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Pain surged through her as she recognized the familiar power of her wife, unleashed in that devastated place.Maya urged her mount to go faster, desperate to reach the royal palace. Upon arriving, she called out for her daughter, her voice filled with urgency. "Uzziel!" She repeated the name until Uzziel finally appeared. Maya scrutinized her daughter, searching for any signs of injury or distress. When she realized Uzziel bore no marks of inheritance, relief washed over her. She enveloped her daughter in a tight embrace. "I saw the disaster unfolding in the city. I feared something terrible had happened to you." "I'm fine, Mommy.noveldramaI protected the city just like I promised, even if it took a little longer than expected." "What happened?" Maya asked, her heart racing. Gabriel stepped forward to answer. "Monsters attacked us, but thanks to Uzziel, we are safe. She saved us." "I thought all the monsters would be on the battlefield." "A woman led them. She seemed to know there was no one to defend the city; she wanted to destroy it." "Where is that woman now?" "She's a prisoner in the dungeons." "If I manage to break the barrier that protected the city, I should be strong.Why hasn't she escaped?" "I immobilized her," Uzziel replied, pride evident in her voice. "Take me to her." Maya's expression darkened, and Uzziel looked at her with concern. "Mom, you always told me not to use my powers because I can't control them properly. But I just wanted to protect the kingdom. I hope you're not upset because I disobeyed." Maya gently caressed her daughter's head and replied, "No, my dear, I'm not upset with you. I'm just frustrated with myself. You did what you had to do." "Did I do well?" "Yes, my little one, you did wonderfully.I'm so proud of you." Maya turned to Gabriel. "Take me to the prisoner." "Yes, my lady." Gabriel led Maya to the dungeon where the prisoner was confined. The woman's body was bound, only her face visible. Maya recognized her as Liona, a member of the dark king's army. "I heard that part of the dark king's army had escaped. I never imagined they would attack Cosset," Maya said, her voice steady. Liona remained silent. "My son is the most important thing to me, and you monsters put him in danger." "In danger? That child is a damned monster, not so different from what I am," Liona retorted.Maya responded, breaking the silence. She drew a dagger from her waist and approached Liona, plunging it into her left arm. Liona let out a cry of pain; it was a dagger blessed with the magic of light. "You should know better than to call my son a monster. He is no such thing and will never be like you. His power is a gift, while you are merely an illusion, destined to fade away and return to the pathetic human you were." "Escape from this place? I'll kill you and your damned girl," Liona hissed. Maya pressed the dagger into Liona's right leg, her voice calm yet lethal."Then I should kill you right now. I won't let a pest like you live." She twisted the dagger in Liona's left leg, and the woman's cries intensified. "You know, I considered keeping you alive until Abril returned to decide your fate, but I believe it's best to rid myself of you now." Maya raised her hand high, aiming at Liona's cell. Liona's eyes widened in horror as she realized her impending doom. "Wait!" Liona shouted. "What do you want me to wait for? For you to escape and attack my family? I am not merciful.I was taught that heavy burdens must be cut out at the root, or they will continue to fester, ruining what I hold dear." Maya might have fallen into the trap of that woman, but she remained resolute until she uttered her final words, ensuring Liona's demise. "Spend another day in the dungeon and reflect on your heart. After you turn to ashes, I don't want any more surprises." "Yes, my lady." Maya returned to her child, who had fallen to the foot of the stairs, waiting for her return. Maya smiled sweetly upon seeing Uzziel. "Are you hungry?I'm starving." "Are you all right?" "Yes, my child, everything is fine." "Will Father be back soon?" "Maybe in two days." "Will you come with him?" "Yes." "Is that really all? Is it over?" "That's it. It's all over now. We can finally have a happy and peaceful life." "Is it real?" "Yes, we don't have to hide anymore." "Will we never go back to the land of the fairies?" "Not for now. Maybe one day, but for now, we will settle here, in our true home.There are so many things I want to show you, so many people I want you to meet." "I want to know and love what you love, Mom." Maya caressed Uzziel's soft hair. "And so it shall be. We have all the time in the world to do it." *** Abril and the others arrived just as Maya had predicted. Seeing the Middle Kingdom in ruins, confusion spread among the soldiers. Cassian left his men and hurried to Abril's side. "Aby." "What happened here?" Sirius appeared beside them. "The barrier that protected the city has been destroyed." "What?!" Cassian exclaimed."All the kingdoms were fighting against the dark king's army. I don't believe there's another human kingdom left unscathed." Abril dismounted from her horse and rushed toward the palace. Maya was waiting for them at the doors. "Maya! Are you all right?" "I'm fine. What happened in the city? Is it destroyed?" Uzziel stood shyly behind her mother and answered Abril's question. "I think this is my fault. I didn't mean to destroy the city; I just wanted to protect it from the monsters." "Monsters?" Abril echoed, surprised.Maya explained everything that had transpired, and Abril listened in shock. She learned that Uzziel had single-handedly held off a large number of monsters. Lissana was exceptional; her power was immense, flowing through her veins with elfin blood and the blood of guardians. Uzziel was no different. Both girls were considered prohibited children, possessing great power capable of saving the world-or destroying it if they chose.