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Chapter 40 - Chapter 40: Leaving and Rebirth

The morning sun shines through the leaves and falls on the edge of the forest, as if expressing gratitude to them and showing them the vitality of life. Alexander, Adrian and Moss stand here, looking back at the forest of life that they have come to regard as their home, as if they are having a spiritual dialogue with the forest. The forest looks particularly beautiful in the morning light, as if saying goodbye to them and showing them hope.

"It's hard to believe that we are leaving," Moss said softly, his mushroom cap slightly drooping because he is about to leave the familiar environment, as if expressing his concern to them and showing them the fragility of nature.

Adrian patted Moss on the shoulder, his voice full of praise, as if expressing his approval to Alexander and showing him hope for the future: "Don't worry, old friend. As the guardian said, the wisdom of the forest will always be with us."

Alexander took a deep breath and felt the life energy of the forest flowing through his body, as if he was having a spiritual dialogue with the forest. "Yes," he said, his eyes full of determination, as if expressing his determination to them, and as if challenging himself, "Wherever we go, we will take a part of this place with us. Now, it's time to take the wisdom we have learned to where it is more needed."

They turned to face the forest for the last time, expressing their most sincere thanks and farewell to it, as if expressing their gratitude to it, and as if sighing to themselves. Then, the three of them took firm steps and set foot on the road to the east, as if embarking on a journey full of unknowns.

As they gradually moved away from the forest, the surrounding scenery began to change, as if showing them the vastness of the world. The dense trees gradually became sparse, replaced by rolling hills and open grasslands, as if inviting them, and as if warning them. The fresh wind blew on their faces, bringing the unknown breath from afar, as if inviting them, and as if showing them hope for the future.

"Look there!" Adrian suddenly pointed to the distance, his eyes full of wonder, as if he was expressing his feelings to Alexander, and as if he was sighing to himself. On the horizon, they saw a towering mountain range, with snow-capped peaks, as if challenging them and showing them the magnificence of nature.

"That must be what the guardian called the 'barrier to the ancient city'," Alexander said, his eyes full of determination, as if expressing his determination to them, and as if challenging himself, "We have to find a way to cross it."

Just then, Moss noticed a group of antelopes eating on the side of the road, as if inviting them, and as if showing them the harmony of life. "Maybe we can ask for help from local creatures," he suggested, his voice full of wisdom, as if expressing his expectations to Alexander, and as if showing him hope for the future.

Alexander nodded in agreement and slowly approached the group of antelopes, as if he was having a spiritual conversation with them. He closed his eyes, concentrated his energy, and tried to communicate with them in the way the forest taught him.

"Please forgive our interruption," he communicated with his mind, his voice full of respect, as if he was expressing his apology to them, as if he was showing them his sincerity, "We are travelers from afar, looking for a way to cross that mountain. Can you give us some advice?"

The antelopes stopped eating and looked at the human who could communicate with them curiously, as if challenging him, as if showing him the wonder of life. Finally, an older antelope came forward, as if inviting them, as if showing them wisdom.

"Crossing the snowy mountains is a difficult task," the antelope replied with his mind, as if warning them, as if showing them the challenges of the future, "but there is an ancient tunnel in the south of the mountains. That was discovered by our ancestors during their migration. But be careful, there may be danger there."

Alexander thanked the antelopes and then shared the information with his companions, as if showing them the mysteries of nature.

"An ancient tunnel," Adrian said thoughtfully, his voice full of caution, as if expressing his concerns to Alexander, and as if showing him the challenges of the future, "It sounds like a good choice, but we must remain vigilant."

They continued to move forward, walking in the direction indicated by the antelope, as if embarking on a journey full of unknowns. On the way, they encountered various new challenges: turbulent rivers, steep cliffs, and even sudden sandstorms, as if warning them and inviting them. But every time, they used the wisdom they learned in the forest to overcome difficulties, as if challenging nature and showing themselves strength.

Alexander learned how to keep balance in the strong wind, Adrian discovered how to use the surrounding elements to enhance his magic, and Moss showed amazing adaptability, finding signs of life even in the driest environment, as if showing them the miracle of life.

Finally, on the evening of the third day, they came to the entrance of the tunnel mentioned by the antelope, as if inviting them and warning them. It was a huge stone archway, engraved with ancient runes, and vines and mosses almost covered the entire surface, as if showing them the secrets of history.

"These runes..." Adrian observed carefully, his voice full of awe, as if telling Alexander an ancient legend, "They tell the story of an ancient civilization, a powerful empire that once spanned both sides of the mountains."

Moss gently touched the stone wall, closed his eyes and felt it, as if he was having a spiritual dialogue with history: "I can feel the powerful energy contained in it. This tunnel is not just a passage, it may have other uses."

Alexander took a deep breath and felt the weak airflow coming from the depths of the tunnel, as if inviting him, and as if showing him hope for the future. "In any case, this is our only choice. We must move forward."

Just as they were about to step into the tunnel, a strange vibration came, as if warning them, and as if inviting them. The ground began to shake, and the stones at the entrance of the tunnel began to loosen, as if challenging them, and as if showing them strength.

"Be careful!" Adrian shouted, and quickly cast a protective spell, like a protective barrier, as if showing them the power of magic.

Alexander instinctively reached out and mobilized the elemental power around him, as if challenging nature and showing himself strength. He felt the solidity of the stone, the flow of the air, and even the vitality of the mountain itself, as if he was having a spiritual dialogue with nature. At this moment, he seemed to have established a connection with the entire natural world.

With a loud bang, the stones at the entrance collapsed, as if warning them and showing them strength. But to everyone's surprise, the stones did not hit them, but floated in the air, forming a stable arched structure, as if expressing their strength to them and showing them the miracle of life.

"It's amazing," Moss exclaimed, his voice full of amazement, as if expressing his shock to Alexander, and as if showing him hope for the future, "Alexander, you did it!"

Alexander opened his eyes and looked at the miracle he created, with an expression of surprise and joy on his face, as if he was exclaiming to himself, and as if he was expressing his joy to them. "I... I didn't know I could do this."

Adrian patted his shoulder proudly, his voice full of praise, as if he was expressing his approval to Alexander, and as if he was showing him hope for the future: "This is the meaning of growth. You are discovering your potential, Alexander."

After stabilizing the entrance, the three carefully entered the tunnel, as if embarking on a journey full of unknowns. As they went deeper, the darkness around them seemed to become thicker and thicker, as if warning them, and as if inviting them. But strangely, they did not feel fear. On the contrary, everyone felt a strange tranquility and expectation, as if inviting them, and as if showing them hope for the future.

"I have a feeling," Alexander said softly, his eyes full of expectation, as if he was expressing his thoughts to them, and as if he was challenging himself, "We are about to discover something important."

Adrian and Moss nodded in agreement, as if they were expressing their trust in Alexander, and as if they were showing him hope for the future. They all knew that this tunnel was not only a passage to the ancient city, but also the next important stage in their destiny.

With this premonition, the three continued to move deeper into the tunnel, ready to meet any challenges and discoveries that might arise, as if they were embarking on a journey full of unknowns.