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Kurt, a young man with extraordinary powers, embarks on a quest to uncover the secrets of his past and his connection to a lost civilization. Guided by a retired teacher and a mystical artifact, he learns of a powerful civilization, the Lumina, and the tragic events that led to their downfall.

As Kurt delves deeper into the mysteries of the past, he discovers a dark force that threatens to engulf the world. He must learn to control his powers and master ancient techniques to confront this darkness and prevent history from repeating itself. His journey leads him to uncover clues about a hidden sanctuary that may hold the key to his destiny.

THE RELOST

Terra's gaze remained fixed on Kurt, the air around her shimmering with barely contained power. "You claim you summoned my weapon," she stated, her voice a low rumble that resonated through the throne room. "A weapon I have never granted you the right to wield. Explain yourself."

Kurt, feeling the weight of her divine scrutiny, shifted slightly. "You are a goddess," he replied, attempting to deflect the question. "Surely you know everything that happens in this world?"

Terra's expression softened slightly, though her intense gaze did not waver. "You misunderstand, mortal," she said, her voice laced with ancient knowledge. "The Seven Gods, the war gods you know – Sol, Mareus, and the others – we are concerned with the grand movements of this world, the flow of power, the clash of forces. The intricate details of creation, the subtle dance of life and destruction? Those are often beyond our direct perception."

Kurt's eyes widened in surprise. "Woah," he murmured, a genuine sense of wonder in his voice. "I never knew that. I always assumed the gods... knew everything."

Terra inclined her head slightly. "A common misconception. Now, tell me," she pressed, her voice firm. "How did you manage this… feat?"

Kurt recounted the events that had led him to this moment. He described witnessing the noble hunter summon the energy spear, the memory of its power burning in his mind. He explained his exploration of the city, his discovery of the ancient texts, and his attempts to decipher the secrets of Astra.

"I learned the... the 'enchantment'," he said, hesitating slightly at the archaic word. "And I tried to replicate what I had seen. I imagined the weapon in my mind, focused my will, and began to speak the words. But before I could even finish the phrase... the spear appeared. But I couldn't control it. It was like... it wasn't connected to me."

He then explained his realization about the core, and his desperate search for a way to unlock it, omitting the details of the retired teacher for now.

Terra listened, her expression shifting from intense curiosity to something akin to amusement. When he finished, she tilted her head, a strange light in her eyes.

"So," she said, a low chuckle rumbling in her chest. "While nobles endure years of rigorous training, their cores unlocked by skilled masters after decades of preparation... you simply willed it to be so. You stumbled upon power that is the birthright of gods."

She shook her head, a mixture of disbelief and something that sounded suspiciously like admiration in her voice. "If your tale were a fabrication, little mortal," she said, a wry smile playing on her lips, "it would be the most outlandish, the most hilarious fantasy ever conceived. A commoner wielding divine power on a whim? It's... it's almost poetic."

Divine Inquiry