AFTER CENTURIES

PART 6

Katerina was finally returning to her kingdom, and the people were eager to welcome her back. As she arrived, she was greeted with cheers and applause, and she smiled warmly at her subjects.

Meanwhile, in the SUN Empire, Sofia Gracia had arrived with a sinister plan in mind. She was determined to start a revolt against Queen Valentina, who had shown her kindness and compassion despite her past wrongdoings.

But as Sofia began to think about how to execute her plan, a strange thought crossed her mind. She remembered how her husband had written a story, "Truth Behind Lie," which had revealed the secrets of the kingdom and had ultimately led to her downfall.

Suddenly, an idea struck Sofia. She would write a sequel to her husband's story, "Truth Behind Lie II," which would reveal the secrets of Queen Valentina's kingdom and would ultimately lead to her downfall.

Sofia's eyes gleamed with excitement as she began to think about the possibilities. She would write a story that would expose Queen Valentina's weaknesses and would turn the people against her.

With a newfound sense of purpose, Sofia sat down to begin writing her story. She knew that it wouldn't be easy, but she was determined to see it through. And as she began to write, she couldn't help but feel a sense of satisfaction. She was finally taking action, and she was determined to see Queen Valentina fall.

Sofia Gracia's book, "Truth Behind Lie II," was finally published, and it sent shockwaves throughout the kingdom. The people began to question Queen Valentina's character, wondering if she was capable of the same deceit and betrayal that her mother had committed.

"Can our Queen do this too!?" people whispered to each other in the streets. "If the queen's mother had killed the first queen, then how would Valentina have turned out!?" The seeds of doubt had been sown, and they began to sprout in the minds of the kingdom's citizens.

Valentina, unaware of the storm brewing around her, was busy attending to her royal duties. But when she finally heard about the book, she was furious. "Who did this?" she demanded, her voice echoing through the palace halls. "Who published the second part of this story?"

Katerina, who had been busy with her own affairs, was unaware of the controversy surrounding the book. She had not yet heard about the publication of "Truth Behind Lie II," and she was blissfully ignorant of the trouble that was brewing.

But Valentina was determined to get to the bottom of things. She summoned her advisors and guards, ordering them to find out who was responsible for publishing the book. She was determined to put an end to the rumors and speculation that were spreading like wildfire through the kingdom.

As the search for the truth began, the kingdom held its breath, waiting to see what would happen next. Would Valentina be able to clear her name, or would the rumors and speculation tear her kingdom apart? Only time would tell.

The small group of people, consisting of 7-9 individuals, had been secretly planning their rally against Queen Valentina's rules for weeks. They had been spreading rumors and propaganda, fueling the flames of discontent among the population. And finally, the day of the rally had arrived.

The group, led by a charismatic leader, marched through the streets of Sun City, the capital of the SUN Empire. They chanted slogans and held up banners, demanding that Queen Valentina resign from her post. The rally was small, but it was loud and determined.

Katerina, who was still unaware of the rally, was busy attending to her royal duties in a distant part of the kingdom. But Valentina, who had been informed about the rally, was taking swift action to clamp down on the dissent.

She ordered her guards to disperse the rally and arrest the leaders. The guards moved quickly, and within two days, the rally had been successfully shut down. The leaders were arrested and thrown into prison, and the city was once again peaceful.

But Sofia Gracia, who had been watching the events unfold from the shadows, was not deterred. She smiled to herself, knowing that the seeds of discontent had been sown. "Now you will really enjoy it, queen," she thought to herself. "Now pay attention to yourself."

As the days passed, Valentina began to notice that something was amiss. The people of the kingdom seemed more subdued than usual, and there was a sense of unease in the air. Valentina couldn't quite put her finger on it, but she knew that something was brewing.

And then, one day, she received a mysterious message. It was a simple note, written in elegant handwriting. "The truth is coming," it read. "Be prepared, queen."

Valentina's heart skipped a beat as she read the message. She knew that she had to take action, to find out who was behind the message and what they wanted. But as she looked around her, she realized that she was surrounded by uncertainty. Who could she trust? And what lay ahead for her and her kingdom?

Katerina was deeply concerned when she heard the news about the rally and the mysterious message sent to Valentina. She immediately took action, shutting down her kingdom for two days to show her support for Valentina.

She arrived at Valentina's palace, where she found her friend looking worried and uncertain. Katerina went straight to Valentina and gave her a warm hug. "Don't worry, Valentina," she said. "We'll get through this together. You're not alone."

Valentina smiled weakly, feeling a sense of gratitude towards Katerina. "Thank you, Katerina," she said. "Just knowing that you're here for me makes me feel better."

Meanwhile, Lili had arrived at the kingdom, determined to get to the bottom of the mystery. As she approached the palace, she saw Sofia Gracia standing in the shadows, talking to herself.

Lili's eyes narrowed as she listened to Sofia's words. "Oh, so you're behind everything that's been happening," Lili said, her voice cold and menacing.

Sofia turned her face backward, trying to pretend that she hadn't been caught. "Who are y--" she started to say, but before she could finish, Lili slapped her across the face.

Sofia's eyes widened in shock and pain. "How dare y--" she started to say, but before she could finish, Lili slapped her again.

