One day before the royal elves departed toward the Corby's group, Tasar entered the room where Richard was still sleeping and sat down, waiting for him to wake up. After a few hours, Richard woke up, startled by Tasar's fixed gaze. Tasar stood up, walked to the door, and closed it, saying, "Good morning. I hope you got a good rest. I want to praise your performance in The Forgegate Showdown, but I'm sorry to tell you this. Tomorrow, you will be escorted to Volsa's Castle because one of our idiot guards overheard the dwarf prince and me talking about you and, of course, The Green Spirit. The dwarf prince was shocked and angry that his voice was heard by the nearest guards." Richard stood up from his bed and walked toward a nearby chair to sit down. "This is unfair, Tasar," he said. "You promised that you would help me, and now I might die along with The Green Spirit. I do not believe that it's my fault that all this happened. Being escorted to a place where everyone hates this Spirit, I'm 200% sure I'll be dead. Please do something to help me. I may not be on The Green Spirit's side, but I don't think he's the bad guy after all." As Richard finished speaking, the door opened, and the dwarf prince entered. Seeing Richard standing, he said, "Tasar, what are you doing? I told you to tie him with the magical ropes. It's very dangerous to have such an evil presence in our castle without protection. Sorry, kid, I don't hate you, and it's nothing personal, but what's inside you is."Tasar walked towards Richard with a sharp look in his eyes and said, "I'm sorry, kid, but I don't have the power to countermand an order from the king himself." Richard, eyes blazing with anger, turned to the dwarf prince and said, "Why all this hate toward The Green Spirit? Can I at least know why? I don't want to die for something I don't understand or for something stupid. It should at least be worth it." The dwarf prince told Richard that the Green Spirit had been possessing the bodies of kings and instigating wars between kingdoms, all for the sake of power and enjoyment. He added that because of this, the Elves had to intervene. With their intervention, mages from "Shadowsoul Isle" also came, due to a pact protected by the Phantom Sentinels that the mages were forbidden from claiming any territory in Celestria and the pact would be broken only if the elves stepped a foot in Celestria. So, when the Elves came to stop this madness, the mages followed. Tesior, the chef of the mages, arrived with one purpose: to conquer Celestria. War broke out between the Elves and the mages, as no one could face Tesior and his close mages except the Elves. The conflict concluded with the mages capturing Dreadfall Abyss and establishing Caceriadan Castle in Celestria. Richard asked, his gaze fixed on his hands as Tasar bound them with a magical rope without any resistance from him, "So is that the war that I heard The Green Spirit say was the Great War?" The dwarf Prince smiled and replied, "Haha, no, but it was a huge one. Let's say it affected this realm significantly less than the Great War, by about 80% less."The conversation grew more intense with Richard's probing questions and the dwarf prince's and Tasar's responses. Suddenly, using Richard's tongue, The Green Spirit interjected, "Stop it, stop all the lies that mage has embedded in your minds. I will tell you what truly happened, even though I have sworn to the Pact of Spirits in the Pleasure, but that doesn't matter anymore." Tasar, his eyes brimming with distrust whenever The Green Spirit spoke, retorted, "And do you think any of your lies will change your fate? Don't bother." The dwarf prince chimed in, "We know you'll do anything to escape, but watching you try will make it more entertaining. Just speak, and we'll pretend to believe you." Richard, as persistent as ever, inquired, "Spirits in the Pleasure? I think I've heard you mention that before to that woman. What does it mean?"Tasar, maintaining his calm behavior, explained to Richard, "It's a pact that the Phantom Sentinels established, mainly for the powerful spirits, mages, and witches. All we know is that they require something in exchange for granting a favor, and those who enter into the pact are sworn to secretiveness." The Green Spirit interjected to correct Tasar, "Not just that, but anyone who makes a deal with them is forbidden from disclosing any details about the pact or its terms." The Dwarf Prince, alarmed by the conversation, rushed toward Richard to prevent him from speaking further, exclaiming, "Are you out of your mind? You're risking bringing the Phantom Sentinels right to our doorstep." The Green Spirit stopped the Dwarf Prince and Tasar, freezing them in place, and then began to speak. "Now, there's