The sun dipped low in the sky as we gathered in the village square, the excitement crackling in the air. Kiera had rallied the villagers, and they buzzed with determination. It felt like a scene out of a fantasy movie, complete with epic music and all the right feels.
"Alright, let's get serious," I said, trying to channel my inner leader. "We need to gather as many allies as possible. If we're going to take on the king and his dark magic, we can't do it alone."
"Agreed," Kiera said, her fiery hair glowing in the fading sunlight. "I have contacts in neighboring villages. We'll need their help."
"Let's split up," Lyra suggested, her healer instincts kicking in. "I'll head to the Eldoria healers to gather supplies and potential allies. Kiera, you take Ethan and scout the nearby towns."
I raised an eyebrow, watching Ethan's eyes light up. "Wait, why do I have to go with her?"
"Because you're the charming prince with magical glasses," Kiera quipped, elbowing him. "And you'll do great. Just don't embarrass yourself."
Ethan shot me a wink. "I can't promise anything, but I'll give it my best shot."
As they set off, I felt a mix of excitement and apprehension. I was still buzzing from the magical vial, and I knew this was just the beginning. But while they were out recruiting allies, I had my own mission: to find the rest of my harem.
That's when I remembered Grandma's stories about the forest nymphs. They were said to be beautiful and powerful, the perfect addition to our ragtag team. So, I took a deep breath and set off deeper into the woods, hoping to stumble upon something magical.