Luana walked into the salon and saw Azusa sitting on a chair by the window. The latter was dressed in a pretty mauve, long-sleeved dress with a pair of black pumps. Her hair was styled in a braid.

She turned her head to look at Luana and gave her a very big smile.

she greeted, standing up to hug her.

" the princess replied.

said Azusa, horrified.

she asked, hopeful.

Azusa exclaimed with joy.

"

Azusa asked, surprised.

replied the young princess, puzzled.

she answered nonchalantly.

she asked, teasing her.

" asked the princess, blushing slightly.

she whispered.

Suddenly she remembered when Lucas saved her from falling off the ladder, earlier. Her cheeks, which were initially pink, turned red like tomatoes.

The princess stayed silent.

No answer.

Azu called out loud.

she jumped, surprised.

" she asked, puzzled.

, Luana replied nervously.

Azusa asked suspiciously.

A little silence settled between the two young girls.

Asked Azusa.

she growled.

Azusa took her cup of tea and drank the contents.

Luana began.

Azusa replied, smiling.

She told her what happened with Abras's diary. Then, about the necklace that Mina gave her.

Azusa growled loudly.

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Meanwhile, Lucas was staying in the library, leafing through the book that Luana suggested to him.

Lucas lifted his head to meet Angus' eyes, who was smiling at him.

he replied, smiling back slightly.

he asked.

Lucas closed the book in his hands and put it on the table.

Angus stayed silent for a little while.

Lucas looked at him for a moment, surprised.

Lucas froze.

he asked, puzzled.

he said.

Lucas didn't say anything.

Angus continued.

Lucas remarked.

Angus gave him a small smile.

Lucas replied, smiling back at him.

Silence settled between the two men.

asked the duke.

he laughed.

Lucas sighed heavily.

Lucas asked, scratching the back of his neck nervously.

Angus laughed.

Lucas whispered, smiling slightly.

Angus looked at him, an affectionate little smile on his face.

Lucas said.

he asked, smiling.

Angus said, chuckling slightly.

Lucas whispered.

Angus patted him on the shoulder.

Lucas replied, smiling sadly.

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Before lunch, Luana went to the emperor's office to take care of the documents that were to be signed for that day.

She sat down on the desk chair and arranged the documents in order of importance and began to read their contents.

A few minutes later, Lucas joined her.

he greeted, bowing.

she replied.

he suggested, a little worried.

she replied, showing him a small smile.

Lucas felt his heartbeat quicken when he saw her angelic smile. He tried somehow to control it.

Luana's voice snapped him out of his reverie.

he answered.

he said with a smile.

Luana asked, surprised.

he replied, opening a page of the book and showing it to her.

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The Neldor Forest or Forest of Death is one of the most dangerous and difficult places to reach in the whole world.

This magical place that's full of terrifying creatures is protected by an invisible magical wall. So, it's very difficult to find it. Even less to access it.

The Neldor Forest is located in the northeastern region of the country, about 20 km away from the capital.

The only people who can go beyond the magical wall and gain access to the forest are those of royal blood, those with powerful magical powers or magical creatures.

So far, just a few people who have entered the forest have made it out alive.

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Luana looked at Lucas straight in the eye.

she said.

he asked her, surprised.

Luana asked back, confused.

exclaimed Lucas worriedly.

she said sadly.

he retorted.

he answered with determination.

Luana sighed deeply.

he said.

exclaimed Luana.

Luana fell silent.

he addee gently.

Luana stayed silent.

she whispered.

Lucas froze, looking at the sad expression on her face.

she pleaded with an optimistic look.

Lucas sighed heavily.

she promised, smiling.

he replied, smiling back at her.

"

she asked.

he replied, smiling at her.