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Remember, these battles are not yours alone," she had said.Those words ignited a spark in Tarik's heart. Even though he yearned to rush to the girl he loved, he knew he had to stay put, helping his people survive the monstrous onslaught. Cassiel organized their attacks, first sending Lissana, then Cira, and finally unleashing his full power against the dark king. Yet, every blow they struck was easily blocked, though it kept the dark king occupied, which was their goal. They knew they couldn't defeat him until the gates of Hades were closed, so they focused on buying time. Every strike they landed took a toll on their bodies.Cassiel seemed unaffected, just like the dark king, who remained calm despite battling three opponents at once. The dark king let out a loud, mocking laugh. "I must confess, I didn't believe these girls could last even a minute against me. The fact that they're still standing is admirable." He turned his attention to them. "So much so that if you give up, you could consider joining my army, becoming part of the new kingdom I will create in this world." Lissana responded with defiance. "I'm not interested in ruling a world of death.I like it the way it is now." Cira echoed Lissana's sentiment. "I've been on your side, and if it's not the best, I still love the world as it is." "Arrogant girls, you will die for trying to preserve a world that will soon be destroyed," the dark king sneered. Cassiel seized the moment to attack, drawing the dark king's attention. "Don't take offense, dear brother, but no one likes your vision of a barren land, lakes of fire, and endless darkness. You have terrible taste in decor.You should let things remain as Father created them." "I will not stop until I have undone everything he has made. I must complete my work," the dark king replied. "You said it yourself; this is the world that Father created. It couldn't be what you've never envisioned," Cassiel shot back. "Haven't I shown you countless times how all the worlds I've consumed have perished?" the dark king taunted. "Yes, but this will end here and now.A part of all the worlds you've destroyed is gathered here today, to die." The dark king laughed, a grotesque and chilling sound that made Cira and Lissana shiver. "To kill me, all these people are nothing more than scum. They will never be able to stand against me. No matter how many monsters you summon, I will make sure they keep appearing. It will be an endless war where only you will surrender and die. No matter how strong you are, Cassiel, I will prevail. I will continue to consume all the worlds until there is nothing left but darkness." Lissana grew weary of the dark king's words.With a fierce determination, she summoned her powers, enveloping the dark king in a whirlwind of fire and wind. The same attack that had once been so effective against the dark king's army shattered his defenses, making him falter. "You seem tired," he taunted. "I believe it's your turn to attack." Cassiel blocked the first strike the dark king launched, but the second one aimed directly at Lissana and Cira was impossible to stop. They combined their powers to counter the attack, managing to mitigate the damage.noveldramaBefore they could be struck again, Lissana healed her allies, bringing them back to full strength. Cassiel charged at the dark king, signaling for Lissana and Cira to attack simultaneously. However, the dark king was too skilled and fast, and even with their blessings, they remained slow in comparison. The three launched a combined attack, which caused a significant impact, but it took a toll on their energy. Seeing the desperation on the girls' faces, Cassiel approached them. "Don't give up. We must continue to hold on." Lissana nodded. "Yes, we are holding on.Let's just hope that Father can close those cursed doors before we fall." *** Meanwhile, at the mountains of Vaizel, Alessandro and Terran fought against a horde of monsters to clear a path, but they struggled to approach the gates of Hades. Kiara realized that it would be impossible for them to reach the gates. "Try to gather your strength quickly. When I say run, you must sprint with all your might toward the gates of Hades," she instructed. "What do you plan to do?" Alessandro asked. "I will unleash my magic to clear the way, but I don't think it will last long.Once I do, you'll be on your own," she replied. Cassian chimed in, "To start, we need to activate the teleportation devices. We'll close the doors behind us, so we must be ready." Alessandro and Cassian exchanged determined glances as they approached the columns they needed to activate. Despite facing numerous monsters, they knew they had only one chance to reach the gates of Hades. "I need a few minutes. Protect me," Kiara urged. They focused on defending her as she gathered all her power, channeling it into a brilliant light that obliterated most of the monsters.Cassian and Alessandro took on the ones that fell, then raced with all their strength toward the gates of Hades, uncertain of what awaited them. They struck the columns on either side of the gates, and as they did, they felt a sense of purpose, as if they were destined to perform this task. The gates of Hades glowed and began to close. The monsters that had fallen rushed to block them, but the gates absorbed them, sealing the horrors of Hades away once more.