The Echoes Of The Abyss
Chapter 9.The Truth Revealed

Lian and Eris have managed to find a way out of the extremely difficult and deadly labyrinth. However, they still have to fight to survive in an underground world filled with danger.

After a few days of walking, they found a cave that seemed safe to rest in. Lian took the food out of her bag and they started eating. However, when Lian noticed Eris, she noticed something strange in her eyes.

"Eris, your eyes.. Why is it so weird?" asked Lian worriedly.

Eris shook her head and tried to cover her eyes. "It's okay, Lian. Just a little headache."

Lian wasn't sure if she should trust Eris or not, but she didn't want to bother him any further. He decided to go look for wood to make a campfire.

After a while of searching for wood, Lian returned to the cave. However, when he entered, he saw Eris limp on the ground.

"Eris! What's going on?" lian asked in a panic.

Eris gasped for breath and tried to get up, but she looked very weak. "Lian... Please..take the book." said Eris breathlessly.

Lian checked Eris's bag and found the book. He opened it and was shocked by what he saw. The book contained an extremely powerful magic spell, but it was also extremely dangerous.

"Eris, what is this? Ye... You're using forbidden magic?" asked Lian in fear.

Eris looked very tired and almost unable to speak. "Yes... I have no choice... I have to defend myself... You have to take the book to the right person... Lian... Pl-please... Let no one take the book... Pl-please... Lian..."

Eris was silent and her eyes closed. Lian tried to wake him up, but to no avail. He knew that Eris was very weak and needed help as quickly as possible.

Lian decides to take Eris to a safer place and seeks help. He picked up the magic book and pulled Eris out of the cave. He ran to a more open place and finally found a small village.

He took Eris to the hospital and told doctors about her condition. Doctors say that Eris needs intensive care and will probably take a long time to recover.

Lian couldn't just leave Eris. He decides to stay in the village and take care of Eris. For a few weeks, she took care of Eris and helped her recover.

During that time, Lian and Eris continued to walk through the increasingly complex labyrinth. They faced some dangerous obstacles, such as large holes and fragile bridges, but managed to pass through them carefully.

Lian was increasingly aware of Eris's extraordinary magic abilities and her extraordinary physical strength. He is also impressed by Eris's courage and perseverance in the face of all the obstacles they encounter.

On the other hand, Eris seems to have a hidden secret, and Lian is unable to read her mind easily. Despite this, he felt that he could trust her and put her as a very valuable friend.

At some point, they found a large door that was locked firmly. They tried to open it, but it didn't work. Lian was frustrated and afraid they would be stuck there forever.

But Eris looked calm and said, "I know how to open it, but we need to find the right key." He took out a small wooden stick and showed it to Lian. "This is my magic wand, and I can use it to open the door, but only if we find the right key."

Lian was shocked and scared. He never thought that he would be inside a magic world like this. However, he feels confident that he should stay with Eris and complete this adventure.

They kept walking and in the end found a suitable key to open the door. Eris led the way towards the door and with a swipe of her wand, the door opened by itself. They stepped inside and found themselves inside a large, dark room.

He felt increasingly worried and impatient to know the truth. However, Eris looks not so rushed and tells her that they have to wait until night, when her magic power reaches its peak.

Lian was frustrated that she wanted to find an answer soon, but she followed Eris' advice and waited. That night, Eris teaches Lian how to use magic to make them both invisible to the enemy and protect them from the dangers around them. After Lian successfully practices the magic, Eris finally shows her the truth about the labyrinth and the creatures that live in it.

Eris explains that this underground world is actually a kingdom ruled by an evil king who seeks immortality. In order to achieve his goal, he seeks an eternity medicine that can only be found in certain places within the labyrinth. However, the medicine was extremely rare and could only be found at the expense of the person looking for it.

Lian was shocked to hear this and wondered how they could fight the evil king. Eris says that the only way is to find a way out of the labyrinth and tell the surface world about the existence of the underground kingdom. Thus, people can take action to stop the evil king and stop human sacrifice.

Lian and Eris finally decide to work together to find a way out of the labyrinth. They faced various obstacles and powerful enemies, but they managed to overcome them all by using their courage and ingenuity.

After months of adventure and danger, Lian and Eris finally find a way out of the labyrinth and return to the surface world. They convey the truth about the underground kingdom to the people and finally succeed in stopping the evil king and ending the human sacrifice there.

Lian and Eris become heroes in people's eyes and have an increasingly close relationship after experiencing a dangerous adventure together. They also discover that they have feelings for each other that are more than just friendship, and decide to forge a deeper connection and spend the rest of their lives together.

