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Adam said, "What does this mean?"
The old woman replied: "The mother Nivida is the one who turned the two people into knotted trees. Perhaps the same will happen to you, or two of you will transform, and this will make them more connected for life. Every time, this world rebuilds itself in multiple roles because humans enter the Playrooms, and also due to the Lich's power. If you want to reach Nemo Point, hurry!"
Adam asked, "What about the stone?!"
The old mirror-woman didn't answer Adam but took the bodies of supernatural animals and the fingers of demons and directed them in a circle toward a salt circle with a mirror inside it, and above the mirror was the Karma Stone, which shone with power and released a heavy beam of light into the sky. The old woman asked, "Who do you want to bring back from your companions?"
Omnia said, "They're dead."
The old woman said, "In the Playrooms, there is no death. They don't truly die; they only appear dead. They remain alive in a slumber and eventually transform as the Playrooms fold into the Lich's spatial randomness."
Adam said, "Isn't that unethical? If we asked them all, they'd want to come back. It's better not to bring anyone back; it could become a burden and an obstacle for us. Haven't you seen how Jonathan and the baby almost died several times?"
Omnia said, "We don't have time. Trust me this time!" (Adam nodded in agreement) "Bring back Malak Al-Sahli, please."
The old woman interlaced her hands, closed her eyes, raised her head to the sky, and called Malak, who appeared, unable to believe it, and cried with joy. She hugged Omnia, and everyone rushed to them happily. Adam remained standing, smiling as he watched their joy, feeling a pang of regret, knowing that nothing lasts forever.
On the way, Omnia rode her horse with Malak, telling her everything that had happened, and they laughed in amazement at all that had occurred. As their laughter rose, they found themselves in front of dozens—no, thousands—of tents, from which a full army emerged and stopped them, saying: "Who are you? You have entered the boundaries of the King's land!"
Adam saw the king's palace and kingdom from afar and said, "We are mercenaries, though we are few in number. Yet one of us is stronger than a hundred of you fighting all at once."
One of the soldiers, dressed all in black, seemingly their leader and the strongest among them, said: "I challenge you to a duel!"
Adam dismounted his white horse and said, "I accept the duel."
The group looked at each other. Malak said to Omnia, "Adam was never this brave or reckless before. What happened?"
Omnia replied, "Circumstances, events, and hardships have changed him."
Malak said, "Thank God I wasn't in the troubles you faced."
Omnia said, "Ahhh, it's okay. What matters is just reaching here."
Suddenly, the soldiers screamed in shock, and Omnia and Malak turned their attention to the duel, where Adam had already defeated their leader. The leader got up from the ground and said to the group: "We are honored by your presence and would like to introduce you to the King, please."
The group accepted the invitation and approached the king, introduced themselves, and shared their story. The king said: "I need you in a war to fight the Hand of Justice group. They have extraordinary power, and no one has been able to defeat them. If the next war is a victory, I will grant you anything you desire."
The group spent the entire night at the palace. That night, Adam couldn't sleep early and went to Omnia, who hadn't slept either and was flipping through a book from the palace library. Adam sat beside her, glanced at the book, and understood its content. He said: "A book on the elegance and beauty of princesses? I don't think you need it, my moon. Your beauty doesn't need effort to shine" (he teased her gently, and she smiled back). "I love you as you are, however you are, I will remain immersed in my love for you."
Omnia said, "But I no longer care about myself. Don't you see?"
Adam said, "Stand up!"
Omnia rose and twirled, spinning her hands like a galaxy in Adam's eyes. He smiled, caught her by the waist, and threw her onto the bed, collapsing beside her, saying: "Feeling dizzy?"
Omnia said, "With you, it's fine."
Adam seduced her, slowly removing her clothes until they gave themselves to intimacy. It was Omnia's first time, and Adam was the man who took her virginity on a white bed. She moaned in pain, and afterward, they slept in each other's arms until morning. He asked her to stay and not join him in the war.
That night, Adam and the army went to the group's location, and the group accompanied him except the children and girls. The war proceeded smoothly because Adam's spiritual power dominated the battlefield. Upon returning to the kingdom, the citizens welcomed them with flowers, songs, and cheers. Adam felt pride and elation, exactly what he desired.
After everyone slept, Amin went to find the restroom and overheard a conversation behind a large door between Adam and the king, which changed all his thoughts. The dialogue was as follows:
King: "You dominated this war. I don't think your companions deserve the reward like you. What do you want?"
Adam: "Kill my companions or banish them to an unknown place. They have no direction, no path. They only follow me like tails."
King: "You want to eliminate them?"
Adam: "Yes. As you know, they are a burden and an obstacle, limiting the king's moves, like too many pawns on a chessboard. You are the king, wiser than me, and know the matter well. They are strong and cunning; at any moment, they could take your throne."
King: "I will let you handle them and decide their fate."
Amin, incredulous, searched Adam's bag for the key to the royal stable to take his horse and leave, thinking of escaping Adam's control. While searching, he was shocked by what he found: a map showing the route to Nemo Point, and a manuscript he couldn't fully understand, which read:
"The loyal Prince of Light, ruler of this world, who killed the Father's spirit, is the true sovereign of all the deceased Mother Nivida's souls. He has the power to cooperate with the Lich to create his world and set its laws. He is the awaited savior who will be reborn from the mother's womb, assuming the place of purity after the mother dies completely, having poured her soul into a larger vessel. He will change the world and reveal the truth of humans and their essence. He is the remaining light in the darkness."
Whispers say: from the end to the beginning…
Amin grabbed the manuscript and the map and quickly rode his horse, searching for himself.
We see Adam, who smiled and looked at Amin's location while he was eavesdropping, smiling as if he already knew Amin was there and that he had listened to everything that had happened.
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