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"They are," he replied."No one can enter or leave, and it will remain that way for some time." "Why?" "Let's just say the land of the fairies is undergoing a transformation at the moment." "How is Tarik?" "He's fine," Cassiel said, though he knew he was lying to spare her worry."I suppose you've moved on with your life, unaware of whether I even want to be with you." "I don't think he has forgotten you, but he hasn't become the king of the fairies yet." "What?!" "Tell me, if the land of the fairies is suffocating under this transformation, why has the king changed?" Lissana felt a wave of discomfort wash over her; she hated being the only one who felt out of place."Everyone seems to have found their place, but I feel like I belong nowhere-not with the fairies, not with humans." "Then you should go and find your own place." "What?!" "If you feel like you don't belong anywhere, it's because you haven't found where you truly fit." "I can't leave my priests; my priest is back now." "This is your priests' place, but it's not your place. Staying here will only make you bitter. You should embark on a journey to discover yourself and find where you belong." "But..." "Nifia, I felt the same way for a long time. That's why I'm suggesting a journey.It's impossible to know where you fit when you're confined behind the walls of this palace. Explore your kingdom, all your human realms. Get to know your people, their landscapes, their customs, and their way of life. That will help you determine if this is your place or not. You also have Elven blood; perhaps your place is with them." Lissana didn't know how to respond. She remained silent for a while, until Cassiel spoke again."I must stay strong." "Wait, will you return to the land of the fairies?" "Yes, my beloved Leriana is waiting for me." "Take me with you," Lissana blurted out without thinking, surprising herself. "I'm sorry, but I only have a one-way trip. I can't take you with me." "How can I get to the land of the fairies?" "You haven't heard what I'm telling you." "I have, but it's the place I want to go." "I'm sorry, but I don't think you can return for a long time." "I will find a way to get there, to reach Tarik." "Then good luck.I hope you succeed." Cassiel used the pass Leriana had given him and faded away before Lissana. She stood there, watching the spot where Cassiel had disappeared, contemplating his words. Eventually, Uzziel approached her, breaking her thoughts. "What are you doing here?" "I think you know." "That's true, but sometimes it's good to share what torments you, what worries you." "I want to go to Uzziel." "Where?" "To the land of the fairies, perhaps." "You don't seem very sure of your decision." "That's why I'm not there. This isn't where I want to be." "Listen, your uncle is returning.noveldramaYou don't have to force him to stay here. If you want to go, then leave." "Do you think they'll understand?" "Um... and what does it matter? It's your life, not theirs." "I know, but we never had the chance to be a family. For one reason or another, we were separated. I don't want to..." "Is Lissana happy here? Because it doesn't seem that way to me." "It's not that I'm unhappy; it's just that I feel like something is missing. At first, I thought it was my priest, but now that he's back, I see it's not that." "Then seek what you are missing. Find your happiness, Lissana.If I were in your place, I would." Lissana longed to escape the walls that had become a prison rather than a home, but doubt crept in whenever she thought about her family. After gathering her courage, she decided to speak with her priests, but they had already decided they wanted to stay until their priest was fully recovered. "I'll wait for him to recover," she thought, but as the months passed, she remained unable to tell her family that she wanted to leave. One day, while organizing some documents in her workshop, Uzziel entered without warning. "What do you want?I'm busy," she said, glancing up at him. "Why are you here?" "I'm helping my mother with her work, of course." "Is that so? That's why I ask." "It's been months since you said you wanted to go, but you still haven't told your uncles." "I'm waiting for the right moment." "You're just doubting." Lissana stared at the documents on the table for several minutes before finally speaking. "Maybe that's true, but I can't help it. My family has suffered too much from being separated.I don't want..." "And that's why you'll end up in a place you consider a prison if you stay." "I don't..." "Children always end up leaving their families; that's the law of life. Stop thinking so much about them and focus on what makes you happy." "You think I don't think about it every day? But when I see my family, I can't open my mouth. I can't tell them that I want to leave."