"If there is no struggle, there is no progress"
- Frederick Douglass
"Seek for the truth"
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I wake up from an unusual dream.
I look around and I'm still inside an old library with rows of books, scrolls, and tablets lining the dusty shelves.
A musty smell of old paper, and the air is heavy with the scent of dust, the light filtering down through the windows is murky and dim.
"Master, you're finally awake" I look at Nelo beside me reading a book, I yawn and wipe my face, It's seems that I have fallen asleep while reading the book.
Nelo is my spirit pet, he can transform into a black cat and a young boy and he have an ability to illusion but it only last for an hour.
I pick up the book Infront of me and continue my search through the library, with Nelo following close at my heels.
I have only covered a small fraction of the library's immense size, but I have already found some things that indicates the trace of Timothy's mana.
"Let's leave here, We already read the books and check all over the place" I said as we leave the Ancient Library where traces of Timothy can be found.
Timothy is a Great Archimage beloved by all but then suddenly he disappeared.
He disappeared for almost 5 years and then the gods of all continents gave a prophecy about Timothy.
"In the darkness of the broken world,
A seeker comes, bold and unfurled,
His eyes are fixed, his heart is true,
His will is strong, his mission's new.
He'll wander far, through sun and rain,
Through forest dark and mountain gain,
He'll brave the storm, he'll face the beast,
To find the truth that sets them free.
The path ahead is long and rough,
Yet he'll face it with a brave enough,
And then, one day, when all is near,
He'll find the light, he'll break the seal
And so the world will be reborn,
A light that shines in all that's torn,
The seekers truth, the world's salvation,
The end of darkness, the beginning of light."
It was deciphered that Timothy is the seeker because he said he will unravel the truth of this world before he disappeared.
The Kingdom of Midas asked me to find Timothy because they want and need him so they can increase their power and fame,
Greedy right?
It's the Land of Greed after all.
"Where are we going now?" Nelo asked as he transform into a cat,
I look up in the dark and gloomy sky and replied "Let's look for an inn first, it looks like it's going to rain"
I head back towards the entrance.
Nelo is following close behind.
I pass a pile of rubble from a collapsed ceiling.
On a whim, I decide to check under it when I saw some light that reflects unto my face.
Underneath the rubble, I find a small, leather bound book.
It is old and dusty but it's in decent condition and there's a small mirror Infront of it. It is titled "My Diary",
It's also written here that it's made by Timothy Black,
I pick it up and open it.
Inside, there is a map of the library, along with some hand-written notes.
The writing is faded, but I was able to make out some of the words.
"Day 12 of Aquamarine Month, Year Orchid
A task so big, so heroic and grand,
I slayed the demon king, the one who's so grand.
And saved the world from his dark and twisted reign,
Leaving me to ponder, what comes next, what's my game?
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Day 3 of Diamond Month, Year Orchid
A hero I was, but the task is now done,
Is my role, my journey complete, and now I must be done?
The world is free, no more darkness, no more pain,
What path should I choose, what's my purpose to gain?
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Day 28 of Diamond Month, Year Orchid
Exploration, to uncover the truth,
And seek answers that I long may accrue.
The path is long, but I've got the will,
To unravel the mysteries, and fulfill.
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Day 25 of Emerald Month, Year Orchid
I will chase my dreams, with heart that is bold,
To discover the world, to seek what's untold.
I am no longer just a hero,
But a seeker of truth, in an endless sea to roam.
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Day 18 of Alexandrite Month, Year Orchid
In this world, I've travelled far and wide,
Explored every nook and cranny,
Yet there's still a question that haunts my mind,
I've searched high and low, but still could not find.
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Day 29 of Alexandrite Month, Year Orchid
I've delved into mysterious lands,
Places no mortal has ever stood,
And I've seen things that would make most men wilt,
But still, my purpose eluded me still."
"It's true when they said that the hero is a poet, my brain hurts after reading this diaries" I said and touch my head.
I skip some the pages into the last entry.