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"If this is your decision, I won't stop you.I just wish you good luck, Maya." "If you don't have to answer me, I could tell you why I won't send my entire army to fight against King Oscuro." "A large part of my troops are engaged in battle, but the rest will remain here to protect my kingdom." "Your kingdom is the least at risk of being overrun." Maya shook her head. "I have seen with my own eyes what the dark king is capable of. I faced him directly, and I don't need you to tell me what he can do. That's why my decision was to send only part of my troops.If this world falls, I will fall with them." "I don't believe we can win this war," he said, his voice heavy with doubt. "Our chances of victory are slim," she admitted. "I don't think we can win." "Then why did you decide to fight?" "Because I don't want to surrender without having fought first." Leriana looked at Cassian, who stood resolutely beside the throne. "Because I wish for us to win and to have a long life in this world." "I understand your position, and I know that fear can be paralyzing. But if you let fear control you, you won't even try.It's true that our odds of winning are low, but if we enter this war with the mindset that we will lose, then that is exactly what will happen." Leriana remained silent, absorbing Maya's words. "Take two minutes and come back today," Maya continued. "Cassian, thank you for your kindness, for having sheltered me when I was on the verge of death. I will never forget you, and I will always be grateful, for it is thanks to you that I can continue living and give birth to many children." "Be careful, Maya, and tell your husband to be cautious as well.noveldramaRemember that your lives are intertwined." "That's why I must go with him and fight to the south. I need to ensure he doesn't die." "When you are ready, I will know and open the door for you." "Thank you, Your Majesty." Maya turned and left the room. Cassian approached Leriana, concern etched on his face. "It seems you have love. Why did you lock yourself away from your kingdom?" "Because everyone must be where they belong." "Is that why you think? Fight for everything you can, but if you see that you can't win, you must stay strong. I don't want to have to leave you behind.You know I can only take my children with me." "They are tied to this land just like you." "No matter what happens, I will do everything possible to start this war, and we will be together. Perhaps we can still form the family we once dreamed of having." "I haven't mentioned anything about a family; that's what you said." "But if that idea doesn't please you, it doesn't change the fact that I love you." "You say too much, Cassian." "I'm not dizzy; this is what I want. I've been dead for a long time, and now that I'm back to life, I don't want to live it like a ghost.I want to do everything I couldn't do before. I want to fulfill the promises I made to you. I want to be by your side and be happy." Leriana was still in a meeting, the elders waiting in their chambers for her return. She wanted to kiss Cassian for his sweet declaration, but she held back, not wanting to appear weak before her subjects. Instead, she gently squeezed his hand in reply. Cassian understood how difficult it was for Leriana to show her feelings in front of others. She was always composed, so this simple gesture of affection spoke volumes.Leriana returned to her seat and resumed the meeting, as the topic at hand was war-an important matter that could not be postponed. This was one of the reasons she had spoken to Maya, who had withdrawn because she never felt a great appreciation for her. Leriana had been too busy to address her doubts and questions. Maya went to find Uzziel, who was playing with some fairy children in the palace garden. She called out to him, and he approached, looking agitated."What's going on, Mama?" Maya took his hand and said, "We must prepare our things; we will return home." "I thought we would wait for Papa to come for us." "Things have changed. We must go back home; we can't stay here any longer." "Why can't we stay here?" "Because this is not our home. We don't belong here, so we must leave." "Will we ever come back?" "I don't know. But you should say goodbye to your friends." Uzziel listened to his mother's words. Afterward, they went to their room to gather their belongings. As they headed toward the courtyard, Tarik intercepted them."Could we talk for a moment?" he asked. "Of course." Tarik glanced at Uzziel, who seemed to understand that he should give them some space. "I'll be nearby," Uzziel said, moving away. Once alone, Maya asked, "What's up, Tarik? What do you want to talk about?" "Are you truly going to return to the human kingdom?" "Though I hate to admit it, the queen is right. Each person must be where they belong, and this is not my place.I can't keep hiding." "The human kingdom is a very dangerous place right now." "I know, but this is my home." Maya looked at Uzziel and said, "This is our home, and it's time to go back and fight for it."