Episode 3: A Chance Encounter

One crisp autumn morning, Lylia decided to take a walk in the woods. She loved the peace and tranquility of the forest, and it was her favorite place to escape the hustle and bustle of the village. As she wandered deeper into the woods, she heard a faint sound that caught her attention.

It was a groan, weak and muffled. Lylia followed the sound, her heart pounding in her chest. She pushed aside the dense undergrowth and emerged into a small clearing. There, lying on the ground, was a young man. He was pale and unconscious, his clothes torn and dirty.

Lylia knelt beside him, her eyes scanning his injuries. He had a deep gash on his forehead and a broken arm. Without hesitation, she placed her hands on his wounds and began to channel her healing energy. A warm glow emanated from her hands, and the young man's body began to relax.

After several minutes, the young man's eyes fluttered open. He looked around with confusion, his vision blurry. "Where am I?" he asked, his voice weak.

Lylia smiled. "You're safe. I found you in the woods."

The young man nodded, trying to sit up. But his broken arm prevented him from moving. Lylia gently helped him lean against a nearby tree.

"Thank you," he said, his voice filled with gratitude. "I don't know how to repay you."

Lylia shook her head. "You don't owe me anything. I'm just glad I could help."

"Who are you?" the young man asked.

Lylia hesitated. She knew that she shouldn't reveal her true identity, but she also felt a connection to this stranger. "Lily... My name is Lily," she replied.

"Lily," the young man repeated. "That's a beautiful name. I'm Prince Killian."

Lylia was taken aback. She had never met a prince before. "A prince?" she asked, her voice filled with disbelief.

Killian nodded. "I was on a hunting trip when I was attacked by a wild boar. I must have wandered off the path."

Lylia frowned. "You should be more careful."

Killian chuckled. "I know, I know. But it's hard to resist the thrill of the hunt."

Lylia smiled. "Well, at least you're alive. And I'm glad I was there to help you."

Killian looked at her with a grateful expression. "You're a lifesaver, Lily. I don't know what I would have done without you."

Lylia blushed. She was not used to compliments, and she didn't know how to respond.

"Would you like me to help you back to the village?" she asked.

Killian nodded. "That would be great. I'm not sure how far I've wandered."

Lylia helped Killian to his feet, and they began to make their way back to the village. As they walked, they talked about their lives. Killian told Lylia about his kingdom and his family. Lylia, in turn, shared stories about her life in the village.

As they approached the village, Lylia began to feel nervous. She knew that her mother would be worried about her, and she didn't want to get into trouble. But she also couldn't help feeling a sense of excitement. She had never met anyone like Killian before, and she was curious to see what would happen next.

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