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THE FOOTPRINTS. Journey of no return. CHAPTER 65: A MOMENT OF SURPRISE.
The obelisk hummed with ancient power as Thora, Hans, and Ethan stood before it, their hearts ablaze with anticipation and wonder. The air crackled with energy, swirling around them like a gentle breeze carrying whispers of long-forgotten wisdom.Thora reached out, her fingertips grazing the smooth surface of the obelisk. A jolt of energy surged through her, sending shivers down her spine. It was as if the very essence of the forest flowed through her veins, connecting her to the secrets hidden within the ancient stones.Hans watched with bated breath, his eyes alight with curiosity and reverence. He could sense the profound significance of this moment, the culmination of their journey through the depths of the forest and the mysteries of the ancients.Ethan stood beside them, his gaze fixed on the shimmering glyphs that adorned the obelisk. His rugged features betrayed a sense of awe and wonder, as if he, too, could feel the weight of the ancient knowledge that lay waiting to be unco
THE FOOTPRINTS. Journey of no return. CHAPTER 66: THE BONDING
The sun rose over the tranquil valley, casting a warm glow upon the lush landscape as Thora, Hans, and Ethan emerged from the depths of the forest, their spirits buoyed by the triumph of their victory. The air was crisp with the promise of a new day, and the sounds of birdsong filled the air, a symphony of nature's beauty.As they walked along the winding path that led back to the heart of the village, Thora couldn't shake the feeling of unease that lingered in the back of her mind. The encounter with the shadowy figure had left a lingering sense of foreboding, as if a storm loomed on the horizon, waiting to unleash its fury.Hans glanced at her, his eyes filled with concern. "Are you alright, Thora?" he asked, his voice soft with understanding.Thora forced a smile, though her heart still felt heavy with worry. "I'm fine, Hans," she replied, her voice tinged with uncertainty. "It's just...I can't shake the feeling that something isn't right."Ethan nodded in agreement, his gaze scann
THE FOOTPRINTS. Journey of no return. CHAPTER 67: THE REBIRTH
As the sun rose over the tranquil valley, casting its golden rays upon the lush landscape, Thora, Hans, and Ethan gathered around a crackling campfire, their weary bodies warmed by its comforting glow. The events of the previous day lingered in the air like wisps of smoke, a reminder of the darkness that had threatened to consume them.Thora stirred the embers with a stick, her thoughts swirling like leaves in the wind. Despite their victory over the shadowy figure, a sense of unease lingered in her heart, a nagging feeling that their journey was far from over.Hans sat beside her, his gaze fixed on the dancing flames. "We cannot ignore what happened yesterday," he said, his voice grave. "That figure, whatever it was, poses a threat not only to us but to the very balance of the forest."Ethan nodded in agreement, his brow furrowed with concern. "We need to find out who or what that creature was and why it's so determined to keep us from uncovering the secrets of the ancients," he said
THE FOOTPRINTS. Journey of no return. CHAPTER 68: THE NEW ERA.
Ethan wakes from his sleep on the outskirts of a high castle, having slept so deeply that his mind wanders to lands unknown. He turns behind, surprised to find the fireplace still smoking, the tendrils rising towards the sky, twisting and turning as they ascend and disappear into the dark sky.He clears his eyes, blinking several times to fully wake from the surprise, then looks around, realizing he is in a strange land. "Where should this be?" he asks himself, his voice hushed and silent. "He was sleeping next to me when I laid to take a rest," he continues, his voice firmer now. "What was it, all a dream of me roaming around?" His face shows a cascade of surprise and worry.He staggers to get up from where he was lying down, but his eyes seem even more dim. He blinks several times, then looks straight into the distance, his eyelids following its continuance. They were strides, giant strides that seemed like those of giants, which had walked past him as he slept.He quickly turns arou
THE FOOTPRINTS. Journey of no return. CHAPTER 69: A SIGN TO THE WORLD
In a realm where darkness had ruled for centuries, a prophecy whispered hope into the hearts of the weary. It spoke of twin dragonbeings whose birth would herald the end of the shadowy reign, bringing forth a dawn that would banish the night.The birth of the twins was foretold in ancient texts, their arrival was awaited with bated breath by all who yearned for light. And when the day finally dawned, when the twins emerged into the world, the skies began to change.At first, it was subtle, almost imperceptible. A faint glimmer of light appeared at the center of the sky, like a tiny spark of hope in the vast expanse of darkness. It grew slowly, steadily, its brightness increasing with each passing moment.As the light spread, it revealed the true beauty of the world that had been hidden for so long. Colors that had been muted by darkness burst forth in all their glory, painting the world in hues of gold and crimson.The people watched in awe as the light continued to spread, its radianc
THE FOOTPRINTS. Journey of no return. CHAPTER 70: MARX FACES HIS DOOM
The folly of Marx's act earned him total resentment and demotion from the King's company. The king gravely pronounced Marx an enemy of the kingdom and until he could take cognisance of the event, he would have Marx kept a prisoner in the dark room. He declared Marx should be kept without food and water, and no one should converse with him under any circumstances. It was indeed vain for Marx to act in that kind of way; a preposterous act. But Marx was one of his most loyal servants, and he needed to be firm in his decision to not allow betrayal to go without punitive measures. He believed that others saw what Marx did and he had to ensure discipline in his realm to not invite treason and treacherous acts taken casually. The king saw his commands even cheerfully obeyed, appointing a guard with strict orders to prevent any food from being conveyed to the prisoner. He dismissed his friends and attendants, and retired to his own chamber, still furious about the birth of the twins not ste
THE FOOTPRINTS. Journey of no return. CHAPTER 71: A DRINK FOR THE SURVIVORS
Gulping down the cup of water and appearing to want more, "You drink more than a camel, where have you been?" Ethan asked."It is a long story," Zamorah replied."And I've got all day," Ethan said, smiling."The king of Giants put me through this. I was banished about five years ago from the land of the Giants for treason after being kept in the dark room for more than a year. The king, Khal Duraho the third, was a tyrant, a dictator, an absolutist, a despot, and an oppressor. He killed and maimed, and although we were used to it because we were enslaved by humans and felt the humans deserved such inimical treatment, he started killing our own. It became very serious when he hung thirty soldiers for fun of the annual Lefteesha festival that occurs at the end of a year. He declared a bloodbath amongst a platoon of soldiers for a dismal prize. This continued and continued until my best friend and I plotted a coup to overthrow him and his henchmen. We gathered as many men as we could, but
THE FOOTPRINTS. Journey of no return. CHAPTER 72: THE FOLLY OF THE GIANT KING.
The folly of the act of Marx earned him total resentment and demotion from the King's company. The king gravely pronounced Marx an enemy of the kingdom and till he could take cognisance of the event, he would have Marx kept a prisoner in the dark room. He declared he should be kept without food and water, and no one should converse with him under any circumstances.It was indeed vain for Marx to act in that kind of way; a preposterous act. But Marx was one of his most loyal servants, but he needed to be firm in his decision in order not to allow betrayal go without punitive measures. He believed that others saw what Marx did and he had to ensure discipline in his realm in order not to invite treason and treacherous acts taken casually.The king this saw his commands even cheerfully obeyed; appointing a guard with strict orders to prevent any food from being conveyed to the prisoner, he dismissed his friends and attendants, and retired to his own chamber, still furious about the birth
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