The World Tree
Prompted by the historian’s words, I began to examine the parchment, written in an ancient language, in detail. The faint glow of the World Tree’s energy cast a mysterious radiance over the parchment. It was inscribed with intricate patterns, geometric lines connecting them, and ancient characters. It was a grand and mysterious diagram—almost as if it were a blueprint of the universe itself.
“...It seems... this represents the flow of the World Tree’s energy...” the historian said in a trembling voice. “And... these characters... must describe... the procedures required for the ritual...”
He began carefully deciphering the characters. Meanwhile, the librarian moved even closer to the World Tree and pressed his ear against its trunk. His expression was one of utter seriousness.
Several hours later, the historian finished his deciphering. “…The ritual… requires… a special… instrument… that resonates… with the World Tree’s energy… And… by playing… a specific… melody… on that instrument… it seems… we can… control… the World Tree’s… energy…”
The section of parchment he pointed to depicted an instrument that closely resembled a lyre. However, it was clearly different from the lyres of the Atlantean civilization. It had a simpler design, as if made from natural materials, and seemed more primitive.
“…This… seems to be different from the harp of Atlantis…” I murmured. “…Perhaps… it might be an instrument… better suited… to the energy of the World Tree…”
The Librarian’s eyes widened. “…That may be so… This melody… it… might… resonate… with a part of the Creator’s Song…”
His words became a new ray of hope for me. The Harp of Atlantis had resonated with the energy of the universe and brought about many miracles. However, perhaps it had only affected a part of the universe. To control the energy of the World Tree, we might need a new instrument that resonates with the World Tree itself.
I decided to carefully review the ritual procedures deciphered by the historian and begin searching for the necessary materials. The creation of an instrument that resonates with the World Tree’s energy, and the ritual to play the Creator’s Song… Its success would determine a complete understanding of the Words of Creation, and the future of this world.
A new trial, and a new hope. My journey is not yet over.
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