With careful steps, I returned to the forest and met my friends, the winged wolf and her son. However, when I arrived, the sight that greeted me was truly surprising. They were facing a creature much larger than what they usually faced. It was like a giant snake, but with three heads ready to attack."No!" I exclaimed when I saw the snake beast was about to bite my best friend's head.I immediately shot the snake's head while I was in the air, so that the snake didn't bite the winged wolf's head.Without hesitation, I immediately moved to help. The winged wolf and her son saw me coming and radiated new enthusiasm. We formed a formation, trying to find a gap between the giant heads.The battle was fought with quick and tactical attacks. I used my spear to pierce one of the heads, while the winged wolf attacked from behind, trying to disrupt the creature's movements. Her son circled the creature with nimble movements, trying to distract it.However, the monster was not an easy opponent.
Finally, I fell asleep completely because of the drowsiness and fatigue that I couldn't fight anymore. As soon as I fell asleep, as I expected, I immediately entered the realm of my dream from yesterday. Everything is white and misty. However, when I walked, suddenly my dream world turned into a very dark forest.“Nola, I know you're here. Show yourself,” I said in a low voice while looking around.In my dark dreamscape, the forest surrounds me with a menacing presence. Giant trees towered high, covering the sky with dense thick leaves. The dim light fell on the leaves, creating mysterious shadows on the rugged ground."Are you here, Nola?" I muttered, my voice almost lost in the silence. My eyes glared at every shadow, looking for any trace of its existence. The atmosphere of the forest felt like it was holding its breath, still with tense anticipation.However, there was no answer except the sound of the wind passing through the old trees. This forest lies awake in empty silence, le
Nola strangled my neck cruelly, her strength seemed to merge with the darkness of my dreamland. It felt like I almost died in my own dream world. My breath and energy began to fade, almost imperceptible. I'm sure, in the real world, my physical body is also feeling the same pain, as a result of this fierce battle. The distinctive scent of the forest, a mix of wet earth and fresh leaves, was overwhelming to my nose, creating an unexpected backdrop to our fight."Give it to me!" she exclaimed in a sharp tone, her voice piercing through my gloomy dreamscape. She strangled me harder and harder, making my breath even tighter. My legs struggled, trying to find the last strength to fight, but my strength was getting weaker."Nola..."Her red eyes made me feel like I had really lost Nola. The person in front of me didn't seem like her at all. The dim light from a distance highlighted her tense face, casting a shadow of darkness that grew stronger around her.However, suddenly, the light of Th
Mora and Rex emerged from the shadows of the night cautiously, their faces shrouded in hoods to avoid unwanted detection. The moonlight cast a pale light on their tense faces, creating mysterious silhouettes in the quiet forest. Their steps were careful, as if all nature was holding its breath, understanding how important this meeting was.I returned to my human form with subtle movements, stepping closer to them meaningfully. In an instant, I had embraced them both in a tight hug. Worried expressions still adorned their faces, reading the tension in their determined eyes."Mora, Rex... you two have made a very dangerous journey here," I said in a warm voice, but also filled with emotion. "You two are the best friends a person could have."Rex returned my gaze with eyes filled with brotherly feelings. "There is no place we would rather be than beside you, Ares. We are one team."Mora nodded her head, a gentle smile spread across her face hidden behind the hood. "Ares, we cannot remain
The forest was silent under the shadow of the moon as if nature itself was holding its breath, waiting for a very heavy decision. Rex and Mora looked at me with worried eyes. Their eyes seemed to judge the certainty of my heart in facing this very difficult decision."Ares, are you really sure you want to follow the plan of these Totem Warriors?" Rex asked in a soft voice, but it was full of deep questions about the decision I made. "This is a very dangerous move. You could lose your life along with Severus."Mora added, her voice calm but full of pain, "We want to make sure you understand the risks. But I can't imagine any alternative."I pondered for a moment, deepening my stressful considerations. I know that this step is very dangerous, but I feel like I have no other choice. Only I can do this.After a few seconds, I nodded slowly. "Yes, I am sure. This is what I must do, despite the great risks. Severus must be stopped, and I may be the only one who can do it."Rex and Mora exch
Queen Anea moved her hands with the grace of a dancer, and instantly, an illusory forest appeared around me. Shadows of darkness crept about thunderously, creating a confusing and eerie atmosphere. Giant trees can be seen creeping tall, while dense foliage hides the sky and gives off the feeling of being trapped in this lush forest."Bring out your light, Ares!" shouted Queen Anea, her voice coming from behind the wall of illusion that dominated around me. The call sounded firm, reflecting the importance now binding us all.I began to understand their plan, however, realizing that this plan required great sacrifice. They wanted to create the illusion of an epic battle where I had to face off against a giant monster while emitting the light of The Golden Tree to draw Nola out of hiding. But the light wouldn't just come out of nowhere; I had to face threats that seemed real.“I wouldn't be able to unleash the power of that light if I wasn't in a state of urgency. "The power of light tha
The footsteps outside changed and now sounded like the whirring of a giant insect approaching quickly, creating an echoing boom within the small cottage. The vibrations of the approaching steps made me realize that when this decision had such a big impact, I had to remain calm. I caught a tremor in my hand, a sign of tension taking hold.I opened the door of the hut carefully, letting Nola in. Along with lightning speed, the black shadow intruded. Strong reflexes taking over, I pushed open the door and secured the latch again. The door is locked tightly.In front of me, Nola stood with red eyes burning like embers of anger, and the darkness radiating from her aura showed that she was far removed from her true self."I've finally found you! It's no longer just a dream,” she said, her voice wavering between raging emotions.However, it didn't take Severus long to realize that this cottage was a trap.“Ares, come out quickly! Get out now!” My friend's voice came from outside, calling for
Even though my every move felt like I was going against an inexorable current, I didn't stop fighting. My body felt increasingly fragile, overwhelmed by the relentless flow of light from The Golden Tree. The light continued to flow out, taking most of my power with it. Darkness crept in slowly, creeping from the corners of my eyes and blending with the crushing despair.With a voice choked with pressure and conviction, I called Nola's name. "Nola," I whispered, every word said with complete determination. "I know you are still here, your power is limitless. Unite and take Severus out!"My last breaths grew thinner, and my heartbeat slowed, almost as if it wanted to follow the silence that surrounded us. The Golden Tree's light had almost completely faded away, leaving behind only small dots that were fading away. These were my final moments, and I knew I had to make the most of them.My past with Totem World flashed through my mind. Every adventure, every encounter, formed a trail tha