In the castle, Galadriel looked at Liz and Hauk, waiting for their answer.
- What do you think?- he asked.
- Okay, but we'll go with the- Liz demanded.
- Princess, I need you here, you and Lord Hauk are essential for the protection of the borders! he explained firmly in his voice. Liz took a deep breath, looked at her hands.
- Then I hope my firepower is enough! She clenched her fists in a sign of strength.
- That's it! - Lord Hauk said excitedly - But, you'll need a suit of armor, made of gold. He then comments.
- I'll contact the blacksmith as soon as possible. Liz says.
- Send the boys on the mission. She sighs worriedly, already imagining the difficulties in the path of Mike and his friends. Hauk observes her expression and quickly approaches.
- Hey, don't worry, he'll make it, forget the past, stay focused on the future, and on your people. She smiles sincerely.
- I know- And then Liz remembered something important.
- My God, it's his birthday, the house must be a mess.
- Well, we're done here, so you can go. said the king.
- It's already very late, I won't make it in time! said Liz.
- I'll take care of it. said Hauk, snapping his fingers. Soon the two were back at her house, and what they saw, was nevertheless funny: the boys were sprawled out, sleeping in front of the fireplace, with empty wooden mugs in their hands. Keny was hugging Drumon's legs, and under the bear rug, a small figure was hiding. It was Lei, curled up on the rug with the mug resting on his left foot, and Mike was sleeping on the couch, with a sword drawn on his face.
- Well, I guess we don't need to worry anymore. commented Hauk.
- You're right, but they'll fix all this. She wasn't furious, on the contrary, she was happy, because her son had found good friends.
- Want a drink? she asked Hauk.
- I need one! Lord Hauk informed, but before getting a glass from the kitchen, she kissed Mike on the forehead.
- Happy birthday, my big boy.
- Let's make the most of it, we'll head to the border in a short time.
- You're right, protect the border, and welcome the survivors. Hauk sighs heavily, and looks at the boys sleeping peacefully, raises his hand towards them, and casts a protection spell, and also against the nymphs of darkness, who can invade the dreams of travelers in the forest, and turn them into real nightmares.
- I remember when we were coming here. He was sleeping peacefully on her lap, we flew over, for seven long days, he's always been very resistant from the beginning. He commented, taking a sip of beer.
- You're right, you know Hauk, you've been amazing from the beginning, why did you decide to be a wizard? She asked curiously, then he looked at Liz, excited by her question. - I've been passionate about magic since I was little, from the beginning, it runs through my veins, I feel like I was born for this vocation.
- I agree, you've become the most powerful wizard in our kingdom! She said proudly.
- And the most handsome! Hauk boasted, making Liz burst out laughing.