SS rank Xalvathar: The Soulweaver

Takumi looked at Diana with a serious expression. "Diana, you are going to be queen. You will rule this kingdom."

Diana blinked, stunned. "How can I be queen? What do I need to do?"

Takumi crossed his arms, his tone resolute. "You must be—"

Before he could finish, Rowan stepped in. "Takumi, she can't just 'be' something. Diana must learn to control herself. She has already pushed beyond her limits."

Zanele scoffed, rolling her eyes. "This is dumb. She can't do it, and you all know it."

Finn's voice cut through sharply. "She cannot be queen. That's final."

The room fell silent for a brief moment. Everyone's gaze turned to Finn, but before he could say another word, Haruto spoke up, his voice calm but commanding. "Captain, she must be queen."

Finn's brows furrowed as he turned toward Haruto. "And why, exactly, must she?"

Liyana, standing at the edge of the group, stepped forward. Her voice trembled slightly, but her conviction was clear. "Because there is no ruler. The kingdom is falling apart as we speak. Rage fills the streets, houses burn, and wars erupt. Many people will die if we do nothing."

Finn narrowed his eyes, his skepticism evident. "How do you know this?"

Rowan shot Liyana a curious look, but Liyana lifted her chin, her words firm. "Because it's already happening. Right now."

A tense silence settled over the group as her words sank in. The weight of the situation was clear. Diana looked around at the others, her uncertainty etched across her face. The arguments, the fear, and the tension in the room were almost suffocating.

Takumi finally stepped closer to Diana, his voice softer now. "Diana, you have more strength than you realize. You can do this. You need to believe in yourself."

Diana bit her lip, doubt clouding her mind. "But what if I can't? What if I fail?"

Rowan spoke up again, this time his voice more understanding. "You've already broken limits no one thought possible. You're still standing, aren't you? That alone proves you're capable of more than you know."

Zanele muttered under her breath, "This is ridiculous." But she didn't say anything further.

Finn shook his head in frustration. "We're playing a dangerous game here. If she fails, the kingdom is lost."

Haruto stepped forward, his tone steady and unwavering. "And if she does nothing, the kingdom will fall anyway. Right now, she's our only hope. Whether you like it or not, Diana is the one who must rise."

Liyana nodded in agreement. "We don't have time to argue. People are suffering. We need a ruler. Diana, you must lead us."

Diana stared at the faces around her, the pressure building in her chest. Takumi was right. Liyana was right. If she didn't step up now, everything could be lost. Slowly, she stood taller, determination replacing her doubt.

"Fine," Diana said softly, but her voice grew stronger. "If this is what it takes to save the kingdom… I'll do it. I'll become the queen."

A sense of resolve settled over the group. Takumi smiled faintly, Rowan nodded approvingly, and even Finn, though still skeptical, said nothing more.

The future of the kingdom now rested in Diana's hands