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The queen had never been weak; she didn't need protection.As far back as he could remember, Tarik had never seen the queen unwell. He wondered what kind of illness could have weakened her so drastically. They had become completely isolated from the rest of the world. No one could enter, and they could not leave. It was a mystery to everyone that there was a queen inside, yet no one knew what was happening. Cassiel seemed to be the only one who understood, but no matter how much he insisted, he didn't appear willing to share. Tarik hated not knowing how much time had passed in the human kingdom.He despised the uncertainty of when he might see Lissana again. Cassiel entered the room where Leriana lay on a bed of flowers. He approached her and took her hand. "How are you?" he asked softly. "I'm fine," she replied. Cassiel caressed Leriana's swollen belly and shoulder. "And our baby?" "He's fine for now." Cassiel had discovered a way to have a child with Leriana, but it consumed much of his magical power, causing instability in the fairy realm, even though it was connected to her.Leriana could see the worry etched on Cassiel's face and understood what he was thinking even if he didn't voice it. "I'll be fine, and our baby will be too. That's what matters," she reassured him. "I can't help but feel scared. I don't want to lose you." "In the farm, I have plenty of magical power. I'll be okay." "Let's agree that you're fine. If you're not, you'll be the one who reigns while the baby feeds off you. Sometimes, when your eyes close, I fear you won't wake up again. I've been selfish; I shouldn't have-" "I'm not the one who decided this alone.I was the one who said it was fine. I'm just as invested in this as you are, especially now that I'm sick." "I feel like I'm just worrying you in the end." "As soon as that expression changes, everything will be fine." Cassiel fell back beside Leriana, feeling like a defeated rat. When he left, Leriana summoned one of her servants to call Tarik. He was surprised to be summoned by the queen after such a long time. Upon entering the room, he was taken aback to see her belly swollen. "Now I understand why this guy doesn't seem willing to leave," he murmured."Come closer, Tarik," Leriana beckoned. Tarik approached the flower bed where the queen lay. "I suppose you won't be his successor now that you'll soon have your wife." "You're mistaken, Tarik. I'm not sending you to Ilamara because I think you'll be replaced. Rather, I want you to assume the role of king." "What?!" "You know that the land of the fairies is linked to its king. In my condition, I can't maintain that connection. That's why I want you to become the new king of the fairies." "I don't think I'm ready to be king!" "Tarik, if I could give you anything, I would.I'm afraid I'll have to leave you to care for this kingdom. But if you can manage it, you won't be alone. You'll have my support at all times, just like your priest." Tarik couldn't help but feel doubt. He knew that once he became king, leaving the land of the fairies would be impossible, and the chances of seeing Lissana again would vanish. "Tarik, you can think about it. I just want you to understand why I'm making this decision. I'm weak, and my baby is consuming my magic.The land and the seasons have been affected; I'm fading without time, just like this kingdom." "Lissana has great healing power. If she comes, I'll be safe. How can I help her until the baby is born?" "She can't come. The land of the fairies needs a new king-one who is strong. I can't continue my reign." The queen had been saying she had thought it through, but in reality, she had no options left but to accept that Tarik would become the new king of the fairies. "I'm sorry, Tarik, though it's a heavy burden I'm placing on your shoulders." "If you had more options, you wouldn't ask me.I've made the decision to protect this kingdom, so I accept becoming the new king of the fairies." "Thank you, Tarik." "When will it happen?" "I'm feeling very weak right now. When I'm more stable, I'll send for you." Tarik returned home, saying nothing to his parents, knowing they wouldn't approve of the idea. In the days that followed, the queen summoned him, and they both made their way to the heart of the land of the fairies. Cassiel felt anxious as he assisted the queen in walking, asking her repeatedly if she was sure about what she was doing. That only made Tarik more nervous.noveldrama"Everything will be fine," he reassured her. Leriana missed the alien presence, taking him in her arms. "How can you ask me to be calm when you can barely walk?" "I'll be better soon." When they reached a vast blue circle, Leriana instructed Tarik to kneel and step into the circle. Only he and she could be inside it. She asked Tarik to approach and extend his left hand, which was closer to the heart. "This will hurt you, Tarik, but you have to endure it. You might feel a little overwhelmed. Now repeat my words: My blood, My flesh, My heart, My spirit. All unite with the land of the fairies.You will be its new guardian." After saying these words, the circle they stood in glowed with intensity. Tarik felt a great weight on his chest, as if he were being chained. The queen began to recite a few words, but it was impossible for her to do so, her voice faltering in the room. "I surrender my reign: My blood, My flesh, My heart, My spirit. Free yourself from these chains, liberate him." After this declaration, Tarik felt as if he were being bound by invisible chains. He could feel the land of the fairies, hear them all, and it felt as if his mind were being rewritten.In contrast, Leriana began to feel liberated as the chains passed to Tarik. When the circle began to shine, Tarik collapsed to the ground, unconscious. Cassiel rushed to Leriana's side. "Are you okay?" "Yes, wonderfully so, as if you've freed me from my shackles." Cassiel glanced at Tarik and asked, "And him?" "He'll be fine. He just needs time to adjust to being the king."