Ebote, Saraswati, Akash and Brigu and others had just escaped from the maze of life and death. Before they could take a breath, they found themselves involved in a strange space. There was a hazy mist all around, and the air seemed to be filled with countless flickering light spots.
"What is this place?" Brigu looked around warily, his hand already on the hilt of his sword.
Akash closed his eyes and seemed to feel the energy of this space. "This place...is filled with some kind of special magic. I have never seen such a pure yet complex energy field."
At this moment, a familiar voice sounded in their ears again: "Welcome to the vortex of memory. Here, you will face your deepest and most painful memories. Only by truly facing and accepting the past can you Pass this test."
"Another test?" Saraswati frowned, "We just lost Emma..."
Ebote held Saraswati's hand and offered comfort. "I know it's hard, but we have to be strong. For Emma, and for our mission."
Suddenly, the surrounding fog began to rotate, forming whirlpools. Each vortex emits a different light, as if calling them.
"It seems that each of us has to enter our own memory vortex," Akash said. "Everyone should be careful, memory may be more deceptive than we think."
Brigu took a deep breath, "No matter what happens, we must remember that it is just the past. We have grown and become stronger."
Everyone looked at each other and nodded to encourage each other. Then, they each walked towards the vortex that summoned them.
Ebert stood in front of his vortex, his heart racing. He vaguely guessed what he might have to face. Taking a deep breath, he stepped into the whirlpool.
The scene in front of him changed instantly, and Ebert found himself back inside the Atri water gate of Brahma's Hand. He saw himself and his senior sister Alana lingering in the room...the joy of physical pleasure...a beautiful scene of spring...
"Alanna..." Ebert called softly, a wave of complicated emotions welling up in his heart.
Ebert and his senior sister Alana looked so happy lying on the bed. So contented, they held hands and only had eyes for each other. Ebert remembers this day as the first time they admitted their feelings for each other.
The scene changes again, this time to them by a moonlit lake. Ebert was playing the harp for his senior sister Alanna, and beautiful music echoed in the night sky. Alanna leaned on Ebert's shoulder, a happy smile on her face.
Now Ebert looks at this scene, his heart is full of contradictions. He couldn't deny that he truly loved Alana at that time. But now, he has another person in his heart - Saraswati.
"Why do you want me to see this?" Ebert shouted into the void, "How should I choose?"
But the memory doesn't stop. The scene continues to change, this time it is their separation. Ebert sees himself telling Alanna that he must leave to complete his mission. The pain and worry on Alana's face made Ebert's heart feel like a knife.
"I'm sorry, Alanna," Abbott murmured, "I never meant to make you feel bad."
At this moment, Ebert felt a familiar breath. He turned around and was surprised to see Saraswati standing behind him.
"Saraswati? Why are you here?" Ebert asked in surprise.
Saraswati looked equally confused, "I don't know...I'm dealing with my own memories, and I was suddenly brought here."
Ebert suddenly realized that Saraswati had seen everything between him and Alanna. His heartbeat was racing and he didn't know how to explain it.
"Ebert," Saraswati said softly, "I know how much Senior Sister Alanna means to you. You don't need to feel guilty about the past."
Ebote looked deeply into Saraswati's eyes, "I...I don't know what to say. Senior sister Alana is indeed an important part of my life. But now, I can't live without it in my heart. you."
Saraswati smiled and held Ebert's hand, "I know. We all have a past, and that has shaped us into who we are now. What matters is that we are together now, facing the future."
Abbott was so moved that he was speechless. He hugged Saraswati tightly, feeling her warmth and understanding.
At this moment, the surrounding scene began to blur. Ebert and Saraswati find themselves leaving the vortex of memory.
"It looks like we passed the test," Ebert said.
Saraswati nodded, "Yes, we faced the past together and became more determined for the future."
When they returned to the real world, they found that Akash, Brigu and others had just come out of their own memories. Everyone had complex expressions on their faces, clearly experiencing difficult memories.
"Is everyone okay?" Abbott asked with concern.
Akash took a deep breath, "It wasn't easy, but I think we all learned a valuable lesson."
Brigu nodded, "Facing the past is indeed painful, but it also makes me cherish my current partners even more."
The four of them looked at each other and smiled, and the bond between them seemed to have become stronger due to this test.
"Let's go," said Ebert, "I wonder what else is waiting for us."
Chapter 67: The Vortex of Memory (Part 2)
After leaving the memory vortex, Ebote, Saraswati, Akash and Brigu and others found themselves on a wide platform. The surroundings were still shrouded in mist, but the energy in the air seemed to become thicker.
"It seems the test is not over yet," Akash said warily.
At this moment, four light balls suddenly appeared on the platform, each light ball emitting a different color.
"I think," Brigou said thoughtfully, "that this may be something we need to face further."
