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As Kiara departed, Barto felt a pang of regret.He pulled a parchment from his pocket, its edges torn, and in an instant, he was transported to the city. To use the parchments, one needed a special ability, and he was the only one capable of wielding such magic, as everyone else in Debian had exhausted their powers fighting the monsters. He was the first to arrive, organizing the horsemen and directing them where to attack. Among the chaos, he spotted a woman who seemed to control one of the dragons. Barto was quick and strong, thanks to his heritage, and he climbed to confront her, hoping to throw her off the beast.Liona wasn't as powerful as Cira, but she was certainly stronger than an ordinary human. She regained her footing quickly and faced him defiantly. "You are quite bold," she remarked, straightening her hair. "What do you call yourself?" "I call myself Barto. And you?" "It doesn't matter what you call me; you'll soon learn why we are attacking the capital." "I don't have anyone to order me around," he replied, his tone challenging. Liona attempted to ensnare Barto, but he evaded her kick. Furious, she declared, "That's not how you treat a lady.I suppose I must teach you some manners." With a wave of her hand, Liona conjured a spell of darkness, launching herself into battle against Barto. Though she had never been a warrior, her attacks were fierce, and she struck with surprising speed. Barto managed to evade most of her blows, but she landed more than one hit. Liona knocked him to the ground, pinning him there. She caressed his face, a smirk playing on her lips. "You will become my slave, my beautiful servant." In a swift motion, Barto plunged a dagger into her abdomen, but she merely stared at him in shock."That's not how this ends," she said, her voice steady despite the pain. She stepped back, clenching her fist, but it seemed the dagger had not harmed her as she expected. "How dare you! Do you think you can leave a scar on my body?" Liona's surprise turned to anger, and she prepared to attack again. Barto braced himself, ready to counter her next move. Liona's attacks grew stronger, as if she were finally unleashing her true power. If she had been a normal human, he would have broken her bones by now."I've never played a game like this before," she laughed, her eyes gleaming with excitement. "It's more fun than I imagined. Now I can finally unleash my full strength!" "You've made me feel alive again," she continued, her voice dripping with amusement. "So, I'll offer you a choice: fight me, or I'll have to kill you. I want to admire that beautiful face of yours for as long as I can." Barto prepared himself, waiting for Liona's next strike. He blocked her attack, but the force of her blow sent him crashing against a wall.Liona scanned the area for the wizard who had created the barrier surrounding them. When she spotted him, she attempted to break free, but the barrier held firm. "Remember, you were the one punished by King Enzo," she taunted. "I thought you were finished." "You're with this person, and you're ruining my life," Liona spat, her frustration mounting. "Whoever came to me will die first," Sirius interjected, using his magic to conjure a fireball. The moment Liona broke the barrier, he unleashed his attack. "Stop!You're burning my clothes!" she shouted, her anger flaring as she retaliated against Sirius, creating a barrier to shield herself. But with each passing moment, her fury seemed to amplify her strength. Barto seized the opportunity to strike, landing a cut on her back. She winced as blood flowed from the wound, a stark contrast to the magic she wielded. "Normal weapons don't hurt you, but those blessed with light magic will," he warned."In the end, you are just a monster controlled by darkness." "You're not a man; you're treating your future nanny poorly," Kiara chimed in, appearing beside them. "Your future lover!" Liona shot back, incredulous. "Do you think I care what you say, you crazy woman?" Kiara summoned a bow and arrow of light, aiming at Liona and releasing the shot. It struck Liona, who staggered, her body chilled by the pain. "Stay away from him; he's mine!" Kiara declared fiercely. Liona, realizing the stakes, called upon one of the dragons to launch an ice attack, forcing Sirius to retreat behind his barrier.Seizing the moment, Liona climbed onto the dragon, ready to flee. Kiara tried to reach her with more arrows, but the dragon was swift, and she was too slow. Barto felt a mix of relief and worry; while he was glad Kiara had arrived, he feared for the king's safety. "What do you need help with?" he asked Sirius, concern etched on his face. "No human could assist him." "This woman must be allied with Cira; she has to be here," Sirius replied, his expression grim. "It's not a human helping him; it's Abril. She's returning," Barto said, feeling the weight of their situation.Wounded and weary, Barto felt Kiara's hand on his shoulder, her magic coursing through him. "We must defeat the dragons before they destroy the city completely." --- When they finally reunited, Abril, Tarik, and Fay gathered in the garden where the door to the human kingdom stood. Lissana felt an overwhelming sadness at Tarik's absence. Abril embraced her daughter tightly. "Forgive me for leaving to see your father. I promise I'll return soon." "You don't have to hold back for me," Lissana replied, her voice softening. "You've been alone for too long.It's time for you to spend some time with him." "My dear daughter, thank you for understanding. Take care while I'm gone." "I will," Lissana promised, though her heart ached. "Don't worry about Tarik; he'll be fine," Abril reassured her, holding her close. "Take care of my little one," she said, turning to Uzziel. "I always do," Uzziel replied, wrapping her arms around Abril. "Come back soon, Aunt Abril," Lissana urged. "I will, but don't grow too much while I'm away." "When you return, tell me how my brother is," Lissana added, her eyes bright with hope.