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As Lissana stood there, Abril approached her, placing a hand on her shoulder to draw her attention."It's our brother's shift," Abril said gently. "Yes," Lissana replied, her gaze drifting away from the battlefield that had once been a scene of chaos. The arena seemed to have been swallowed by the remnants of battle, now eerily peaceful and calm. For a fleeting moment, Lissana wished that the conflict had been nothing more than a bad dream. But deep down, she knew that no matter how much she wished for it, reality would not change. The war had taken a heavy toll, and she had lost many, including her priest. Lissana took her mother's hand, and they used a teleportation parchment.In an instant, the camp and the mountains of Vaizel faded behind them. *** Most of the army had abandoned the camp, leaving behind the remnants of the kingdom of Xurt and the kingdom of Valer. Elisha decided to visit Enzo at his shop that night. "Can I come in?" she asked softly. "Of course," he replied, gesturing for her to enter. Elisha settled onto Enzo's bed, her expression earnest. "Do you need anything?" "Honestly, I just wanted to see you. Do you want me to leave?" he asked, concern lacing his voice. "No, I don't want you to go," he said, sitting beside her and taking her hand.Elisha leaned against him, seeking comfort. "When will you leave?" "Do you want to destroy me?" he teased lightly. "No, that's the last thing I desire. But I know you can't stay here for long." "I haven't decided yet," he admitted. "Don't keep delaying. I should be preparing to return to the kingdom." "That's true," he conceded, his voice softening. "I like seeing you again." Elisha leaned in, pressing a gentle kiss to his lips. "Our time has ended. Even though it was brief, I will cherish it." "It doesn't have to end this way," he protested."If you hadn't left and I hadn't left, maybe it wouldn't have to end at all. But we both have heavy burdens to bear, and we can't abandon them. So this is goodbye, even if it's hard." Elisha drew closer, whispering against his lips, "Don't you believe that?" Enzo understood perfectly what she meant, yet he couldn't give her what she wanted. If he did, she would never truly leave him. He caressed her cheek, his voice thick with emotion. "If we did that, we wouldn't be able to part." "I knew you would say that, but I had to try.I really wish it could be different." "I don't want to be alone, Elisha. I want you to be the one." "But this isn't possible for us," she replied, sadness creeping into her tone. Elisha gave him one last kiss before standing. "I'll be gone tomorrow. You should do the same." "Elisha..." he began, but she was already moving toward the exit. "This is our farewell. Goodbye, King Enzo." He wanted to chase after her, but he felt powerless, so he sank onto his bed, wondering if he would ever see her again and if he could ever forget her.As Enzo lost himself in thought, Cira entered the shop, her expression serious. "What are you thinking about?" she asked. "What's happening here, Cira?" he replied, startled. "I'm here to talk to you," she said, her tone firm. "What do you want to discuss?" "The war is over, though many things remain unresolved. I don't expect you to forgive me, but I would appreciate it if you allowed me to return home." Enzo regarded her with suspicion. "I don't plan to break the throne. That's not what I want." "Is that what you want?" she pressed."To be with the man I love and build a family by his side," she admitted. "How can I trust that what you're saying is true and not just another lie to take the throne from me?" "I can swear an oath if you wish. You can seal my magic here, but I just want to go back home with the man I love." "Are you really willing to give up all your power to be with Hans?" he asked incredulously. "Yes, because I believe it's worth it." "Fine. I will allow you to return, but you will not be treated like a princess, and you will not have power." "That seems fair.After all, I don't need to wonder if you trust me. You'd be a fool if you did," Cira said, heading toward the exit. "Tomorrow, we leave. Tell Hans to organize the soldiers and prepare everything for our departure." "Yes," she replied, her voice subdued. Cira hesitated at the door, turning back to him. "Enzo, thank you for allowing me to come back. You won't regret the opportunity you're giving me." "That's what I hope, because there won't be a next time.I want you to understand that." "I do, and that's why I will do everything in my power not to disappoint you." "You don't have to try to please me," he said, a hint of warmth in his voice. "I am, but you're my family, and I don't want to break that bond. If possible, I'd like for us to come together again, like normal siblings." "Do you think we can still do that?" he asked, a flicker of hope in his eyes. "We are still alive. I believe we can, if that's what you want." "I suppose we can try," he replied, a small smile breaking through the tension.