The once grand Quantum Temple now lies in ruins. Smoke rises from the debris, and the air is thick with the scent of charred stone and burnt energy. The golden light that once illuminated the sanctuary is gone, replaced by an eerie darkness that seems to swallow all hope. Ryoshi, battered and bruised, lies among the rubble, struggling to regain consciousness.
As he stirs, he groans in pain, his body aching from the battle. He slowly opens his eyes, seeing the destruction that surrounds him.
Ryoshi (weakly, to himself): "What… what have I done…?"
He pushes himself up, leaning on a broken pillar for support. His chest still burns where the Dark Matteris pierced him, but the light of the Quantum Source continues to flicker faintly within him.
Ryoshi (with sorrow): "Ankin… how could it come to this?"
He staggers through the ruins, each step heavy with the weight of his guilt and sorrow. The temple, once a symbol of order and protection, is now a graveyard of shattered dreams. As Ryoshi moves deeper into the ruins, he finds the bodies of the warrior priests, now lifeless husks twisted by dark energy.
Ryoshi (mourning): "My brothers… I couldn't save you."
The silence of the temple is broken only by the crackling of distant fires and the occasional collapse of weakened structures. As Ryoshi reaches the center of the ruins, where the pit of the Dark Matteris once was, he sees the gaping void left by the explosion. The pit is no longer contained, its energy having been unleashed upon the world.
Suddenly, a voice echoes through the temple, soft yet filled with ancient power.
Quantum Source(reverberating): "Ryoshi…"
Ryoshi's eyes widen, recognizing the voice. He falls to his knees, bowing his head in reverence.
Ryoshi(humbly): "Great Quantum Source… I have failed you."
The voice of the Quantum Source remains calm, yet there is a hint of sadness.
Quantum Source(soothingly): "You did not fail, Ryoshi. You acted as you were meant to, following the path laid before you. But the darkness has spread, and the balance has been shattered."
Ryoshi raises his head, his expression filled with determination.
Ryoshi(resolute): "Tell me what I must do. I will set things right. I will stop the Dark Matteris."
The Quantum Source's light shines brighter, enveloping Ryoshi in a warm, comforting glow.
Quantum Source(gently): "The Dark Matteris cannot be defeated by force alone. It is born of chaos, of the darkness that exists within all living beings. To overcome it, you must first overcome the darkness within yourself."
Ryoshi bows his head, understanding the weight of the task ahead.
Ryoshi (solemnly): "I will face the darkness within, and I will find the strength to stop Ankin."
The Quantum Source's light begins to fade, leaving Ryoshi with a sense of purpose and clarity.
Quantum Source(fading): "Seek out those who can help you on your journey. Together, you may find a way to restore the balance."
As the light of the Quantum Source disappears, with a massive surge of power Ryoshi has been deemed a Temporal Mage with the last of the Quantum Source in him now. Ryoshi rises to his feet, his resolve stronger than ever. He looks out over the ruins of the temple, knowing that his journey is only beginning.
Ryoshi(with determination): "I will find allies. I will stop the Dark Matteris, and I will restore the order. This is my purpose."
With one last look at the ruins of the Quantum Temple, Ryoshi turns and walks away, leaving behind the shattered remnants of his past. The road ahead is uncertain, but Ryoshi knows that he must continue forward, for the fate of the cosmos now rests on his shoulders.
Now i begin my search for the others Jake,Kenjin, and Sarah to join me as we save existence.