We continued our journey with renewed vigor. We made our way through the increasingly dense forest, overcoming the obstacles and difficulties that appeared in front of us. Time passed and when night completely fell, we suddenly saw a faint light in the distance."Let me see!" Sarah exclaimed, pointing in that direction. "Is that the light from the Chamber of Sacrifice?"We hastened our steps, compelled by new hope. As we got closer, the light got brighter and clearer. Finally, we arrived at the place we were looking for.The Chamber of Sacrifice stood majestically in front of us. The building is made of black stone and filled with mystical symbols that adorn the walls. The huge gate opened wide, inviting us to enter the space inside.We entered cautiously, afraid of what might be waiting inside. The room was silent, filled only by a tense atmosphere. In the middle of the room, there was an altar with a faint light emitting from above.We approached the altar but gave no further instru
Ares! Ares!” Sarah's voice woke me up.I opened my eyes and realized that we had left The Chamber of Sacrifice.“D-did we succeed?” I asked in a very weak and hoarse voice."We did it. But there is bad news, “said Sarah."Bad news?"My heart beats twice as fast at the word bad news. I'm not ready for any bad news right now."We're in a really bad situation right now, that's why we need your help, Ares!" Sarah exclaimed frantically.When I heard Sarah's words, anxiety immediately swept over me. I tried to sit up straight even though my body still felt weak."What situation happened?" I asked in a hoarse voice."We have to get out of here quickly, The Chamber of Sacrifice is about to collapse!" Sarah exclaimed.Ares! Come on!" exclaimed my uncle, pulling my hand.“W-what happened?” I asked."No time to explain!" my uncle exclaimed.My uncle and Sarah immediately pulled me running away and at the same time, I saw a large boulder fall right in front of me. I felt the adrenaline rush throu
“Ares!” exclaimed my uncle surprised.But I didn't answer. I cut my index finger a little and dripped my blood onto the amulet. Instantly, the amulet started shaking in my hand. Golden light radiated from the small golden tree image within. We feel an unexpected energy fill the room around us.“I think you succeeded,” said my uncle.However, I don't know what to do after this."The Guardian of The Golden Tree, do you hear me?" I asked.No answer. I'm getting panicked because there are more and more ruins and it feels like we're getting cramped because of the lack of oxygen in here.“The Guardian of the Golden Tree! Hear me dammit!”In an instant, the atmosphere around us changed. The light radiating from the amulet filled the dark room. Then, with a gentle voice resounding in my mind, the Guardian of The Golden Tree gave his answer."Ares Jones… I've sent you back," said a very familiar voice."I need your help to save us from this collapsing Chamber of Sacrifice," I said."I'm in a v
We wandered around, tracing the paths filled with giant trees and the melodious sounds of nature. Each of our steps was accompanied by a feeling of tension and a feeling of ever-increasing responsibility. I'm not at all sure I can overcome this, but they are counting on me to be able to find a tribe. I was so afraid that we were still in the forest when it got dark.I continued to lead the way until we were deep in the forest. I'm starting to get restless and sweaty because it seems I haven't found any signs of the tribe yet. I glanced up at the sky and the sun began to move far to the west. Soon the sun will set."Ares, don't tell me we're lost," said Uncle Arthur."We're lost," I answered honestly finally."Oh no," Sarah said.“The forest has changed so much. It seems that we have passed many years of Totem World's time. I was in Totem World for seven years, but you said I was only in a coma for a week,” I told my uncle.“Oh this is bad,” replied my uncle.“The Golden Tree's power,
I nod because I know what he means. Raccati is still someone who was expelled from the tribe because he was considered a traitor. I still don't know how she got to know Rex's father and why he's hanging out here alone and being called a traitor. Yet to me, he seemed like a good person. I was about to ask but I was afraid he wouldn't lead us to the tribe, so I decided to keep quiet. The most important thing now is to return to the tribe and find my father there."You're not afraid of heights, are you?" asked Raccati while spreading the wings behind his back.“Actually I…” Sarah said. But before Sarah could say anything, Raccati had already hooked something around Sarah's waist and she quickly hooked the same thing around mine and Uncle Arthur's waist too. A moment later, we were flying through the sky and Sarah screamed in terror. We all just held on to the ropes tied to our waists.In an instant, we were lifted up in the air, flying between the towering trees. The cool, fresh air hit
Finally, after a long and tiring struggle, we saw the gate of the tribe's village in front of us. With the last of our strength left, we dashed toward the gate and screamed for help."Help! Please open the door!" I cried in a hoarse and broken voice. Sarah and Uncle Arthur did the same. However, of course, they would not immediately open the door."Help! I'm Ares Jones! Please open the door!""I'm Arthur Jones! John! If you are inside, help us!” my uncle called my father's name. I wish my father was still in the tribe.The gate began to slowly open, and we saw a tall figure standing behind it. Without thinking I immediately pulled Uncle Arthur and Sarah inside. The door was immediately closed so that the mosquitoes behind us could not enter. A thud at the gate indicated the mosquitoes had hit the gate. Sarah fell and her blood dripped to the ground.However, I have not had time to help Sarah, my eyes are fixed on someone. In the twilight light, I could see the maroon robes of the figu