something I need to talk about. Don't worry, I'll try my best not to reveal the specifics of the pact with the Phantom Sentinels. Hopefully, that'll spare me from harsh consequences—or at least, I'll be headed to Volsa's Castle, which will bear the brunt of any fallout. So, now..." Richard interrupted, sounding concerned and frustrated. "Seriously, Green Spirit? You promised to get me back safely to my realm, and now you're about to ruin that promise." Though Richard was deeply worried about his mother being alone in that realm, he kept it to himself, not wanting to appear weak in front of Tasar and the Dwarf Prince. Despite The Green Spirit freezing them, they could still hear and see everything happening around them.(The Green Spirit began recounting events from long before, starting 445 years ago, 417 years after the Great War.)The Green Spirit inhabited a body of a 28-year-old human soldier, wandering the streets of Glaucter Fortress. As a spirit of mischief, he pleased to cause trouble among humans. He would possess people's bodies, making them fight and steal from each other, only to retreat and watch the chaos from afar, laughing at their misfortune.One day, while The Green Spirit wandered near the king's castle in the guise of a human soldier, he overheard a conversation between two mages by the gate. One mage said, "Are you crazy? What Tesior told us to do is not what you're saying. Tesior instructed us to bring the king to Shadowsoul Isle, and then we'll bring this awful castle and all the other human castles to the ground at the same time." The other mage, his face full of anger, replied, "Okay, okay, I just wanted to take the coins first not disobey the lord Tesior's order."The Green Spirit, along with a guard who had also overheard the conversation, rushed to report the king through the back gate. However, the king, too cowardly to act decisively, merely ordered more guards to be stationed, which was useless. The mages Tesior had sent were only scouting the place, and increasing the number of guards would only prompt them to bring more mages to attack. The Green Spirit knew he couldn't possess the king's body, as spirits were forbidden from inhabiting the bodies of high-ranking individuals such as kings or commanders.Realizing that simply watching events unfold would be disastrous, the Green Spirit understood he needed to act. If the mages attacked, he would be permanently surrounded by them, making it increasingly difficult for him to possess anyone since all the time the city would be protected by a magical shield, as for the mage's bodies as well. The mages were forbidden from claiming any territory in Celestria and settling there, but the pact didn't prohibit them from conquering others' castles. The easiest castle to conquer back then was the Castle of Glaucter, as everyone knew it had a cowardly king who sought peace at any cost, even if it meant not defending himself when in danger.The Green Spirit said, "And you stupid dwarfs and elves thought the mages were respecting the pact. They were avoiding punishment because you only restricted them from claiming territory, not from setting foot on the continent at all. Do you know why you didn't prohibit their presence entirely? Because the king of the elves wanted to look like a hero to the people of Celestria, even if only for a short time. He knew that if he imposed stricter terms, the mages would attack Volsa's Castle instead to break the pact."So, The Green Spirit made a pact with the Phantom Sentinels themselves. He didn't mention the specifics to avoid some punishment from the Phantom Sentinels. He only revealed that he gained the power to control the body of King Serf Geve IV, as well as any high-ranking individual. The Green Spirit's intentions were solely to stop the mages from attacking the castle and prevent them from kidnapping the king. As he approached the king with the guardian, he immediately attempted to take control of the king's body. Although a spell had been in place to prevent possession, the power granted by the Phantom Sentinels broke the spell. This caused a side effect, putting the king in a coma for almost two weeks. During this time, the Green Spirit could do nothing but wait for the king to awaken. He listened to the guards and doctors discussing the king's condition and overheard many conspiracies brewing under the king's nose. The Green Spirit bided his time, waiting for the king to wake up so he could set everything right.After two weeks, the king began to wake up gradually and noticed many changes in the castle, which angered him. His weakened condition made it difficult for him to take action. He discovered that his son, Prince Maynard, had already started preparing for battle against the mages and had