*Chapter 10: The Shadow's Conspiracy*
Lukman and Rahmat had safely escaped the cave, but the experience had left a lasting impact on their minds. The Dark Lord's ominous presence and his warning had raised even more questions in Lukman's mind.
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"Lukman, your power is growing, but we need to understand the Dark Lord's true plan," Rahmat said as they returned to the lab. "Yes. He keeps saying I can't use this power, but I've seen him weaken. That means this power can defeat him." Lukman replied. "So we need to understand it fully. There are still many pages left in the booklet." Rahmat suggested.
Lukman and Rahmat began studying the remaining pages of the booklet. One page read:
> *"Faith is the fundamental element of the Will Energy — believing in oneself and one's intentions. This power only works for those who trust themselves and hold true to their purposes."*
"So this means that if I want to fully utilize this power, I need to strengthen my self-confidence even more," Lukman said thoughtfully. "And perhaps clarify my purpose. This isn't just a fight for survival; it's about fighting for the right cause." Rahmat agreed.
That night, as Lukman and Rahmat were studying in the lab, a warning suddenly appeared on a computer screen. "What's happening?" Lukman asked, looking at the screen. "Someone is trying to hack our system," Rahmat said anxiously. Suddenly, the Dark Lord's image appeared on the screen. "You think you can escape me, Lukman? This power will destroy you. The more you try to understand it, the closer you'll get to your own destruction." The Dark Lord's voice echoed from the computer speakers. "This power isn't meant to destroy you; it's meant to stop you!" Lukman shouted back. "Your bravery amuses me. Your foolishness will be your downfall." The Dark Lord's image vanished from the screen.
"What just happened? He can now hack our systems!" Rahmat exclaimed, worried. "This is his tactic. He wants me to fear him. But I know that if I give up, he'll win." Lukman said firmly. "So what's the next step?" Rahmat asked. "I need to strengthen myself further. And understand the true nature of this power." Lukman determined.
Lukman reopened the booklet and continued studying its remaining pages. His mind was now set on a single goal — defeating the Dark Lord. "Rahmat, this booklet isn't just a weapon; it's a whole system that I need to understand." Lukman said. "We'll focus on it completely. No information will be too small." Rahmat agreed.
As Rahmat studied more ancient documents, he uncovered a shocking truth. "Lukman, I think we've discovered something even bigger. The Dark Lord doesn't just want to destroy the Will Energy; he wants to use it to amplify his own power." Rahmat said quickly. "So this isn't just a battle; he wants to control the entire world." Lukman said, astonished. "If we don't stop him, he'll misuse this power and destroy everything." Rahmat said anxiously.
Lukman was now more determined than ever to defeat the Dark Lord. But the battle was about to become even more challenging. "If he wants to destroy my power, I need to make myself even stronger. And for that, I need to understand all the information in this booklet." Lukman said resolutely. "Are we ready for the next step?" Rahmat asked. "Yes. And this time, I'm fully prepared." Lukman replied confidently.