The Master's Words
The guild master's words echoed in my mind. “I must stop you...” His words were heavy and cold. The trust, the friendship... everything shattered in this instant.
Yet I remained unshaken. As an immortal being who had lived through two thousand years, I maintained my composure. How should I overcome this situation... My mind raced through possibilities at high speed. Battle seemed inevitable. Yet defeating them would be no easy feat. They, too, were the cream of the crop. “...I wish to avoid fighting, but it cannot be helped,” I murmured quietly. I gripped the Infinite Book lightly, finding a small measure of reassurance in its feel. Slowly, I approached the Guild Master. “It's unfortunate, Guildmaster. To have you as an enemy...” I said calmly. “But my research will never be stopped. The Melody of the Universe will continue to guide me.” “Then prepare yourself!” The Guildmaster drew his sword. His rage was now beyond control. The battle began. The Guildmaster's sword techniques sliced through the air around me with speed and precision far beyond imagination. Yet I evaded his attacks with ease. Possessing an immortal body, I remained unscathed by ordinary blows. However, the attacks of these adventurers were not merely physical assaults. Their magic held an uncanny power, as if resonating with the laws of this world and the cosmos itself. Water-element magic, fire-element magic, and earth-element magic assaulted my surroundings. I used the knowledge of ancient magical civilizations and insights gained from the cosmic melody to evade their attacks. Yet, their assaults never ceased. A faint light emanated from the Infinite Book. It seemed to resonate with the cosmic melody, protecting my body and amplifying my magical power. I began my counterattack. My magic possesses a power distinct from theirs, one that manipulates the very laws of the universe itself. It is an unknown force far beyond their comprehension. The battle becomes fiercer than anyone could have imagined. The guildmaster's fury, the desperate attacks of the adventurers, and my own power resonating with the cosmic melody. What awaits at the end of this battle... I still do not know. But I know this battle cannot be avoided. And I will continue to fight. To unravel the mysteries of this universe. And for my own future. The cosmic melody continues to flow. It is beautiful, and terrifying. And it governs my destiny.
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