Galam's Chronicles

Chapter 25

Eros continued his journey in search of his friends and the exit from the dark realm, along the way he found himself in what appear to be ancient ruins



Eros:*thought* The distortion in the sky doesn't allow the sun's rays to pass, he wasn't kidding when he said "dark realm"

Eros walked through the ruins, encountering no difficulty

"Black Viper":Well Well, what do we have here? A little Vilgan lost in the void, welcome to what I like to call "The city of oblivion"

Eros remained composed despite the taunts of "Black Viper." He knew that showing fear or hesitation would only empower the villain further. Instead, he focused on finding a way to break free from the dark realm and rejoin his friends.

Eros: I'm not lost, and I won't be fooled by your illusions. I know you're trying to play mind games with me, but it won't work.

"Black Viper":Oh, you're a feisty one. I like that. But let's see how you handle this.

The surroundings around Eros began to shift and change, distorting his perception of reality. Hallucinations of his past, fears, and doubts started to plague him, making it difficult to discern truth from illusion.

Eros:*Thought* Stay calm, Eros. These are just tricks. Focus on what's real.

With a deep breath, Eros centered himself and managed to see through the illusions. He recognized the tactics of "Black Viper" and refused to let them control him.

"Black Viper":Yours is a civilization of primitives

Eros: Our civilization may be different from yours, but that doesn't make us primitives. We have our strengths and virtues, just like any other culture. We value kindness, compassion, and the pursuit of knowledge.

"Black Viper":*Laughter* You make me laugh at how false your words are, kindness and compassion? You who went around pillaging villages and raiding, beautiful compassion, then for what? To obtain the grace of your beloved God Gmor? To show how strong you are so that at death he welcomes you into his kingdom? To show that you are excellent soldiers for when, according to your idiotic doctrine, Sigmundjár,the final battle between good and evil, arrives?

Eros: *Remains calm* I won't deny that my people have had their share of conflicts and challenges, just like any other civilization. But that doesn't define us entirely. We've also made great strides in promoting peace, understanding, and cooperation among different communities. Our pursuit of knowledge has led us to advance in various fields, seeking not just power but also wisdom.
As for our beliefs, they provide us with a sense of purpose and direction, guiding us to be the best versions of ourselves. The idea of Sigmundjár represents our hope for a future where good triumphs over evil, where compassion and unity prevail.

"Black Viper":*Sneering* Hope is nothing more than a fleeting illusion, something to cling to in your futile existence. In the end, darkness will always consume everything, and there's nothing you can do to stop it.

Eros: Maybe darkness has its role in the grand scheme of things, but so does light. They coexist in a delicate balance, and it's up to us to choose which side we want to align ourselves with. We may not be able to eradicate darkness entirely, but we can strive to bring light into the world, even in the darkest of times.

"Black Viper":*Mocking* And how do you plan to do that, little vilgan? How do you intend to stand against the darkness that I represent?

Eros: By standing together with my friends and allies, by upholding our principles of kindness and compassion, and by never giving in to despair. Darkness feeds on fear and doubt, and I won't let it consume me. Instead, I will use my inner light to guide me through the darkness and to illuminate the path for others.