Sofia stumbled backward, her face stinging from the slaps. She glared at Lili, her eyes blazing with hatred and anger. But Lili just smiled, her eyes glinting with satisfaction. "You're not going to get away with this, Sofia," she said. "You're going to pay for what you've done."

Lili's eyes flashed with anger as she glared at Sofia. "Now I will tell all this to Valentina and I will get you put in prison again," she spat. "You just keep watching."

But before Lili could take another step, Sofia's expression changed. She smiled sweetly and said, "Not now."

With lightning-fast speed, Sofia covered Lili's mouth with her hand, silencing her. "Taey, catch her," she whispered.

Taey, who had been lurking in the shadows, sprang into action. He grabbed Lili from behind, covering her mouth to prevent her from screaming. He dragged her to a nearby room, slamming the door shut behind them.

Lili struggled and kicked, but Taey was too strong. He tied her hands and legs with rope, rendering her helpless. Lili's eyes blazed with fury as she glared at Taey. "Let me go, you bitchhhhhh!" she screamed, but her words were muffled by the tape that Taey had placed over her mouth.

Taey smiled cruelly as he looked at Lili. "You're not going anywhere," he sneered. "You're going to stay right here, until Sofia decides what to do with you."

Taey's eyes gleamed with ambition as he whispered to Sofia, "I want to rule, not you. I'm not going to let you have all the power."

Sofia's expression changed, and she smiled slyly. "Let's go, Taey," she said, and together they made their move.

Lili, who had been struggling to free herself, finally managed to break free from her restraints. She rushed out of the room, determined to stop Sofia and Taey.

Meanwhile, Katerina and Valentina were working together to maintain control of the kingdom. They had been keeping a close eye on the situation, and they were ready to take action at a moment's notice.

Just as they were about to make their move, Sofia arrived on the scene, a triumphant smile on her face. "Haha! Now I'll rule this kingdom," she cackled.

Valentina's eyes narrowed, and she took a step forward. "You!! So you're behind all this," she accused.

Sofia just laughed. "Yes, my sweetie. I've been planning this for a long time."

Katerina's eyes flashed with anger. "I was thinking right," she said. "You're a traitor, Sofia."

Sofia just smiled. "Um, Valentina, I think you should be more worried about finding your Lili," she said, a sly glint in her eye.

Valentina's expression changed, and she took a step forward. "What have you done to her?" she demanded.

Just then, Lili arrived on the scene, her eyes blazing with anger. She turned to Sofia and slapped her again and again, until Sofia stumbled backward, shocked and terrified.

Taey, who had been lurking in the shadows, stepped forward and plunged a knife into Sofia's back. But before he could do any more damage, Valentina's arrow hit him straight in the chest.

Taey fell to the ground, dead. Sofia, who had been mortally wounded, was saved from dying by the quick intervention of the palace guards.

As Sofia lay on the ground, wounded and helpless, Valentina stood over her, her eyes blazing with anger. "You're going to pay for what you've done, Sofia," she said, her voice cold and menacing.

Marry Gracia, Sofia's mother, stepped forward, her eyes blazing with anger and determination. She held up her hands, and the crowd fell silent, waiting for her to speak.

"Look, everyone, see how Queen Valentina slapped my daughter to make her shut up!" Marry Gracia exclaimed, her voice dripping with venom. "A daughter is like a mother, and I will not stand idly by while my child is mistreated!"

The crowd erupted into chaos, with over 2,000 people joining the revolt in Sirvex, the golden city of the SUN Empire. The protesters chanted slogans and waved banners, demanding justice for Sofia and calling for Queen Valentina's resignation.

Meanwhile, Sofia was lying in the hospital, recovering from her injuries. Lili arrived at the hospital, her eyes blazing with anger. She walked into Sofia's room and slapped her across the face.

"You're going to pay for what you've done," Lili hissed, before turning and leaving the hospital to go and help Valentina.

Valentina, meanwhile, was clamping down on the rally, using her guards to disperse the protesters. Katerina was by her side, helping her to maintain order and calm.

As the situation spiralled out of control, Valentina knew that she had to act quickly to restore order and maintain her grip on the kingdom. But with Sofia's mother leading the revolt, and thousands of protesters on the streets, it seemed like a daunting task.

As the 2,000+ protesters were successfully clamped down by Valentina and her guards, Lili was in Swedeion, a city in the SUN Empire, walking alone and unaware of the danger lurking nearby. Suddenly, a handsome man named Kevin appeared out of nowhere and gagged Lili, rendering her unable to speak or move.

Lili tried to escape from Kevin's clutches, but he was too strong and agile. He covered her mouth and took her step by step to Valentina's kingdom, where the streets were eerily empty.

Kevin tied up Lili in a way that made it impossible for her to move or make a sound. He then placed her in Valentina's room cupboard, which had a small space for oxygen to enter. Kevin smiled to himself as he said, "Lili, now you sit here for some time."

Meanwhile, Valentina and Katerina were busy maintaining stability in the kingdom, unaware of Lili's predicament. Kevin, on the other hand, was a mysterious figure with no apparent connection to Sofia or her plans. He seemed to be working alone, with his own agenda and motivations.

As the hours ticked by, Lili remained trapped in the cupboard, her mind racing with thoughts of escape and rescue. But for now, she was at Kevin's mercy, with no way to call for help.