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In the desert, the army of monsters loomed like a black stain against the white arena.Lissana was terrified, yet she pressed on. She thought of turning back, but she couldn't. She had to move forward without stopping. She would help the priests, even if they didn't want her assistance, especially since they faced an army that outnumbered them. They needed help more than ever. She possessed the power to change the tide, to make the difference between victory and defeat. Tarik had managed to convince the fairy queen that they must fight with everything they had, without holding back.Together, they made their way to the Xurt desert, where they found a door that led directly to the battlefield. As their eyes adjusted to the scene, Tarik felt nausea rise within him at the sight of the monstrous army violently attacking the barrier that protected the human, elf, wizard, and fairy forces. But amidst the chaos, Lissana felt her heart breaking. She watched as a young girl descended from a dragon, a whirlwind of fire swirling around her. A significant portion of the dark king's army simply faded into crimson flames. Tarik recognized that power-it was Lissana.Yet he couldn't comprehend what she was doing in that place. The army seized the opportunity to launch a second attack against the dark king's forces. Alessandro unleashed a second whirlwind, combined with the fire from Enzo and Abril, crashing against the exposed flank of the enemy, pushing them further back. They were winning, reclaiming the land that had been taken from them. Abril arrived in flight, fury blazing in her eyes as she spotted Lissana on the battlefield. "What are you doing here, Lissana?" she shouted. "I came to help, Mother." "Get away now!You cannot be here!" "Don't turn away from me, Mother. Don't hide from me when you need me." Lissana was obstinate, and no matter what she said, Abril knew she wouldn't change her mind. "Follow me." "Don't leave me, Mother." "That's why I'm telling you to follow me." Lissana obeyed, moving inside the barrier. She spotted her priest and heard his voice giving orders to the soldiers, organizing them efficiently. Their eyes met for a moment, and Lissana felt a chill run down her spine, knowing she would receive a stern reprimand once the battle was over.Abril took Lissana back to the camp and left her there. "I want you to stay here." "Mother!" "There are many injured soldiers. They need healing, and you can help." Lissana started to protest when Cassiel appeared beside her. "If you don't want it, the Called will take it," he said. "What?" Abril sighed heavily. "What are you doing here? You should be fighting. You've been watching instead." "That's why I haven't joined yet.I'm here to see the last of the guardians who told me to help defeat the dark king." "I'm telling you, Lissana will not face this monster." A loud crash echoed ahead, at the edge of the barrier. "Don't bring any outside ideas to my daughter," Abril warned. She turned to Lissana, placing a hand on her shoulder. "I must go back. Don't get into trouble, Lissana. Stay here." "But-" "I beg you, your father and I cannot concentrate on the battle while you are here." "Fine." Abril returned to mount her steed, glancing back at Lissana one last time. "Don't get into trouble.Don't harm anyone in your madness." Once Abril was gone, Lissana turned to Cassiel. "Tell me what you were going to decide before my mother interrupted you." "Will you disobey your mother?" "My mother doesn't want to fight me; she's too overprotective. But I came here because I felt something urging me to do it. I felt a call." "What you felt were the doors of Hades. When they open, they activate the spell you placed on them.All guardians will feel drawn to them, and you will hear the silent screams from the doors begging to be closed." "So, should I go to these mounts?" Cassiel shook his head. "I don't want you to open the doors of Hades. That will be your responsibility. Father, I want you to help me defeat the dark king, but your priests refuse. That's why I asked if they would disobey your mother." "If you are to save the world and save my father, then I will fight against anything to protect them." "That's the spirit," Cassiel said, staring at Lissana. "You are stronger than your priests imagine.You have something they don't." "What is it?" "My blood-the power of light-and you are part human." "Is that why I can heal my own injuries?" "I didn't know you could do that, but it will be advantageous in battle." Cassiel stepped closer, placing a finger before her. "I'll give you a gift. It's from my father." Lissana felt warmth spreading through her body, as if she were engulfed in flames. "What do you hear from me?" "Tell me. It's a gift that will make you stronger and faster." Lissana felt a burning sensation in her left eye, as if something were igniting within it."Is this supposed to hurt?" she asked Cassiel. "How does it feel?" "My left eye-what did you do?" "I merely enhanced it." Cassiel withdrew his hand from where Lissana covered her eye, allowing her to see. "Look, and you will see." When she opened her eye, Lissana was astonished to find that everyone around her seemed to be moving in slow motion. "Everything is much slower," she remarked. "It's not that. Everything moves at the same speed, but your eye sees it differently. This way, you can anticipate your enemies' attacks, but it will only last for a moment.This is when your body will become lighter and quicker. You will be a formidable opponent. Together, we will defeat the dark king once and for all."noveldrama