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"I'm strong; don't underestimate me.Besides, I have a curiosity about the village and its guardians," Tarik insisted. "Make that decision your own," Alessandro said, his tone leaving little room for argument. "I'll ask my father if I can support you, even though I believe it isn't wise. This is not a safe place, and I can't afford to be reckless." "I'm Tarik," he introduced himself, his chest puffed out with pride. "If I could decide, I would be the successor of the fairy queen, the hereditary prince of the realm of the fairies.Even though it's not official yet, my succession will be named when she returns." Alessandro regarded him with a raised eyebrow. "What are you doing here? Are you here to represent the fairies? Have the fairies joined the battle?" "I'm not here as a representative of my kingdom. The realm hasn't decided whether to join the fight yet. I just came to spend some time," Tarik replied, shrugging nonchalantly. "This war affects us all. Why doesn't the fairy queen want to join the battle?" Cassian pressed. "That's a decision only she can make," Tarik said, his voice tinged with frustration."Even though I'm not her official successor, I can't convince her to join the fight." "The queen should know better than to ignore the darkness that looms," Cassian said. "If she continues to refuse, I doubt anything will change. But I would appreciate your help in convincing her, even if it seems futile." "Just stay safe for now; you won't be alone when the war comes," Tarik assured him before leaving the room, leaving Cassian and Alessandro alone. "Don't worry; he's just a kid," Cassian said, trying to lighten the mood. "Well, your daughter-" Alessandro began, but Cassian interrupted."How is my daughter?" he asked, concern etched on his face. "She's strong. She possesses air magic and floats everywhere since she started flying, controlling the wind. Every time I see her, I'm reminded of you. I loved seeing her again," Alessandro replied, his heart heavy with longing. "I hate not being able to remember her. I wish I could laugh with her again and meet the girl I once knew," Cassian said, his voice thick with emotion. "That's a good idea. We need to prepare for war," Alessandro suggested. "You're right.If you send her to a safe place, it must be for a good reason," Cassian agreed, his resolve strengthening. "I will do everything I can to protect her." "Only with her was it little; separating from you was the hardest part," Alessandro said, his voice softening. "I will assure you of her safety. The memories may fade from your mind, but they will remain in your heart, and those cannot be erased," Cassian reassured him. "In truth, I want to believe that," Alessandro replied, a flicker of hope igniting within him. "When you return to see your daughter, you will understand.She may be much bigger the next time you see her. You must be busy, but I will try to convince Tarik to accompany you," Cassian said, determination in his voice. "If you have offered to accompany me, you should take it back," Alessandro warned. "He is the hereditary prince of the queen, and I don't want to put him in danger." "And that's why you're going alone? Don't think it's reckless if you find yourself in danger; just run," Cassian cautioned. "My life is not reckless; it is not yours to decide," Alessandro replied defiantly. "Be very careful," Cassian urged."I will be, so don't worry," Alessandro promised. "I'll see you later." As he left his home, he ran into Abril and Fay, who had just arrived to stay with them. "Cassian, I'm glad you're here. There's something you need to know," Abril said, her expression serious. When he saw Abril, a pang of jealousy struck him at the sight of her with Fay, even though she was a beautiful fairy. He couldn't help but feel a twinge of pain. "Who are you talking about?" Cassian asked, his brow furrowing. "Those were not monsters," Fay replied."In reality, they were dragons, but instead of blood, they had something dark in their veins. Those dragons were betrayed by black magic, corrupted by the power of darkness. Though dragons are extinct, they remain territorial and solitary, never attacking in groups." "But those who attacked were a group," Cassian pointed out. "That was because they were being controlled," Abril added sharply. "The Hades Rift is closed at the moment. We can't sell her for the key of Hades that is kept here. For this, you will need an army, but you can use monsters.You will create your own monsters using darkness; their monsters may even include humans," Cassian explained. "Wouldn't it be better to use the key we have? The fight spreads in this place, and the kingdom will end up destroyed," Abril argued. "We won't have that, Cassian," Alessandro said firmly. "We will fight; we won't let things go easily." "We have seen the danger these dragons pose. What do you think would happen if there were no army?" Cassian asked, his voice rising. Alessandro didn't respond; he knew perfectly well what would happen if the fight reached their doorstep.They would be destroyed. "If that's what would happen, we can't just hand over the key like that," Fay insisted. "But we can, the one in the king's possession is affected," Abril said. "I think this is the best course of action. Our people have suffered enough because of the monsters," she added, placing a hand on Alessandro's shoulder. "I also believe this is the best way forward. We must lead the battle for our people; we cannot allow more blood to be spilled," Alessandro agreed, his resolve hardening.noveldrama"I suppose you are right, but we must ensure it does not affect any other kingdom," Cassian said, his voice thoughtful. "This is something we have to study carefully," Abril concluded, her gaze steady.