Completion
Standing at the base of the World Tree, I hold up the finished instrument. It is a simple yet beautiful instrument crafted from wood imbued with energy that resonates with the World Tree. The Librarian and the Historian stand beside me, holding their breath in silence. The air is enveloped in a sacred stillness. From the World Tree, faintly yet distinctly, the symphony of the universe can be heard. It is a complex, profound, and powerful melody.
“...Are you ready?” the Librarian asks quietly. His voice trembles slightly. Years of research, anticipation for this ritual, and a hint of anxiety are all evident in his voice.
I nod and place my hands on the instrument. My fingers feel the smooth texture of the wood. I feel a faint warmth emanating from the instrument and can sense the energy from the World Tree flowing through me into it.
“...Then, let us begin,” I say, and the historian slowly begins to speak. “This ritual is the key to fully understanding the Words of Creation and unraveling the mysteries of the World Tree. However... if we fail, the consequences could be irreversible...”
His words mirrored my own anxiety. This ritual certainly carries risks. But I’ve come this far. The mysteries of the Atlantis civilization, the symphony of the universe, and the Words of Creation… everything is connected to this ritual. I want to unravel these mysteries. For the future of this world.
“I understand,” I reply. “I understand the possibility of failure. But it’s better to regret doing something than to regret not doing it. Through this instrument, I will converse with the World Tree and the universe.”
I take a deep breath and focus on the instrument. I sense the melody from the World Tree with my soul. It is a complex mathematical formula, a law of the universe, and at the same time, beautiful, moving music. I try to understand that melody with my soul.
And then, slowly, I begin to play the instrument. At first, the sound is faint, but gradually it transforms into a powerful melody. The tones emanating from the instrument resonate with the energy of the World Tree, causing the air to vibrate. I can see the branches and leaves of the World Tree swaying; the entire paradise is responding to the music I play.
As the performance progresses, the melody from the World Tree becomes clearer and more complex. It is a grand symphony that tells the story of the universe, from its beginning to its end. And within it, there are parts that sound like dissonance—parts I have never been able to understand before.
I focus on that dissonance. What exactly is it? Why does dissonance exist within this paradise?
As I continue to play, I sense the energy of the World Tree more deeply. And within that energy, I find a message. It is a quiet yet powerful message. It presents me with a new challenge.
When the performance ended, a rainbow more vivid than any I had ever seen arched across the sky. It appeared to emanate from the World Tree, enveloping the entire paradise. And beyond the rainbow, I witnessed a sight I had never seen before.
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