As night fell, the lights of Mohenjo-daro were bright, and the streets were still crowded and bustling. However, Ebot's heart was full of contradictions and struggles.
At the Panasara Teahouse, he learned more about the "Hand of Brahma" from the merchants. This organization was more powerful and mysterious than he had imagined, but also more dangerous.
Joining the "Hand of Brahma" meant that he could learn powerful magic, get in touch with a wider world of magic, and even possibly unlock the secret of the "Gravity Magic" jade pendant. But it also meant that he would face more brutal competition and tests, and might even repeat the mistakes of his senior brother Prama and get lost in the temptation of power.
"What should I do?" Ebot strolled on the noisy streets, but felt extremely lonely.
At this moment, his eyes were attracted by a notice on the street. It was a notice painted with bright colors, with a huge hand pattern painted on it. In the center of the hand was a lifelike eye, as if watching every passerby.
Below the hand pattern, there was a line of eye-catching words: "Brahma's Hand, recruiting talents, trial day, full moon time."
"Trial day, full moon time..." Ebert looked up at the sky, only to see a full moon hanging high in the night sky, emitting a cold glow.
"It seems that fate has made a choice for me." Ebert took a deep breath, his eyes gradually became firm, "I decided to participate in the trial of 'Brahma's Hand'!"
Ebert looked up at the full moon in the night sky, his heart full of expectations and uneasiness. He knew that this was not just a trial, but also a choice of fate.
After returning to the inn, Ebert couldn't sleep all night. He repeatedly recalled the teachings of his master, the experiences of his senior brother, and his own desires and fears.
"Power itself is neither good nor evil. The key lies in the person who uses it." The master's words echoed in his ears.
"I will not lose myself in the temptation of power," Ebert clenched his fists, his eyes firm, "I will use my power to protect everything I want to protect!"
The next morning, Ebert got up early, packed his luggage, and prepared to go to the trial site of "Hand of Brahma".
According to the instructions on the notice, the trial site is located in an ancient temple outside the city. This temple is dedicated to Brahma, the patron saint of Mohenjo-daro. According to legend, Brahma is the god of creation, with supreme wisdom and power.
Ebert followed the bustling crowd and came to the temple.
This temple is more magnificent than any building Ebert has seen in the city. The towering towers pierce the sky, as if piercing the sky. The walls are carved with exquisite mythological stories and religious patterns, which are lifelike, as if telling ancient legends.
Hundreds of young people from all over the world have gathered in the square in front of the temple. They are all here to participate in the "Hand of Brahma" trial.
Ebot looked around and found that some of these young people were emitting faint magic fluctuations, obviously apprentices who have begun to contact magic. Some people did not have any magic fluctuations, and they should be ordinary people who have not yet started to practice magic. At this time, there was a commotion in the crowd, and several familiar figures came into view.
It turned out to be the group of young people I met in the inn in the small town before!
The beautiful girl named Saraswati saw Ebot in the crowd at a glance, and she showed a surprised smile on her face and walked over quickly.
"What a coincidence! I didn't expect you to come to the trial of the 'Hand of Brahma'!" Saraswati said excitedly, "It seems that we are really destined to meet!"
Ebot also nodded with a smile, but he was secretly alert in his heart.
"Miss Saraswati, what a coincidence, you are also here to participate in the trial?" Ebot responded with a smile, and at the same time looked at Saraswati and her companions behind her calmly.
Saraswati was wearing a lavender sari today, her long black hair was braided into a long braid, hanging on her shoulders, and a red gem was dotted between her eyebrows, which made her more bright and beautiful.
Vinu and Kumar, who were following behind her, showed obvious hostility on their faces after seeing Ebot. Vinu snorted coldly and turned his head to one side, while Kumar said sarcastically: "Hey, isn't this the guy who ran away cowardly? Why, now you want to join the 'Hand of Brahma'? Don't you see what you are made of!"
It seems that the previous conflict in the small town inn made them hate Ebot.
The other two women, one tall, named Lila, she was wearing a red sari, looking passionate and unrestrained; the other petite, named Nina, she was wearing a light yellow sari, looking gentle and lovely.
