Anabella and Thiên Phong followed the man to a secret room within the temple. The room was illuminated by a soft glow from sparkling stones embedded in the walls. In the center of the room was a large stone pedestal, with the necessary tools and artifacts for the ritual.
The man pointed to an ancient book open on the pedestal.
"This is the detailed guide for the additional ritual,"
he said.
"You must follow each step precisely to resolve the curse."
Anabella and Thiên Phong began to study the book, noting that the ritual required many complex steps and exact precision. They needed to prepare the components, perform ritual movements, and recite chants at the right moments.
"We need to work together to perform this ritual," Anabella said.
"If we don't do it correctly, the consequences could be severe."
Thiên Phong nodded.
"I trust in your preparation and will support you fully."
They started gathering the necessary components from the secret room. As they worked, Anabella and Thiên Phong felt a mixture of tension and determination. They knew that this wasn't just about resolving the curse but also about helping others affected.
Once everything was ready, Anabella and Thiên Phong began the ritual. They followed each step outlined in the book, from arranging the items on the pedestal to performing the ritual movements precisely.
However, at the most crucial step, a sudden, fierce storm erupted outside the temple, creating a deafening noise. The lights in the room flickered, and the symbols on the walls began to flash.
"It seems something is trying to interfere with the ritual,"
Thiên Phong noted anxiously.
"We have to continue, no matter what happens."
Anabella tried to stay calm.
"Focus on the ritual and don't get distracted. We're close to the final step."
As they completed the final step, a powerful light from the gemstone erupted, illuminating the entire room. The light gradually merged with the storm's light outside, creating a sparkling image in the air.
The man watched the scene intently.
"If you have performed correctly, this ritual will break the curse and restore balance."
As the light dimmed, Anabella and Thiên Phong felt a sense of relief. They weren't sure of the immediate results, but the tension had eased.
"We've completed it,"
Anabella sighed.
"Now, we just have to wait and see if everything resolves as expected."
The man smiled.
"You've done well. But be cautious, as something might still remain unresolved."