Capítulo 8: Strength in Silence

Behind the unveiled darkness, Arya and Laksmi stepped into a larger, more expansive, and mysterious room. The walls were made of black stone that sparkled like obsidian, reflecting the light of Arya's sword, which now only cast a dim glow. This place feels like an ancient, forgotten temple, full of the long traces of time. In the middle of the room, a large altar stands firm, adorned with unfamiliar symbols. Every carving and line on the altar seemed to whisper, telling an unfinished story.

"Is this...?"Is this...?" Laksmi asked in a barely audible voice, her eyes fixed on the altar that emanated a very strong aura.

Arya nodded slowly, his eyes still fixed on the altar. "This is the last place we need to go." Here, we will learn more about my destiny."

Laksmi felt a strange vibration. Something big was waiting behind that altar something far more powerful than anything they had faced before.

Suddenly, the air around them changed, becoming heavier, almost palpable as it pressed against their chests. From within the altar, a light slowly emerged, growing brighter until it filled the entire space.

"This is a forbidden place," a deep and resonant voice echoed, as if coming from all corners of the room. "Not everyone is worthy of discovering what is hidden here."

Arya stared at the light with a gaze full of determination. "I did not come to retreat. I came to seek the truth, to understand the power within me."

The voice echoed again, louder this time, but there was admiration in its tone. "Your determination is so strong, Avatar of Vishnu." But remember, great power comes with a great price. What you seek is not just power, but wisdom that can destroy or save the world.

Laksmi felt cold sweat dampening her forehead, the tension growing stronger. "Arya, be careful." We don't know what we will encounter here.

Arya looked at Laksmi, his eyes full of confidence. "I know." But this is the path I must take. If fate wills it, I will be ready to bear any burden that comes."

With firm steps, Arya advanced towards the altar. The light emanating from there grew brighter, as if guiding him to come closer. When he reached the altar, a voice was heard, this time softer yet filled with unimaginable depth.

"To unlock this secret, you must face yourself, Arya." Not just external strength, but also the strength within your heart. Are you ready for that?"

Without hesitation, Arya placed his hand on the altar. At that moment, the room seemed to tremble violently, and a beam of light enveloped Arya's body, lifting him into the air. In an instant, everything around him became blurry, only darkness swallowing everything.

Then, he felt as if he were thrown into an extremely vast, boundless space. There, he stood in the midst of an unknown field, a dry and barren land, filled with flames burning without a source.

Before him stood a large figure cloaked in shimmering blue light. God Vishnu the figure he had heard of all this time, but had never met.

"My child," Vishnu's voice sounded gentle, yet very strong. "You have arrived here, at a decisive point." Everything you have gone through is just the beginning of a greater journey.

Arya felt as if time had stopped. "I feel like... I have come a long way, but am I really ready for what is to come?

God Vishnu smiled with great wisdom. "Your readiness does not lie in how strong you fight, Arya. Your readiness lies in your courage to face yourself." True strength comes from within the heart, not from the outside.

Arya felt a heavy burden on his shoulders.But... how can I know what is right? I feel confused.

Wisnu approached, giving a gentle touch on Arya's shoulder. "The truth will come when you see with your heart, not just with your eyes." Sometimes, the truth is hidden in silence. "You have to learn to listen, not just speak."

The blue light grew brighter, and suddenly Arya felt himself being thrown back into the darkness from before. But this time, he felt something different a peace that came from within himself.

When he opened his eyes, he was back in front of the altar, in that dark and silent room. However, he knew that something within him had changed.

Laksmi, who was standing next to him, looked at him in surprise. "Are you... are you okay, Arya?"

Arya looked at her, smiling confidently. "Better than before, Laksmi." I now know what I have to do."

However, within him, a question remains unanswered.

Silence dominated the room, pressing down on every step Arya and Laksmi took. The sound of their footsteps echoed softly between the black stone walls that seemed to hold a thousand secrets. Without a word, they stepped deeper, feeling the aura enveloping them grow stronger. No one knows for sure what awaits behind each step, but both felt that their destiny was now at a very critical crossroads.

