''It's so dark, I can't see anything. Aeon said there would be something unknown, but it was empty. I thought it would be more exciting than the previous experience. Hah, what a bummer.''
After reconstructing the body, Aeon asked Ark if he wanted to take little rest before starting the unlocking ritual. But he denied saying he didn't want to waste any more time as he was excited for the next step of the ceremony.
Accepting his request, Aeon initiated the ritual. Unfortunately, not long after that, Ark lost control of his body and became unconscious. Currently, his body is lying in the depth of the pool, and his soul is trying to regain consciousness.
''I have been floating in this place for 30 minutes, but where I go, it's always nothingness. It's like I am in a void.''
''Let's try to move faster this time. If I move faster than light, I might escape from this void.''
I imagined myself moving faster, faster than anyone, faster than light.
''To break through from this void, I must become that transcends light itself.
''AAAAAAAAA, if I stay here, then nothing will change. Yes, I will use it here; it's the perfect timing. If I will not now, then when will I, huh?''
''The chant Aeon gave. He told me to use it when there is no so path ahead. But I am still unsure if it's the right thing to do.''
''You know what 'I DONT CARE' what suppose to happen will happen. I will do what I desire and see what happens later. It's time to tear up this dark void.''
''I talked to myself a lot now; let's start work.
'Dearest Mother, overhear my desperate prayer. Grant me a sign so that I may lift my burdens. I plead this of you in your divine presence, o mother of all. Exalt me with your almighty favor.'
''Nothing happened. Will it take some time to activate?''
I was disappointed to see Nothing happen, but I heard a feminine voice in this void.
' I am delighted to see you are finally awake.'
A firm dazzling white light ball appeared near me. It started moving in some direction.
''I must follow where it goes.''
I started following the ball. The further it went, the faster and brighter it got, but it didn't cause me any problem; instead, as the ball's speed increased, my speed increased too, and I felt lighter.
The ball accelerated faster, even though I couldn't match its speed. It went ahead of me and exploded. I closed my eyes, thinking this was the end of it, but Nothing happened, at least to me. When I opened my eyes, the explosion turned the black void to pure white. And I saw a woman wearing a hood standing in front of me. Looking at my confused face, she smiled a little.
She raised her right hand slowly and snapped. The whole white scenery changed into grassland with a blue sky above.
''You must have many questions in your head right now, I know, and it's natural so I will brief you about the situation. This place you see is the inner world of your soul. Depending on the situation or emotions, this scenery will change. Due to their busy lives, this world is inaccessible to normal humans. Only the ones who have good control of their emotions and actions can access this world.''
''Since this is the inner part of your soul is the most venerable to mental interference or attacks that cause direct interference with your physique. And remember never to let anyone enter your inner world.''
I listened to all the essential details she gave me about how the void turned white, this beautiful scenery, how to use different kinds of elemental powers, all the knowledge of the inner world, etc.
But that's not what I am concerned about right now; that's not what I want to hear now. Hearing her voice makes me feel uncomfortable, but at the same time, I feel joy.
I don't know who she is, but subconsciously I feel I know. It's like I wanted to hear her voice for so long.
''And that's all you need to know for now. I can't stay here much longer for now, but if there any question in your mind, then ask me quickly.''
''I... there is ..no...who'' I want to ask her something soo desperately, but words can't come out of my mouth.
Huff
Unconsciously my body moved on its own, I hugged her, and tears started flowing out of my eyes. Even if her face was hooded, I could sense she was as confused as I was.
''I don't know why I hugged you all of a sudden or why I am crying, but there are only two questions that I can think of and the only ones whose answers I need right now. WHO ARE YOU TO ME, AND WHY DOES IT FEEL I KNOW YOU?''
I looked up slightly and saw a glimpse of her face, astounded by my questions. She hugged me and cared my head gently with a sad smile.
''I am sorry, but I can't answer that right now. But I promise if you find me in the future, I will answer it for you.''
We stopped hugging each other and returned to our previous positions.
''I see. It's regrettable to know that you can't answer those questions. But I feel much better now. Sorry for hugging you suddenly.''
''Please don't fuss about the small stuff. But please never forget what I told you today. Understood.''
''Yes, I will remember it forever.''
Suddenly the light around her body became dim, and she started to fade.''
''Looks like it's time up. I can't stay here much longer. But before that, I gave you this.''
She raised her right hand slightly, and a brown aura surrounded my body.
''What's this? I feel refreshed suddenly; all of a sudden, why?''
''Consider that as compensation for not answering your questions.''
I looked at her silently as her body started to fade away.
''Before you go, please tell me how or where I can find you,''
''When it's time, you will know. Till then, be safe. See you later, Ark.''
''Understood. I will meet you later. Moth..?'' ' What I was about to say and why?'
The women smiled lightly and faded away.
I looked around the green scenery, but no trace of someone could be found.
''Who was she and why was I about to..., Nevermind, I will think about it later. It's time to wake up and return to the real world.''
I concentrated and successfully linked my consciousness to my body.
'It's dark' ''Bwere awm woI?''
Bubbles appeared as I spoke, and I found myself underwater. I rushed upwards to the surface. Upon reaching the surface I was stunned. The supposed training ground where the ritual was performed, was tuned to an island surrounded by sea.
''What was I doing at the bottom of the sea and why does the training room change into an island? Did something happen while I was asleep or was I transported here by someone?''