Albert found himself in a dark, orderly place. When his eyes suddenly opened, he focused on the scenery around him. This area, illuminated by the light of the full moon, carried a mysterious aura. He could feel the slight dampness of the soil. It was quiet, with only the soft breeze of the wind being heard.
As he stood up, he took each step carefully. As he progressed between the light and shadows, a sense of unease began to grow within him. Suddenly, he heard the echo of a thick, masculine voice. His heartbeat quickened, and he began to sweat. As his eyes scanned the area rapidly, it was impossible to see who was in the darkness.
He quickened his steps in the direction of the voice, but fear began to envelop him. With every step, it felt as if the voice was getting closer. Desperately trying to move away, it seemed like every step was under the influence of the voice. His heartbeat accelerated rapidly with the echo of this mysterious voice in the darkness.
"Albert!"
Albert froze when he heard the call. He reluctantly turned his eyes to the source of the voice and saw a man cloaked in black, his entire body hidden, with a hood concealing his face. The man's hovering stance created a mysterious aura. His eyes locked onto the pocket watch hanging around the man's neck. This detail rang bells somewhere in Albert's memory.
The Grand Wizard! Yes, this was the person standing before him. The one known as the child of sin. Albert realized he recognized this familiar yet frightening figure. The stories and legends he had heard in the past now seemed to have come face to face with reality.
Curious about what lay behind the hood that even hid the Grand Wizard's eyes, Albert also felt fear. He didn't know what this encounter would bring, but he had to face the ghost of the past.
"Albert!" the voice called again, this time with an angry tone.
Albert continued to tremble at the angry tone of the voice. He could feel the Grand Wizard's anger directed at him, which frightened him even more. The fear enveloping his soul gripped his body tightly. The power emanating from the dark hood before his eyes was that of a wizard capable of manipulating time itself.
The presence of the Grand Wizard was nothing short of a nightmare for Albert. The Grand Wizard was known as the master of time, renowned for his ability to see the future. When he entered dreams, he often made prophecies. Albert remembered the anxious moments these prophecies brought. The presence of the Grand Wizard meant he could make predictions about his future, and even the thought of this filled Albert with terror.
Although he wanted to know what this mysterious wizard in front of him would bring, he was also filled with fear. Because the Grand Wizard's revelations about the future were often dark and terrifying. The outcome of this encounter could be a turning point in Albert's destiny.
"Albert! This is my final call to you!"
The Grand Wizard's final call froze Albert. There was a loaded meaning in this last call, and Albert didn't know what to do. With a trembling voice, he said, "Master, I truly don't know what to say."
"When the seed of darkness sprouts again,
White and Grey will open their eyes once more.
Every breath White takes will be a struggle,
Bullied for the air he breathes.
White never bowed, never will.
Even stand against his cousin Grey.
White stood against the Blacks, always will.
But he will become Black, unwillingly."
The Grand Wizard's words resembled a dark prophecy. As Albert tried to decipher the hidden meanings within the words, his anxiety about the future grew. He sensed that White and Grey indicated a dark future. This prophecy instilled within Albert the fear of an imminent great conflict.
Confused by the Grand Wizard's words, Albert stammered, "This... I know this." However, the Grand Wizard's final words intensified his anxiety: "The chosen one must act. Otherwise, the Great War is near!"
"What do you mean by act?" he asked, and the response shocked him.
"The Queen of Evils must be killed!" The Grand Wizard's words started a storm within Albert.
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Albert suddenly opened his eyes, drenched in sweat, still trying to comprehend what he had just experienced. His mind was still under the dream's influence. Rubbing his eyes, he focused and his thoughts began to clear. He thought that Stephen should not be expelled from the Chosen. While making this decision, the dark prophecies of the Grand Wizard still echoed in his mind. He tried to make connections in the darkness to understand who the Queen of Evils could be. Perhaps it was someone related to the Dark Lord.
He quickly got up, dressed, and sat down at the table with ink, paper, and a quill. He started to write a letter to Stephen, detailing his dream and stating that he should be prepared. As he wrote the letter, he paused for a moment, thoughtfully gazing around. Then, he added a sentence at the end of the letter: I trust you, Stephen. You will avenge my wife, my daughter, and millions of innocent people. Even if I am not there, avenge their deaths and mine too.
In the letter, he also detailed the reasons why the organization wanted to expel him from the Chosen. He chose each word carefully, as this letter would be an important document shaping Stephen's future.
Albert cast a special spell on the letter, making it disappear from sight. The letter instantly teleported to Stephen. After completing this magical process, he quickly moved to make his final preparations. He needed to be fully equipped for his mission.
As he stepped out of the house, he walked with a determined expression. As he advanced through the streets, the determination and anxiety within him intermingled. His mission was great and dangerous, but he was ready to do what needed to be done.
He set out towards the organization's headquarters. With each step, he thought about the dangers and challenges that awaited him. However, his determination continued to push him forward. He had gathered his courage to face the dark predictions of the future, and there was no turning back now.
When he reached the headquarters, he quickened his pace to get to the meeting room. As soon as he opened the door, he learned that the meeting was about to start. He hurriedly entered and took his seat. A few minutes later, the meeting officially began.
The focus of the meeting was the concern that the increasing crimes and incidents might be connected to the Great War. Albert and the other members of the organization believed that the crimes were being committed to finance the Great War. This thought increased the tension in the room. Everyone was thinking about what awaited them in the future and what kind of danger they were facing.
