Entering the center of the World

Ebenveth raised his hand, and the space around them changed. They were now inside the Tower of Illusion, surrounded by mirrors that displayed different versions of Noah’s life.

“Each mirror,” Ebenveth explained, “shows you the choices you could have made. The ones you’ve made. The ones you might have made.”

Noah saw himself in different situations – the Noah who chose to continue using Venuszirad for power, the Noah who gave up and lived as a mortal (not immortal), the Noah who managed to find balance earlier.

“But which one is real?” Noah asked.

“Everything is real,” Lera replied. “In Ebensijven, every possibility is a reality in itself.”

“And that’s your challenge,” Ebenveth added. “You must choose – not the best version of yourself, but the truest version of yourself.”

Noah stepped closer to the mirrors. Each reflection had its own story, different experiences and lessons.

“How can I know which one is true?” Noah asked Lehfilma.

 “Use what you have learned,” Lehfilma answered through Vianemur. “The Healing Crystal teaches about life. The Control Crystal teaches about balance.”

Noah closed his eyes, feeling the energy of the two crystals he had brought with him. When he opened them, he saw something different in one of the mirrors—a version of himself that seemed neither too strong nor too weak, neither too good nor too evil.

“That version,” Noah pointed, “seemed the most… real.”

“Because that is who you really are,” Ebenveth nodded. “Not the strongest or the weakest, but the most balanced. The one who understands that true strength comes from accepting all of yourself.”

As Noah stepped closer to the mirror, the other shadows began to react. Some tried to draw him in, tempting him with promises of power or absolute peace.

“Don’t be fooled,” Lera warned. “Perfection is not your goal.”

“I know,” Noah smiled. “Perfection is an illusion. Balance is reality.”

He reached out, touching the mirror that displayed the balanced version of himself. Instantly, the mirror shone brightly, and from within emerged a third crystal - a sapphire blue that shimmered with an inner light.

"The Crystal of Truth," Lehfilma explained. "The third aspect of Venuszirad."

Noah took the crystal, feeling it resonate with the other two. Healing, Control, and Truth - three aspects that were slowly beginning to form a complete understanding of true power.

"Congratulations," Ebenveth smiled. "You have found your true self. But your journey is not over yet."

"There are many more worlds," Lera added. "The Abyss Dimension."

Noah nodded. Three crystals had been found, each bearing a different lesson.

Noah tightened his grip on the three crystals, feeling their swirling, interconnected energies. A warm sensation spread from his hand to his entire body, as if the three crystals were communicating with each other, sharing ancient secrets long hidden.

"The Abyss Dimension," Noah repeated Lera's words. "What awaits me there?"

 Ebenveth stepped closer, his black robes rippling softly. “The Abyss is where all dimensions meet—like the center of an infinite wheel. There, the power of Venuszirad reaches its peak.”

“But it is also the most dangerous place,” Lehfilma added, her voice echoing through Vianemur. “Many have tried to reach the Abyss. Few have returned.”

Noah stared at the three crystals in his hands. The Healing Crystal glowed emerald green, reminding him of lessons about life and empathy. The Control Crystal glowed ruby red, a symbol of strength and balance. And now, the Truth Crystal was sapphire blue, gleaming with profound wisdom.

“I am ready,” Noah said firmly. “But how do we reach the Abyss?”

Lera raised her hand, and the air around them vibrated. The mirrors in the Tower of Illusion began to spin, creating a dazzling spiral of light. “The Abyss cannot be reached by ordinary means. You must use the power of all three crystals together.”

 "But remember," Ebenveth warned, "such power could destroy you if you are not prepared. Even with all you have learned."

Noah nodded, understanding the risks he was taking. He had learned that true power was not about domination, but about understanding. About accepting all aspects of himself—the good and the dark, the strength and the weakness.

“Hold the crystals,” Lehfilma instructed, “and imagine them as one. Not three separate forces, but one unified force.”

Noah closed his eyes, focusing. He felt the energies of the three crystals begin to blend. The Healing Crystal offered a soothing warmth. The Control Crystal offered a steadying force. The Truth Crystal brought a clarity of mind he had never felt before.

The room began to spin faster. The mirrors gleamed brighter until the light was blinding. Noah felt his body being pulled in every direction at once.

“Don’t fight it!” he heard Lera’s voice call. “Let the energy flow!”

Noah let go of all resistance. He let the energy of the three crystals carry him, trusting that the balance he had found would lead him.

As the light faded and the room stopped spinning, Noah opened his eyes. The sight before him took his breath away.

They were no longer in the Tower of Illusion. Around them stretched an impossible landscape - dozens, perhaps hundreds of different worlds, all appearing together like an intricate mosaic of reality. The sky above them was filled with swirling galaxies, while beneath their feet the ground seemed to be made of crystal that reflected all the dimensions that existed.

"Welcome to Abyss," Reghel the Guardian said softly. "The center of all the worlds beneath, you must explore yet another world - Abyss is the World that supports the worlds it chooses - there are seven Worlds. Continue to explore knowledge and balance."

Reghel raised his golden staff, drawing a circle in the air. Before them, a projection of seven interconnected circles appeared, with Abyss at its center.

"Seven worlds," Reghel explained, "each with its part in balancing reality. And the first you must explore is Ifthur Eidifnator."

Noah glanced at his sister, Exiriazurna. The girl nodded firmly, her hand tightly gripping the softly glowing Vianemur.

"Ifthur Eidifnator," Exiriazurna said softly, "the first world beneath the Abyss. What makes this world special?"

"This world is where pure energy is formed," Reghel replied, pointing to one of the circles that glowed purple. "There, you will find the source of the power that flows to all the other worlds."

Noah felt his three crystals resonate more strongly. "These crystals... they seem to be responding to something."

"Of course," Lera chimed in. "Venuszirad's crystals are derived from the pure energy of Ifthur Eidifnator. They feel the call to return to their origin."

Reghel waved his staff once more, and a portal began to form - a pillared gate of crystal with purple energy swirling in the center.

"You must be careful," Reghel warned. "Ifthur Eidifnator, there are many guards, both brutes and angels. I am the support itself, if you defeat me - Noah, you will have all of this."

“No, I no longer think about power.”

Noah and Exiriazurna looked at each other, a silent communication that only siblings could understand. They had been through so much together, and this was a new chapter in their journey.

“We are ready,” they said in unison.

They stepped forward. Noah felt his crystals pulsate more strongly, while Vianemur in his grasp began to glow brighter.

“One more thing,” Reghel said as they neared the chamber. “In Ifthur Eidifnator, the past and the future sometimes collide. Don’t be surprised if you find answers to questions you haven’t asked yet.”

With those mysterious words echoing in their ears, Noah and Lera stepped into the underworld. A purplish light enveloped them, and they felt a powerful pull as the dimensions around them began to change.

Their adventure in the first world beneath the Abyss – Ifthur Eidifnator – had just begun.