As Jihoon, Sophia, and Azure returned to the palace, they were met with a surprise.
A mysterious woman stood in the palace courtyard in a flowing white gown. Her long, silver hair cascaded down her back like a river of moonlight.
"Who are you?" Jihoon asked, his hand instinctively going to the sword at his side.
The woman's eyes, a piercing shade of indigo, locked onto Jihoon's. "I am Lyra, a member of a secret organization sworn to protect the kingdom from those who would misuse its ancient magic."
Lyra's gaze shifted to Sophia, and a soft smile spread across her face. "And you, little one, are the key to unlocking the secrets of the Starlight Crystal."
Sophia's eyes widened, and she took a step back, clinging to Jihoon's hand.
"What do you mean?" Jihoon asked, his protective instincts on high alert.
Lyra's expression turned serious. "Sophia's magical abilities are not a coincidence. She is the last living heir of the ancient magic users who created the Starlight Crystal."
Jihoon's mind reeled as Lyra continued. "The crystal's power is not just a simple magic – it's a key to unlocking the secrets of the ancient magic users. And Sophia, with her unique abilities, is the only one who can unlock it."
Malakai's words echoed in Jihoon's mind: "The crystal's power will allow me to bring back my family." Jihoon's grip on Sophia's hand tightened. He knew that he had to protect her, not just from Malakai, but from those who would seek to exploit her powers.
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