executed defensive strategies in case the mages altered their known attack tactics. As the king's health gradually improved, the Green Spirit knew that allowing the king to remain conscious would ruin his plans. Normally, the Green Spirit let those he possessed stay aware and conscious, but in this case, he fully controlled the king's body, making the king feel like a bird in a cage.After the king was fully recovered, everyone noticed a complete change in his behavior. Most of the castle residents assumed it was due to his son's actions. The first order the Green Spirit, controlling the king, issued was to capture all those who had planned to betray him. This shocked the entire fortress, as many of those captured belonged to high-ranking families. Under the guise of the king, the Green Spirit implemented numerous changes and enacted many new laws within the castle. Among the new laws enacted was a strict prohibition on guests from other castles staying in the Glaucter fortress for more than Seven days without explicit permission from the king himself.Additionally, extensive repairs were launched on the castle defenses. However, the first misstep that raised suspicion among the people of Glaucter fortress regarding the king's possession by a spirit occurred when the Green Spirit ordered the construction of a portal and personally oversaw its activation. It was widely known that only spirits and mages possessed the ability to activate such portals. Attempting to cover his tracks, the Green Spirit claimed that a mage friend had gifted him a magical crystal capable of opening portals many years prior, which he had kept hidden until then.After several days, the king addressed his people to explain the purpose behind the construction of the portal. He announced plans to gather resources from Sable Sanctuary Isle and it can be only Reached through a portal since it has been devoid of life for decades. The Green Spirit intended to seize whatever resources lay dormant there to aid humanity, particularly given the recent successful defense that had resulted in the demise of over 100 mages. With no signs of their return in weeks, the king saw an opportunity to exploit the resources of Sable Sanctuary Isle for the benefit of the Castle. But by doing so, the Isle was inadvertently disturbed, awakening countless dormant monsters that had lain dormant for decades. This proved to be the second mistake made by The Green Spirit. Furthermore, even though the elves were not physically present in the continent of Celestria, they had informants scattered throughout. They learned of the king's actions, including the construction of the portal. Similarly, the mages became aware of these developments.The mages aimed to seize control of all human castles simultaneously, but due to The Green Spirit's interference, they found it challenging. Consequently, they adjusted their strategy to focus on capturing the Castle of Ravenloft and Corby Stronghold first, before contemplating their approach towards Glaucter Fortress. Anticipating this move, The Green Spirit deployed spies to both castles to monitor any mage activity. Given King Serf Geve's strained relationships with the other castle rulers, warning them about the mages would likely worsen tensions rather than calm them. Meanwhile, "The Green Spirit attempted to correct his errors, opting to disassemble the portal and deliver a speech to his subjects, providing a pretext for launching an offensive against both the Castle of Ravenloft and Corby Stronghold. Addressing his people, he declared, "My honorable citizens, I stand before you today to announce a crucial decision. It has come to my attention that both the Castle of Ravenloft and Corby Stronghold have been sending many spies to our dear castle, undermining our security and siphoning our resources. Furthermore, the confession of some captured traitors, obtained after weeks of interrogation and silence", ignited a sense of unease throughout the castle. Many residents began to question the king's mental state, particularly in light of the recent devastating losses in battles against Ravenloft and Corby Stronghold. These defeats resulted in many casualties, further eroding confidence in the king's leadership. Compounding matters, a pact had been forged with the formidable Castle of Ravenloft, specifying that Glaucter fortress' army must refrain even from entering the Silvershade Mirage forest or getting close to it. Violation of this pact granted Ravenloft the authority to seize control of the Glaucter fortress without repercussion from the elven ruler.As soon as the GreenSpirit received news from his spies that the mages were on the move, hemobilized more than 80,000 soldiers to launch an offensive. He divided theforces into