And at that time, someone spoke to him from his mind.

"These dogs have been hiding for a long time because they've been waiting for you to lead them, to create your own kingdom for the Canis."

"Who are you? Why do I need to lead dogs? They're just animals." Moldovar felt that the voice was similar to the one he had heard in his dream.

"I am Sirius, a King of the Canis. I'm the one who spoke to you in your dream. That is proof that I have chosen you to be the king of the Canis in your world," Sirius said. "Look around you, those dogs are skilled at surviving in the forest, but they look like strays. So, from now on, you will serve as their king and the king of the entire Canis. You will now be able to speak and understand the language of the Canis."

"This is madness. How can I be a king when I have to lead dogs? They are just barking animals?"

"Do not underestimate the ability of a dog. If you think they are just animals, you are mistaken, for they are the kind of animal that is ready to accompany you and defend you against wicked people with bad intentions," he said. "Follow them to where they're going; there you will find the land they have prepared for you."

So Moldovar did just that and followed the dogs' tracks. They passed through steep mountains and narrow passages. And upon entering the mouth of a cave, they found a vast area surrounded by large rocks, which was also illuminated by the sun, and had a waterfall whose rushing water wasn't too loud.

"Moldovar, what is this place?" Menca asked. "There's still a place that the Moonatorians haven't discovered."

Moldovar was surprised when he suddenly understood the sounds the dogs were making there. They sounded like people talking.

"Can you hear them talking, Menca?"

"What? I don't hear anyone talking?" she replied with a mix of surprise and curiosity as she surveyed their surroundings. "All I hear are dogs barking."

"That means I'm the only one who can hear and understand their language."

"What language?"

"The language of the Canis!"

Moldovar saw a large boulder with a seat-like shape on top of it. He climbed up to see the entire expanse of the place. While he was up there, a dog spoke to him.

"We have been waiting for you for a long time." Moldovar was shocked to hear the dog speaking to him. "Don't be afraid." The dog had thick fur that almost covered its eyes. It was a tall dog.

"What is this place?"

"This is Canisrealm." The dog walked to the edge and looked down. "It's been a long time since the first king of the Canis built this. But now it's ruined, like a cave where fugitives can hide."

"This is a Canisrealm?" Moldovar was amazed and couldn't believe what he had heard. "But how did a kingdom exist here when this kingdom isn't on any map?"

"You're right, the name given by the former King was erased from the map. It was once called Vro Zan City and was replaced by Outcast City. When Vrozirus, the king of the Canis, was ruling, all the dogs at that time lived brave and powerful lives using their keen sense of smell, speed, and strength to help other kings in their wars. But the truth is, he had no enemies; he ruled peacefully here, yet because of his desire to help other kingdoms oppressed by stronger ones, he became a thorn in the side of the oppressive kings. So, unfortunately, the Lupus attacked this kingdom and destroyed the entire realm until it sank into the ground. And from then on, the dogs scattered, but we, who are accustomed to the mountains, remained here, believing that a new king would come." The dog looked at him and gestured for him to sit.

"Sirius said he chose me to be king, but I come from Moonatoria, and you know what kind of rule and system… and it is believed I am the heir to the power of the Ursa, Alioth's constellar soul," Moldovar explained.

"You are right, but the Canis look at a person who is loyal to the country they serve."

"I was cast out and branded with a sentence of oblivion and treated as an enemy."

"Listen, Sirius decides who will be the new King of the Canis," the dog said. "Sirius chose you. You must use the power of the Canis for a good purpose."

Moldovar sat on the stone seat, and suddenly, glowing blue lines spread throughout the entire place. And after that, a crown for a king was created. It floated in the air and had blue gems attached to it.

"Wear the Crown of the Canis."

Moldovar slowly took the crown and carefully placed it on his head. At that moment, his eyes glowed blue. And he gained a king's attire. The whole environment changed; the walls rose from where they were buried, and then the ruined parts of the area were restored. This was a secret kingdom that no one could find. Lights appeared in every corner of the wall, and the place became beautiful.

When Moldovar wears the Crown, he can go anywhere in the world using his mind, with the help of the dogs. He connects with all types of dogs in the world.

Countless different kinds of dogs arrived. And all of them also had glowing eyes.

"I will make these dogs like humans," Sirius's voice resonated. "So that the tragedy that happened to the former King will not happen again. Whenever they want to become human, they can. Through this, they can hold weapons against humans."

"These things are amazing!!!" Moldovar exclaimed. The dogs had indeed become human. They looked like ordinary people.