Arya stared ahead, his eyes gazing far, crossing the increasingly thick darkness. In front of him, there was a large door made of dark-colored metal, adorned with intricate ancient carvings. The door felt alive, as if there was a force guarding every inch of this place. Something greater is waiting for them behind it. The sound of water trickling was faintly heard, perhaps from a lake located far below them, or maybe just an illusion in this silence.

"Laksmi," Arya finally spoke, his voice calm yet full of meaning. "You feel it too, don't you?""Laksmi," Arya finally spoke, his voice calm yet full of meaning. "You feel it too, right?" There is something big here. Something that can't be explained just with words."

Laksmi looked at him with a focused gaze, her body slightly swaying. "I can feel it. This is not just a place, Arya. This is a test. And this test is not just for you, but also for both of us."

Arya nodded slowly, his heart racing. Test. That word felt heavier in her ears. They had faced many challenges, but this silence, the tension flowing without sound, felt different. This is not just a physical battle or resistance against the enemy. This is an inner test.

Without another word, they approached the metal door that looked so solid. However, just as they were standing right in front of the door, something shocking happened. The door slowly opened by itself, its creaking sound cutting through the extremely quiet air. There were no signs of any mechanism or device moving it. The door simply opened, as if responding to their arrival.

They stepped inside, and the atmosphere changed drastically. Inside the room, they were surrounded by a large, empty, and dark space. There was no light except for the faint glimmer from the stones covering the floor. In the middle of the room, there was a large stone surrounded by a circle of blue light that illuminated the entire place.

""This... this is not an ordinary place," Laksmi whispered, her eyes focused on the large stone.What should we do?

Arya felt a strong pull towards the stone. Without hesitation, he stepped closer, followed by Laksmi who still seemed hesitant. As he approached, the air around them changed becoming thicker, denser, as if a power was flowing from the stone. With each step, Arya felt the vibrations growing stronger. In his heart, he knew that this was an unavoidable point.

The stone shone brighter, and unexpectedly, a deep and heavy voice was heard, as if coming from all corners of the room.

"Arya," the voice called her name. "Why are you seeking this power?" What are you seeking in this silence?"

Arya was surprised, but he did not feel afraid. There was something profound in that voice something that called him to respond with honesty. Without thinking too long, he spoke, revealing what was in his heart.

"I seek the truth. I seek the strength to protect those I love, and to defeat the enemies that threaten this world." But, I don't know if I'm really ready."

Silence filled the room for a moment. There was no answer. However, suddenly the large stone began to shine with a blinding light. The light seemed to penetrate Arya's body, entering every pore. He felt as if something was reshaping him, a power from within himself beginning to merge with the power of the universe.

Laksmi looked on anxiously, but she couldn't stop what was happening. All she could do was stand by Arya's side, ready for whatever was to come.

"Arya," the voice echoed again, this time softer yet filled with pressure. "What you have been seeking all this time is not external strength. What you need is inner strength." Strength that comes from the heart. Strength that not only defeats enemies but also understands and masters oneself."

With those words, the large stone emitted a wave of very strong energy. Arya felt his body being lifted, as if all the power in the world was entering him. However, the most striking thing was the sudden feeling of peace that enveloped her. That power was not something he could just control. He had to learn to balance everything within himself, and for the first time, he felt ready to face all the challenges that would come.

Slowly, the light began to dim, and Arya fell to the ground, gasping for breath. Laksmi ran closer, helping Arya to his feet.

"What happened?" asked Laksmi, her eyes filled with concern.

Arya lifted his face, his eyes filled with a confidence he had never felt before. "I have received that power, Laksmi. But this is not just about external power. It is the inner strength within me that I must hold onto and use wisely."

However, in his heart, Arya knew that the real test had not yet ended. The silence that came after the power entered his body was a sign that their journey was still long. He must learn to master himself, control the power he has just received, and face the destiny that is drawing nearer.