Beginner stage

Onar: "This is truly astonishing, Zoser. Normally, it takes individuals a long time to connect the ether to their spirit, and some even fail entirely. But you succeeded on your first try? How did you manage that?"

Zoser felt a bit confused, but decided to share his experience:

Zoser: "I'm not exactly sure... but I think I first felt the ether when I was in the Dark Forest."

Onar's eyebrows raised in clear astonishment, and she spoke with a serious tone:

Onar: "The Dark Forest? Tell me, what happened there? I want to know everything."

Zoser began to tell his story, speaking of his happy village, the explosion that destroyed it, and the disappearance of everyone, including his parents. He spoke of the old crone who appeared before him and of losing his dog, Ben Yamin. He then described waking up in the frightening forest, where he felt danger all around him as if something was watching him in the darkness. He also spoke of his intense hunger and discovering the "Honey Ants" that helped him survive. He paused for a moment, remembering those dark moments in the forest, as if the shadows were breathing around him.

Onar listened intently, her face reflecting sympathy and concern, her eyes glimmering with focus. When he finished his story, she placed her hand on his shoulder and spoke in a warm voice, as if trying to transfer some of her strength to him:

Onar: "You've suffered so much, Zoser, more than any child your age should bear. But you're strong. What you've been through wasn't easy, and yet, you're still here. That means you possess great willpower."

She paused for a moment to think, then added:

Onar: "You haven't just lost things; you've also discovered something deeper within yourself, something no one can touch."

Onar: "It's not common for someone to sense the ether and connect it to their energy center without training. But under certain circumstances, it can happen. Sometimes, a severe psychological shock, a life-threatening situation, or even taking a certain elixir can cause the body and spirit to immediately interact with the ether. It seems that what you went through in the forest awakened your spiritual energy in an extraordinary way."

Onar paused for a moment, then looked at Zoser with eyes that seemed to see him for the first time, a deeper look than just the person in front of her:

Onar: "As for the old woman, the scarab, and the Eye of Horus, and what you mentioned about that priestess... we'll save that discussion for later. There's much you need to know, but everything has its time."

She smiled gently and added, with a hint of ancient wisdom accumulated over the years:

Onar: "Let's focus on what's in front of us now. You've come a long way on your own, but your real journey has just begun. There are greater things waiting for you, but I'll always support you, Zoser."

After Zoser finished explaining what he had been through, Onar looked at him thoughtfully, her face reflecting deep sympathy, then said in a calm yet serious tone:

Onar: "Zoser, from what you've described, it seems that you are in the first stage of your spiritual journey. We call this stage the early beginner."

Zoser looked at her, confused, feeling a bit tense inside, and asked cautiously:

Zoser: "What does it mean to be a beginner? And what's the difference between the early, middle, and peak stages?"

Onar smiled gently and moved her hands in a swift motion, as though drawing an image in the air. She then answered in a soft voice filled with warmth:

Onar: "A beginner is someone who has just started connecting with the ether and linking it to their spirit. The early stage means you're still at the beginning, learning how to feel the ether and direct it. In this stage, control is weak, and you might feel tired quickly when using the energy, as if your spirit is touching something unfamiliar for the first time."

She then looked into Zoser's eyes and continued slowly:

Onar: "As for the middle stage, it's when you begin to harmonize with the ether. In this stage, you will be able to use the energy for longer periods. You might start to understand your unique power and even master basic skills or techniques that will help you on your journey."

She paused for a moment to gauge the impact of her words, then said with a more serious tone, reflecting the importance of the stage:

Onar: "But reaching the peak of the beginner level means you have become capable of controlling the ether with high precision, even using it instinctively. At this stage, your spirit fully adapts to the energy, and you become ready to move on to the next level. Orion and Lina are the best examples of this."

Onar continued cautiously, emphasizing the importance of discipline in these stages:

Onar: "Each level is divided into three stages: early, middle, and peak. After the beginner level, you'll move on to a more complex level. But don't rush, Zoser. The most important thing now is to master what you have and learn how to listen to the ether and understand it. This is the foundation for everything."

Zoser thought about her words, and a wave of curiosity washed over him, so he asked, deeply eager to understand:

Zoser: "And what about your level, Onar?"

Onar smiled with a mysterious smile, her eyes gleaming with a type of knowledge that wasn't easily spoken of, and then said in a tone surrounded by secrets:

Onar: "You'll know when the time is right."

Zoser felt that there was something hidden behind her words, but he didn't dare to press her further. Perhaps there was something deeper she was concealing, but he decided to wait for the right moment.

Then, in the midst of a brief silence, Zoser, with a challenge in his gaze, asked Onar:

Zoser: "How do I start?"

Onar smiled warmly, as if she had been waiting for this question, then said:

Onar: "Tomorrow we'll start the training. Rest now, for your true journey begins here."