Portal of Eternia: Interworld Peace
The Suspicious Meeting

Aric, Elara, Nalor, and Lyria finally reach the gate to the Source of Success after a long and perilous journey. They felt that their mission was nearing its peak, and their spirit was burning.

The gate looked majestic, made of ancient stones lined with strange emblems. In front of the gate, there was a large stage that emitted a radiant light, radiating all over.

They were in the process of approaching the gate when, suddenly, a figure appeared in front of them. The figure just appeared, as if he had been waiting for them.

That figure looks creepy. He was wearing a black robe that covered his entire body, and his face was covered by a mask that displayed a cold and emotionless expression. This figure did not even make a sound as he spoke, his voice only sounded inside their heads.

"You can't go on" said the figure in a gripping voice.

Aric, Elara, Nalor, and Lyria looked at each other, feeling uneasy at the presence of this mysterious figure. They knew that they could not retreat now, their mission was too important.

Elara finally spoke cautiously, "We can't stop now. We came to stop the Source of Success and restore balance in the universe."

The figure remained standing still, but the dark energy felt increasingly stronger around him. "You won't be able to continue on this journey again" he said.

Aric and Nalor prepared to fight, but Lyria quickly raised her hand. "Wait," said Lyria, trying to find a peaceful way. "Maybe we can reach an agreement. Who are you, and why do you want to stop us?"

The figure did not answer directly. He only looked at them with cold, expressionless eyes. Then, he stepped forward to stop them from this journey.

They felt that this figure possessed incredible strength, and fighting against him would be an extremely difficult fight. However, they also felt that they had passed so many obstacles on their way, and they would not give up now.

Aric asked sternly, "Who are you and why do you want to stop us?"

The figure finally replied, although his voice remained only audible inside their heads. "I am the Gatekeeper, the last guard to the Source of Success. The Source of Success is a power that cannot be stopped, and he must not be disturbed."

They knew that the fight with the Gate Guard would be difficult, but they also felt that they could not retreat now. Because, their mission is for the benefit of the future of the universe that depends on their success.

With heavy hearts, they prepared to fight the Gate Guard, knowing that this was a battle that would determine everything.

The Gatekeeper raised his hand, and instantly, dark energy began to gather around him. He unleashed a dark energy attack that pierced towards them. Aric and Elara quickly leave to evade the attack, while Nalor uses his wisdom to create a magical shield that protects them.

Lyria launched a counterattack with her magic, releasing a blazing blue flame. This fire attack collided with the Gate Guard's dark energy, creating an explosion that filled the air with explosive light and sound. However, the Gate Guards remained standing upright, seemingly unaffected by their attacks.

"You can't stop the Source of Success" said the Gatekeeper in a similarly gripping voice. "This is a force that has existed since the universe first formed. No one can stop it."

Aric and Elara looked at each other, and they felt increasingly confident that they could not give up. They had come too far and had gone through too many obstacles to retreat now.

They continued to launch their attacks, trying to weaken the defenses of the Gate Guard. Nalor uses her knowledge of the elements to search for the weaknesses of their enemies, while Lyria tries different types of magic to outwit the Gate Guard.

However, the Gate Guard remained strong. He dodged their attacks with astonishing speed and continued to unleash powerful dark energy attacks.

They began to feel more desperate. They did not know what else they could do to defeat the Gate Guard. But they also know that they can't give up now.

Lyria suddenly got an idea. He spoke quickly to the others, "We must work together. Our shared strength is the one that can defeat him." They quickly followed Lyria's advice. They coordinated perfectly, attacking the Gate Guard with stronger and more targeted attacks. They were trying to force the Gate Guard to weaken.

And finally, after a fierce battle, they saw a gap in the Gate Guard's defense. They combined their strength in one final strike that struck the Gate Guard at full force.

The Gate Guard fell down, his body started to shatter and fade away like mist. He let out a deep voice, "You guys. might be able to stop him.." Then, he vanished like he never existed at all.

They sat on the ground, breathing heavily and full of wounds. The fight had left them with tired bodies, but they also felt very relieved. They managed to defeat the Gate Guard, and they could now proceed towards the Source of Success.

With a strong determination and renewed hope, they stood up and stepped back towards the huge gate. They know that their journey is not finished yet, but they are ready to face whatever may be waiting for them inside.

The gate opened before them, revealing a world they had never seen before. They stepped forward, towards the mysterious Source of Success, in the belief that they could stop this power and restore balance within the universe.