Temple
Stepping outside the Temple of the Wind, I choose the path back to the City of the Wind. At the temple’s entrance, I discover that the remnants of the Wind Demon—which I thought I had defeated—remain as a faint whirlwind. The whirlwind rotates slowly, as if gazing back at me. Though wary, I approach it and raise the Lyre of Atlantis.
As I hum a verse from the “Words of Creation” and play the lyre, the vortex gradually loses its shape and eventually vanishes completely. With the remnants of the Wind Demon gone, I am certain that the safety of the City of Winds has been secured.
On the journey back to the City of Winds, I organize my ancient knowledge of wind magic and deepen my understanding. Methods for communicating with wind spirits, secret arts for manipulating the power of the wind—all of these will enhance my magical power and open up new possibilities.
As the city gates come into view, I feel a twinge of unease. Having defeated the Wind Demon, the people of the city might welcome me as a hero. However, I do not wish to be treated as a hero. I simply want to pursue my curiosity and unravel the truths of the universe.
As I pass through the city gates, sure enough, a large crowd surrounds me. “Hero! You defeated the Wind Demon!” “Thank you! Thanks to you, we can live in peace!” The people offer words of gratitude one after another, presenting me with bouquets and gifts.
Though taken aback by their enthusiasm, I respond with a smile. “Thank you, everyone. I simply did what I had to do.” With that, I push my way through the crowd and head toward Elder Eldrich, the leader of the City of Wind.
When I arrive at the Elder’s home, he greets me with a gentle smile. “Mitam, I’m so glad you’ve returned. I heard you defeated Fuma. I am truly impressed by your courage and strength.” With that, the Elder invites me inside.
I told the Elder about my battle with Fuma, the events at the Temple of the Wind, and the ancient knowledge I had acquired. The Elder listened quietly, occasionally asking a question.
“Mitam, by acquiring this ancient knowledge of wind magic, you have reached new heights. However, possessing power also comes with responsibility. I hope you will use the power of the wind correctly and put it to good use for the people.” The elder said this, fixing me with a deep gaze.
I took the elder’s words to heart and reconsidered the path I should take. Using the power of the wind for the benefit of the people—that was something I had never considered before. However, hearing the elder’s words, I realized its importance.
“Elder, thank you. I swear to use the power of the wind correctly and put it to good use for the people.” Saying this, I bowed deeply to the Elder.
The Elder nodded with satisfaction and made a proposal to me. “Mitamu, I would like you to help spread knowledge about wind magic at the Wind City Library. Your knowledge and experience will be of great use to many people.”
I thanked the Elder for his proposal and readily accepted. “Elder, I gladly accept. It would be an honor if my knowledge could be of even the slightest help to others.”
And so, I settled in the City of Winds to work at the library, spreading knowledge of wind magic. Yet my thirst for knowledge was far from satisfied. My journey to unravel the truths of the universe had only just begun.
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