4 In the middle of nowhere (2/2)

In the middle of the forest the next day, I saw a hovering black box that was covered with moss, a soft and furry to the touch. Its as if a relic that stood against the test of time but it felt nostalgic and futuristic. It was impossible to read the things written on it. So, I tried many things and that includes scraping it slowly to see the little glow it emitted on the well-proportioned lines leading to the seven holes in the middle. There are seven holes in the box, which I happen to realize that I also have seven crystals that probably can open this thing. This is such a remarkable concurrence of events. First, we were dragged inside the cave with the seven gems, then I am transported to this strange forest of dragon-like existence, and on top of that, the seven gems are now being used to open the apparently prepared beforehand box or whatever. To use it or not doesn't matter anymore. These gems might help me get plenty of bronze or even silver to aid me getting the life that I want but escaping here comes first.

In just a matter of time, after I successfully entered the gems in the hole. The box started to move afloat breaking all the stems that hang on it, erasing all the wet moss it was covered earlier. It lit brightly but enough not to burn my eyes, showing words I didn't expect. ”Welcome to Agartha.”, it says. It's a three-dimensional screen projecting those words, and I can read them. After a while, other words are projected in the air. ”Kindly place your right hand on the screen to verify.” then another box and an arrow appeared, suggesting that I should put my hands on it. The arrow is pointing on the flickering box. Suspiciously looking at the screen, I tried poking it with a stick. It didn't react nor did the stick exploded. So, I placed my right hand as what the screen told me to and then a green light started to move up and down. ”Scanning user. Please wait.” the letters are blinking from left to right, then it begins to prickle my skin. Finally, the result is established just like the blinking letters.

”Energy level detected. Verified: Kalpea's Flower. Initiating selection of pixie species for player support. This will take a moment to match the player's current energy level. Please wait.”

Was the name of the white lady, Kalpea? That's a lovely name, though. Somehow, I kind of feel that this scene is quite familiar. Selection of species. Introduction to a game. Verifying energy levels. These odd words. Phrases that you don't encounter every day. It feels surreal. Later on, symbols are shown across the screen for selection as it says. Pixie huh. Pixies are a tiny species of fairies. Rumour has it that they are adorable children of the forest. They come in considerable subspecies. Similarly elusive but playful creature. Of course, the people in our town believes in spirits and fairies and all of that stuff. To believe in a tale of possibilities, magic, and fantasies. To believe in something that can persuade one another. Yet, in front of me is that possibility. What am I getting into? I don't know. I stopped thinking the moment the blinking dots stopped.

”Notice: The selection has ended. Processing the birth of a Pixie called Spriggan. Hatching the egg of the pixie requires you to proceed to the Castle of Agarath. Furthermore, evolution is possible through the player's mana. Yield it with honour!”

Just like that, it disappeared like it never happened.

Castle of Agarath? Hmmm. Where will that be? Is there such a place that I could go from this forest? I felt relieved knowing that for a long time I have been running without no idea where to go. Alas, a place where I can go. People that I can talk. I roamed around to see if there could be a hint on my way to the castle. My attention shifted to the small dark light floating, coming at me. Well, it says I am given a company and a fairy nonetheless. On the other hand, I was thinking about what kind of subspecies spriggan is. I only knew a few and it is my first time to know that there is one. As long as it can help me then that's fine.

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MakulotNaBuhok x Einvee

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