Ebert nodded, "You're right. We just looked back at the past, and now we may need to face it more deeply."
Saraswati squeezed Ebert's hand, "No matter what happens, we must support each other."
Everyone walked towards a ball of light. The moment they touched the light ball, the surrounding scene changed again.
Suddenly, the scene changed, and Ebert saw Alanna crying alone in the moonlight. Her grief was so real that it nearly suffocated Ebert.
"I'm sorry, Alanna," Ebert murmured, "I never meant to cause you this pain."
At this moment, Ebert heard a voice: "Are you really sorry? If you could do it over again, would you make a different choice?"
Ebert was silent for a moment, and then said firmly: "I am indeed sorry for hurting Alana. But if I had it to do over again, I would still make the same choice. My mission is not only about myself, but also about the entire world. destiny."
"Even if it means losing the one you love?" the voice continued.
Ebert took a deep breath, "Yes, even so. Love is important, but some responsibilities are more important than love. I believe that people who truly understand me will support my decision."
The moment Ebert finished speaking these words, he felt a warm energy surrounding him. The scene around him began to blur, and he knew he had passed the test.
Meanwhile, Saraswati is going through her own trials. She found herself returning to her childhood and saw that her younger self was undergoing rigorous training for divine powers.
"You must work harder!" her mentor said sternly. "You are the chosen one and have great responsibilities."
Young Saraswati burst into tears, "But I just want to play like other children..."
Now Saraswati looked at this scene, her heart filled with complex emotions. She understood her younger self's desires, but she also understood the importance of those trainings.
The scene changed again, and this time Saraswati saw the image of herself using divine power to save a village for the first time. The grateful looks in her eyes made her realize how much difference her power could make.
"Do you regret that you lost your normal childhood?" asked a voice.
Saraswati shook her head firmly, "No, I don't regret it. Those trainings have shaped me into who I am now and made me capable of helping others. Although the process was difficult, the results were worth it."
"Even if it means you'll never be able to live a normal life?"
Saraswati smiled and said, "Ordinary does not equal happiness. My life may not be ordinary, but it is full of meaning and value. I am proud of myself for being able to help others."
With these words, Saraswati also felt a warm energy. She knew she had passed the test.
When Ebote and Saraswati woke up from their respective ordeals, they found that Akash and Bhrigu had also just opened their eyes.
"It seems we have all completed our trials," Akash said with a look of relief on his face.
Brigu nodded, "Yes, this experience has made me understand myself better and cherish everything now."
Ebote looked at Saraswati, his eyes full of love and gratitude, "Thank you, Saraswati. Your understanding and support give me strength."
Saraswati smiled softly, "We all have our own past. What matters is how we face it and how we let it shape us into a better version of ourselves."
At this moment, the surrounding fog began to dissipate, revealing a road leading into the distance.
"It seems that we have passed this test," Akash said. "There is still a long road ahead, but I believe that as long as we unite, there is no difficulty that we cannot overcome."
Ebert looked around at his companions. "We did pass this test, but we cannot forget that there are others in this dangerous place."
Akash nodded in agreement, "Yes, we must find others. Emma's sacrifice cannot be in vain."
When Emma was mentioned, everyone's expressions became solemn. This member of the Angelus Fire Division sacrificed himself to allow them to pass the previous level.
"We also need to be careful about Isabella," Brigu reminded. "Although we are temporary allies now, who knows if she will betray us?"
Saraswati frowned and said, "You are right. We must remain vigilant. However, now we still need her dark power to pass these tests."
Just then, they heard a commotion in the distance. Several familiar figures appeared in sight - Agni, Bala, Vasishtha, Lakshman, Maya and Priya.
"Great, you're okay!" Agni shouted, walking quickly towards Ebert and his group.
"Did you also pass the test of memory?" Vasista asked, with a bit of fatigue on his face.
Ebert nodded, "Yes, it was a difficult experience. What about you?"
Bala smiled bitterly and said: "Everyone is forced to face their most painful memories. To be honest, I would rather fight another fierce battle."
"But we're all stronger, aren't we?" Priya said gently. "Facing the past makes us more determined to move forward."
While everyone was talking, Isabella came over alone. It seemed that all her men were killed. Her eyes were still cold, but they also seemed to be a little tired.
"It seems that we have all passed this level," she said coldly, "but don't be too happy. There must be more difficult challenges waiting for us ahead."
Ebert looked at Isabella warily, "You are right. We must remain vigilant."
Suddenly, the ground began to shake, and a low roar came from the distant fog.
"What was that?" Maya asked in horror.
Akash closed his eyes and seemed to be feeling something. "I feel a powerful dark energy. I'm afraid the next test has come."
"Everyone, be careful," Ebert shouted, "Stand in formation and prepare to fight!"
As the dark energy approaches, everyone is ready to fight. They know that the next test may be more dangerous than the whirlpool of memory.