ELDORIA
ELDORIA 18TH

That night, in the deep forest, Dharon and his friends stopped at a place safe enough to rest for a while. They gathered around the dimly lit bonfire, the light just enough to light up their tired faces. Dharon, with a serious face, approached Prince Eldric who was sitting alone by the side of the bonfire.

"Dharon," Eldric said in a calm voice, "What makes you so sure that I'm following you?"

Dharon glanced at his friend, who was tensely watching their conversation. "We know you followed us from the spiritual river to this place.We saw your signs along this journey, like this." Dharon showed me a piece of cloth he found in the middle of the forest.

Eldric frowned, as if trying to recall something. "I can just let go of those signs. What makes you think I'm gonna follow you?"

Dharon was getting frustrated. "Can you give us a clear answer?"

Eldric smiled, but his smile was filled with secrets. "Dharon, answers sometimes come in the form of messages that are difficult to understand. You must continue to fight and follow the instructions given by nature and destiny."

The vagueness of Eldric's answer made Dharon even more frustrated. "Prince, we don't have time for puzzles."

However, before Eldric could give a further answer, the sound of wind seemed to be squealing in their ears. The prince suddenly disappeared in an instant, as if becoming part of the forest itself. The heroes looked in awe and confusion, trying to figure out what had just happened.

Dharon stared towards where Eldric disappeared, full of consideration. "We will continue on our journey. Maybe Eldric is right, the answers will come as we follow the instructions of nature and destiny. What matters is that we must not lose hope."

The heroes get ready to continue their journey, albeit with a bewildered heart. They know that their challenge is not over, and they must stay united and strong to face it. In the darkness of the dark forest, they continued walking, thinking of what might await them at the end of this journey.

*****

Right now they were already in front of the Shadow Labyrinth, when they entered the labyrinth, the atmosphere changed drastically. The bright sunlight suddenly disappeared, replaced by a gripping darkness. The sound of their footsteps echoed through the stone walls, creating a strange echo that gave the feathers goosebumps.

"Hey, did you hear that?" ask Lyra.

They stepped further into the labyrinth, down narrow alleys that looked similar. The atmosphere became increasingly gripping, with shadows constantly threatening. Suddenly, a voice came from a distance, like the whisper of the wind trying to send a message.

"Hero-heroes, welcome to the Shadowy Labyrinth. You may think you can overcome all obstacles, but are you ready to face the secrets hidden within yourself?" the whisper said.

The heroes looked at each other, questioning the meaning of those mysterious words. However, they did not have the time to ponder any longer, because in front of them appeared shadowy figures that suddenly lived and attacked viciously.

A battle breaks out inside the dark labyrinth. Weapons and magic clashed, creating a flash of lightning that occasionally illuminated the darkness. The heroes fought with their incredible courage and ability. Their every attack was ruthlessly answered by the mysterious labyrinth guards.

"Nobody can get us out of here!" daro exclaimed with the power of a dragon that destroyed everything in his path.

However, the longer the battle lasted, the more it became clear that these enemies were not indiscriminate opponents. They have great ingenuity and strength, able to anticipate the movements of the heroes.

When the battle reached its peak, Arin was severely wounded. Blood flowed profusely from the wound on his arm, but he persisted tenaciously. The other heroes also looked increasingly tired, but their spirits never went out.

**

Amidst the never-ending rumble of the fight, the heroes felt a deep exhaustion. They had fought with all their might for endless attacks. The sun set behind the blood-red sky, and the heroes were almost desperate in their attempt to protect the world.

However, suddenly, as the darkness of the night began to engulf, a dazzling blue light emerged from the sky. The light was so bright that their eyes could barely see. A moment before they could react, the light struck at them with overwhelming force.

The heroes felt their bodies feel light, as if they were floating among the stars. When they try to understand what is going on, they suddenly feel like they are losing control of themselves. They degenerate into a state of unconsciousness, such as being thrown into dreamland that displays their past.