Back in Danica, Jason uncovered a hidden document in the royal archives while studying the curse with Janice.
It revealed a long-lost lineage—a branch of the royal family thought extinct.
Janice and Jason speculated that an heir might be alive, perhaps connected to the curse itself.
Their journey led them to a village elder who recalled an exiled royal, a woman named Miranda, who had been a relative of Jason's father.
Miranda had vanished, but rumors claimed she had a child before her exile.
If the child were alive, they could be the true heir to Danica's throne—a rival whose existence had been hidden.
Janice and Jason realized this heir could be the key to ending the curse, as the curse might have originated from the conflict that had driven Miranda into hiding.
As they pieced together the history, they began to understand that the curse was born from the bitterness of the forgotten heir, and only by seeking reconciliation could they break its power.
As Janice and Jason prepared to confront the curse, tensions flared among Danica's nobles.
They had accepted Alina as their queen for the sake of alliance, but many still saw her as an outsider.
Some even believed that the curse had worsened since her arrival, and they blamed her.
Janice found herself in a battle for her people's trust, one that tested her patience and compassion.
One noble, Lady Seraphine, became her fiercest critic, stirring unrest among the court.
To prove her commitment, Janice undertook a pilgrimage to the sacred places of Danica, seeking the favor of the gods and visiting villages to earn the people's loyalty.
Exhausted covered in dust, Janice arrive in a smal chapel l village dedicated to Danica's gods.
Villagers gather around her, their expression skeptical. She have been on a journeying for weeks, visiting this sacred places and gaining the trust of her husband's people.
She knew before the altar, feeling the weight of exhausting and the harsh gaze of people behind her.
As she close her eyes, she to pray, her soft voice filled with conviction. I seek peace for this kingdom not for power or glory. Let me prove my worth not with words, but with my actions.
When she rises, she find herself face to face with an elderly woman, her gaze piercing. Your words are well spoken , queen Janice the woman says. But words alone will not wins us. Show us that you can bled for this land.
Without hesitation, Janice extends her hand and pricks it with the woman offered knife, letting a drop of blood fall to the ground.
She looks into the eyes of the people, her gaze steady. One by one they begin to nod, seeing her commitment not as a symbol but as something deeply real.
She endured harsh conditions and physical challenges, but her resolve only grew stronger.
As she traveled, she gained the admiration of the Danica people. She learned their stories, listened to their fears, and promised to protect them.
When she returned to the castle, she was greeted not with suspicion but with respect. She had passed the test of faith, emerging as a true queen in the eyes of her people.
Their search for the lost heir eventually led Janice and Jason to a young woman named Sophia, living in a small, secluded village.
Sophy was humble and knew nothing of her heritage, but Janice felt a strange connection with her. When they revealed her lineage, Sophia was shocked and afraid, reluctant to accept such a burden.
Sophia explained that her mother had always warned her of the "curse of kings" and told her to live a simple life.
But Janice saw strength in Sophia, a wisdom beyond her years. She invited Sophia to join them at the castle to help break the curse and heal the kingdom's past wounds.
Sophia agreed, and for the first time, Jason and Janice felt hope that they could end the curse that had plagued Danica for generations.
Sophia enter the grand hall of the castle, her modest dress mark her different from the noble around her.
She keep her head down, feeling the eyes of people upon her.
Janice stands beside her, gives her an encouraging nob, Sophia take a deep breath and lift up her head.
The noble murmur, some doubtful others intrigued. One sneer, is this the heir you bring before us queen Janice? A common girl.
Janice voice cut through murmurs strong and clear. Sophia is no less worthy because of her up bringing. She carries the blood of the kingdom, her present here is a step towards healing the wounds of our past.
Sophia finally speak, her voice soft but resolute. I never ask for this but I will do my past to end the suffering that has haunted this throne.
The murmurs stops and silent fills the hall as they witness her bravery. In that moment Sophia quite captures the attention of even her hardest critics
Under a blood-red moon, Jason, Sophia, and Janice gathered with the kingdom's elders for a ritual that would cleanse the throne of the curse at the heart of the castle's oldest, most sacred room.
Symbol are etched into stone floor, the air thick with ancient power.
An elder chant softly guiding them through the ritual.
As they each hold of ancient relic that once belonged to the forgotten heir's family, they feel surge of energy.
Shadows from the past emerge, spirit bound by grief and vengeance.
Each of them sees a vision, memories of those who suffered under the curse.
Janice see Jason's late wives their sorrowful face filled with pain.
She pray silently for the curse to be break.
Sophia is overwhelme with pain of her ancestors who had been wronged. She whispers, I forgive you as tears fall from her eyes.
Guided by the wisdom of the past and the spirits of fallen rulers, they invoked the lost spirits who had suffered because of Danica's ancient feuds.
Jason and Janice vowed to right the wrongs of their ancestors and pledged to rule with unity and compassion.
The ritual was long and grueling, and each of them faced visions of past lives and dark choices.
Janice confronted her fears and guilt, feeling the weight of her father's ambition.
Jason wrestled with his own demons, the bitterness that had hardened him over the years.
And Sophia embraced her birthright, forgiving the ancestors who had forsaken her family.
With a finally chant, the elders bid the spirit to rest. The room fills with binding light and when it fades the air is clear and a profound peace settle over them.
As the first light of dawn broke, the curse lifted, its dark energy dissolving into the air. A wave of peace spread through the land, and Danica felt the release of ages-old anger and sorrow.
United in a moment of pure relief, Jason and Janice knew they had brought a lasting peace to their kingdom.