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As the gates of Hades transformed into a chaotic mass, the creatures no longer concealed their true nature, their insides tearing apart as if they were aflame.Alessandro and Cassian stood momentarily stunned by the horror before them, but they quickly gathered their resolve and approached one another. "We must go now," Alessandro urged, his voice carrying the weight of urgency as he tried to reach his brother, who appeared no better off than before. Cassian was so pale he seemed on the verge of fainting; the gates of Hades had drained him of all his magic without him even realizing it. The very doors that had once emboldened them had sapped their vital strength.They had teleported countless times across the mountains, traversing the hellish lakes that now marred the landscape of Vaizel. Suddenly, they found themselves on the battlefield, where the army faced the dark king. A chilling roar shattered the air, stunning everyone present. As the monsters began to emerge, the dark king felt his power being severed, his very essence being torn away as if his entrails were being ripped from him. He had focused so intently on the battle that he had neglected the gates of Hades.Directing his gaze toward the mountains, he knew he had to investigate what was happening at the gates. But Cassian would not allow him to pass; he would intercept him and cut him short. "Where do you think you're going? The battle isn't over; it's only just begun," Cassian taunted. "I'm tired of your foolish games, Cassian. I'll kill you right now," Alessandro retorted fiercely. Cassian brandished his golden spear defiantly. "I won't be the one to die today, brother. It will be you." With that, the dark king unleashed his fury, attacking without restraint.The dark power surged toward them, crashing against the already fractured barrier as if it were made of fragile glass. Cira and Lissana exchanged glances, relieved they had avoided the brunt of the attack; had they not, they would have been reduced to mere shadows in that moment. Cassian appeared euphoric, as if he had long awaited this moment. He began to assault the dark king, his movements quickening, but still, they did not seem fast enough to bring an end to the confrontation.The dark king wielded his sword to block every thrust of Cassian's spear, the clash of their weapons echoing across the battlefield. Lissana and Cira realized that the battle had only just begun; everything prior had merely been a game to amuse the dark king. Both women joined the fray, though the dark king remained strong, fast, and powerful. Yet something had shifted. The violence escalated, but Cassian shielded them, parrying the dark king's attacks and granting them the chance to strike back. The dark king began to falter, and Cassian managed to draw blood on several occasions.As night descended, the last rays of sunlight faded, and the dark king's desire for night grew; it would be enough to restore his power, especially since the oppressive cloud of darkness above them had dissipated completely. They thought they would surrender, that they would not die, but desperation surged within them. The dark king unfurled his black wings, and Cassian tried to prevent him from taking flight, but he failed. "We have to block the king's attack!" Lissana shouted, urgency lacing her voice.After confirming that both women were ready, Cassian declared, "We must pursue him; we cannot let him escape." "Wait a moment," Lissana interjected, taking Cira's hand and infusing her with a surge of magic, banishing her fatigue and replenishing her strength. Then she grasped Cassian's hand, doing the same for him. "Now we can go." "Have we healed enough? Are you both well enough to fight?" Cassian asked, concern etched on his face. Lissana had been using her powers to alleviate their exhaustion, and now she felt perfectly capable. "Yes, I can continue fighting," she affirmed.noveldramaCassian nodded, impressed. "Your power is incredible." With a shared resolve, Cassian led the way, with Lissana and Cira following closely, soaring over the battlefield on the winds of war. They soon spotted the human king, who was leading an army against the dark king, now held captive by his monstrous minions. Cassian was on the verge of collapse, and Alessandro had exhausted all his strength, unable to break free from the dark king's iron grip. Abril watched from the shore, desperate to reach them before the dark king could end Alessandro's life.She was prepared to unleash all her power, regardless of the consequences, hoping it might turn the tide against the dark king's army. But then she heard her mother's voice in her mind, urging her to hold back. "Don't do it, Abril. This isn't the moment. Wait a little longer." "I can't wait any longer! I won't let my husband die!" Abril cried out, on the brink of releasing her power. Just as she was about to act, she suddenly lost consciousness.Sophia regained control of Abril's body, seizing a horse and instead of charging toward Alessandro and the dark king, she rode toward her sister, Enora, who was deeply engaged in battle. Enora was busy dispatching a monster, healing the fallen soldiers behind her when she noticed Abril approaching. "Why aren't you where you're supposed to be?" she asked, irritation creeping into her voice. "I need to talk to you, sister," Abril replied urgently. Enora recognized the shift in Abril's demeanor, realizing that Sophia had returned to take control of her body."I'm glad to see you, sister, but this isn't the best time for a chat," Enora said, her tone softening slightly. "True, but I can't afford to wait any longer," Abril insisted. "What's going on?" Enora pressed. "Don't continue using your power; you need to conserve it. We will need it soon," Abril warned. "There are many soldiers who need healing," Enora replied. "I only heal those on the brink of death, those who are beyond saving, sending them back to camp," she explained. "But..." Abril began, desperation creeping into her voice. "Trust me, Enora.We will need every drop of light magic soon. I've seen it," Abril insisted. Enora understood that Sophia possessed the ability to foresee future events, and as her sister's words sank in, she knew the truth of what was to come.