two groups: the first group of 40,000 soldiers would attack CorbyStronghold, while the second group of 40,000 soldiers would target CastleRavenloft. Simultaneously, he made another pact under the Pact of Spirits inthe Pleasure, summoning 20,000 fighter spirits to serve under his command. Inexchange, he sacrificed something to the Phantom Sentinels, though he kept thedetails secret to avoid the risk of sudden death as punishment.By summoning the fighters' spirits, the Green Spirit made his actions clear to the world. The Fighters' spirits, known for their unique armor and aura, arrived at his doorstep, signaling to everyone that the king was either possessed by a spirit or submitting to a mage. At that time, it was well-known that mages didn't serve kings; rather, kings were subservient to mages.Despite facing many questions, the Green Spirit remained focused on his primary objective: stopping the mages for his own sake and humanity's. Although he didn't care much for humanity at that time too, he realized that not all humans were evil. Having lived among them, he knew that there were good people worth protecting. The only way to achieve this was to declare war, which would prompt the other castles to prepare themselves against the mages. While they would be expecting an attack from Glaucter's fortress, it was the best strategy the Green Spirit could devise. Each group reached their designated locations, awaiting the signal. The Green Spirit commanded the Fighters' Spirits to split into three groups. Each group would surround the targeted castles, searching for mages to attack on sight. The third group was ordered to guard Glaucter's fortress.The first scene was near Corby' Stronghold the army of Glaucter's fortress was standing and prepared for the attack, while the military of Corby' Stronghold was still within the castle and waiting for the king's signal to attack, the king of Corby' Stronghold his name was King Vortigern the Great and he was the nickname by the great since he had multiple battles in the battlefield against several monsters and killed them on his own by a dagger, his braveness helped him to become a better and a great king as well, he gave his army a speech which until the present still one of the greatest speeches ever said and it was recorded by one of the great poets at that time, and King Vortigern the Great stood before his assembled army, his voice clear and commanding. "Brave warriors of Corby' Stronghold, today we face the army of Glaucter's fortress, a force that seeks to conquer our land and dominate our people. They fabricated the spies' accusations to justify their attack. But we are not just any army or castle; we are the sons and daughters of Corby' Stronghold! We stand as the shield of our realm, the sword that defends our freedom, and the beacon of hope for all who cherish liberty.Look to your left and right. These are your brothers and sisters, your family in arms. We have bled together, we have triumphed together, and today, we fight together. The enemy believes they can crush our spirit with their 40 thousand soldiers, while we are only 25 thousand. But they do not know the fire that burns within us.We fight for our ancestors, our children, and our homeland. The enemy thinks they can take our freedom. Their mad king, possessed by a spirit, has brought spirit soldiers to aid him. But they do not understand our resolve. We have the courage and unity they lack.When the clash of steel begins and the battle rages, remember this: we fight for Corby' Stronghold, for our loved ones, and for our very way of life. Stand tall, fight fiercely, and let them know that Corby' Stronghold will never bow, will never break!To arms! For Corby' Stronghold, for honor, and victory!"With a thunderous cheer, King Vortigern the Great's army raised their weapons high, their spirits ignited by his words, ready to march into battle with relentless determination.The mages were spotted by the fighters' spirits, who immediately attacked them. Hearing the sounds of battle, the Corby' Stronghold army believed they were under attack and King Vortigern the Great quickly signaled his troops to engage. However, the Glaucter's fortress army did not receive the signal. The Green Spirit, who had eyes on the situation, assumed that when the Corby' Stronghold soldiers were going see the fighters' spirits battling the mages, they would join the fight against the mages.Unfortunately, this did not happen. Ignoring the battle between the fighters' spirits and the mages, the Corby' Stronghold soldiers attacked the Glaucter fortress army directly. The soldiers of Corby' Stronghold, who had been instructed not to fight until given a specific signal, had no choice but to engage in battle.The battle wrought