As Elvin slowly sits before the True Mirror, the air around him turns heavy.
Suddenly, a figure appears inside the mirror.
It looks exactly like him.
Same face.
Same eyes.
But filled with hatred.
The figure steps forward and speaks in a cold, echoing voice:
"Defeat me…
I am your fear."
Elvin's heart starts pounding.
His hands tremble.
Fear grips his mind.
Unable to control himself, Elvin screams and runs out of the room.
The Truth of Fear
Outside, Elvin rushes to Warmeo.
"Uncle… I was talking to myself," Elvin says, breathing heavily.
Warmeo looks at him calmly and replies,
"My son, that was not yourself.
That was your fear."
He then says firmly,
"Go back.
Sit in front of the mirror again.
This time, do not run."
Elvin swallows hard.
"What if I fail again?" he asks.
Warmeo places a hand on his shoulder.
"Fear is not defeated by magic," he says.
"It is defeated by truth and courage."
Facing the Mirror Again
Gathering all his strength, Elvin returns to the secret room.
He sits before the mirror once more.
The same figure appears.
But this time… Elvin does not attack.
He does not chant spells.
He does not raise his sword.
Instead, he looks straight into its eyes.
"I accept you," Elvin says calmly.
"You are my fear… but you will not control me."
The mirror starts shaking.
The shadow begins to weaken.
Slowly…
Very slowly…
The figure fades away.
And suddenly—
The True Mirror disappears.
The Sword of Destiny
Warmeo steps forward, pride shining in his eyes.
"Well done, my son," he says.
"You have conquered yourself."
As they turn to leave, Elvin notices a sword resting near the wall.
It looks ancient… different… alive.
"Uncle," Elvin asks,
"Whose sword is this?"
Warmeo replies thoughtfully,
"My master gave it to me.
But it was not his."
Elvin hesitates.
"May I take it?"
Warmeo slowly lifts the sword.
⚡ Lightning flashes from the blade, filling the room with energy.
He hands it to Elvin.
"Take care of this sword," Warmeo says.
"It has chosen you."
Elvin bows respectfully.
A Proposal of the Heart
Later that day, during lunch, Elvin speaks softly,
"Uncle Warmeo… Meera and I love each other."
Warmeo looks at him quietly.
"Please speak to her father about our marriage," Elvin adds.
After a pause, Warmeo nods.
"I will," he says.
Warmeo Meets Marnus
The next morning, Warmeo travels to the house of his old friend Marnus.
Marnus welcomes him warmly.
"It has been many years, my friend," Marnus says.
Warmeo smiles.
They sit together.
Marnus asks seriously,
"Will this boy be able to escape the dream world?"
Warmeo replies honestly,
"I do not know…
But my heart tells me to trust him."
Warmeo then speaks clearly,
"I have come with a proposal.
My student Elvin wishes to marry your daughter, Meera."
Marnus calls out,
"Meera."
She enters, eyes calm but shy.
"Daughter," Marnus asks gently,
"Do you wish to marry Elvin?"
Meera blushes, lowers her eyes, and whispers,
"Yes."
She quietly leaves.
Marnus looks at Warmeo and says softly,
"How long will people remain trapped in this world?"
Warmeo replies,
"I do not know.
But perhaps… Elvin is the one we have been waiting for."