By Sisu Sugo (Shish Mmm)
In the previous chapter, Sisu Mira died at the hands of bandits while trying to save her, and an unknown force propelled him toward his reincarnation.
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The Descent into Darkness
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Everything was engulfed in darkness. A pitch-black curtain surrounded him, as if time and space had ceased to exist. Sisu Sugo’s eyes were closed, his body seemingly floating in a void. Suddenly, a tiny speck of light flickered in the distance. At first, it was faint, but it gradually grew larger, as if someone were carrying a lit lamp closer. A deep, melodic voice echoed, “Sisu Sugo, Sisu Sugo… wake up!”
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Sisu slowly opened his eyes. Around him stretched an infinite white void—no horizon, no boundaries, just an endless expanse of emptiness. He looked around in confusion. “Where am I? Who’s there?” His voice carried a mix of anxiety and curiosity.
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The voice spoke again, this time more clearly, “Sisu Sugo, how are you?”
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Sisu scanned his surroundings, searching for the source, but saw nothing. “Who are you? Why can’t I see you?”
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The voice chuckled softly and said, “I am the entity who created this world—the trees, the rivers, the animals, and all of you.”
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Sisu’s eyes widened. “You… God?”
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“Yes,” the voice replied calmly. “And I have chosen you for a special task.”
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Sisu was still bewildered. He asked, “What task? And why me?”
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God smiled gently, “In time, you will find all the answers. But for now, you must go. Before you leave, however, I will transform your physical form.”
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As soon as the words were spoken, a brilliant white light enveloped Sisu’s body. His hair turned a sky-blue color, his ears sharpened into cat-like points, and his physique became more graceful, resembling a character from a fairy tale. In his hand appeared a thin cord adorned with small black gems. As the transformation ended, darkness engulfed him once more.
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A World of Colorful Dreams
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The void shattered with the chirping of a bird. Sisu opened his eyes. A colorful bird flew past him. He found himself sitting in an unfamiliar place—a vast field of green grass, a riot of colorful flowers, trees laden with ripe fruit, and a clear river flowing nearby. The place was so enchanting that Sisu felt as though he had stepped into a dream world.
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He stood up. Suddenly, he noticed a cat-like tail swaying behind him. He approached the river and, seeing his reflection in the clear water, was astonished. His appearance had completely changed—sky-blue hair, cat-like ears, and a face like that of a fairy-tale heroine. He marveled at himself but also wondered: Where was this place? How had he gotten here?
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The Beginning of an Unknown Path
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Sisu began walking along the riverbank. The colorful flowers, the fruits on the trees, and the symphony of birds filled his heart with joy. As he walked, he ventured far. Suddenly, his eyes fell upon a tree with dark, almost black leaves. While the leaves of other trees were green, this one stood out oddly. Approaching it, he saw a wooden door at its base, with four massive, strange insects attacking it. The insects were terrifying—black, shiny bodies, emitting a poisonous, foul-smelling black smoke.
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Near the door, a small fairy was fighting. She wielded a tiny axe, but she was growing weaker. The stench of the black smoke reached Sisu’s nose—sharp and repulsive. The fairy collapsed unconscious on the ground. Sisu hesitated no longer. The fairy lay weakly, her golden wings trembling. The four massive, fearsome insects were charging toward the wooden door at the tree’s base. Their black, glossy bodies glinted in the sunlight, their sharp claws leaving deep gouges in the ground. Poisonous black smoke poured from their mouths, tainting the air with a foul odor. Sisu’s nose burned, tears welled in his eyes, but an unknown strength awakened within his heart.
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He noticed the black gems suddenly turning white, as if they had come alive in sync with his courage. Blue-white sparks scattered, and a surge of energy coursed through his body. His sky-blue hair fluttered in the wind, his cat-like ears perked up alertly. “I’ll stop them,” he declared with a firm voice, though fear trembled within him.
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The first insect charged. Its claws tore at the ground, and a whirlwind of black smoke rushed toward him. Sisu dodged to the side, his tail helping him maintain balance. He noticed the white gems on the cord in his right hand emitting electric waves. Clenching his fist, he thrust his hand toward the insect. The cord whipped like a lash, and a beam of blue-white light shot from the gems, forming a sphere from his wrist to his fingertips before striking the insect. With a brilliant flash, the insect dissolved into smoke. Sisu exclaimed in amazement, “It worked!”
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But there was no time for joy. The remaining three insects charged together. Their claws raked the ground with a stormy roar. One insect hurled black smoke, striking Sisu’s arm and leaving a dark mark. A burning sensation spread. “Ah!” he cried out but gritted his teeth and steadied himself. “I won’t give up!”
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He swung his hand again, hurling a beam of light at the second insect. The beam grew brighter, fueled by his anger and courage, amplifying the gems’ power. The insect crumbled into ash. The third insect approached from behind. Sisu’s ears alerted him to the sound, and he leaped aside. “You won’t catch me!” he shouted.