devastation upon humanity, with the Glaucter's fortress army sustaining heavy losses. Thirty-eight thousand soldiers perished, while two thousand more suffered severe injuries and were captured by the Corby' Stronghold forces. Meanwhile, the Corby' Stronghold army suffered the loss of ten thousand soldiers in the conflict.The Green Spirit was taken aback when he heard that none of the soldiers from the eighty thousand had survived. He had planned to initially engage the Corby' Stronghold army and the Castle of Ravenloft, bolstering their resolve before redirecting them to confront the mages. However, the dire turn of events left him in a precarious situation, especially as news arrived that the entire garrison at the Castle of Ravenloft had been wiped out without a single survivor.As for the fighters' spirits, they managed to defeat the mages, And with the remaining force of twelve thousand to defend Glaucter's fortress in total. Leading the combined army of Corby and Ravenloft was King Vortigern the Great. With the young King Leofric the Second of Ravenspire's House unable to lead due to his age, and with both castles enjoying a strong alliance, King Leofric entrusted King Vortigern with full command of his soldiers. Their mission was to attack Glaucter's fortress and bring the keys of the Glaucter's fortress and the head of its mad king back to the Castle of Ravenloft.The Green Spirit contemplated abandoning everything and fleeing from the situation, but thoughts of the children, women, and impoverished men of the castle flooded his mind. He knew the dire fate that awaited them if Corby's Stronghold prevailed, as they were notorious for enslaving civilians from defeated and destroyed castles. The last time they withheld from enslavement was due to the protection of the elven ruler, but this time, with the pact violated, such protection was unlikely. The Green Spirit issued the command for the fighters' spirits to assemble and prepare for battle. After ten days, the combined forces of fifteen thousand soldiers from Corby's Stronghold and fifty-five thousand soldiers from the Castle of Ravenloft arrived at the doorstep of the Glaucter fortress.The Green Spirit, upon hearing from the watchtower guards that the enemy had arrived, ordered the remaining guards to clear the area around the gates of civilians and position them in the center of the castle. He instructed the fighters' spirits to attack as soon as the enemy attempted to breach the gates. While the fighters' spirits were not superpowered, they possessed the skills and abilities of renowned fighters from centuries past. However, the soldiers of the Castle of Ravenloft and Corby's Stronghold were not intimidated, as King Vortigern the Great had assured them that these spirits were no more formidable than themselves, merely possessing the talents of long-deceased warriors. The battle between Glaucter Fortress and the armies of Castle Ravenloft and Corby's Stronghold dragged on, claiming the lives of numerous soldiers. The Green Spirit observed from a tower overlooking the battlefield, recognizing that the enemy's strong leadership under King Vortigern the Great was keeping them in the fight. Determined to change the course of the battle, he summoned a magical bow unnoticed and took aim. With one shot, the arrow found its mark, piercing King Vortigern's heart. His death fueled a fierce determination among the enemy forces, driving them to fight even harder and with more aggression. In that critical moment, a royal army of 300 thousand elf soldiers emerged from the nearest forest to Glaucter Fortress, ordering an immediate halt to the fighting. Upon hearing of the elves' intervention, the Green Spirit swiftly vacated the body of the king and possessed that of a young guard. He mounted a horse and fled from the scene as swiftly as possible, leaving behind over 20 thousand dead soldiers from the armies of Corby's Stronghold and Castle Ravenloft.During that time, the first admiral after the king was Rydel Valfir, a renowned elf warrior and one of the greatest fighters among the elves. Interestingly, he was also the elder brother of Tasar Valfir. Approaching Glaucter Fortress, Rydel encountered the remaining 2 thousand fighters' spirits still standing and blocking the gate. Since the Green Spirit hadn't issued them any new orders, they remained balanced to attack anyone approaching the gate. As Rydel Valfir drew near, they prepared to strike, but a barrage of arrows suddenly filled the sky, striking some of them down. Those remaining engaged Rydel Valfir and his army, but they were swiftly overwhelmed and killed within minutes.Rydel Valfir instructed the remaining soldiers from Corby and Ravenloft to return to their castles and inform their kings to prepare