Chapter 56: Temple of the Light Goddess

Chapter 56: Temple of the Light Goddess

The heroes continue their journey to reach the Temple of the Light Goddess. They are getting closer to finally getting to meet the Light Goddess.

The heroes walk through grassy plains with large hills in the background. There is no sign of civilization nearby. Small animals roam freely throughout the area.

“Why is the temple in a sparsely populated area?” Joe asks.

“It probably used to be populated before the Great Chaos,” Kurt replies.

“A lot of things about this country have likely changed since then,” Zeth adds.

Eventually, they reach some old ruins that surround a tall temple. The old damaged stone walls of the ruins are covered with moss and weeds. Insects crawl out of small gaps. Everything appears as untouched by human hands for a very long time. Yet, ruined homes signify people once lived in the area.

“I guess there was a good community here that worshipped Harmona,” Emily says, glancing around.

Zeth rubs his cheek as he looks around. “Looks like it. I wonder what role they had in the chaos and why their descendants did not stay.”

“It’s not like anyone is forced to stay here,” Kurt suggests. “They can go their own way.”

“You’re right,” Zeth admits. “Anyway, it’s time we look around.”

The heroes walk around the ruins, checking to see if there is anything interesting.

“Anyone see anything noteworthy?” Zeth asks.

“Not really,” Kurt answers.

Sasha places her right hand on a stone wall, which immediately collapses. “It’s all just ancient-looking house stuff with little stability.”

“There was probably nothing special about this place,” Emily suggests. “It was likely just a place people lived to be close to the Temple of the Light Goddess.”

Zeth nods before focusing his attention on the temple. “Then let’s just go inside the temple.”

They walk up the steps to the temple entrance, but just as they get there, the entrance shuts on them with a strong stone door.

Joe’s eyes widen. “What the…? It just shut.”

Emily scratches her forehead. “But nobody has been here in at least 100 years.”

“My guess is that this temple is still protected by a strong magic power,” Zeth concludes.

Sasha points at the door. “There is text on the door. It says ‘If ye can see beyond the stars, then ye may gain the possibility of meeting the one who brings light to us all’.”

“What does that mean?” Emily asks.

Kurt places his hand up to his chin. “Yeah, anyone can see the stars, but how would you see beyond them?”

Zeth just keeps staring at the door, seemingly putting all his focus on it.

Sasha turns her head to look at Zeth. “What do you think, Zeth?”

“I have an idea,” Zeth states while looking at the palm of his hand.

Kurt also turns his head to look at Zeth with curiosity. “What is it?”

“Maybe magic is the answer and maybe my magic, Star Magic, can act as the key,” Zeth suggests.

Emily shrugs. “It’s worth a try.”

“Stand Back,” Zeth says as he charges magic energy in his right hand. “Star Shine Blast!”

He releases a Star Shine Blast at the door and it explodes upon contact. The door itself does not take any physical damage but it does open.

“It worked!” Sasha shouts, a mix of shock and joy in her voice.

Zeth smiles. “Let’s go in.”

As the heroes go inside the temple, they are being watched from a nearby hill. The person watching them is a woman with blonde hair that is tied back and spreads out in multiple directions past the tie, and the irises of her eyes are green. She wears a dark red robe-looking outfit, and the leg parts of the outfit are gold colored.

Woman with unknown origins – Zaydra.

She gazes specifically at Zeth, her facial expression turning serious.

“It’s time to see if you are capable yet… my younger brother.”

The heroes have entered the temple. And who is this woman that appears to be Zeth’s older sister? What will the heroes find out?

Chapter 56 END

To be Continued in Chapter 57: Temple First Room