After a while, Eris finally decided to reveal the truth to Lian. He tells her that she is not only a denizen of the underworld, but she is a witch who is involved in a war between two powerful groups of witches in the underworld.

Eris reveals that she and her group have long fought to free the underworld from the oppression of the opposing group, but their struggle is always confronted by a larger and stronger force. She realizes that Lian has helped her sincerely, and feels that she must show him the true truth about the underground world.

After revealing the truth to Lian, Eris offers to teach Lian some magic tricks. He felt that Lian had displayed an extraordinary ability in the face of danger, and that her magic ability could be useful to them in their struggle to get out of the labyrinth and face their enemies.

Lian was very pleased with Eris' offer, and she began to study magic diligently. He showed an incredible talent for learning, and in a short time he was able to master some basic magic tricks that could be useful to them in their adventures.

With the help of their magic power and strong will, Lian and Eris finally manage to navigate the deadly labyrinth and reach the exit they long sought. They manage to fight their enemies and find a way out of the mysterious and dangerous underground world.

After months of being underground, Lian and Eris finally returned to the surface safely. They have found friendship and strength within themselves, and although their adventure is over, they know that the experience will always follow them in their next life.

Eris looked at Lian with a sharp look, trying to read her facial expression. After a while, he nodded slowly.

"I can see that you don't trust me" he said. "But that's not a problem now. We have to focus on our goal: get out of here and get back to the world above."

Lian nodded, but still felt doubtful. However, he knew that they had to keep moving if they wanted to have a chance at survival.

They continued their journey through the dark passage, walking slowly while avoiding the traps and traps hidden around them. Every now and then, Eris used her magic power to pave the way or protect them from unseen attacks.

After several hours of walking, they finally reached a large room filled with a soft blue light. In the middle of the room, there was a beautiful crystal pool with clear blue water.

Eris pulled Lian towards the pool. "This is the fountain of life" he said. "This water can give us the energy we need to keep going."

Lian looked at the pool in admiration. The water seemed calm and soothing. He grabbed his hand and let Eris guide him to the edge of the pool.

When they reached the edge of the pool, Eris asked Lian to stand in front of her. "I'll take water for both of us" he said, touching the surface of the water with his hands.

When Eris pulled her hand back, she held a plume of blue energy that seemed to be made of light and water. He looked at Lian seriously. "It's a very big force" he said. "We must use it wisely."

Lian nodded and let Eris put that energy into her body. He felt a pleasant warmth spreading through his body, filling every pore and making him feel revived.

Once they felt strong enough, they continued their journey through the dark passage, maintaining a fast and alert speed to avoid any traps and other dangers that might threaten them.

However, when they reached a passageway that looked safe, they were suddenly attacked by a group of ferocious creatures that seemed to come from the darkness itself. Lian and Eris fight desperately to survive, dodging deadly attacks while trying to defeat their enemies.

However, as Lian felt increasingly tired and exhausted, she realized that she could not continue to endure for long. He looked towards Eris, looking for help, but Eris also looked tired and continued to exert her strength to keep her magic power stable.

Lian felt desperate, and then remembered the words of her father who taught her about courage and strong determination. He grabbed the power from that memory and tried to gather all his remaining strength.

"No," muttered Lian, "I won't just give up."

He took a deep breath and focused his mind on one goal, which was to save himself and Eris. Lian then took out a magic skill that she learned from her father, and her magic ability became stronger than before.

Eris looked in surprise as Lian used her magic so powerfully and powerfully. Together, they combined their strength and were able to withstand the attacks of energy waves coming from the opponent's direction.

After a while of fighting, the opponent's attacks began to weaken, and they were forced to retreat. Lian and Eris saw an opportunity to escape and started running towards the wider passageway.

They continued to run, passing through dark and steep alleys, until they finally arrived at an open hallway. They saw the light at the end of the hallway, and Lian felt her spirit rise up.

"This is the way out!" lian cried with joy.

Eris smiled and nodded. They ran towards the light, and finally they came out of the dark and gripping cave. They saw the sky open and the sun rise, and Lian was relieved that they had made it out of that underground world.

"We made it," said Lian, smiling at Eris.

Eris smiled back, "Yes, we did it."

Lian feels a strange feeling in her heart, and then realizes that she is starting to fall in love with Eris. They took a deep breath, enjoying their moment of victory.

After that, they parted ways and returned to their respective lives. However, Lian always remembered the adventures she had in the underground world and the love that grew between her and Eris.