Suddenly, the vision was gone, and Caelum found himself back in front of the Heart of Light. The figure, now standing tall beside the tree, spoke again.
"You have passed the first test," it said, its voice still calm. "But the Heart of Light is not a tool to be wielded lightly. It seeks balance. You must now prove your worth by facing the darkness within you. Only then will you be able to wield its power without falling prey to it."
Caelum nodded. This was the challenge he had to face. To use the Heart of Light, he would have to confront his deepest fears and desires, the parts of himself that he had buried in shadow.