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Ellen takes it upon herself to provide comfort to her beloved parents despite the turmoil surrounding their transformation. A brave soul, she seeks to distract them from their monstrous behavior by treating them as pets. But remains ever-present is the anxiety of never seeing her parents restored to their former selves, which serves only to accelerate the loss of her childhood joys.
The Arrival of General Cardona and the Oracle's Message
With the looming threat of General Cardona seeking an audience with the king and queen—unaware of the hidden affliction—the ministers scramble to ensure her visit is postponed. Secrets grow heavier as a year passes, and Ellen struggles with her responsibilities, half-heartedly preparing for her transition into queenship.