Hassan learns that magic can transform farming.
After the uneasy meeting with the dragons, vampires, and fairies, Hassan felt the weight of responsibility settle more heavily on his shoulders. The Rift was no longer just a mysterious portal — it was a gateway to countless dangers and wonders. But amidst the tension, Hassan discovered something unexpected: magic could be a powerful ally.
One morning, as the golden sun peeked over the hills, Hassan set out to tend his fields. The soil was dry and cracked from the recent drought, and the crops struggled to grow. He knelt beside a small patch of millet, fingers pressing into the dusty earth, when a soft glow flickered nearby.
It was Amina, the spirit-child born from the magical seed. Her bright eyes sparkled with mischief and wisdom beyond her years. "Hassan," she said softly, "come with me."
Curious, Hassan followed her through the Rift, stepping into a vibrant world teeming with life and energy. The air hummed with magic, and the plants here thrived in impossible ways — vines twisted skyward, flowers bloomed with radiant colors, and the ground itself seemed to pulse with vitality.
"This is the Spirit Realm," Amina explained. "Here, nature's magic flows freely. You can learn to work with it, not against it."
As Hassan watched, a fairy hovered nearby, sprinkling sparkling dust over a barren patch of earth. Within moments, the ground softened, rich with moisture, and tiny shoots burst forth. Amina smiled. "Magic can heal the land and speed growth — but it must be used carefully."
Over the following days, Hassan trained with the fairies and other spirits. He learned how to call upon gentle rains to nourish crops, to coax seeds to sprout faster, and even to protect his fields from pests with invisible wards. The work that once drained him now felt lighter, filled with purpose and wonder.
Yet Hassan knew that magic was not a shortcut — it required respect and balance. If used recklessly, it could bring disaster. So, he combined the ancient farming knowledge passed down by his ancestors with the new magical techniques. He tilled the soil with care, enriched it with natural fertilizers, and tended to each plant as if it were a living friend.
One afternoon, as Hassan inspected a flourishing patch of beans, a sudden breeze carried a warning. A dark shadow flickered near the Rift's edge — a reminder that challenges were still to come.
But for now, Hassan smiled. Adventures with spirits and magic made the hard work of farming easier — and in this new world, the future looked brighter than ever.