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He hid behind the tree to catch his breath. His heart pounded, but he was determined to fight for the fairy. The fourth insect charged, shaking the ground. Sisu emerged from behind the tree and unleashed the full power of the gems. A storm of light engulfed the insect, and with a brilliant explosion, it vanished into smoke. However, he noticed the surrounding area had been damaged by his magic. Sisu thought to himself that he should use this powerful form sparingly.
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Breathing heavily from exhaustion, Sisu stood still. The glow of the gems in his hand had dimmed, and the magical energy had faded. The air was filled with the scent of ash and smoke. He looked toward Shilvi, his chest swelling with pride. “I did it,” he whispered.
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The Fairy’s Awakening
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Sisu approached the fairy. She lay unconscious on the ground. The fairy was about six inches tall, resembling a tiny glimmer of light. Her face radiated a sweet glow, her eyes shone like green leaves, and her golden wings fluttered like silk, creating gentle waves in the air. She wore a small white dress adorned with green vine patterns, and a tiny crown of green leaves on her head enhanced her beauty.
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Sisu fetched water from the river and sprinkled it on the fairy’s face. Slowly, she opened her eyes. Her tiny body trembled as her golden wings quivered. Sisu smiled, “Finally, you’re awake!”
But the fairy, startled, hid behind the tree. Sisu, surprised, said, “I saved you! Why are you running from me?”
The fairy peeked out from behind the tree, observing Sisu from head to toe—a child of eight to ten years with sky-blue hair, cat-like ears, green eyes, a cat-like tail, and a white pair of shorts barely covering his modesty, with no shirt on. “Are you one of Kayeno’s soldiers?” she asked suspiciously.
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Sisu frowned and said, “No, but wait a minute—who’s Kayeno? And why were those insects attacking you?”
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The fairy cautiously stepped out from behind the tree. “You’re not one of Kayeno’s soldiers?”
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“No, I’m not one of Kayeno’s soldiers,” Sisu replied.
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The fairy came closer. Her name was Sylviana, but she said, “You can call me Shilvi. I thought you were with Kayeno’s group. Your appearance… it’s unusual.”
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Sisu laughed, “I don’t even know how I became like this. But who are you? And who is Kayeno?”
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The Tale of Shilvi and the Fairy-Tale World
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Shilvi sat down and began her story. This world, called Lumina, was a place of magic where nature and sorcery coexisted. However, Kayeno, a dark entity, had sent his soldiers to seize Lumina’s magical heart—a crystal sealed beneath an ancient tree, Ethoraror—which was the source of life and power for the world’s creatures and plants. The insects were Kayeno’s creations, his soldiers.
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“You defeated them,” Shilvi said. “But Kayeno’s soldiers will return. That door is my home. They want to drive all the fairies out of this area, but we’ve grown weak. Our magic isn’t working.”
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Sisu looked at the cord in his hand. “What is this? It seems to have given me power.”
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Shilvi’s eyes widened. “That’s a StarCord! An ancient magic of Lumina. How did you get it?”
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Sisu recalled God’s words but didn’t mention them. “I don’t know. But I want to help you.”
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A Humorous Moment
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Shilvi felt a bit relieved by Sisu’s words, but then she glanced at his cat-like tail and burst into laughter. “Does your tail always wag like that?”
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Embarrassed, Sisu tried to grab it, but the tail slipped from his grasp and kept swaying. “I can’t control it!” he said, laughing.
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Shilvi fluttered her golden wings and flew around, chasing Sisu’s tail as if it were a game. “It’s like a living creature!” she giggled. Sisu spun around, trying to hide it, while Shilvi teased, “You’re the strangest warrior in Lumina!”
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Amid this laughter, the ground trembled. More of Kayeno’s soldiers arrived—this time stronger, accompanied by their commander, Jozi. Jozi, the third-ranking leader of Kayeno’s forces, had eyes shadowed with darkness and wielded a black rod that emitted poisonous smoke.
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Attack and Hide-and-Seek
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Sisu and Shilvi quickly hid behind the tree. But Shilvi’s golden wings glinted in the sunlight, catching Jozi’s sharp eyes. “Someone’s there!” Jozi shouted.
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Sisu tried to use his StarCord, but the magic didn’t work this time. He waved his hand in frustration, but no light emerged. Shilvi raised her tiny axe to fight, but one of Kayeno’s soldiers hurled a ball of black magic at her. She fell, knocked unconscious. Sisu rushed to save her, but the black magic struck him too. His body weakened, and his vision blurred.
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The Arrival of Three Warriors
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Just then, three shadows approached, their eyes filled with unwavering resolve.
