ニア・ヘイゼルの人生は傷だらけ
In the grand yet silent palace, Nia Hazel sat on the balcony of her chamber, gazing at the royal garden she once loved so dearly. Her once-strong body was now marked with eternal wrinkles, the price of the immense protective power she had wielded against King Shin’s forces. Her aging form felt fragile, yet her eyes still shone with unyielding determination.
She spent her days governing the kingdom from behind the curtains. Though she rarely appeared before her people, her influence was undeniable. Every royal decision required her approval, even though she no longer possessed the physical strength to fight. “This kingdom is Toru’s legacy. I will not let anyone take it,” she whispered to herself each night.
Yet, there were days when the wounds in her heart felt deeper than those visible on her body. Every corner of the palace reminded Nia of her husband, King Toru Haze. She often stood in the grand hall where Toru used to deliver rousing speeches to his people, imagining the sound of his passionate voice.
One afternoon, Nia was summoned to the council chamber by Dr. Elara Quinn, the kingdom’s chief scientist. On the large table lay a crystal box emitting a faint blue glow. Inside it was the Aeternis Crystal, an ancient artifact believed to restore vitality and youth.
“Your Majesty Nia,” Dr. Elara began cautiously, “we’ve discovered a way to restore your strength and youth. By using the Aeternis Crystal, your body could return to its former state.”
Nia gazed at the crystal with a mix of hope and fear. “What must be sacrificed to use this artifact, Elara?” she asked, her voice trembling.
Elara hesitated before replying, “This crystal holds immense power, but using it could disrupt the balance of the world. It’s possible that Leo Wald, the guardian of this balance, will not stand idly by.”
Nia slowly shook her head, a bittersweet smile forming on her lips. “I will not sacrifice the world for myself. If this is the price I must pay to protect my people, then I am willing to bear it.”
Despite Nia’s resolve, Dr. Elara refused to give up. She assured the queen that their research would continue, searching for a solution that wouldn’t endanger the world.
In her free time, Nia often spent hours in the royal garden, speaking with servants or listening to the children playing nearby. Despite her frailty, she always tried to offer a smile to those around her.
But her nights were haunted by nightmares. She frequently dreamt of Toru’s death on the battlefield, his voice calling her name, and visions of a world consumed by darkness.
“Am I strong enough to protect this world?” Nia often asked herself.
One night, while sitting on the balcony, she felt something different. The wind carried a voice she recognized. It was Toru’s voice.
“Nia...”
Tears streamed down her cheeks as she heard it. Though fleeting, the sound of his voice gave her the strength to persevere.
Meanwhile, beyond the kingdom’s walls, a new threat began to rise. King Shin, who had retreated after the great battle against Nia, had amassed an even greater force. His army now wielded new weapons and advanced technology, said to be capable of destroying even the protective barrier Nia had once used.
The kingdom’s advisors grew increasingly anxious, but Nia, though physically frail, remained steadfast. “As long as I live, I will protect this kingdom, as Toru wished.”
Yet, Nia knew her time in this world was growing short. She needed to find a successor capable of continuing the fight. Deep in her heart, she hoped that one day, Toru’s bloodline would rise again to save the world.
Nia Hazel, the queen marked by sorrow, endured with one unwavering hope: that justice and peace would prevail above all else.
