ELDORIA
THE ELDORIA 23
The heroes who had looked back from their past memories finally regrouped inside the dark mysterious room. They sat around a round table, and a sense of tension was felt in the air. Memories of past events are still fresh in their minds. Suddenly, that invisible mysterious voice made a sound again.
"Welcome back, heroes. You guys have passed the first exam well. Now, it's time for you to face the second test."
Elysia who was still shaken by the memories of her past, asked doubtfully, "Second trial? What do we do?"
The Mysterious Voice replied, "You will enter into the labyrinth of Shadow, a place that is mysterious and full of danger. In this labyrinth, you will be faced with three marks on the wall that represent three choices. Each choice will have different consequences."
Arin, full of curiosity, asked, "What are those signs?"
"The first sign is a sharp eye image, which describes a sense of alertness. The second sign is a beautiful flower image, symbolizing beauty. The third sign is a blazing fire, reflecting danger. You must choose one of the signs and follow the appropriate corridor. Your choice will determine your fate in the labyrinth."
Drako said, "We are ready for this test. We'll choose wisely."
The heroes then stood up and walked out of the mysterious room towards the entrance of the Shadow Labyrinth. They entered a dark and uncertain labyrinth. When they reached the intersection of the three corridors, they saw the three marks mentioned by the mysterious voice.
Dharon spoke, "I will choose the burning fire sign. This will probably help us avoid the dangers within the labyrinth."
"Elysia and Arin enter into a beautiful flower sign, Drako and Lyra enter into a sharp eye."
When they wanted to protest, Dharon interrupted."Our numbers are odd while there are only three options.One of us must be alone into the corridor." "I have the power of dragons, so you don't have to worry" continued Dharon to calm his friends.
Drako, Lyra, Arin and Elysia just nodded resignedly.Dharon has a stubborn nature, there is no point in arguing with him.Lagian Dharon right, there must be one of them who entered alone into the corridor.
After they make their own choices, the heroes enter the corridor according to the sign they chose. As they stepped deeper into the labyrinth, they felt an increasingly gloomy and mysterious atmosphere. The dark corridors looked endless, and they had no idea what lay ahead.
Drako and Lyra continued to pay attention to every detail around her, trying to avoid the traps and dangers that might appear in her corridor. However, he felt increasingly tense as time went on.
Arin and Elysia, who entered into the corridor of the flower sign, felt like they were in the midst of an unexpected beauty. He found flowers blooming along his corridor, making him feel calm and inspired.
Dharon who followed the fire sign, felt the heat approaching. He was trying to keep his composure and was ready to face any danger that might arise.
As they continued to explore each other's corridors, they felt increasingly isolated. They had no idea what was happening to the others, and uncertainty was weighing on them even more.
Then, when they had been exploring the labyrinth for some time, they suddenly heard a mysterious voice again, this time with a new message.
"The heroes, every choice has consequences. You have entered a world that reflects your choices. Are you sure of the choices you make?" the mysterious voice asked trying to make the heroes doubt the choices they made.
The heroes nodded confidently, though uncertainty continued to lurk. What is the fate of the heroes inside this Shadowy labyrinth? Only time will answer.
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Drako and Lyra stand together in a dark labyrinthine corridor, where a sharp eye mark signifies their choice. The corridor was becoming increasingly gloomy, with walls besieging, and uncertainty surrounding them. Drako, a serious-faced man with a large bow on his back, looked around vigilantly.
Drako resolutely said"Lyra, we need to be vigilant here. Anyone or anything can lurk in this darkness."
Lyra nodded in agreement as she clasped her magic wand tightly. "I agree, Drako. We have to be ready for anything that might come."
As they continued walking in the increasingly dark corridor, suddenly, the sound of delicate footsteps sounded near them. The two of them turned around quickly and looked at the shadow that had emerged from the darkness.
Drako "Who is that? Come outside!"
The shadow then revealed itself, and they saw a mysterious man with sharp eyes like an eagle. Drako prepares his bow, while Lyra is ready to use her magic.
The man smiled mysteriously "The two of you are heroes who chose sharp eyes. I am the Guardian of Perception, and I will test you."
Drako stared intently at the mysterious man "What do you want from us?"
"fight. I want to see how sharp your eyes are. If you can defeat me, you will be free to continue" the Guardian of Perception replied.