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The first warrior, with messy golden hair and resolute blue eyes, wore gleaming steel armor and a red cape, giving him a regal appearance.
The second warrior, with reddish-orange hair and fox-like ears, had curious blue eyes and a small bandage on his cheek. His white shirt and vest set him apart.
The third warrior, a girl with light purple hair and mesmerizing purple eyes, wore a kimono-style dress adorned with butterfly and ribbon patterns, holding a crystal staff.
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The insects roared and charged. Their claws scratched the ground, and fireballs shot from their mouths. The second warrior dodged swiftly. “We need to cool their heads!” he shouted. He dashed toward a nearby tree, his sharp gaze scanning the area. An insect hurled a fireball at him, but he picked up a stone and threw it, striking the insect’s eye. The insect stumbled and fell. He climbed the tree, broke off a heavy branch, and dropped it onto the insect, crushing it. Smoke and dust filled the air.
“One down!” he laughed, but his smile faded as another insect lunged at him. Its claw grazed his chest. He leaped back, but the claw tore his shirt. His cheek bandage fell, revealing an old scar. “You’ve come too close now!” he roared. He grabbed a sharp stone from the ground and threw it at the insect’s leg, causing it to stagger.
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The female warrior raised her crystal staff. A wave of purple light spread from it, infusing the second warrior with new strength. She shouted, “I’ll cover you!” An insect fired a fireball at her, but she twirled her staff, creating a shimmering shield that deflected it back. The fireball struck the insect, reducing it to smoke. Another insect approached from behind, but she quickly turned and fired a light arrow from her staff, piercing its chest and destroying it. Her purple eyes blazed with intensity, though her breathing grew heavy. “They won’t stop!” she cried.
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The second warrior quickly set a trap. He scattered branches over a pit and covered it. As an insect charged, it fell into the trap. He grinned, “Even strength bows to wit!” But his smile faded as poisonous smoke enveloped him. Coughing, he collapsed, pain shadowing his blue eyes.
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The female warrior rushed over, using her staff to dispel the smoke. Her kimono ribbons fluttered in the wind, her face resolute. She said to the second warrior, “Get up!” She sent another wave of light from her staff, restoring his strength. He gritted his teeth and stood. “We have to finish them,” he said, his voice laced with anger and determination.
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Meanwhile, the first warrior faced Jozi. He charged, his golden hair whipping in the wind, his blue eyes burning with resolve. His steel sword gleamed in the sunlight like a sharp line of light. Jozi, the third commander of Kayeno’s forces, stood with his black rod raised. His eyes were shadowed with darkness, and the rod emitted black, poisonous smoke that spread around them. A sharp, foul odor filled the air, making it hard for Sisu and Shilvi to breathe.
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Robin advanced swiftly, his red cape fluttering. Jozi laughed arrogantly. “Your sword is nothing against my magic!” he bellowed. A ball of black light shot from his rod, poisoning the air as it hurtled toward Robin. Robin rolled aside, his armor scraping the ground. He rose and swung his sword in a powerful strike. The blade clashed with Jozi’s smoky barrier, producing a metallic clang that shook the surroundings.
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Jozi stepped back, but his rod unleashed three black energy arrows. They hissed through the air toward Robin, who spun his sword to create a shield-like defense. The spinning blade emitted golden light, destroying the arrows, though one grazed his armor’s shoulder, leaving a black mark. Pain flickered across his face, but he pressed forward.
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“You’re weak!” Jozi shouted, slamming his rod into the ground. The earth cracked, and snake-like forms of black smoke slithered toward the warrior. Robin leaped into the air, hovering briefly before landing and slashing in a circular motion. A wave of golden light erupted from his sword, shattering the smoky snakes. Enraged, Jozi twirled his rod, forming a massive ball of black energy. The air trembled, and leaves fell from the trees.
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The warrior plunged his sword into the ground. “Your darkness will fall to my light!” he roared. A pillar of golden light rose from the sword, engulfing Jozi’s black energy ball. Their collision triggered an explosion, shrouding the area in dust and smoke. Sisu closed his eyes and lay on the ground.
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As the dust settled, Robin was seen kneeling, his sword braced against the earth. Jozi lay defeated, his rod cast aside. Black smoke rose from his body and dissipated into the air. Robin stood slowly, his torn red cape hanging loosely, but his eyes still held resolve. He retrieved a black crystal from Jozi’s body and pocketed it. “This will be useful,” he muttered quietly.
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The second warrior and the female warrior destroyed the last insect. The second warrior threw a stone, striking its head, while the girl unleashed a wave of light from her staff, turning it to smoke. They breathed heavily, their bodies drenched in sweat, but their eyes shone with victory.
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Silence fell over the area. Only black marks and the scent of smoke remained on the ground. The first warrior leaned on his sword, panting. The second warrior sat down, a tired smile on his face. The female warrior stood supported by her staff, relief in her purple eyes. The first warrior then looked at Sisu and Shilvi, asking, “Are you both okay?”
