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Courtyard

"Do not fear, you are in a secure place," a gentle female voice reassures the awakening Son. A stunning young lady with long blond hair and smooth, white-marble-like skin sits beside his bed on a sofa. She wears a long dress and a transparent veil to clump her hair, while her revealing forearms bear the marks of physical labor. The unfamiliar face causes a hint of fear in the boy, and he panics, shouting, "Who are you? Where am I? Where is my father?"
As the room fills with brightness, the once dark-tinted windows now allow sunlight to stream in, illuminating the space. The air carries the delightful aroma of a rose garden, a fragrance that is unfamiliar to the Son. He notices that his clothes have been changed since his first awakening here, though he can't recall when it happened. After consuming something from the plate, he was too dopey to resist initially.
The lady smiles warmly, attempting to calm the boy. "Please, my dear boy, calm down. You are safe here," she reassures him. "My name is Elena, and I am your new nanny. This is your new room. Would you like to be friends? I would like to be your friend too." Her voice exudes a soothing and friendly tone. She begins gently stroking the Son's dark brown hair and continues, "Oh, my poor boy... You have been asleep for over four days. You are now in the grand castle of the northern kingdom, at Ogkirsk Plateau. The commander sent you a message upon your awakening. After the incident in the forest, your father made the decision to abandon you. He believes he can no longer have you with him after what transpired." The Son's expression morphs into terror, and tears well up in his eyes. Various thoughts swarm his mind. It is inconceivable that he could have done something so severe for his father to abandon him. His memories of the forest are hazy, and he struggles to recall what exactly unfolded. The last thing he remembers is searching for the peculiar cocoon but failing to find it, deciding to return before sunrise. Panic sets in, and he trembles. Sensing his distress, Elena places both hands on his head and gently squeezes his cheek. "Everything will be alright. Do not be afraid. You are safe here. Come with me now, and I will show you the courtyard."