The Door
As the door opens, a space shrouded in silence spreads out before me. The air is cool, almost stinging my skin. There is almost no light, and the surroundings are dim, as if I were in a forest at night. However, as my eyes adjust, I realize that this space is a massive library. Countless books line the tall bookshelves that reach all the way to the ceiling. All the books are weathered, and some are even falling apart. Yet, golden letters are engraved on their spines, and those letters emit a faint glow. I take a step into the library. My footsteps break the silence and echo throughout the entire library. Perhaps startled by the sound, several bats take flight from the ceiling. As I watch the bats fly away, I keep a watchful eye on my surroundings. What kind of books lie dormant in this library? And what kind of knowledge might I gain here? Filled with anticipation and curiosity, I begin to walk among the bookshelves. Every book on the shelves is written in a language I’ve never seen before. Some contain diagrams or illustrations, but I cannot understand their meaning. I carefully examine each bookshelf, one by one, searching for any clues. Suddenly, I stop in front of one bookshelf. Unlike the others, this one has almost no dust on it. And the books lining it are all in relatively good condition. I pick up a book from the shelf and examine the cover. Written on the cover in ancient script are the words “The Language of the Stars.” Since I possess the ability to decipher ancient scripts, I can read those characters. Suppressing my excitement, I open the book. Inside, a beautiful star chart is depicted. The chart is drawn in such fine, precise detail that it looks just like the real thing. I stare intently at the star chart. Then, a faint voice comes from within the chart: “You are one who understands the language of the stars. I shall bestow upon you the power of the stars.” The moment the voice fades, a warm energy flows into my body. I feel my body filling with the power of the stars. I have obtained the power of the stars. What kind of power is this, exactly? I want to test my newfound power. However, I cannot do so inside this library. I return the book to its original place and resolve to venture deeper into the library. With the power of the stars in my heart, I set out toward the depths of the library in search of new knowledge.
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