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"If Cira comes to the gates of Hades, this place will become a battlefield." "You can also fight.Let me stay." Abril glanced at Fay, knowing that despite her desire for Tarik to return to the realm of the fairies, the final word would belong to Fay. "I think you should return as well," Fay added softly. "We don't know when the attack will come-maybe in months or weeks," Tarik argued. "It could also be days," Abril interjected. "Let me wait a little longer, Father, just a little more," Tarik pleaded. "Tarik, you can't stay. You're getting stuck in your own thoughts. Mariana, you need to come home." "But Father!" "That's enough, Tarik. I don't want to discuss this any further.You need to start your journey. You should be here." Tarik rose from the table, leaving his food unfinished. Fay let out a long sigh, and Kiara looked at her, puzzled. "I don't understand why he clings so desperately to this place," Kiara said. "I believe he doesn't truly know," Fay replied, lying back on the floor. "Talk to him. You'll see," Kiara suggested. After Kiara and Barto finished their meal, they left. Abril, feeling restless, returned to her room to communicate with Maya and Cassian.As Abril spoke with Maya and Cassian, sharing the events unfolding around her, Lissana listened intently, unable to shake her worry for Tarik. Lissana hurried to her room to write a letter to Tarik, urging him to return to the fairy realm before the war began. That same night, Tarik received her letter, though he was unaware of how he had managed to convince his priest to let him stay just a little longer, even if he didn't feel prepared-to see Lissana. The next day, Cassian returned to the palace.Tarik was the first to spot him, standing before the tree that served as the entrance to the fairy realm. "Tarik, what are you doing here? Weren't you supposed to return to the fairy realm?" Cassian asked. "No, I'm staying a little longer," Tarik replied. "Lissana is very worried. She asked me to tell you to come back; she will be waiting for you on the other side." "Regardless, I can't go back yet." "Tarik, you came here for Lissana. Now she's asking you to return. Don't ignore the one who cares for you.Sometimes time and distance can destroy connections." "Thank you for relaying her words to me. I'll keep it in mind. But..." Cassian sighed, knowing he had to leave. "Remember, time works differently in the fairy realm. Don't wait too long." "I will keep that in mind." Cassian bid farewell to Tarik and went to find his brother, intending to let him know he was back. He didn't linger in the palace, heading early to the temple of Hur, located on the outskirts of the city. On his way to his room, he encountered Barto. "I see you've returned," Barto said.noveldrama"Yes, Maya asked me to tell you to take care of yourself and not to feel dizzy." "I never get dizzy; I always act on impulse." "Even so, she worries about you." "How is she? Is she still coming as usual?" "She has only stopped growing her hair, but she looks exactly the same as the last time you saw her. Besides, being a descendant of the fairy queen, time doesn't pass for her." "I'm glad to hear she's well.When will I see her again, my nephew?" "I've grown a lot; it's been ten years." "I hope to see you before you become an adult." "Even though I just left them, I hope to see them soon and for this nightmare to end." "I believe that's something we all wish for." "By the way, do you know where Cassiel is? I have a letter for him." "Abril didn't tell me; it's been a few days since I heard he was going to the fairy realm." "He hadn't arrived when you came to me. Perhaps he'll return later.I hope for your answer, as the fairy queen must finally decide to join us." "I hope you manage to convince the fairy queen to join the battle." "I hope so too." Later, Cassiel contemplated the things he needed before visiting Leriana. One of them was his weapon, a golden spear, though he had not yet regained all his power. But he didn't need it to raise his weapon. Cassiel took the spear, feeling its weight in his hands, and headed toward the exit that would take him to the realm of the Fae. As he left the guardians' quarters, he was confronted by guards who pointed their swords at him."Who are you, and what are you doing here?" one demanded. "I just left the guardians' room. Who do you think I am?" Cassiel replied, irritation creeping into his voice. "Do you have a guardian?" "Yes, and no. I am the first guardian, so I remain before your reign." The guards fell silent, unsure if they should act against him. Cassiel pressed on. "I need to reunite with my beloved Leriana as soon as possible." "I don't have time to waste. If you don't take me to your queen, I'll find her myself." The guards blocked Cassiel's path."We cannot allow someone unknown to meet the queen unless she authorizes it. You'll have to wait until she gives the order." "Is it true you want to face me? I hope your skills are enough to entertain me," Cassiel challenged. Before a fight could break out, Enora appeared suddenly, her presence commanding attention. "What is all this fuss about?" she asked, her red hair framing her face. Cassiel found himself gazing at the beautiful woman who had just materialized. "You must be the Fae queen." "And you are? How did you come into my kingdom?" she inquired, her golden eyes narrowing."I am Cassiel, the first guardian. I arrived here through the home of the guardians." "What do you want here, guardian?" Enora asked, crossing her arms. "I'm here because I need your help." "Even as a guardian, why do you think I would help you?" "Because I am the one who will change the course of this war and prevent this world from being destroyed." "I see you have a lot of confidence in yourself, guardian. But do you truly believe you have the power to do what you claim?"