The morning light had not yet fully set in the forest, but a faint golden glow was beginning to spread across the sky. As Elena opened her eyes, she realized۔ When Elena opened her eyes in the morning, she found herself sleeping in Seraph's arms. She was sleeping very peacefully in his arms. As soon as Elena opened her eyes, she saw that she was sleeping with her head on Seraph's arm and was looking at him with great affection. for the first time that she had now entered a world where every moment was filled with wonder. The seraph sitting next to her was contemplating something—as if sensing something in the air.
"Good morning, Elena."
He spoke softly, but there was a faint hint of worry on his face.
Elena asked as she sat down,
"What's wrong? Why do you look so worried?"
The seraph said, sensing the atmosphere,
"There's something different in the air today… something unusual. As if the forest is sensing some danger."
Elena wrapped her arms around herself.
"Is there really a danger near us?"
"I don't want you to be afraid,"
The Seraph looked at her,
"But this forest is not always quiet. There are some creatures that hate the light, and they... won't like us."
Elena looked around. The forest was full of magic, but it now had a strange thrill to it.
The Seraph stood up.
"Come, today I will show you a part of this world that is never seen by ordinary eyes."
The two of them started walking. The forest now felt more mysterious than ever. The branches of the trees were high, the glittering drops on the leaves sparkled like magic, and there was a layer of light blue light on the ground as if the whole earth was breathing.
Elena said in surprise,
"It all seems even more magical than at night."
Seraph shook his head,
"This forest only shows its true form during the day. Many secrets are hidden at night."
After a while, they reached a long winding alley where the trees seemed to whisper to each other when there were no people.
Suddenly, a high-pitched "huh"-like sound echoed throughout the forest.
Elena jumped up and approached Seraph.
"What was that?"
She asked nervously.
Seraph pulled her behind her.
"That sound… sounds like Shadowcreepers."
"Shadowcreepers…?"
"Creatures of darkness. They hate light, life, and magic. And..."
She took a deep breath,
"And they're watching us."
Elena's heart pounded.
Suddenly, black smoke-like entities began to appear among the trees. Their bodies were like smoke, but their eyes were burning like red embers.
Elena stepped back and said,
"These… what are these things? They look horrible!"
Seraph stepped forward,
"Stay back Elena, it's dangerous for you to take even one step forward here."
A shadow rushed towards them quickly.
Elena screamed.
But the next moment, a sharp line of blue light shot out from Seraph's hand, pushing the shadow back.
Elena was shocked.
"This… this was magic! How did you do this—"
"Time is very short! "Seraph shouted,
"Run, Elena! As fast as you can!"
They both started running. The shadows were chasing them.
Seraph would sometimes raise his hand and waves of blue light would come out, stopping the shadows, but the shadows never seemed to disappear.
Elena gasped,
"Why won't they stop?"
"Because they want you!"
Seraph said sternly. "Me…? Why?"
"You are a stranger in this world, your light is a threat to them."
Elena felt a faint golden light emanating from her—something she had probably never seen before.
"Seraph— I… what am I?"
"I'll explain later!" He roared,
"For now, let's try to survive!"
The two of them reached the edge of a fast-flowing, sparkling river. The water of the river shone like blue flames.
Elena said in a frightened voice,
"How will we cross here? It looks very dangerous."
Seraph said,
"This is no ordinary river, this is the Light Flow — a river of light. Only the pure of heart can walk on it."
"Can we… walk? On water…?"
"Yes,"
he said,
"Stay with me."
He took Elena's hand — this time he didn't pull away.
The two stepped onto the water. Amazingly, the water froze under their feet like hard, transparent glass.
The screams of shadows could be heard from behind.
"They're getting closer!" Elena said.
Seraph raised his other hand in the air.
A strong wall of blue energy formed in the middle of the river, causing the shadows to stop and retreat.
"They can't get close to this light,"
Seraph said, panting,
"But it won't last long. We have to hurry."
The two walked along the river of light.
Elena stared in amazement at the blue light spreading beneath her feet.
"This world... this world is so beautiful, but so dangerous."
Seraph said softly,
"Beauty and danger always go together, Elena."
It was the first time Elena had seen the shadows of deep sorrow, loneliness, and secrets in his eyes.
Finally, they reached the other side of the river.
Ahead stood a golden temple—a temple that seemed to have descended from the sky. Its pillars were carved with serpents, but these serpents were not terrifying, but luminous, made of magic.
Elena said with wide eyes,
"What is this place?"
Seraph said in a deep voice,
"This is the Lumen Serpent Temple—the center of the ancient magic of light and serpents."
Elena was startled,
"Serpents…?"
Seraph lowered his eyes for a moment.
He didn't want to tell Elena the same truth because he had already fallen in love with Lena at first sight, but he couldn't express his love because he was afraid of hurting Elena. His heart longed to hold her in his arms right now and love her deeply
"The roots of this world… its power… are all tied to the ancient magic of serpents."
They entered the temple.
Pillars of light began to swirl around them.
Golden dust floated in the air.
Elena said,
"This is all… foreign to me, but I feel as if this place recognizes me."
Seraph looked at her in surprise.
"It's possible… very possible."
"How?" He fell silent.
In the middle of the temple was a large, shining round mirror—called the "Spider Mirror."
The Seraph stood in front of it and said,
"This mirror shows the true truth of everything. But…"
Elena took a step back,
"Will it… show me too?"
The Seraph said sternly,
"No! You won't come face to face with it yet. You're not ready."
Elena was shocked by his tone.
"Why? What are you hiding from me?"
The Seraph narrowed his eyes,
"Some truths are very powerful… they become dangerous if they are revealed prematurely."
"But I want to know the truth—"
"Elena!"
The Seraph's voice roared,
"I don't want to lose you!"
Elena fell silent.
He felt for the first time that fear lurked within the seraph… a fear that was not because of him, but for him.
Suddenly, the temple walls began to shake.
Seraph immediately said,
"They've found us!"
The Saiyans' horrified screams echoed through the temple and the beings rushed in through the door.
Elena said in fear,
"What should we do?"
Seraph grabbed her hand.
"Today you won't run. Today you'll fight."
"Me? How can I—"
Seraph placed his hand on her heart.
"You have light inside you, Elena. You don't feel it, but I know you have great power."
Elena's eyes widened in surprise.
"Power… inside me?"
"Yes. Focus on your breathing… listen to your heartbeat… let the light come out."
The Saiyans attacked them, screaming.
Seraph stepped forward.
"Elena! Now!" And…
At that moment, a golden light exploded from Elena's hand.
So powerful that the entire temple lit up.
The shadows screamed and retreated.
For several moments, only waves of light swirled in the temple.
Elena was gasping.
"This… this is what I did?"
Seraph said with a smile,
"Yes. This is just the beginning."
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