A Queen\u2019s Promise\u00a0<\/p>\n
Claim\u00a0<\/p>\n
The queen was furious. Maya, her recently recovered descendant who resembled her long\u2013deceased daughter, was about to be lost again. She played the last card she had left.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cIf you refuse to help me, the elf queen will learn of your existence. I will personally ensure she knows, and I assure you that when that happens, you will no longer be able to live among humans.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Abril responded without any fear or hesitation.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cThen do it, I don\u2019t care.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cDon\u2019t you love your human husband? Does it really not matter to you to have to separate from him?\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cOf course not, but I don\u2019t intend to let anything or anyone separate me from the man I love, even if it leads me to war.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cYou\u2019re being foolish.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cYes, and I have already stated my demands: Maya\u2019s freedom or our help. What will you choose?\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
The queen had nothing left to negotiate with and was running out of time. Her magic was depleting, and she wouldn\u2019t be able to delay the war much longer. The only thing she could do was to accept Abril\u2019s demands.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cAlright, I\u2019ll free her, but only if that\u2019s what she truly wants, and it will be after we have won the war against your sister.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cHow can I be sure you will keep your word?\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cI always keep my promises.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cFree her before.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cNo, I\u2019ll do it afterward; otherwise, how can I be sure you will help me?\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Abril didn\u2019t know how to respond. The queen smiled and said to herhim,\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cIt\u2019s obvious that neither of us trusts the other, but unlike you, I cannot lie. If I say I will keep my word, it\u2019s because I will, but I can\u2019t say the same about you, so we\u2019ll do it my way.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Abril exchanged glances with Cassian and Maya and both nodded.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cAlright, then it will be done your way. We will help you, and in return, you will give Maya her freedom back.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cI give you my word, I will free Maya after this war ends, as long as she wishes it, but I don\u2019t want the prince in my kingdom; he must leave.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
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<\u00a0<\/p>\n
328\u00a0<\/p>\n
A Queen\u2019s Premise\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cNo, he stays.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cIt\u2019s a danger for everyone if he and the key he has brought with him remain in this place.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cHe will go nowhere.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Claims\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cI hope you won\u2019t regret your decision,\u201d responded the queen as she turned around and began to\u00a0<\/p>\n
walk away.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cFay, take Abril to the armory and have her bless out weapons.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Ordered the queen before leaving the throne room.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Abril approached Maya, who was still on the ground looking tired.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cAre you alright?\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cDon\u2019t worry, I\u2019m fine.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Cassian remained holding Maya and said to her.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cDon\u2019t ever try to harm yourself again.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Maya placed her hand over Cassian\u2019s and said,\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cI\u2019m sorry, I didn\u2019t think very well about what I was doing.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cMaya, I love you, and even if we couldn\u2019t be together, I could bear it if I knew you were alright, but a world without you, that I couldn\u2019t bear. Our lives are intertwined, so next time think very carefully\u00a0<\/p>\n
about what you\u2019ll do.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cI will.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Fay approached them and addressed Abril first.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cWe must go to the armory. Maya, you should go rest. You don\u2019t look well.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Cassian spoke.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cAbril should rest a bit before\u2026\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cThat won\u2019t be possible. The queen has already given her order, and as you know, the demands\u00a0<\/p>\n
made are something she wouldn\u2019t have given so easily.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cYou don\u2019t have to worry about me, Cassian, I\u2019m fine, I\u2019m full of energy, so don\u2019t worry. You take care of Maya, I\u2019ll come find you when everything is over.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cBut, I promised my brother I would take care of you. How could I let you go alone?\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Ethan said to him.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cShe won\u2019t go alone, we will accompany her.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
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2\/3\u00a0<\/p>\n
< A Queen\u2019s Promise\u00a0<\/p>\n
Claim\u00a0<\/p>\n
Cassian didn\u2019t trust the elves much, but even though Maya said she was fine, her face showed otherwise. He had no choice but to accept that the elves would protect her.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cAlright, I\u2019ll leave her in your hands. Make sure to take good care of her.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Fay began to walk ahead, with Abril, Ethan, and Dan riel following him. After they left, Narim approached Cassian and said,\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cMaya needs to rest. The queen\u2019s orders, given with such force, affect not only our bodies but also our souls. The firmer the order, the worse it is for the recipient.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Maya seemed barely conscious, Cassian took May in his arms and said to Narim,\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cShow me the way.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
***\u00a0<\/p>\n
Fay led Abril to a long and tall building next to the place, Upon opening the doors, Abril was very surprised to see the large number of weapons,\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cYou must enchant all the weapons with your mag\u00a0<\/p>\n
Ethan said to Abril,\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cEnchanting weapons is exhausting because it requires infusing a large amount of magic. Doing it with so many weapons could be very dangerous,\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cDon\u2019t worry, I\u2019ll be fine. Since I broke the last seal holding back my magic, my power seems endless. If I do start to faint, I hope you\u2019ll catch me\u00a0<\/p>\n
Fay said,\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cEnough talking. Start your work, we have no more me to waste\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Abril stood in the center of the room, closed her eyes, and began to spread her magic like a torrent throughout the room. The weapons started to glow slightly. Abril blessed each weapon. Unlike when she blessed Alessandro\u2019s armor, this time she wasn\u2019t tired at all. The magic flowed freely through her body. She smiled at Ethan and said,\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cSee? Doing something like this is no longer a problem for me. I\u2019m strong now.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
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