Kaelron introduced Lynaria to Princess Casilla, explaining her role as a trusted guard. Although Casilla seemed to accept his explanation, doubts lingered in her heart. To protect her position, Casilla approached Lynaria.
Lynaria was stationed at the palace's watchtower, her sharp eyes scanning the surroundings. Casilla arrived, her presence full of grandeur and arrogance.
Princess Casilla began the conversation with a tone of superiority, saying that a woman worthy of standing by a king must be more than just beautiful. She must be graceful and come from a noble family—not someone like Lynaria, whom she considered lowly. Casilla emphasized that such a woman must also be intelligent and capable of navigating the intrigues of the court. She made it clear that Lynaria should not expect to win Kaelron's heart, even though Lynaria held Kaelron's gem. Kaelron's heart belonged only to her.
Lynaria responded calmly, stating that she had no intention of competing with Casilla. Casilla insisted that Lynaria must stay away from Kaelron and warned her not to interfere with anything she wanted.
After their meeting, Ares appeared from the shadows, with a cynical expression. He remarked that Casilla wasn't truly worthy of Kaelron, and if it weren't for her saving his life once, she would have been kicked out of the palace long ago.
Lynaria was curious about Casilla's past, but Ares was reluctant to divulge more, dismissing it as irrelevant history. Ares was confident that Kaelron only felt indebted to Casilla and did not truly love her. If Kaelron truly loved Casilla, he would have given her the gem, not Lynaria.
Despite Ares' confidence, Lynaria's heart was shaken, feeling that the gem might be more of a burden than a token of affection. However, Lynaria decided not to discuss it further and accepted the reality that Kaelron had chosen Princess Casilla.
Ares then challenged Lynaria, asking if she was sure she didn't have deeper feelings for Kaelron. Lynaria firmly replied that she was just a guard, nothing more. Ares warned her to be honest with herself, or she would regret it for the rest of her life. His words lingered in her mind even after he left.
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Meanwhile, Kaelron met with Ares after the encounter. He asked if Ares had interfered in Lynaria's life again. Ares responded that it was Casilla who had done so first. Ares then asked if Kaelron truly believed that marrying Casilla would bring him happiness. Kaelron became angry, claiming it was none of Ares' business, but Ares insisted it was his business because Kaelron was lying to himself. Ares advised Kaelron to stop building walls around himself and give Lynaria the chance to enter his life.
Frustrated, Kaelron decided to go to the watchtower.
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When Kaelron found Lynaria, he explained that Princess Casilla was indeed his childhood friend and that they had known each other for a long time. Lynaria replied that he didn't need to justify himself to her. Kaelron, annoyed, then leaned in and kissed Lynaria without warning.
Lynaria was shocked, torn between her duty as a guard and the emotions beginning to stir in her heart. The kiss lasted only a moment but was quickly replaced by confusion and doubt.
From a distance, Casilla watched, seething with jealousy. She was furious because Kaelron had never kissed her, but he did with Lynaria. Casilla swore she would not let this slide.
After Kaelron pulled away, Lynaria fled, overwhelmed. Casilla intercepted her, slapping her cheek hard and accusing her of daring to seduce her master. Casilla warned Lynaria to stay away from Kaelron or she would regret it.
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Days later, Kaelron announced his engagement to Princess Casilla at a grand ceremony in the Angel Kingdom. Lynaria, however, was sent on a mission to quell a rebellion. The mission was successful, but upon her return, a mysterious man stopped her.
The man introduced himself as Pluto, Prince of the Merfolk. He revealed that he was the brother of Queen Tyra and had a request for Lynaria. Pluto invited Lynaria to accompany him to the Merfolk Kingdom. Surprised, Lynaria agreed, seeing it as an honor.
With a wave of his hand, Pluto opened a path through the sea, revealing a mystical trail leading to the depths of the ocean. Without hesitation, Lynaria followed Pluto, unaware of the trials that awaited her below.