ELDORIA
THE ELDORIA 17

The Dark Alliance had been waiting patiently for a reply letter from King Aldric. For months, they had been planning and drawing up plans to seize Eldoria, a kingdom considered to have tremendous wealth and power.

The letter finally arrived, carried by a black owl loyal to this alliance. The leader of the alliance, a pale-skinned mage known as Lord Umbra, quickly opened the letter. His sharp red eyes looked at the contents of the letter, and soon, a small smile appeared on his lips. He then decided to share this news with the other alliance members gathered in a dark and gloomy room.

"King Aldric has given us our answer" Morgana said, his voice trembling with a tinge of satisfaction. "He refused to hand us Eldoria. He's as stubborn as his great-grandfather."

A clutch of hands emerged from the darkness in the corner of the room, and a magical creature with blue skin known as the Zephyr let out a sinister voice. "It's not surprising at all. Eldoria's power was a huge reward. But King Aldric will soon regret his decision."

Lord Umbra nodded in agreement. "We've been preparing all along. We will destroy them with the power we have. Nothing can stop us now."

The other members of the alliance welcomed this news with evil smiles. They had prepared for many years to attack and now, their plan would come true.

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Elara approached King Eldric's palace in Eldoria with a deep sense of uneasiness. He wanted to face the king and convey the important message he received from the wind. When he arrived at the palace gate, he was given permission to enter and accompanied by the palace guards towards the throne room.

Up in front of the Eldric King who was sitting gracefully on the throne, Elara felt tense. King Eldric was a wise and authoritative man, and at this moment, he looked extremely serious. Elara gave a polite salute to the king.

"Welcome, Elara," greeted King Eldric gently. "What brought you here so deeply?"

Elara replied, "I heard that the alliance of darkness sent you a letter, Your Majesty.Then what is your answer?."

King Eldric nodded seriously. "I won't give up Eldoria, even if we have to fight them!."

However, before Elara could respond further, she replaced the topic of conversation. "There's something else I'd like to ask you, Elara. How are the magical creatures guarding the Forbidden Forest in your residence?."

Elara replied cautiously, "They are fine and have adapted well to their new environment."

Elara smiled. "Yes, King Eldric. They remain faithful to their duty to maintain the balance of nature. They have helped us in some ways, such as maintaining the balance of the ecosystem and protecting us from the natural threats that may come."

King Eldric nodded in satisfaction. "I'm glad to hear that. The Forbidden Forest is a valuable asset to our kingdom, and I am at ease knowing that the creatures are doing their duty well."

Their conversation continued, discussing various matters, ranging from diplomacy efforts with neighboring royal alliances to the treatment of magical creatures on Snow Mountain. King Eldric was very interested in Elara's unique stories and experiences, and they shared knowledge of magic and the wonders of nature.

For several hours, Elara and King Eldric chatted excitedly. King Eldric greatly appreciated Elara's view and her knowledge of the magical world. He finally spoke again about the demands of the dark alliance.

"I will try my best to keep the peace of Eldoria, Elara," King Eldric said sincerely. "We will defend Eldoria with everything we have."

Elara was honored to hear King Eldric's determination to protect her kingdom. "I will pray that we can find a solution in this situation."

Their conversation ends with Elara giving her a salute and leaving the throne room.She knows that Eldoria's future is still in uncertainty, and only time will tell.

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The heroes have taken a long and challenging journey to reach the shadowy labyrinth famous for its mysteries. They had overcome all sorts of obstacles, from the dark wilderness to the deadly deep ravines. Now, as they were about to get to the front of the labyrinth door, they were startled by a loud noise that echoed throughout the forest.

"Dana!" the voice sounded like someone falling from a height. The heroes immediately stopped their steps and observed the surroundings carefully. The voice sounded closer and closer, and they felt a tension in the air.

"Who is that?" arin exclaimed, he clasped his sword firmly, ready to deal with anything that might appear.

Suddenly, from behind the dense trees and bushes, a young man in broken clothes appeared. His hair was messy, and his face was filled with mud and leaves. That was the prince Eldric, the crown prince of the Wolf kingdom.

"Prince Eldric!" lyra exclaimed in a surprised voice. "What's going on?."