"Hello." Ebot politely greeted everyone, but secretly guessed their origins in his heart.
Ebot, why did you say only a few words? Are you too happy to see us and don't know what to say? " Kumar bumped Ebert's shoulder with a smirk on his face, "I've seen it a long time ago, you must be a magic genius, that's why you came to participate in the trial of 'Hand of Brahma', right?"
Ebert smiled, neither admitted nor denied, just said lightly: "I'm just more interested in magic, so I want to see it."
"Haha, I understand, I understand!" Kumar squinted his eyes, "Me too, me too! But, let me tell you, this trial of 'Hand of Brahma' is very strict, it's hard to pass without some skills! "
Those of us who come from prominent families are naturally gifted, as bright as the stars in the sky. Our bloodline inherits outstanding abilities, and great heritage flows in our blood, so it is naturally easy to get in. And you, a country boy, actually dream of entering the hands of Brahma, which is simply a big joke.
Kuma's words drew a burst of contemptuous laughter from Lila and Nina. Lila covered her mouth and said in surprise: "Oh, Kuma, how can you say that about others? Maybe they are gifted and have made great progress in just one month?"
Nina chimed in: "That's right, that's right, we can't judge people by their appearance, what if they are masters who are hidden?"
Their tone was full of sarcasm, and they were obviously deliberately mocking Ebot.
"Sorry, I have something else to do, so I'll leave first." Ebot didn't want to waste time with this group of people, so he turned around and left.
"What? Are you scared now?" Kumar saw that Epot was leaving, and he became even more complacent, "I thought you were so powerful, but you turned out to be a coward!" Epot sneered in his heart. In just one month, his magic power has indeed improved by leaps and bounds, but how could these people know the power of "Nature's Language"?
In order to show off in front of Saraswati, Vinu and Kumar deliberately released their magic power. Two circles of light yellow halos appeared on them respectively.
"Level 2 apprentice?" Epot saw through their strength at a glance, and he was even more disdainful in his heart. With just these two tricks, you dare to show off in front of him?
"Sorry, I have something else to do, so I'll leave first." Epot didn't want to waste time with this group of people, so he turned around and left.
"Epot, wait for me." Saraswati quickly caught up, "I want to talk to you alone. "
She glanced at Vinu and Kumar behind her, with a hint of helplessness on her face, "Don't pay attention to them, they just talk like that, they don't mean any harm."
Ebert stopped and turned to look at Saraswati, waiting for her explanation.
"We have known each other since we were young," Saraswati said softly, "Our family, as well as Vinu and Kumar's family, are all big families of the 'Vedas', so..."
She sighed, "I have always wanted to be a free bird, to explore the wider sky, instead of being locked in a golden cage. This time, the 'Hand of Brahma' recruited disciples, and I was very happy. I finally had the opportunity to leave the family and pursue my dream. However, the clan leaders insisted that Vinu and Kumar follow me, saying that they wanted to "protect" me, but in fact they were afraid that I would cause trouble and ruin the family's reputation..."
Saraswati lowered her head, with a hint of loneliness and helplessness in her tone. "In fact, I have always envied you," she said softly, "You can travel freely and learn what you are interested in without being bound by the rules of the family."
She raised her head and looked at Ebert, with a glimmer of expectation in her eyes, "Ebert, can we be friends?"
Ebert looked at the beautiful girl in front of him, with mixed feelings in his heart. He knew that Saraswati was different from him. She was burdened with the expectations and responsibilities of the family and could not be as free as him.
"Of course." Ebert smiled and nodded, "I am happy to be friends with you."
Saraswati showed a bright smile on her face, "Great! I was worried that you would hate me, after all, that day..."
"I have forgotten what happened that day." Ebert interrupted her, "I believe you didn't mean it."
"Thank you, Ebert." Saraswati looked at Ebert gratefully, "You are such a good person."
She paused and said, "Whether we can enter the 'Hand of Brahma' or not, I hope that we can meet again in the future."
"Yes." Ebert looked at Saraswati's sincere eyes, and a warm current surged in his heart, "We will definitely meet again."