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He froze in confusion, chilled by her suspicions. They were sitting in the

garden by a quietly gurgling fountain, and he suddenly wanted to evaporate

because of the awkwardness that had arisen.

The princess laughed:

"Sorry! I'm probably going crazy with happiness. You have become so

intoxicating that I don't recognize you. Perhaps the separation had such an

effect on both of us."

She clung to him, and then Lamronius noticed a tall, beautiful white-

winged woman dark haired in a blue closed dress coming towards them.

He was struck by her seductive appearance: her body was flawless, and her

big blue eyes on her perfect face glitter with silver sparks. Her appearance

seemed unfriendly, and she looked suspiciously at the guest.

"Kamily! Lantas moved towards me," - Farenia exclaimed joyfully, jumping up

to her.

She smiled discreetly and patted her on the shoulder.

"I'm glad you feel better," - Kamily stared straight at him.

His vibes revealed his true essence, and she realized who was really

standing in front of her.

"Lantas probably tried his best!" - The Queen said slightly sarcastically,

without taking her eyes off Lamronius. - "How long will we have such

important guests?"

"Greetings, Kamily!"- He nodded, feeling a powerful magical

field from her.

"Is review included in your plans? Or just family matters?"

She turned to Farenia:

"Leave us for a moment, we will discuss something."

The princess left, and Kamily's face became stern.

"What's going on, Lamronius? What kind of games are you playing here?

Do you want to have some fun?"

"Arumy, I'm glad to meet you again! So many years have passed, and you

are still angry with the Xantari society. Let's forget everything and become

friends," - he tried his best to smooth out her hostility towards him.

"Why is Rohen helping you?" - She approached the Ruler threateningly.

- "You don't deserve her attention at all! You came here to spy in someone

else's guise and continue to deceive her."

He grinned:

"Rohen is very unpredictable, he unexpectedly proposed a

transformation and made him resemble my son. I am in love with Farenia

and wanted to establish a relationship with her, but I could not admit who I

really am."

"What a metamorphosis has happened to you!" - Kamily suddenly began

to smile. - "I remember you differently: arrogant, high-handed, took what you

wanted without consent, just like your apprentice Palien! Have you lost your

size to be near Farenia? Surprising and unexpected!"

"Phoenix seems to have worked on you too. Your image is too perfect.

There are no such women," - the Ruler quipped.

"Don't be jealous! Didn't your colleagues in power lose you on Xantari?

When are you going back? I'll call Rohen and he'll send you."

"I have a holiday!" - said Lamronius. - "And you are completely

inhospitable and vindictive! Show me your kingdom."

Kamily laughed.

"My husband Lariel will throw you out as soon as you cross the

threshold of our kingdom of Ornalion."

"Do you have two husbands? Rohen and Lariel?" - Lamronius was very

surprised. - "And how do you deal with them? You used to hate men, but now

there are two of them!"

"Yes, two beloved husbands!" - Kamily joyfully confirmed. - "Can you

imagine? It's marvellous!"

Suddenly Rohen appeared in front of them with happy smile:

"Look at you! No even fighting! You stand and talk peacefully, like old friends."

"Rohen! You're always throwing up surprises!" - Kamily scolded, waving

her hand. - "Then you brought this... here? He only dreams of enslaving us."

"The guy fell in love, why not to help?"

"You said that you can't come to an agreement with the Rulers," - Kamily grumbled in a lowered voice, stepping aside with him. - "Why don't you consult me? Sometimes I don't understand your actions at all."

"I win over one of the Archons to my side. Now he is in my hands."

Lamronius glanced nervously at the couple as they whispered at a

distance. Finally, Kamily resolutely turned around and walked away, leaving

Rohen confused. He came closer to the Ruler.

"Kamily demands that I send you home."

"But I don't want to go back yet," - Lamronius resisted. - "Why is she

bossing you around? Why give a woman such power?"

"For Prosperity," - Rohen answered laconically.

Lamronius frowned.

"Why don't you show me the winged people? I see their city with my

insight eye, it's a long way to fly."

"I would show you, but the King won't like your visit. If you want to talk

to Lariel, be prepared for a tough conversation."

***

Farenia found Kamily in the bedroom.

"You don't know where Lantas is? I'm looking for him everywhere, but

he's nowhere to be found."

Kamily looked at her with dissatisfaction:

"Just don't cry, please! I want to make it clear to you that he is not who

you think he is. How did you not see that this man was not Lantas at all?"

Farenia whispered in fear:

"Who then?"

"Lamronius!"

"But… but this one was of normal height and had the face of Lantas. Is this

magic?"

"The Archon could not survive your escape. Rohen transformed him and

moved him to you."

"Did he shrink his size for me?" - Farenia's voice trembled. - "Did he make

such a sacrifice? I actually noticed the difference, but I couldn't even imagine

that it was possible to change my appearance so much. Where is he now?"

"I kicked him out," - Kamily waved her hand. - "You cried so much because

of this Lamronius and… I sent him away."

"But I like him, it's so magical with him!" - Farenia began to sob. - "With

him, all feelings are brighter!"

"What? Brighter?" - Kamily couldn't believe her ears. "What about

Lantas? You loved him!"

"And I continue to love, but it turns out that Lamronius is now his copy,

and the love with him is beyond measure."

Kamily looked at her with incomprehension.

"So you intend to return to Xantari?"

"If he has changed that much, then yes! I can date both of them."

"Lamronius deceived you by taking the form of his son, and are you

ready to forgive him for this?"

Farenia nodded, covering face with her hands.

"How can I get back to him?"

"Listen, dear! There is no need to run after men, they don't appreciate it.

Wait for your precious one to crawl to you. Persons like Lamronius are used

to seeking the attention of women. He is not interested in those who hang

themselves around their necks. I drove him away, but stubbornness will

make him seek a meeting with you."

"Where is he now?"

"Oh, Rohen didn't listen to me. They are both in Ornalion now. I would

love to see this performance!"

She giggled and disappeared.