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"This place is dangerous, filled with monsters.Do you really believe there's any way to control these columns?" he asked, his brow furrowing. "If you destroy the columns, they will reappear," came the reply, calm yet foreboding. "What about the monsters? Won't they follow?" Cassian pressed. "No. The monsters that dwell in that place lack a clear purpose. They wander off, assembling to attack villages and wreak havoc elsewhere. But I assure you, this is where the gates of Hades will close the dark king.It doesn't mean we can control it; the doors appear where there is a concentration of darkness." "What do you mean by that?" Cassian asked, confusion etched on his face. "In this world, darkness attracts more darkness. If this world is shrouded in shadow, these doors merely impede its passage temporarily. I believe the ancients protected the world by opening them," the voice explained. "So there's nothing we can do?" Cassian's voice dropped, a hint of despair creeping in. "No.noveldramaEven if you succeed, you will never know where these doors will appear next," the voice replied, leaving Cassian with a sense of helplessness. He took a deep breath, trying to shake off the weight of the conversation. "I need to rest. I still can't get used to being in my own body. If you want to know more about Hades, my brother..." Cassian stepped out of the habitat, seeking Abril and Alessandro to clarify what Cassiel had told him about the depths of Hades. As he walked, he encountered Fay. "Good morning, Fay. Are you going somewhere?" he asked."I dislike being cooped up; it tires me to be alone," she replied, her eyes brightening at the prospect of conversation. "I'll speak with Abril, then. I plan to head to the land of the fairies for a few days," Cassian said. "That sounds like a good idea. Since you're going, you could tell Tarik that we met," Fay suggested. "Of course." "How many more thoughts do you have in the human world?" she inquired. "A few, but not many," he admitted. "Are you with Tarik?" she asked, a hint of concern in her voice. "I believe you are referring to Tarik," he replied."You don't want Tarik to become king, really?" she pressed. "Being their king is a tremendous responsibility. Unlike human kings, who can exchange power without consequence, few are worthy of this throne," he explained. "Is that why you refuse it?" Fay asked. "Yes. I love my land and my life for her, but I don't want the throne. I'm lonely, so I wouldn't want Tarik to take it either." "Have you told him this?" Fay asked. "If it seems like I don't share his ambition, he might change his mind," Cassian replied. "Yes, but Tarik is very stubborn and believes he must be king," she said."Is this really the time to change his mind?" Cassian wondered aloud. "Abril asked me the same question, and I still don't have a clear answer. I just hope his decision is the right one. Tarik is very intense, and someone is tense here. I've said a lot about the situation," he admitted. "I know, I won't steal your time," Fay said. "Fay, have you fallen into the palace?" he asked, changing the subject. "Yes, at least for a few days," she replied. "I'll keep an eye on my brother," he promised. "I don't think anything is missing, but if something happens, help me," she said gratefully."Thank you. You should also come; it will be a long trip," Cassian replied with a smile. After their conversation, Cassian sought out his brother and Abril. They found them in Alessandro's workshop, alongside Gabriel, discussing the remaining issues with the dark beings. Cassian knocked on the door, peeking inside. "Can I come in?" Abril smiled and nodded. "Of course." Alessandro looked up, his expression warm. "Have you slept well?" "Yes, I went to see Cassiel. We discussed the gates of Hades," Cassian said."Did he show you the drawing of the columns he found?" Alessandro asked, his interest piqued. "Yes, and this is the place where they will appear," Cassian confirmed. "I didn't love you before, but now that it has been confirmed, we should send a message to Princess Elisha so her kingdom can prepare. It's likely her realm will become a battlefield. We must also inform the elven kingdom and others," Alessandro stated. "That seems wise," Cassian agreed. "I believe the battle is closer than we think," Abril added, her tone serious. "The time flows differently here.What feels like weeks for us will only be days for you. So enjoy your time with family while you can," Cassian advised, feeling the weight of their impending challenges. "It's been a long time coming for me," Abril said, her voice softening. "Cassiel doesn't know anything more about the doors of Hades." "Bells say the reason we shouldn't know where the doors will appear is because we are the guardians. We can save this world, but we can also destroy it. The only guardians are us and our children. No one else can open those doors," Cassian explained."Then we must be vigilant," Abril replied, determination shining in her eyes. "We cannot let darkness prevail."