A year has now passed since Lief and the others sent the Shadow Lord back to the Shadowlands, and right now, Lief is going through papers in his office.
"I can't believe how much there is to still do to help Deltora get back to normal," said Lief.
"Maybe you should take a break and go outside," said Sharn as she walked over to her son.
"I can't just leave all of this work," said Lief.
"Don't worry, I'm still queen so I should take and handle some of the work, you go and have some fun," said Sharn with a kind smile.
"Thanks mom," said Lief as he hugged her before running off. Out in the garden, Lief was sitting under a tree when Jasmine came up to him.
"Finally got some free time?" asked Jasmine as she took a seat next to him.
"I never knew being a king would involve so much paper work," said Lief.
"And it looks like you're still not finished," said Jasmine as she noticed Barda from across the garden. Later, in the throne room, Lief was standing before a young pink haired girl who was in chains.
"What's an OL doing out of the Shadowlands, you can't go far from the Shadow Lord's domain," said Lief.
"I came to give you something to help defeat him once and for all," said the OL.
"And why would one of his creatures to that?" asked Jarred.
"Because I'm not his creation, if you don't believe me then just look at my mark," said the girl as she moved her shirt's collar to reveal a grey and pin mark on her neck.
"That's a different mark than a normal OL's," said Barda.
"And the Emerald has not dulled its color," said Lief as he placed his hand on the belt.
"So, what do you think, Lief?" asked Jasmine.
"Take her restraints off and let's see what she has to say," said Lief as he looked at Jarred.
"But Lief," said Jarred.
"Just do it, Jarred," said Lief.
"Alright," said Jarred as he removed the chains.