Alfonso and Aleem have already begun their tasks. They face Louvella and Aria. Aleem opens the Book of Gaia's Magic while Alfonso opens the Book of Black Magic. The medicus accompanying them have also prepared for their needs. They eventually read the words in their respective books, but as they do so, the black energy emanating from Louvella and Aria's bodies intensifies. Avia, Yulya, and Lizbet, among the witches, solemnly accompany Alfonso's recitation of the words from the Book of Black Magic. Alfonso advises them that no one will leave the circle until he says so, and everyone else in the palace follows suit. With the royal guards and the medicus, the king, queen, and Marin held hands. They are aware of what they are about to do to repel the black magic that has engulfed the t