It feels like a dream I'm back here again. It was just over a week for me that I left The Totem world, but for them it was already ten years. I was so worried and my legs felt weak thinking about my dad. Where did my father go missing? I've been desperately trying to find my way back to find him, but he's not there.After a while of walking, we finally arrived at the Flaming Totem Tribe area. I saw that some people were surprised to see me, because they didn't expect me to come after ten years. However, happy to see me back, they welcomed me warmly.Rais, Queen Anea, Dil, and the other tribe elders immediately gathered themselves to welcome me. Rais, who now looks older with gray hair, stepped forward and gripped my hand tightly."Ares, son of Jonathan Jones, I never thought that I would see you again," Rais said in a hoarse voice. "You are a hero to this tribe."I smiled at him. "Thank you, Rais. I'm glad to be back here and see you all again."Queen Anea, Dil, and the other tribe el
The faces of the tribe leaders and elders turned serious. They stared at each other, then Rais spoke in a low voice."Come on, we have to help Ares find his father," Rais said to the others. "Ares Jones is a hero to all of us. We can't stand by when he needs help."The tribe leaders and elders pondered for a while, and finally they agreed to help find Jonathan Jones. Even though they didn't completely agree with my plan to stop The Shadow Society, they saw the importance of helping me find my father."We'll try to think of something about that, Ares Jones. For the time being, stay here together with your uncle and comrades. I think Mora will need some time to heal your partner," said Nola. I felt a hint of jealousy in his voice. However, maybe that's just my feeling."Okay," I replied.I decided to leave the tent of meeting and head straight to the healing tent. I hope the campsite remains the same.I walked carefully through the encampment, past the small tents occupied by members of
The light of the full moon envelops the room with a magical glow, creating a magical and serene atmosphere. Moonlight gently kissed Nola's face which was tense with pain. I stood by her side, my right hand holding hers tightly, conveying warmth and strength from every touch. But the healers want me outside, so I have to go out.“Arghhh!! It hurts!" she cried, the sound of the night's silence interrupted by a cry of pain. The healers forbade me from entering the room, and I could only hear moans and screams from behind the door. Anxiety swept through my heart, I couldn't wait to hear news about Nola's condition.Suddenly, a healer came out of the room and approached me.“My King, you can come in and accompany the Queen,” he said to me.I went into the room and held Nola's hand. Nola held my hand tightly, her eyes staring at the ceiling of the room filled with darkness. Deep moans escaped her lips every time a contraction hit. The light of the full moon, even though it couldn't enter th
That morning, the sunlight played games with the leaves, creating a magical blend of shade and golden glow. The fresh scent of flowers and herbs wafts in the clean air. It was as if nature itself was participating in celebrating this historic moment.The once simple assembly hall now sparkles in the splendor of natural jewels. Folded flags made of silk fluttered brilliantly, and decorations made from dried leaves and fresh flowers decorated every corner of the room. The light from the shining totems reflected the colors of life, implying a new awakening of their power.A moment before the sunlight reached its peak, I came to Nola who was getting ready in the preparation room. The soft light from the crystal chandelier reflected a beautiful glow on her dress made from natural materials, giving her an aura of stunning elegance.When she turned around to see me, her sweet smile filled the room. "Ares," she said in a soft voice that seemed to wash away my nervousness. "You shouldn't have
In an increasingly debilitating state, my voice broke in the reflection of the vibrations of light around us. Light flashed, creating an invisible yet powerful energy network. "I won't give up, even though my body feels increasingly fragile. I won't let you be trapped in this darkness, Nola," I said with trembling determination. The words seemed to be a mantra, strengthening my will even when my body could barely support itself.The Shadow Diamond Totem, glowing with fading black light, spoke in a voice filled with urgency. "Ares Jones, we don't have much time. We have to hurry. Nola needs us.""The Grand Healing Totem's light is starting to fade," she added, her voice filled with determination but sounding fragile. "We have very limited time, Ares Jones."Deep anxiety welled up within me, making me realize that not only these totems were on the verge of destruction, but also Nola and my own life. However, I knew I couldn't give up. It is my mission to reunite Nola's divided soul. Des