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Sisu replied, “I’m fine, but Shilvi is still unconscious.”
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The female warrior raised her staff, sending a stream of light into Shilvi’s body. Within moments, Shilvi opened her eyes. Seeing her condition improve, Sisu said, “Shilvi, are you okay?”
“Hmm, I’m fine now,” she replied in a weak voice.
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The female warrior smiled, “The magic is working. You’ll be fully recovered soon.”
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Sisu thanked the warriors. They introduced themselves.
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“I am Robin,” the first warrior said. “I defeat bandits with my sword and strength.”
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“I am Kayo,” the second warrior said. “I help my companions with my wits.”
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“I am Celestia,” the third warrior said. “I heal my companions’ wounds and provide them with strength. We travel from village to village, fighting Kayo’s soldiers,” Robin said.
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Sisu said, “It’s nice to meet you all. I am Sisu Sugo, and this is Shilvi.”
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Robin said, “We are searching for an ancient tree called Ethoraror. Do you know where it is?”
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Shilvi, hearing this, flew up and perched on Sisu’s shoulder. “What will you do when you get there?”
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Robin said, “We’ve heard that Kayo stole Ethoraror’s crystal and damaged the tree. Do you know where it is?”
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Shilvi said, “I know. I’ll take you there.”
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Robin said, “Alright, let’s go, friends. We’ll leave now.”
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Kayo said dejectedly, “I thought we’d get some rest!”
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Robin laughed and said, “We’ll decide about resting once we reach Ethoraror.”
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Journey Toward Ethoraror
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The dust of the battle settled on the ground. Sisu Sugo’s heart was still pounding, her sky-blue hair damp with sweat and clinging to her forehead. Shilvi, still somewhat weak, flapped her golden wings and perched on Sisu’s shoulder. Robin, Kayo, and Celestia walked toward their horses. Robin whistled, and three powerful horses galloped over—their muscular bodies gleaming in the sunlight, their long tails swaying in the breeze.
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“Let’s go, friends!” Robin’s voice carried determination. “Ethoraror is waiting for us.” Then Robin asked Sisu, “Aren’t you coming, Sisu?”
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“Yes, I am,” Sisu replied with enthusiasm.
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Celestia, mounting her horse, looked at Sisu. A mystical smile played in her purple eyes. “Sisu, come, you’ll ride with me.” She extended her hand and lifted Sisu onto the horse in front of her. Sisu gripped the Starcord rope tightly in her hand, her cat-like tail swaying in the wind. Shilvi flew toward Robin to guide the way.
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The horses began to gallop. The sound of their hooves beat a rhythm on the ground, as if nature itself had joined their journey. They raced across vast green fields, passing colorful flowerbeds, flocks of birds in the sky, and a clear river flowing nearby. The sweet scent of grass filled the air, mingled with the chorus of birds from a distant jungle. Sisu’s sky-blue hair danced in the wind, a spark of excitement in her green eyes. This was her first time riding a horse. In her previous life, she had dreamed of seeing horses on the streets—dreamed of riding one and exploring the whole world. Now, that dream was coming true.
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Kayo, twitching his fox-like ears, shouted from behind, “Sisu, look at your tail! It’s dancing on its own!” His words made everyone laugh. Embarrassed, Sisu tried to grab her tail, but it slipped from her hands and kept swaying.
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Shilvi flew from Robin’s shoulder and chased after Sisu’s tail. “Is this a magical tail?” she laughed. “If I catch it, I’ll be the fastest fairy in Lumina!” Sisu spun around, trying to hide her tail, but Shilvi kept pursuing her. Celestia laughed and said, “Shilvi, if you catch that tail, I’ll let you hold my crystal staff!”
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Robin, leading from the front, chuckled and said, “Stop this game, or we’ll be exhausted before we reach Ethoraror!” But there was a hint of laughter in his voice too.
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The horses began climbing a hilly path. Colorful flower bushes lined both sides, and the sound of a waterfall echoed in the distance. Sunlight spread over the fields like a golden blanket. Sisu matched her rhythm to the horse’s gait. An unknown joy filled her heart. She looked at Celestia and said, “This feels like a dream!”
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Celestia smiled and said, “Lumina is a world of dreams. But danger lurks within this dream too.”
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Suddenly, a massive shadow appeared in the distance. The outline of Ethoraror’s enormous tree blended into the sky. Its branches seemed to touch the clouds, but the tree lay upside down. As they approached, they saw small machines and ropes, with fairies struggling to lift the tree.
Their faces showed despair, yet their eyes held hope.
Shilvi returned to Sisu’s shoulder and said, “This is Ethoraror. The heart of our world.” Her voice carried pride, but also a trace of anxiety.
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