One Step
The moment I take a step forward, the atmosphere in the hall changes completely. I feel an oppressive weight crushing my entire body, as if I’ve stepped into a different dimension. A powerful light radiates from the statue of the Wind Spirit, enveloping my body. My vision turns white, and I can no longer see anything. Instinctively, I close my eyes to protect myself. After a moment, the light gradually fades, and I slowly open my eyes. Before me lies a landscape completely different from what I saw just moments ago. Where am I now? I am surrounded by a space shrouded in clouds. The ground beneath my feet is covered in something like white sand, making it feel as though I am walking on a cloud. In the distance, a massive tornado swirls, and thunder roars. In the sky, a wind spirit is dancing, looking down at me. I realize I am in a realm of trials. This must be a special space created by the King of Wind Spirits. I take a deep breath and steel myself. Then, a wind spirit appears before me. The spirit takes the form of a beautiful woman, with transparent wings growing from her back. The spirit smiles gently at me. “You are an adventurer from the City of Winds, aren’t you?” the spirit says in a crystal-clear voice. “I am your guide for this trial. I will test your courage and wisdom.” I bow politely to the spirit. “My name is Mitam. I have come here on behalf of the City of Winds to unravel the mysteries of this temple.” The spirit nods and continues. “There are three trials set by the King of the Wind Spirits. The first is a test of wisdom. You must solve three mysteries concerning the wind.” The spirit tells me the three mysteries.
The first mystery is, “Where does the wind come from, and where does it go?”
The second mystery is, “Why is the wind sometimes gentle and sometimes fierce?”
The third mystery is, “What does the wind bring to people?”
After hearing the three mysteries, I think deeply. The King of the Wind Spirits must be asking me to understand the true nature of the wind. I take out the “Book of Infinity” and search for knowledge about the wind. However, the book contains only superficial information, and I find no clues to solve the mysteries. I take out the Lyre of Atlantis and listen intently to the sound of the wind. The lyre’s melody echoes through the clouds, summoning the voices of the wind spirits. Then, a faint whisper can be heard within the wind. I listen intently to the whisper. It seems to convey the memories of the wind spirits, the prayers of the people of the City of Winds, and the wisdom of the King of the Winds. I try to piece this information together to deduce the answers to the three mysteries. After thinking for a moment, I respond to the spirit.
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