The dream just disappeared, fading into endless darkness, and Nola seemed to disappear from my field of vision. I remained asleep, without dreams or images haunting my mind. My body responded deeply to rest, immersing me in an undefined dream world. Abstract images awaken and disappear over an immeasurable span of time. Nola, as if closely linked to the dream world, moved far from the horizon of my mind, disappearing in the surrounding darkness.As morning approached, the sun's rays seeped in through the thin curtains, painting streaks of light on the walls of the tent. I woke up slowly, thrown back into the real world. Rex stood tall by Nola's side, his eyes reflecting a deep worry, hinting at thoughts hovering over the worst possible possibilities."How is she doing, Rex?" I said in a voice that was still hoarse, following the footsteps of the dreamland I had just grasped.Rex looked at me sincerely, his eyes filled with deep worry. “She is still in a weak state; there are no signi
The aroma of spices and herbs filled the air when my eyes opened. My body felt heavy as if all my energy had been drained. Gathering the power to repair The Shadow Diamond Totem was indeed a tiring task.Beside me, Mora stood with a concerned look. "Ares, you are lucky to have survived. But don't underestimate your strength. Don't forget your own limits," he said in a soft voice, hand holding out a healing potion. It tastes bitter but immediately brings freshness to my body."Thank you, Mora. It feels like I was born again," I said with a faint smile.Mora smiled softly. "You will be fine, Ares. The entire tribe is grateful for your sacrifice," she said, her eyes shining with respect."Where is The Shadow Diamond Totem?" I demanded, my curiosity peaked.Mora looked at me warmly. "She is resting in the Shadow Totem Tribe's temple. She needs time to recover her strength from all this."She went to tell the others that I had woken up. Not long after, Toth Karan and the totem warriors ent
In the chaotic battlefield, with magic explosions and echoing groans, I stood before The Shadow Diamond Totem who kept screaming. Her body swayed, trying to break free from the totem warrior's bindings, but her strength only depleted further.I realized that in a state like this, where she was still conscious and twitching wildly, it was very difficult for me to repair her totem codes. My concentration must be stronger than before. However, I can't watch her continue to suffer like this."Get some more blood, we need her weaker!" I ordered several nearby totem warriors. They responded swiftly, opening buckets of blood and meticulously watering The Shadow Diamond Totem. Every drop of blood entered her body, producing the desired effect.However, the woman's desperate screams still roared, filling the battlefield. Bil, with tense eyes, found his courage. "She has to pass out, Ares. We need you completely focused," he said, trying to calm himself and decide on that bold move. I nodded fi
All the totem warriors, men and women who dared to face this darkness, had positioned themselves behind a tight wall of protection. Their eyes were full of determination and firmness as they waited for his next order. The air was thick with tension, and only the sound of the gentle breeze blowing through the leaves could be heard.Only I dared to stand in the middle of the open field, in front of The Shadow Diamond Totem that was almost formed. Swirls of wind and black smoke surrounded him, creating an extremely frightening effect, as if he was the dark embodiment of the subconscious.I was tireless, even though every fiber of my muscle felt tense, and my breath came in short gasps. With strong will, I transferred energy from myself to The Shadow Diamond Totem, seeking to fill the void within him with light and goodness.However, the longer I used my energy, the more tired I became. As weakness began to creep in, I could no longer hold back the cry of exhaustion. "Ahhh!" my cry trembl
The three of us called all the tribe leaders for a meeting at the meeting camp. Tough and cool-headed steps are the price that must be paid to save Nola. Moonlight radiated softly in the night sky, giving this gathering a sacred feel.Toth Karan sat with a serious attitude, his deep eyes filled with deep worry. Rex, with his might, gave off an aura of confidence in every word he spoke. I, trying to hold tightly to my anxious heart, stood in front of the leaders who looked at me with hope."Leaders, we have important news we need to convey," I said in a calm but authoritative voice. "I have found information in the Totem Code Book that can help us save Nola and return the Shadow Diamond Totem to its original state."Mora looked at me curiously. "Original state? What do you mean Ares?"“In the past, this totem was a source of goodness for this tribe. However, there was damage that caused the totem code to have problems. "If we can fix it, the totem will return to being a source of goodn
After eating the beast meat provided by Toth Karan, the feeling of fatigue in my body began to recede. New energy flowed through me, reigniting my enthusiasm to complete this mission."Thank you, Toth Karan. This meat really helps me," I said gratefully to Toth Karan.Toth Karan nodded with a warm smile. "That's good to hear, leader. Is there anything else I can do for you?"I thought for a moment, then finally decided. "Toth Karan, I need some time alone. Can you leave me here so I can concentrate?"Toth Karan nodded in understanding. "Of course, Ares. I'll leave you alone. If you need me again, I'll be in my cabin."After Toth Karan left, I returned to focusing on the thick book open in front of me. Carefully, I touched the surface and started reading again with full concentration.As I delved deeper into the contents of the book, my spiritual eyes began to drift over the pages filled with runic writings and symbols. I began to feel the energy of the totem code book itself radiating