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Lissana had learned to use wind magic very well, so she summoned it to locate them. They were very close.Lissana took Uzziel's hand and said, "Come on, they're nearby." "Your power is brilliant. I never tire of watching it." As they left the country where Maya and Cassian had met, Lissana had to cover them. Uzziel's eyes sparkled with excitement as he exclaimed, "What's going on, Lissana? Why are you covering my eyes?" Maya and Cassian, hearing Uzziel's voice, separated a bit, feeling a little embarrassed. Lissana removed her hand from Uzziel's eyes, and when he saw his father, he ran into his arms. "Papa!" Cassian caressed his wife's head tenderly. "Hello, son.How are you?" "I'm very happy to see you back! I missed you so much." "I missed you too." Cassian glanced at Lissana, who was a bit taller now, and wondered how much time had passed. "I see you've both grown a lot." Uzziel beamed with pride. "Yes, I'm sure I'll be taller than Lissana soon." "You still have a long way to go," Lissana replied. Cassian extended his arm to Lissana, who was like a daughter to him. "Come on, don't be lazy." Lissana stepped closer, joining him in a warm embrace. "Welcome back." Maya interjected, "It's time to eat.We should head to the dining hall." Uzziel dashed off, determined to reach the dining hall first. "I'll beat you there!" he shouted. Though it was childish, Lissana's pride compelled her to chase after him, leaving Maya and Cassian behind. Maya entwined her arm with Cassian's and let out a long sigh. "I suppose we'll have to wait until night to be together, so prepare yourself. I don't think you'll leave this evening." "If you hadn't proposed it, I would have," Cassian replied. "I won't give you any rest." "Hmm...I'll wait anxiously for you to arrive tonight." When they reached the dining hall, Lissana felt triumphant, while Uzziel felt a bit uncomfortable, clearly aware of who had arrived first. The food was served quickly. As they began to eat, Cassian remarked on how he was used to the traditional food of the fairies, especially after the long days of cold. He didn't know if it was the food itself or the company of his family that made everything taste better. Meanwhile, Lissana inquired about her parents and finally asked about her dear friend."How is Tarik?" "He's doing very well," Cassian replied, pulling out the letter Tarik had given him. "He asked me who told you this." Lissana took the letter and examined it closely. "Do you know when he'll be back?" "I don't think he's ready yet. He wanted to explore your world before returning." "I see." After finishing her meal, Lissana put away the letter. One of the fairies told Cassian that the fairy queen had summoned him. Maya set down her utensils and said, "I will accompany you." "It's not necessary," Cassian replied."I wasn't suggesting it." Maya shouldn't have been bothered by the kiss Cassian had given the fairy queen, even though it wasn't meant to be disrespectful. Still, she felt a twinge of distrust and said nothing more. They bid farewell to their children and headed toward the throne room where the queen awaited them. Cassian bowed before her, but Maya stood firm, refusing to bend. She had always been strong-willed and had never backed down. The queen, however, didn't seem upset by her attitude, so she said nothing.The queen regarded Cassian from her throne for a few moments before finally asking, "How are you?" "Is Tarik with Cassiel?" The queen fell silent, as if hoping Cassian would guess the reason for her inquiry. Cassian wasn't entirely sure, so he spoke of both. "Tarik is very happy. He begins each day with his sword and magic, and Cassiel is recovering. His body is still stiff and weak. Abril is treating him, but it seems his body isn't responding correctly. Abril says it's like infusing magic into an empty vessel." The queen nodded."The effectiveness of healing magic depends on the strength of the person being healed. You have magical power, but Cassiel needs magic. He is strong, but all that power can leave his body. He must take his time." "Tell Abril when you return. Tarik asked me to remind him that Cassiel is still waiting for a response to the letter I sent.He is anxious because he hasn't heard back yet." "Before I go, there's something I want to ask." "Speak." "Will you participate in the war against the darkness?" "I'm not sure yet." "I thought that when I learned Cassiel had returned, I would have no doubts and would join the fight." "Because he's back, I have doubts contrary to what I thought." The queen sighed heavily. "I don't want to be in a war where I'm not sure we'll win." "Then you will surrender. The battles that cannot be fought are the ones that are not won. Does your kingdom not matter?Does it not matter if everything is destroyed?" "Because I care, I am more cautious about making a decision." The queen stood up and turned to leave. Cassian wanted to follow her to try to convince her to join the fight, but Maya stopped him. "You won't change her mind, so don't insist." "But..." "Let it go, Cassian. Apparently, the only person who might change her opinion is Cassiel. I don't believe the queen will listen to anyone else." "She doesn't seem to want to know anything about him." The queen had always been proud, unwilling to admit her worries for him.That was why her question had been so vague. But Maya saw the entrance leading to the palace and wondered what the queen was waiting for. "I assume you have feelings for him," Maya said. Maya hugged Cassian and told him, "You must love him too. Otherwise, you wouldn't have defended him when I wanted to give him a beating. But it takes time to show it." "I suppose we can't all be like you." "Indeed, and we should take advantage of the fact that the children have gone to play so that you can help me demonstrate it."