for his visit. Entering the castle, he was met with scenes of massive destruction and only a few hundred Glaucter fortress soldiers remaining. He ordered them all to be imprisoned while he personally searched for the king. While his guards scoured the area, Rydel searched on his own. Eventually, one of his guards called out, having found something. Rushing to the location, Rydel discovered the body of the king, lifeless on the ground. Upon closer inspection, he observed peculiar marks indicative of spirit possession, their shade unmistakably green.The Green Spirit, fleeing towards Sarrowsong Forest, stumbled upon a small human village. Exhausted and desperate for refuge, he approached the villagers and asked if he could stay as their guest for a while. The villagers, recognizing him as one of the soldiers from Glaucter fortress, felt a mix of fear and respect. Despite their apprehension, they couldn't refuse his request. They offered him clothes and food, complying with his every demand, unaware of the spirit's true nature hidden within the familiar form.The Green Spirit stayed in the village for over twenty days, aware that entering Sarrowsong Forest would be another challenge. He needed to stay hidden, fearing that if he were seen, a fight might ensue and draw the elves to him. A few days later, one of the villagers hurried to him, panting with exhaustion and fear."Sir," the villager gasped, "I did as you told me. My friends and I have been watching the surroundings of the village, two kilometers out. We encountered a group of mages heading this way. As soon as we tried to retreat to inform you, their leader eliminated the entire group, sparing me only to deliver this message: they'll be here in a day to get you."The Green Spirit stood quietly in the forest, thinking hard about where to go next. His first choice was "Whimsy Woods," which is known as "Dreadfall Abyssa." in the present, it had been a peaceful place in the far west of Celestria. The woods were home to friendly fairies, unicorns, and many other magical creatures. Humans also lived there peacefully alongside these creatures, creating a harmonious community.So the Green Spirit decided to head there, intent on avoiding any battles in the Sarrowsong's Forest. It was widely known that Sarrowsong's Forest housed fearsome monsters like orcs and goblins. In addition, there were rumors of a secretive kingdom of dark Dwarfs called "Ironside Citadel," which had been isolated for centuries. Legends spoke of the dark Dwarfs continuously mining and gathering valuable ores deep within the forest.With these thoughts weighing heavily on his mind, the Green Spirit wasted no time. He quickly mounted his horse and set out on his journey towards Whimsy Woods. The road ahead was uncertain, but he pushed forward, hoping that the once serene woods would still provide him refuge and safety amidst the turmoil that had engulfed his world. Each step of his horse brought him closer to his destination, where he sought solace and perhaps a way to make sense of the chaos he had left behind.The Green Spirit raced through the forest atop his horse, desperate to reach Whimsy Woods as quickly as possible. However, after hours of relentless galloping, his loyal steed finally succumbed to exhaustion, collapsing beneath him. The sudden fall catapulted the Green Spirit forward, tumbling painfully into the dense undergrowth. Gargoyle As he struggled to his feet, nursing his wounds, a menacing figure lunged at him from the shadows. It was a Gargoyle, a legendary beast known for its immense size, formidable wings, and deadly claws. The creature's attack was swift and merciless, slashing deeply into the Green Spirit's arm.Stunned by the unexpected assault, the Green Spirit quickly gathered his wits. Despite the searing pain, he braced himself for a fight against this formidable opponent. The Gargoyle, sensing its prey was not easily defeated, bared its fangs and prepared for the clash that would decide their fate.The battle between the Green Spirit and the Gargoyle was fierce and evenly matched. Despite his severe wounds, the Green Spirit summoned all his remaining strength, wielding a sword with determination. Blow after blow, he fought valiantly, eventually overcoming the monstrous creature. However, the victory came at a cost—the body of the human guard he possessed was now critically wounded, nearing death from the Gargoyle's relentless attacks.With solemn gratitude, the Green Spirit acknowledged the sacrifice of the guard who had unwittingly become his vessel. Knowing he couldn't sustain himself in such a mortally wounded body, the Green Spirit made a difficult decision. He left the guard lying on the forest floor, bleeding and fading, as he sought another body to