The leaders of the organization warned all the magic masters present at the meeting to be careful. Albert had been prepared for such dangers since the day the Sword of Justice appeared. However, the leaders' warning made him even more vigilant and determined to commit himself further to his duty. Although the atmosphere in the room was tense throughout the meeting, everyone was ready to face the uncertainties of the future with courage.
While struggling with his hesitation about mentioning his dream, the daylight suddenly darkened. Despite it being daytime, the surrounding light suddenly disappeared, and darkness fell. As everyone was in shock, they created light orbs to illuminate the area as a sign of emergency. However, with this sudden darkness, shouts started to be heard from other rooms of the organization.
As screams filled with fear echoed through the corridors, people ran back and forth in panic. Some were merely trying to escape, while others defended themselves with magic. The door to the room suddenly burst open, and a group of people stormed in, using their magic to attack the organization members. These attackers, with eyes full of anger and determination, had declared war on the master wizards.
Preparing to defend himself in this chaos, Albert's hesitation gave way to a determination to act immediately. He was now in the middle of a battle and had to fight against the dangers he faced.
Albert quickly sprang from his position and assumed a defensive stance. He understood from the earlier spells that the man he was fighting possessed fire magic. As words left the man's lips, flames filled the area. These flames gradually formed into a dragon of fire, escalating the danger.
Assessing the situation swiftly, Albert shouted, "Vines!" Instantly, he manipulated the surrounding energy to magically create vines. These vines quickly wrapped around him, forming a shield to protect him from the fire dragon's breath.
While the vines shielded Albert from the flames, he focused on his enemy. With determination in his eyes, he tried to balance between defense and offense against his opponent. Every move he made showcased his skill and resolve because the only way to succeed in this battle was to act with confidence.
The fire dragon began to charge towards Albert, presenting a terrifying threat. Albert quickly shouted, "Plant Army!" Instantly, the area filled with thorny vines, mobile venus flytraps, and other various plants. These plants began to fight against the dragon, struggling to counter its attacks.
However, as the dragon burned the plants to ashes with its fire, Albert was trying to formulate a plan. "Reflection of Life!" he shouted. This spell was a powerful magic that allowed one to control various life forms other than humans. After concentrating intensely for a while, he succeeded. He had taken control of the dragon.
Under Albert's command, the dragon immediately stopped attacking and moved behind him. Albert seized this opportunity and acted to destroy the dragon. The massive creature, now under his control, moved according to his direction, and eventually, the dragon was destroyed.
The attacking man quickly shouted, "Flame Tornado!" However, Albert was prepared. He immediately used the Call of Nature spell to summon attacking animals to his side. Instantly, powerful creatures from nature gathered around him. He then formed a protective sphere shield around himself.
The flame tornado began to melt Albert's shield but couldn't cause him any real harm. The shield, nourished by the power of nature, continued to protect him. In the midst of the battle, Albert's determination and skill kept him safe from dangers.
A snake summoned by Albert silently circled around and bit the attacking man on the leg without him even noticing. The man suddenly started writhing in pain and fell to the ground, losing his balance. This unexpected attack incapacitated the attacker and significantly hampered his mobility.
Albert seized this critical moment to take control of the attacker. Approaching to check if the man was dead, he carefully examined him and realized he was still breathing. Quickly, he summoned several binding ropes of light and tied the man securely. Meanwhile, he decided to help the other battling wizards.
However, his plans changed the moment he felt a sudden pain in his chest. When he fell to the ground, he noticed his white shirt was suddenly bleeding, and an arrow was lodged in his heart. This sudden attack left him stunned. As he assessed the situation, he saw that the chaos of the battle had prevented the other wounded wizards from being noticed.
Writhing in pain and in desperation, he struggled with his body. The other wizards were so engrossed in their own fights that they hadn't noticed those injured like Albert. Now, alone and gravely wounded, Albert was making a final effort to survive.
There was a profound reason why Albert did not tell the organization about his dream. The Grand Wizard was a mysterious and terrifying entity who usually never showed himself to any human. Apart from pure fairies, seeing the Grand Wizard meant a confrontation with fate, often leading to death. The Grand Wizard would reveal himself to those who saw their own demise, which usually indicated that their end was near. However, there could be exceptional circumstances as well.
Albert had not spoken of his dream to the other members of the organization because he feared putting them at risk. The presence of the Grand Wizard could endanger not only his own life but also the lives of those around him. Therefore, Albert chose to remain silent, considering the potential dangers others might face if they knew about his critical situation.
With his dying breath, despite his weakened body, Albert expressed his final wishes. His eyes were filled with infinite peace and acceptance. On his face, despite all the battles he had fought, there was a serenity, for he had finally found the opportunity to speak to his loved ones.
"Forgive me, Valeria... Aisha... I couldn't avenge you..." he said, his voice filled with sorrow. These last words were like a final farewell to his loved ones who held his heart. His heart was filled with love and regret for them, as he didn't see himself as worthy of them. Yet, with his words, he expressed his love and longing for them one last time.
As he took his last breath, Albert was engulfed in eternal silence with the peace within him. As his eyes closed to eternity, he was thinking of his loved ones even in the final moment of his life. His body was now free from the world's troubles and battles, but his soul would live on forever beside those he loved.