Blade owners 2
While I was practicing these moves, I started to feel more connected to the dagger, the book, and the world around me. These spiritual exercises were draining me physically, but they were feeding my mind and soul. As I trained, I began to see strange visions—shadows moving around me, encouraging voices in the air, as if someone were watching and guiding me. Was it the spirits of ancient warriors? Or was it just the book's effect? I wasn't sure, but I kept going.
The steps took time, but the more I practiced, the more I picked up new skills. Slowly, I felt more grounded, stronger. The energy I was feeling was growing, as if I could ignite the hidden blade in my hand. The steps kept repeating in my mind: spirit first, then body, then full control over the blade.
Eventually, I understood that the path was long, and real strength didn't just come from weapons or tricks, but from balance, endurance, and patience. But I knew I was on the right path, and my real training journey had just begun.
The Blade of Fire isn't just a weapon for physical strikes. It's an instrument designed to attack the very soul. Its true power lies in its ability to affect the internal spirit of the opponent, making it impossible to resist through conventional means. When an attack is made with this blade, it leaves invisible marks on the soul, causing pain and lasting effects.
As I trained, the encouraging voices continued.
They were whispers, but I somehow felt them.
I kept practicing for a little while longer, then decided it was enough for today. I needed to explore the rest of the rooms.
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While wandering through the old library, packed with shelves of mysterious books, I felt something unusual grabbing my attention. The library seemed isolated from the rest of the world, like it held secrets that no one was meant to discover. But between those old rows of books, I found one that stood out.
It was a big book with a dark brown leather cover, decorated with ancient golden letters. What caught my eye more was that the book was placed in an obvious spot, far from the other books, as if someone had placed it there on purpose. The location felt like an invitation to explore. Even though the library was a bit dark, this book emitted a strange glow that drew my attention. I couldn't resist my curiosity, so I cautiously approached it, almost knowing there was something special waiting for me inside.
I couldn't be sure why, but something inside me urged me to open it. The first thing I read was the big title written in ancient Arabic: "The Dagger Bearers."
In ancient times, when humans still didn't know much about the other world, jinn and spirits lived in a parallel world beside the human realm. The jinn considered themselves powerful beings and moved freely between the worlds, interfering with human affairs in many ways, both good and bad. But there was a faction of the jinn, called "The Savage Ones," who had limitless desires for human souls and bodies.
There were times when humans and jinn clashed, as the spirits would sneak into the human world, seduce, mislead, and cause chaos. Humans were vulnerable to these mysterious attacks they couldn't understand or resist. In those desperate times, "The Dagger Bearers" appeared.
According to the legend, when the jinn began attacking humans more frequently, and the chaos between worlds increased, "Harun Al-Walid," the founder of "The Dagger Bearers," decided to intervene. Harun had gained great power from the dagger he carried, and he and his warriors had become more connected to the spiritual world than ever before.
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The Strict Laws
In the unfair battle between the jinn and humans, Harun and his powerful tribe imposed strict laws on the jinn and spirits:
1. No Interference with Humans: The Dagger Bearers decreed that jinn and spirits were not allowed to cross boundaries or interfere with human lives. This protection came with harsh consequences; if any human spirit was attacked, the Dagger Bearers would pursue the offenders, ensuring no spiritual being could break this rule.
2. Spiritual Punishment: The punishment for any jinn who broke this law was severe. Those who attacked humans or tried to control them had part of their spiritual power stripped away forever. These punishments were meant to weaken the jinn's ability to affect the human world or the spiritual realm.
3. Spiritual Courts: For any rebellious jinn, there was a spiritual court where they were judged according to the laws of "The Dagger Bearers." These courts were held in hidden places where only the chosen warriors could enter. The decisions were made based on ancient customs, and punishments included isolating the rogue jinn from their kind in the other worlds.
Over time, "The Dagger Bearers" became the main protectors of humanity against the jinn. These warriors moved between the worlds, watching the jinn and maintaining balance between the human and spiritual realms. They didn't seek to fight the jinn in all forms, but ensured that those allowed in the human world didn't overstep their boundaries.
Whenever jinn attacked humans, the "Dagger Bearers" intervened directly. They could sense the hidden threads between the worlds, and when they felt a threat, they appeared suddenly, ready to protect humanity from any attack.
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As I read more pages of the book, I started to realize that this library wasn't just a normal one. I could feel a strange energy coming from deep within it, as if the place itself held a hidden secret. As I wandered further, my eyes landed on a giant tree in the heart of the library. It seemed ancient, its roots stretching deep into the ground, as if it had been rooted there since forever, and its branches reached up to the ceiling, filling the place with a majestic, mysterious presence.
I approached the tree slowly, feeling an irresistible pull towards it, as though it was calling me to uncover its secret. When I reached it, I noticed the trunk wasn't ordinary—it was carved with symbols and shapes that looked like the ones in the book. That's when I realized this tree wasn't just a giant, neglected plant; it was something far bigger.
As I pondered, I noticed the book in my hands was glowing again, its pages flipping automatically, as if the tree responded to my presence. The pages stopped at a section titled: "The Dagger Bearer's Law."