inhabit in order to continue his journey.As mentioned earlier, spirits like the Green Spirit relied on possessing bodies to exert their powers. Without a physical form, they were merely ethereal beings, luminous and insubstantial. With the urgency of his mission pressing upon him, the Green Spirit ventured deeper into the woods, searching for a new host to carry him forward.As the Green Spirit traversed through the challenging terrain of Sarrowsong's forest, he struggled to find a suitable vessel to inhabit. His journey was fraught with peril, avoiding menacing creatures and the looming presence of Ironside Citadel. Finally emerging from the oppressive woods, he reached the serene vicinity of Whimsy Woods.There, on the banks of a gentle river that marked the boundary between Sarrowsong's forest and Whimsy Woods, the Green Spirit spotted a lone fisherman. The man's face radiated with contentment, finding solace in the simple act of fishing amidst nature's tranquility. His joyous demeanor struck a chord within the Green Spirit, momentarily pausing his relentless pursuit.Despite his reservations about possessing such a peaceful soul, the Green Spirit recognized the necessity of securing a viable host. Promising himself that it would only be temporary until he found a more suitable candidate, the Green Spirit hesitated briefly before decisively entering the fisherman's body.The transition was seamless, yet the fisherman's consciousness faded into the background, replaced by the commanding presence of the Green Spirit. With newfound physicality, the Green Spirit now inhabited a vessel that could sustain his formidable powers and carry him through the challenges ahead.Leaving behind the placid scene of the riverbank, the Green Spirit resumed his journey, now equipped with the vitality and resilience of his new host. Uncertainty loomed in the air, but the Green Spirit was resolute in his determination to fulfill his mission, whatever the cost.The Green Spirit continued his journey, navigating through a dense forest until he stumbled upon a small village nestled among the trees. Opting to stay hidden, he avoided any encounters, wary that someone might recognize the body he had possessed. Hours passed, and a sense of foreboding crept over him. He felt the presence of a group of mages drawing near. To evade detection, he decided to head in the opposite direction by the Spirit Flame that they had, hoping to escape their notice.Just as he turned, a magical ball of energy hurtled towards him. The Green Spirit barely managed to dodge it, but the force of the explosion threw him to the ground. Dazed, he looked up to find himself surrounded by ten mages. A figure emerged from behind them, a smirk on his face."Finally, we found you, little brick spirit," the man sneered. "You've caused us a great deal of trouble. Thanks to you, we had an excuse to break the pact and return to this wonderful continent, showing ourselves openly rather than lurking in the shadows. And now, you'll be the reason humans will say we captured the most evil spirit of all time with our own hands. Mages, take him out alive."The mages closed in, their eyes gleaming with determination. The Green Spirit, now cornered and vulnerable, realized the gravity of his situation. The confrontation he had sought to avoid had found him, and the stakes had never been higher.The Green Spirit turned to see that the speaker was Tesior, the Chief of the Dark Mages. Before he could respond, the mages began their assault, bombarding him with relentless attacks. Left with no choice, the Green Spirit fought back using the body of the unfortunate man he had possessed. Channeling his full aura, he launched a fierce counterattack.In a matter of minutes, he had defeated the mages surrounding him. However, before he could catch his breath, another group of mages appeared, forcing him into another grueling battle. The Green Spirit barely managed to overcome them, his energy waning. Just as he thought he might have a moment to recover, yet another group of mages arrived. The exhaustion was evident on his face; he had already expended a significant amount of power.Tesior, the leader of the mages, stepped forward and halted his followers. "Well, well, well," he said with a mocking tone, "I didn't know a Green Spirit could wield such power. I'm impressed. To be honest, I would ask you to join us, but I'm afraid I don't care for such spirits in my ranks."Tesior continued, his voice dripping with disdain. "Everyone knows that spirits like you are the remnants of great mages who fought for the good of people and this realm centuries ago. But look at what has become of you after causing the Great War. The first victims of that war were your mages, and now you're nothing but ghosts. Over