Ally Life (Title Might Change)

Chapter 9 - Martyn Breaks the Rules and Kind of Regrets It

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On his journey home from his friend's house, Martyn found his thoughts consumed by the interesting trio that was Tango, Scott, and Jimmy. Each one possessed a unique aura that was alluring to Martyn. ...Not in that way of course!

Anyways, Martyn decided to bend one of the main rules of the Life Series: "No use of admin or god-like powers under any circumstances." While exceptions existed for server protection or banning disruptive users, Martyn couldn't shake the feeling that this was a mandatory step that he needed to take. What Grian didn't know wouldn't cause any harm, or so he desperately hoped.

Deciding to do the deed in the woods, he sets up camp. (And no not that kind of deed, you weirdos!)

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"Ignore the space around you and open the door to the dwelling of those who hear you."

As the speaker closed his eyes, a shroud of darkness enveloped him. A mysterious energy pulsed through the air, and after a few heartbeats, he sensed the environment shifting around him. When he carefully opened his eyes, he stood amid an expansive white void. The emptiness stretched infinitely in every direction, devoid of landmarks or reference points. His senses heightened in the surreal blank canvas surrounding him. His heart raced, his breath caught in his throat, feeling a mix of awe and trepidation, even if it wasn't the first time he had come here.

Martyn opened his mouth to speak as a distant voice echoed amidst the infinite whiteness, resonating like a distant melody. It took him a few seconds to realize that the echoes were his voice, still not used to how sound waves seem to travel in this place.

"Akoúo, reveal yourself to me. I seek the knowledge that dwells beyond the grasp of the viewing ones."

As the words reverberated through the void, a figure materialized before him. An ethereal being, radiant with a neon luminescence, stood before him. Its features were indistinct, yet its captivating presence was undeniable. It seemed to embody the very essence of mystery and wisdom.

"Dear student, what knowledge could you seek that would provoke you to disturb the duties of a higher-up?"

Humbled by the presence that addressed him, Martyn explained his reason, "I seek the history of someone very dear to me. I desire the knowledge withheld in the file on Scott Major. Will you grant me the link to withdraw this information?"

The ethereal being regarded Martyn with a profound gaze, the luminescence flickering in rhythm with the echoes of its words. "In the realm of unfaithful truths, one must tread carefully, for revelations often bear burdens," it spoke, its voice a harmonious blend of wisdom and mystery.

Martyn, undeterred, replied with determination, "I am prepared to bear the weight of what I may uncover."

The ethereal being nodded, and in the boundless whiteness, a luminous pathway formed beneath Martyn's feet. "Follow the illuminated path, my dear student. It will lead you to the repository of forgotten truths, a place where the secrets of the past are stored, waiting to be discovered."

"Farewell, Amyntas. May the echoes of this night guide your steps in the tapestry of destiny."

As Martyn walked along the ethereal trail, his mentor's voice became distant, almost insignificant compared to Martyn's goal. However, his journey through the unknown led him to an unexpected dead end. Dumbfounded by the obstacle, he surveyed his surroundings, searching for a path forward. In that moment of uncertainty, a door materialized before him as if responding to the questions etched deep into his mind. Its appearance held an air of enigma, and he couldn't help but feel the weight of possibilities that lay beyond its frame. Stepping through the door, the void around him transformed into a surreal library, vast shelves holding countless otherworldly scrolls. Each archive seemed to carry whispers of untold stories. He reached out and selected the one labeled 'Scott Major.'