A smile appeared at the corner of Alvin's mouth. The smile contained both expectations for the future and deep agreement with Klein's words. "Yes, Klein. Our story, written by ourselves, will become a beacon for those who come after us, guiding them to find light in the darkness. But now, rest, what awaits us tomorrow may be a more difficult test. ”
"Captain, good night." Su Mo said softly, with a maturity and calmness beyond her years in her eyes. As the night progressed, they each returned to their simple but warm tents to gather strength for the unknown journey tomorrow.
In the early morning of the next day, before the sunshine had completely dispelled the darkness of night, the camp of the Light Walkers was already busy. Klein and Su Mo were ready to go, and the old man, whom people already respected as Elder Merlin, joined them carrying several ancient books. Saying goodbye to other teammates, the team embarked on a journey to explore the source of unknown energy.
Along the way, they met all kinds of passers-by. Every time they stopped, someone would recognize them. Those casual conversations became the most vivid episodes in the journey.
"Look, it's the Light Walkers! I heard that they are going to solve big trouble again." A farmer said to his wife beside him, his tone full of reverence.
"Yes, with them around, I always feel more at ease." The woman agreed, her eyes shining.
When the team passed a village, the children in the village gathered around and stared at them with curiosity and admiration. One of the children timidly asked: "Lightwalker, are you going to fight monsters?"
Ivan squatted down and replied gently: "Let's go find the answer and protect everyone from harm. Every brave child can become his own hero."
When the children heard this, their eyes lit up. They waved their little hands and shouted in their childish voices: "We also want to be light walkers!"
The reactions of these passers-by are like a warm current, inspiring the light walkers to continue moving forward. And as we get closer and closer to the energy source, the surrounding atmosphere becomes more subtle, as if nature is holding its breath, waiting for something.
Finally, in a deserted land, they found the location of the mysterious energy - a cave surrounded by ancient spells. The cave entrance exudes a faint blue light, which is not the color of nature, but a sign of deeper magic.
"This is the source of that energy." Su Mo whispered, her fingers lightly touching the air, as if she was sensing something.
Klein gripped the hilt of the sword tightly with a firm gaze: "No matter what is hidden inside, we will not flinch."
The elder Merlin opened the pages of the book he carried with him, frowned, and whispered to himself: "These spells are ancient and powerful... We need to be extra careful."
Just as they were about to step into the cave, a gust of wind blew by, as if carrying some kind of warning. Ivan raised his hand to signal a pause. His intuition told him that this journey was far more complicated than they expected.
"Before we go in, we must have a plan." Ivan's voice was particularly clear in the silence of the early morning. "Klein, you are responsible for the forward; Su Mo, you and I stay in the middle line and support at any time; Elder Merlin, please You provide us with wise guidance from behind. Remember, we are a team and cannot act alone at any time.”
"Understood!" The three responded firmly and forcefully. Their backs stretched in the morning light, and each step was filled with unwavering determination.
Just as they were about to enter the cave, a whisper of wind passed by, as if it was the whisper of the earth: "Brave light walkers, may the light guide your path..."
This sudden mysterious whisper made everyone's hearts tremble. They looked at each other without saying a word, but the message conveyed to each other was clearly visible: no matter what was waiting for them, they would move forward in the name of light. .
"Let's go," Alvin said softly, his eyes were firm, as if he was ready to face all the unknown, "let the light illuminate the darkness and reveal the truth."
As they stepped into the cave step by step, the light gradually dimmed, and only the weird blue light emitted by the ancient spells provided them with a negligible vision. There is an uneasy atmosphere filling the cave, and every step seems to be stepping on the dust of history.
"I have seen similar descriptions of the talismans here in ancient books," the elder Merlin explained softly, his voice sounding particularly heavy in the echoing cave. "They protect something, or they may imprison something. We must be careful. Act.”
As they moved forward cautiously, a slight sound suddenly broke the silence of the cave, as if something was spying on them from the dark.
"Who's there?" Klein quickly assumed a fighting stance, and the sword blade in his hand shone coldly under the faint blue light.
After a period of silence, a hoarse voice sounded from the darkness: "No one has dared to set foot here for a long time. Are you here to seek knowledge or to release prisoners?"
Klein and Su Mo exchanged a look of uncertainty, while Alvin slowly took a step forward, his voice calm and firm: "Both. We are light walkers, and our mission is to reveal the unknown and protect the innocent. If You can be our guide if you wish.”
The voice seemed to be thinking. After a moment, a vague figure appeared in the shadows. It was an old man wearing a worn-out robe. His eyes were deep and seemed to hide countless secrets.
"I am Azar, the former gatekeeper. I can take you deep, but you must be prepared to face your deepest fears."
"We are ready." Ivan replied without hesitation. His decision infected others. Klein and Su Mo also clenched their weapons and stood firmly together.
Azar nodded slightly and led them around the intricate spell traps. Every step was frightening. As they went deeper, a strange fluctuation began to fill the surrounding air, which was a depressing and tempting force.
"Be careful, the magic here is extremely old and unstable." Changzer Merlin reminded, he opened the pages of the book and looked for the ancient wisdom corresponding to the decoding spell.
Just when they were about to reach the core, a strong light suddenly erupted, and a huge figure appeared in front of them with a deafening roar - it was a giant dragon that had been bound by a spell for many years, with a thousand years of loneliness and loneliness in its eyes. anger.
"Uninvited guest, are you here to liberate me or increase my bondage?" The dragon's voice was like thunder, and the entire cave trembled.