the past two decades, I've eliminated many of your kind, reducing your numbers to a few hundred."He paused, savoring the moment. "But for you, I'll make an exception. I'll capture you and let everyone know that I did a good deed for this realm. Not that I care for this sad world, but I do enjoy having fans cheer my name."The Green Spirit, weakened and outnumbered, realized the dire situation he was in. Tesior's words stung, but he had no choice but to brace himself for whatever came next.The Green Spirit, his voice weakened but resolute, spoke up. "You don't know what you're doing, Tesior. You are breaking this realm apart. I know you seek to conquer other realms after controlling this one, but you should know that we Spirits, along with the elves, will not allow that. What I did may seem bad, but I did it for myself before considering others. If you think I would ever accept an invitation or submit to you, that will remain a dream. Being outnumbered and weakened shows how afraid you are to face me at my full power."Tesior laughed, taking a few steps closer. "Even if you had twice your current power, you couldn't face me. After all, you're just the spirit of a former mage, while I am the greatest mage of all time. You can't do anything to defeat me. All right, let's test this. I'll give you five minutes where I won't move from my place or attack you. You can use this time to attack me as much as you want. This is my decision, and even if you refuse, I will still do it."The Green Spirit, outraged by Tesior's arrogance, responded with a fierce tone. "What arrogance! You know I can defeat you, yet you want to show off. Fine, we will see what happens."Tesior stood still, a smug grin on his face, as the Green Spirit gathered every ounce of his remaining strength for the impending clash.The Green Spirit released his full aura, and the human body he possessed glowed green, eyes and skin emitting a green smoke aura. With each movement, he launched powerful magic balls towards Tesior. Tesior, however, only conjured a magical shield and sat down, mocking the Green Spirit with a condescending expression.The Green Spirit, feeling the weight of Tesior's disdain, poured extra power into each attack. In a split second, he conjured a massive force, hurling it at Tesior with all his might. The impact on the shield was tremendous, and Tesior's mocking face shifted to one of mild concern.Breaking his promise, Tesior retaliated, launching an attack with one minute still left on the clock. Predicting this, the Green Spirit moved swiftly behind Tesior and delivered a powerful magic bomb, sending Tesior flying. As Tesior approached the ground, he vanished and reappeared at a distance, unleashing his explosive power."You are the first to face my true power," Tesior declared, his voice seething with anger. "For that, you will suffer for eternity."The Green Spirit braced himself, knowing the real battle had just begun.The Green Spirit had given everything he had, pushing the human body he possessed to its limits to face Tesior. The battle between them was fierce, tearing apart the surroundings and leaving destruction in its wake. Many of the mages, villagers, and animals in Whimsy Woods perished in the chaos.Tesior initially underestimated his opponent. Despite his best efforts to end the fight, The Green Spirit relentlessly pushed the possessed body to continue, making Tesior struggle to evade the onslaught.Finally, The Green Spirit managed to bring Tesior down and prepared to deliver the final blow with his full force. But just as he was about to strike, the human body he possessed collapsed, unable to handle the immense power any longer. Seeing his chance, Tesior quickly captured The Green Spirit in a magical mirror.Tesior triumphantly declared to everyone that he had captured the formidable spirit. He hid the mirror in a cave on Sable Sanctuary Isle, a place he had recently cleared of monsters. There, he believed, The Green Spirit would be safely contained, far from anyone's reach.(862 Years AGW - Present)The Green Spirit spoke with a reflective tone, recounting the tale to Tasar, Varhir, and Richard. "And now you know what truly happened. I have no regrets telling you this, since you, Tasar, and Varhir, are wise enough to discern the truth. Everything that followed makes sense, given that Tesior conquered Whimsy Woods and renamed it Dreadfall Abyssa. The King of Elves remained silent, but rumors suggest he had an agreement with Tesior, allowing him that territory in exchange for extra elements to prevent further wars at the time."He paused, looking at them with a mixture of solemnity and challenge. "So, do you have anything to say, Tasar Valfir, the great elven fighter, and Varhir Anvilfall, prince of the dwarfs?"