"Yes... And each chosen one will be used to destroy the other chosen ones so that, upon the fall of their power, they can get the power of other constellars. Therefore, as my chosen one, I will give you protection against the evil constellars. And you must maintain the constellar seed in all of the Canis, because they might take it and claim it. Use it and strengthen it so that they cannot defeat you."

"The chosen one of Corvus has been found... she can attack other chosen ones at any time."

"And she is ready to send a signal of her attack. Using crows as a sign of danger. But do not be afraid. Your help will come at any time. The Corvuses will use other people to carry out their plans so that... when there is no fight left, they will be like birds that will alight, peck, and eat. That is the nature of the Corvus," the dog further explained.

Moldovar understood what was said to him. But as a chosen one, he felt a sense of anxiety because he didn't know how powerful his enemies would be. He knew in his heart that he did not want violence, but because he had a duty assigned to him, a new hope opened for him to live with honor and loyalty.

"But remember, you can no longer have a child, because you are now a chosen one; the power of the Canis now flows in you. And your child now... is destined to also be a chosen one of the URSA."

"That cannot be!!!"

"The Canis and the Ursa cannot join forces. So you must treat him as an enemy. I am sorry, but that will be the fate of you and your son."

Suddenly, Moldovar's hair color changed. And his beard grew, and his eyes turned green. Menca could no longer recognize him as Moldovar. He seemed like a different person she didn't know.

"Is that you, Moldovar?" Menca asked in extreme bewilderment. But when Moldovar spoke, she no longer recognized his voice.

"You are not the Moldovar I know."

"That is the real Moldovar from deep within. With the help of the power, his true form came out—from the color, voice, and way of speaking."

The dog gave Menca the ability to understand their language. So she was greatly surprised when she heard the dog's voice. "Remember, Menca, when the Canis get angry, their minds turn dark, but when it comes to loyalty, they can fight for you with all their might," the dog further explained. "Don't worry... It's still him."

Chapter XII

Xerxez's sadness over his children's condition made him feel like a useless father because he couldn't do anything about their state.

Xerxez's children were sleeping without end. This was a sickness, but the mysterious old sorcerer who appeared in the palace of Thallerion said it was an unstoppable curse.

It was under a powerful curse, from a dragon. A monster that is now looking for constellar souls to use against the chosen ones and the people.

And when the time comes, all the constellar soul seeds he collects will be like a troop of soldiers that will gather and sow war against the good soldiers who are the chosen ones.

But there are chosen ones he will deceive to become his allies.

A great power will fall, one that no one can ever stop. It could lead to the end of the world.

But despite the explanations of the mysterious person, he didn't believe him. He thought that what was happening to his children was not a curse—but a sickness.

King Harios, the king of Latheruz, visited him to advise Xerxez on important matters, along with the most skilled magicians. They were known for being able to solve mysterious things, illnesses with an unknown cause, curses, or phrases not understood by ordinary people.

"I'm sorry, Xerxez, that I couldn't visit sooner, also because of our upcoming war against the Ossibians. But I know you're worried about your current problem, and that's because your children are enduring an unknown situation," Harios said.

"You know me, and I know you can feel my sadness. But I don't think you can find a cure for what is in my heart that I always feel right now," Xerxez said sadly.

"No father can bear it when his children are enduring a severe illness," Harios said. "But I have a little help to give you that might help, and we can find out the root of everything."

"We have almost exhausted all the knowledge in Thallerion just to find a cure... But all of that was useless."

At this point, Queen Pyramia and King Driother arrived because they were so worried about the condition of their grandchildren that they didn't return to their respective countries first.

"It's good that you visited, King of Latheruz. We appreciate your sympathy..." they said with smiles on their faces, but sadness quickly returned to their expressions. "However, there's nothing we can do about our grandchildren's condition," Pyramia said.

"I heard that you have completed your troops to be put into the upcoming war," Driother said. "But the opposite is true for us, because you know what Thallerion is facing."

"Let's not make the conversation complicated. I came here because I discovered something in our country," he said, focusing on his true purpose.

"What is it?!" Xerxez also turned from his seat and was clearly interested in listening to that matter.

"I know the name 'the bridge of truth' is rarely mentioned in our country, but it has become obsolete these days also because of the speculation that a dark power might be enveloping the people who travel on the bridge of truth because no one has ever come back alive."

"This is the first time I've heard that phrase... I thought I knew the country of Latheruz very well... There are still secrets that the past and history don't reveal. It is true that our world has many lies and we don't yet know the truth," Driother said.