"How is it possible that my lord has returned?" Karpi wondered in her mind, looking at Ban with a mix of astonishment and relief. However, those present didn’t seem to share her enthusiasm.Seeing him dressed in the same clothes as 'X', some whispered among themselves: "Surely he’s just another impostor." Others, noticing how handsome he was, commented: "If this guy is even a model." Some even let out mocking chuckles. "Where did this lunatic come from?" others said, pointing at him distrustfully.At that moment, some soldiers who had been outside rushed in, alerted by the commotion inside the room. Without hesitation, they grabbed Ban by both arms."Aha," said one of the guards holding him firmly. "Take this guy away; he’s definitely a crazy person pretending to be our leader. We want to see 'X', not some model!"Ban looked at the guards in disbelief, trying to maintain his composure. "No, don’t take Lord Ban away!" Karpi shouted, attempting to intervene. "He is our lord 'X'!" But her

Paltio and Toco-Toco were training intensely in an open field, surrounded by the echo of their blows. Paltio, with his hands extended, clashed against the legs of the feline cat, who responded with agile and precise movements. Both moved like shadows under the sun, their bodies radiating energy with every attack."Not bad, boy... Meow!" exclaimed Toco-Toco, retreating a few steps before launching another counterattack with impressive speed.Paltio, now more confident in himself, could predict the feline's movements thanks to the power Golden had bestowed upon him. With eighty percent of the power activated, his speed nearly matched Toco-Toco’s. "I’m getting better at controlling this power!" the prince said, thrilled by his progress."Don’t get cocky, meow!" Toco-Toco replied with a mischievous smile, circling the young man while observing him with a critical eye.At that moment, not far away, Rykaru was facing some monsters that Golden had left to train him. With a mix of admiration

"Mo... mo..." Toco-Toco repeated, struggling to articulate the words that seemed stuck in his throat. His heart pounded as he stared at the figure before him, unable to believe what he was seeing."Yes, it’s me, your mother, my little kitten," she said with a warm smile, slowly approaching him. Her name was Siri, a snow-white cat with heterochromatic eyes—one red and one green, just like Toco-Toco’s. She wore a light blue dress that accentuated her natural elegance, and her voice was so kind it felt like an invisible embrace wrapping around the small feline."I think he had a nightmare or got scared by yesterday’s training. It’s best if he rests," Siri commented, gently placing a paw on her son’s forehead to check for fever. "He doesn’t have a fever, but yesterday’s training must’ve shaken him up.""No, I can go train," Toco-Toco insisted, his tiny eyes shining with determination. Though his mind was full of questions, he didn’t want to waste a single second of this moment with his pa

While Toco-Toco was embraced by the skeletons of his fallen friends, trapped in a pain that seemed endless, Paltio ran desperately through the streets of the kingdom, fleeing from the cruel voices that pursued him like relentless ghosts. The taunts and scornful words echoed in his mind, each insult piercing deeper into his heart. "You’re a failure," "You’ll never be worthy of being king," the citizens shouted, pointing at him with accusatory fingers as he passed.The young man ran for what felt like hours, feeling the weight of shame and confusion grow with every step. Finally, he reached the palace, hoping to find refuge in the place that had always been his home. Upon entering, he found the carriage parked at the entrance, but it was empty, with no trace of Mok or any of the servants."Mother? Father?" Paltio called out, his trembling voice echoing through the castle halls. His footsteps reverberated in the sepulchral silence that filled the space. No one answered. He went from room

Paltio stared intently at Desirnight, but his mind was divided. On one hand, there was Toco-Toco, trapped in a living nightmare intertwined with a desire that seemed as bittersweet as it was confusing. He was his friend, his mentor, and the one who had been training him from the start. He couldn’t abandon him, not after everything they had shared. But on the other hand, there was the deal with this dual creature before him. Golden wouldn’t have imprisoned Desirnight without a powerful reason. Could releasing this being endanger not only the world but the entire universe?"What are you waiting for, boy? See, it’s a fair deal... well, somewhat fair," said Desirnight, rotating its masks with a fluid motion. "Besides, if you help me, I’ll train you as an extra bonus. But you’ll have to let me out into the world. It’s your decision, boy. Tick, tock... Time is running out. The longer your friend stays in that place, the harder it will be to get him out. He’ll end up stuck in the nightmare, b