If it was about taking the throne, the traitor could easily seat on it but they didn't want it. They wanted to ruin Farya and end the elves. Leaving no trace of this race was all they wanted, like never existed. He wished that Tae could overcome the witch.
"I won't let you take Lyra, she is mine." Suran heard this voice in his head; it was Lug's voice. The prince clenched his fists. Lug loved Lyra but why would he try to kill her and leave her for hyenas?
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Lyra, after passing the beast's gate.
Lyra was walking among red and hot mounts. The heat in that place was like a feral being, galloping around scratching her skin. Suda changed as a small light, leading her to the right path where she couldn't even guess what was waiting for her.