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I have defeated the king; you are nothing but a fly," Cira taunted, her eyes glinting with malice.With that, Cira launched an attack of dark slugs, but Tarik blocked them with his sword. Despite his efforts, he could feel the strain in his arms as he fought against her relentless assault. "I have to admit, you're more annoying than I expected," Cira sneered. "Yes, we've only just begun. You can't imagine how annoying I can become," Tarik shot back, readying himself for another strike. Cira attempted to attack again, but this time, Abril felt a surge of hope as she saw Tarik hold his ground.A triumphant smile spread across Tarik's face as a blue light shone brightly around him, and he dodged Cira's attack with surprising agility. "What did you do, brat?!" Cira shouted, frustration evident in her voice. "She's caught in a loop," Tarik explained, his confidence growing. "She'll keep repeating the same attack until she runs out of energy." Abril felt a wave of relief wash over her as she saw Tarik was fine. She couldn't bear the thought of losing him, especially after she had promised to protect him. Alessandro lay unconscious nearby, and Abril knew she had to act.She approached him, her heart heavy with worry. "You must stop Cira. Let me help you," she urged. Cira let out a horrible laugh. "I don't need help," she declared, her voice dripping with disdain. Abril tightened her grip on her daggers. "Your opponent is me. That's all there is to it." "I could kill you right now, but I want you to witness the gift I'm about to give you," Cira threatened, her eyes narrowing. "What are you talking about, Cira?" Abril demanded, her resolve unshaken. "You'll find out soon enough," Cira replied, summoning one of her dragons, which grabbed Tarik by the shoulders."What a coward, running away!" Tarik shouted, struggling against the dragon's grip. "You've been reckless, Tarik. You scared me," Abril said, her voice laced with concern. "Don't do it again." "I'm fine. I believe I can take her on. I've never used my true power before," Tarik insisted. "In truth, you could die because you underestimated yourself. Cira broke your loop; she could have killed you," Abril warned. "I have my reasons. I can feel it," Tarik replied, determination shining in his eyes. "When a dragon falls, I need to go and help.Can you hold your ground?" Abril asked, her voice steady. "Of course, I can fight. I'm strong," Tarik asserted. "I've seen it, and that's why I ask you to stay here. I'll be safe with you," Abril said, her heart racing. "Fine," Tarik conceded. Abril leaned down to kiss Alessandro gently, whispering, "I'll be back soon." With that, she headed toward the center of the city, where the battle raged on. As she arrived, she saw Kiara casting a barrier, slowing down Cira's attacks. Kiara was using light magic to fend off the dragon, but they were struggling against its might.Abril searched for a high vantage point to launch her own attack. As the dragon twisted in the air, Barto seized the moment, leaping forward to stab his sword into its abdomen, bringing it crashing down. With the dragon no longer a threat, Abril joined Kiara to assist the heroes. "How is the king?" Kiara asked, concern etched on her face. "He's unconscious. I've healed his wounds, but he hasn't awakened yet," Abril replied, her voice steady despite the worry gnawing at her. "Go to him! I'll help the others," Kiara insisted.Abril hesitated, torn between her duties as a wife and mother and her responsibilities as a queen. "No, it's my duty to help my people." "We can heal them all at once by uniting our powers. It might be risky, but it could save many lives," Kiara suggested. Abril nodded, realizing the urgency of the situation. "Let's do it. We can't let more people die." As they prepared to combine their magic, Abril felt a surge of hope. "If we succeed, the kingdom will be safe." "Are you sure you're up for this?" Kiara asked, her brow furrowed with concern."It's risky, but I'll manage," Abril replied, determination in her voice. "Then let's do it. Together, we can make a difference," Kiara affirmed. With a shared resolve, they began to channel their magic, a warm light enveloping the city, healing the wounded and restoring hope to their people.noveldrama