Mystical Saga - The beginning

31. End or New Beginning? (A)

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This story is unedited so apologies for grammatical and spelling errors if any.

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Arnica (POV)

It's been a week since, Fiora left I just hope She's doing fine, with that thought I continued with my search

The Queen, her four comrades, and I were fervently seeking a permanent solution to seal the Ebon. We all understood that the Ebon is a source of infinite negative energy, which can only be neutralized by an equal amount of positive energy. Historically, this rare phenomenon was successfully addressed only once during the reign of Queen Ina. She crafted the Maha Astra, an artifact embodying infinite positive energy. The Maha Astra is said to be a synthesis of three crucial elements: the Length of Courage, the Rings of Blessing, and the Drops of Heart.

Over the centuries, many have attempted to decipher this enigma but have met with abject failure. Some even ventured into the treacherous realm of time travel to discover the Maha Astra's secrets, but none ever returned. This only heightened the sense of mystery and danger surrounding the quest, making our task seem even more daunting.

In the historical records, countless events detail the destruction caused by the Ebons, each marked by one or more sacrifices to control their rampant negative energy. These sacrifices often came from the royal family or their quintessential embodiments. However, there was one exceptional era during the reign of Satan king, when a Sage sacrificed his life to control Queen Afna's who transformed into Ebon.

Queen Afna's story is a tragic one, often lost to the annals of time. She was once remembered as gentle, delicate, and beautiful. However, her life took a dark turn under the influence of the Satan King, who corrupted her both inside and out. His malevolence twisted her soul, leading her to embody the very essence of the Ebon. The Sage's sacrifice to contain her negative energy is a tale of profound sorrow and heroism, though it is seldom recounted in the present day. 

People have all but forgotten her name and her true nature, remembering only the devastation she caused rather than the grace she once embodied. It's a bittersweet legacy from Queen Afna that we women have risen in our positions. Her tragic transformation became a catalyst for change, prompting men to treat their women with more respect and equality. Yet, the irony remains that she herself became a destroyer. While we do sympathize with her plight and the corruption she suffered, the indiscriminate killing of innocents cannot be justified.

"Samragyi, Samragyi!" One of the comrades called out urgently. We all rushed to him, curious and hopeful.

"Look here," he said, pointing to a piece of parchment. "It's a misplaced page from Queen Ina's manuscript. It details the formation of the Seven Astra to create an effect similar to Maha Astra. But, it's incomplete." His voice held both excitement and frustration.

We gathered around, eyes scanning the ancient text, searching for clues. The page was old and worn, the writing faded but still legible. It spoke of powerful elements, of courage, blessings, and heart—ingredients for the creation of infinite positive energy. Yet, crucial details were missing, leaving us with more questions than answers.

Our hearts pounded with a mix of hope and desperation. This could be the breakthrough we needed, the key to neutralizing the ebon's infinite negative energy. But without the full instructions, we were still stumbling in the dark.

"Where is her manuscript?" Samragyi asked urgently.

"Here," another comrade replied, handing over a bundle of charred papers. Half of her manuscript is burned. Those Satan Kings wanted to eradicate her name and establish a total patriarchal society. Maybe she was aware of it; that's why she divided her book into many sections and hid them in unusual places. Even with magical powers, it's difficult to find them in this huge palace. How can we forget she's the one who gave us the ability to use magic? Maybe she wanted to protect these from those Satanas' hands and help us.