for a while.noveldramaPlease take care of my daughter." "Actually, I was planning to be away for some time as well. Is there something you would like?" "What?" Abril asked, intrigued. "I could take Tarik and show him the human world, the world of Lissana." "I have no problem taking him with me, but I thought you were leaving him behind." "Now, I can ask why you want your girl to go to the human kingdom," Fay pressed. "Because I want you to make the right decision.Don't make the mistake of choosing the wrong path." When Fay entered the king's workshop, Abril noticed her mood was less than cheerful, especially when she mentioned taking Tarik to the human realm. Still, Fay was determined to fulfill her promise. "What do you want, Fay?" Abril asked, her patience thinning. "I'm ready to enter the human kingdom, and this time I don't want to go alone. I want a companion." "Have you thought about someone?" Abril inquired. "Take me to Tarik," Fay insisted. The queen shot a sharp glance at Fay. "No." "Tarik is still there, and he must remain.I would take him to the human world as a birthday gift, so you would allow me to officially name him as my successor." "Fay!" the queen exclaimed, her voice rising. "Besides, I believe he should see what the human world is like. I think this will help him make a better decision, don't you?" The queen hesitated, torn between her protective instincts and the knowledge that Tarik was strong enough to be a good king. "There will be more time. Tarik will have the ceremony as my successor," she finally said, her tone resolute.