Without another word, the Guardian of Perception suddenly jumped into the air at an incredible speed. Drako released an arrow from his bow, but the Guardian of Perception easily dodged it. Lyra swung her wand, releasing a magic spell, but the mysterious man quickly dodged.
The fight continues, with Drako and Lyra trying to follow the Guardian of Perception's quick moves. The two of them worked together, trying to herd him into the corner of the corridor. However, the mysterious man was too shrewd.
"We can't give up, Drako. We have to find a way to defeat him" Lyra said loudly.
"I have an idea. Lyra, make a bright flash of light with your magic. I will use it to distract him" Drako suggested.
Lyra nodded and immediately cast her magic spell. Bright flashes of light filled the corridor, obscuring the Guardian of Perception's vision. This gives Drako a chance to unleash his attack.
Drako released one arrow quickly, and this time, it hit the target. The Guardian of Perception suffered a wound to the shoulder, making him grimace in pain.
"You're smart. You guys used the light to defeat me," the Guardian of Perception growled in pain.
Drako and Lyra did not give the mysterious man a chance to recuperate. They continued to attack with better tactics, using their intelligence to keep up with the Guardian of Perception's speed and sharpness.
After a fierce fight, the Guardian of Perception finally fell to the floor. He looked at Drako and Lyra respectfully.
The Guardian of Perception sighed, "You guys are incredible heroes. You guys have passed my test. Please continue your journey."
"Thank you, Guardian of Perception. We will continue" Drako and Lyra said in unison.
They left the Guardian of Perception in the corridor of sharp eyes, moving deeper into this mysterious labyrinth. However, they know that the next exam may be even more difficult.
They continue their journey through the labyrinth, exploring dark corridors and encountering various obstacles and dangers. They encounter complex puzzles, cunning traps, and mysterious creatures that lurk in the shadows.
"Drako, it's getting harder. We need to be vigilant."
"We can't give up, Lyra. We have to keep moving forward."
Suddenly, they reached a very spacious and tall room, with a ceiling that looked like a starry night sky. In the middle of the room, they saw a figure that stood upright, and it was not the Guardian of Perception.
The figure was a mysterious dressed woman with sharp eyes. She has a powerful aura that makes Drako and Lyra feel interested.
In a calm voice the mysterious woman said "Welcome, heroes. I am Seraphina, the Guardian of Illusion. You're the second choice to pick a sharp eye."
"Who are you, Seraphina? And what do you want from us?," Drako asked with a suspicious look.
"I want to test the extent to which you can understand the meaning behind the illusion. I will create a world of illusions around you, and your job is to uncover the truth behind it."
"We're ready, Seraphina. Show your illusions!."
Seraphina nodded and swung her hand. In that instant, the entire room changed. They were now in the middle of a lush forest with tall trees and a translucent sunlight through the leaves.
Drako was surprised by the illusion that Seraphina made "It's a very powerful illusion. How do we know what's real and what's fake?"
"We have to look for any unnatural signs, Drako. I believe something will give you a clue."
The two of them begin to explore the illusion forest, looking for clues that will help them distinguish between illusion and reality. However, Seraphina continues to create illusions that tempt them, trying to trick their minds.
"We must not be tempted by this illusion, Lyra. We need to stay focused."
"I agree, Drako. We need to find the real lead."
They continued to walk through the illusionary forest, with Seraphina constantly trying to trick them. But, they continued to search for unusual clues. Finally, they found a large stone that had strange streaks on its surface.
"This is a clue, Lyra! These streaks do not exist in the real world," Drako looked at the graffiti with enthusiasm.
"We must uncover its meaning. I'll try to use my magic."
Lyra took her wand and concentrated her magic power on the stone. At once, the scribbles turned into symbols that guided them in the right direction in the Seraphina illusion.
Seraphina appeared in awe "You guys managed to uncover the truth behind my illusions. You guys are amazing heroes."
Drako and Lyra continue their journey after successfully passing the Seraphina exam. They thanked Seraphina and left the room.In the labyrinth of this Shadow, they knew that everything could change in the blink of an eye, and they should be on the lookout for any changes and challenges that may arise. Drako and Lyra make it through the challenge on the corridor with sharp eye markings.