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Abril stepped aside to respond when one of the soldiers watching the mounts came running toward them, agitated and breathless."Your Majesties, something strange is happening at Vaizel's mounts!" "What is happening?" Alessandro asked, concern etching his features. "It's better if you see for yourselves," the soldier replied. Abril and Alessandro rushed out of the tent to witness the unfolding events. A dark cloud loomed over Vaizel's mounts, spreading ominously. Enora, Enzo, Elisha, Fay, Cassian, and the others arrived shortly after, positioning themselves to the south. "We don't have time," Enora said urgently. "The dark king is ready to move.We need to prepare our armies immediately; it may already be too late." Abril felt a tremendous concentration of power emanating from within that cloud. She turned to Enora, asking, "Do you think this is his army?" "I believe that dark power and malice are spreading throughout the cloud. They are approaching, and I don't think it will take more than half a day for them to reach us." Alessandro scanned the area for Cassiel but found no sign of him. "Is Cassiel still trapped in his tent?" he inquired.Cassian had attempted to get closer to Cassiel, but a barrier surrounded his tent, preventing anyone from approaching. "If you can't reach him, then what do we do?" Alessandro pressed. "How much longer will he be trapped?" "Not that," Cassian replied, "but I believe there are more pressing matters to worry about right now." Alessandro wanted to speak to Cassiel before the battle began. He needed to make it clear that he did not wish for Cassiel's daughter to participate in the fight, but there was no time. They had an army to organize. "I suppose you're right," he said."We should hold this meeting now. There are many decisions to make, and we don't have time to waste." Everyone gathered in one of the tents. "The magicians have raised a barrier between us and the monsters," Alessandro explained. "They've only opened a part to prevent the monsters from attacking us." Abril sharpened her focus. "Some monsters are easy to kill with weapons blessed by the magic of light, but others-those black monsters that appear human-are difficult to defeat. It takes more than one person to stop them, and only if you can behead them and burn their bodies.If any of these creatures attack, do not face them alone, or you will surely die." Enora turned to Abril. "You entered Hades and saw his army. How many of these creatures are in his ranks?" "More than I could count," Abril replied. "The monsters we faced before are nothing compared to what we will encounter now." "It seems the fight from before was just a warm-up," Alessandro added grimly. "It will be a long battle," Enora said. "The other human armies have not yet arrived.Will they come?" Just then, one of the soldiers interrupted the meeting, announcing that the flags of the armies from Battet, Vania, Sator, and Elfrin were visible on the horizon. "It seems they arrived just in time, right before the battle begins," the soldier reported. As dusk fell, the dark cloud looming over Vaizel's mountains revealed the dark army of the king, a mass of shadow stretching far into the distance. All the armies gathered together, their banners fluttering in the wind. Alessandro stood at the forefront, having been chosen to lead the attack.Using his wind magic, he amplified his voice so that all could hear his words. "We will march toward battle," he declared. "Today, all kingdoms unite against one enemy-the dark king, who threatens to destroy our world. Let us fight for our lives, for our survival, and for our future. Do not be afraid of the enemy; fight with all your strength. Fight for a tomorrow for our families, for those we cherish, and for those we love." As he delivered his final words, Alessandro looked at Abril, who was mounted on her horse to the south.She extended her hand to him, and he needed to feel her touch once more before the battle commenced. He grasped her hand lightly and whispered to her alone, "Let's make the dark king regret ever crossing paths with us. We will win and return home." "Yes," Abril replied fiercely. "We must destroy him to ensure he never threatens our world, our kingdom, and our family again." Alessandro gave the order for the troops to advance to the distant front lines. The soldiers obeyed, forming the positions they had previously decided upon.On the other side, the dark king's army remained hidden within the cloud of darkness that enveloped the Vaizel mountains. They were numerous, and without a doubt, they outnumbered the allied forces significantly. The wizards raised a shield, but it only partially covered their army. Sirius led the magicians, ensuring that their shields could withstand as much as possible; it was a small advantage in the face of overwhelming odds. Alessandro turned to Abril and Enora. "Do not expend all your magic due to this cloud of darkness that covers the mountains.noveldramaWe cannot see the full extent of its power, so we must be prepared for anything that might defeat us."