Klein, Su Mo, Azar and the elder Merlin were all shocked by the scene in front of them, while Aiwen took a step forward. He was not afraid at all and his eyes were firm: "Dragon, we are not here to conquer, but to Understand and assist. Tell us how you were imprisoned here, and how can you undo this ancient curse?"
The dragon's eyes lingered on Ivan, as if assessing his sincerity. After a long time, it breathed out slowly: "Without the heart of light, no one could come here. I am imprisoned here to protect a treasure that can overturn the world. Only a true light walker can understand its meaning and choose the right one." ”
These words were like a pebble thrown into a calm lake, causing waves among the four of them. They looked at each other, determination and determination shining in their eyes.
"No matter what the road ahead is, we will walk together." Ivan's promise seemed to represent the determination of the other three people. Their backs reflected a fearless light in this ancient cave.
"Then, take us to see this treasure, dragon." Klein's voice was loud and resolute. His sword was still tightly in his hand, but he showed no intention of attacking.
The giant dragon roared softly, and its huge body turned into a ray of light, leading them through the many talismans and reaching the deepest part of the cave. There, an ancient stone platform stood silently, with a seemingly ordinary crystal ball placed on it, but emitting a faint and soft light.
"This is what I protect, the Eye of Destiny. It can see the past and the future, and know all the secrets in the world." There was a hint of emotion in the dragon's voice.
"The Eye of Destiny..." Su Mo muttered, her hand slowly stretched out, but hesitated before touching the crystal ball. The air around seemed to freeze, and everyone's breathing became cautious.
At this moment, a rush of footsteps suddenly came from outside the cave, and a group of men with weapons and fierce faces broke into the cave. The leader, a tall and strong man, had greed in his eyes: "Finally I found you, and the legendary treasure! Hand it over, otherwise you will never leave here!"
Klein and Su Mo quickly stood in front of Alvin and the elder Merlin, preparing to fight. However, Alvin raised a hand to signal them to be calm. He took a step forward and said in a calm voice: "What do you want is power and wealth? But look at this dragon, imprisoned for thousands of years, guarding a kind of responsibility and choice. Real power comes from inner choice. , rather than given by the outside world.”
The intruders looked at each other, shocked by Ai Wen's words. A seemingly ordinary thief whispered: "He is right, what is it that we are pursuing? Is it endless treasure, or the courage to face the unknown?"
The tall and strong man's expression began to waver, but soon became ferocious: "Don't be fooled by him! What we are doing is to change our humble destiny! Come on!"
Just as the two sides were at war with each other, the giant dragon let out a long chant, and its breath wrapped around the crystal ball. The light of the Eye of Destiny suddenly increased, and everything in the cave seemed to be frozen in time.
"Look, this is what you want to see - destiny." The dragon's voice echoed, and the members of the thieves group fell into deep thought one by one. Their faces showed different life fragments one by one under the light of the crystal ball, or Moments of sadness, or regret, or longing for change.
In the end, the whispering thief put down his weapon first, fell to his knees, and burst into tears: "I saw... What I really want is to go home and love my family."
One by one, other people also put down their weapons, some cried, some were silent, but they were all freed from greed and anger, and found the gentleness and persistence in human nature.
The tall and strong man was the last to put down his weapon. Complex emotions flashed in his eyes, and he finally knelt down, his voice trembling: "I...I also have a family, and I also want to give them a better life."
Ivan stepped forward and put his hand on his shoulder: "Everyone has the right to choose. Now, you can choose another road, a bright road."
The sunlight outside the cave penetrated the clouds and shone into the dark abyss. The members of the thieves group stood up in the light, with a look of rebirth on their faces. The dragon looked at all this, with a rare soft light shining in his eyes: "Perhaps, this is the real liberation."
The story came to an end amidst the complicated and hopeful expressions of everyone. Ai Wen turned to look at his companions. The elder Merlin was slowly closing those ancient books. Su Mo's eyes were full of infinite longing for the future. Klein put away his sword and looked forward firmly.
"We still have a long way to go, and many unknowns are waiting to be revealed," Alvin said softly, "but as long as we are together, nothing is impossible."
"Captain, no matter whether there is light or darkness ahead, we will keep going." Klein and Su Mo responded in unison, their beliefs stronger than ever.
The elder Merlin smiled and added: "Remember, light walkers, it is we who create our own destiny, not destiny that defines us."
As they walked out of the cave, the deep and grateful voice of the dragon came from behind: "Light Walker, may your journey be always bright."
The four people embarked on a new journey, their backs elongated in the sun, and each step was firmly towards an unknown tomorrow. And those passers-by who have been touched by them will spread this legend and become a beacon in the hearts of those who come after them.
"I can't believe that the Light Walkers actually fought side by side with the dragon!" In a small town tavern, a young traveler excitedly shared the adventure he had just heard with others, the wine glass trembling slightly in his hand.
"Giant dragon! That's a legendary creature. Aren't they supposed to live in caves full of gold and silver treasures, waiting for warriors to challenge them?" The uncle opposite obviously didn't believe it, and he frowned, looking unbelievable.
The traveler smiled mysteriously and lowered his voice: "You don't know, this is no ordinary dragon, it is an ancient creature that guards the 'Eye of Destiny'. It is said that that baby can predict the future and know all the secrets."
"Future? Secret?" The uncle's curiosity was aroused, and other guests in the tavern also came closer, wanting to hear what happened. "Yes, and Ivan and his team not only rescued the dragon, but also used that power to influence a group of lost thieves. That scene was like light dispelling darkness, and it made people feel happy after watching it. Hot." The traveler was frothing at the mouth and dancing, as if he had experienced the transformation himself. (End of chapter)