Chapitre 21: Chapter 21 - Firehorn P-3
"What do you mean, Lumina?" Ravenna asked, confusion knitting her brows together. "Didn't you tell me to kill those monsters to test my armor?"
Lumina's soft glow brightened momentarily, almost like a chuckle, as if a smirk was forming on her ethereal face.
She floated in front of Ravenna, moving back and forth with an air of gentle amusement, her light flickering like a person chuckling.
"When?" Lumina asked with a playful tone. "When did I say to kill them?"
Ravenna opened her mouth to reply, but Lumina continued, her voice light yet filled with a deeper meaning. "Did I really say to kill?"
Lumina started to float around Ravenna, crossing her light beams like a person crossing their arms behind their back. "Do you truly understand my words as killing?" Lumina asked, her tone now more serious. "How can you rule a kingdom if you interpret my words this way? How can you understand the deeper meanings and intentions behind them?"
"I never meant for you to kill," Lumina explained softly. "My words were meant to test your resolve, to see if you were ready to face challenges head-on. But killing isn't the only way to prove your strength. A ruler must be wise and discerning. They must understand the true meaning behind their advisors' words. It's not just about power and strength, but also about wisdom and compassion."
Ravenna's heart felt heavy with the weight of Lumina's words. She had been so eager to prove herself that she had missed the true lesson. She lowered her head, feeling a mix of shame and determination.
Ravenna's eyes widened as she realized her mistake. She had taken Lumina's words at face value, missing the underlying message. Lumina's light dimmed slightly, indicating the seriousness of the lesson.
"I'm sorry, Lumina," Ravenna said quietly. "I was so focused on showing my strength that I didn't think deeply about your words. I want to be a ruler who understands, not just one who acts."
Lumina's light brightened again, a soft warmth enveloping Ravenna. "That's the first step, my child," Lumina said kindly. "To acknowledge your mistakes and learn from them. Ruling a kingdom is not just about making decisions; it's about understanding the hearts and minds of those you lead. You must learn to see beyond the obvious and grasp the deeper meanings."
"Now show me, how you can prove your resolve?" Lumina said, her light casting a delicate glow around them.
Ravenna stood there, her mind racing with possibilities. It was the second trial, but what could she do? She felt a rush of thoughts, each one competing for attention, each one suggesting a different strategy. But which one should she choose? That was the true test.
From her vantage point atop the sand dune, Ravenna gazed at the Firehorn Behemoths. These creatures were the only things she could see in the vast desert.
They represented danger, but also a chance to prove herself. In her mind, monsters should be killed. That was the only way she knew.
Kill the monsters to protect the people, to safeguard the citizens of her kingdom. That was what she had always been taught. But now, standing on the edge of action, she hesitated. What else could she do in this situation?
Ravenna's upbringing had always emphasized the elimination of threats to maintain peace. She had learned about the various monsters and their dangers.
The Firehorn Behemoths were no exception, and the logical step seemed to be their destruction. Yet, Lumina's words echoed in her mind, pushing her to consider alternatives, to dig deeper for a solution beyond and to understand the true meaning of this trial.
Her eyes flickered with the light of the sun, her thoughts swirling like the sands around her. She remembered her lessons, her training.
She had always thought of monsters as enemies to be vanquished. But now, the thought of killing them seemed too simple, too straightforward. It didn't align with the deeper understanding Lumina hinted at.
What if there was another way? What if her trial wasn't just about brute strength, but about finding a solution that reflected true leadership and wisdom?
She took a deep breath and focused on the Firehorn Behemoths. Maybe the key was not to kill but to control, to find a way to make them allies or to neutralize them without bloodshed.
Ravenna's head swiveled constantly, her gaze darting left and right, searching for anything useful.
Unable to find through sight alone, she closed her eyes, shutting out others' perspectives to focus solely on her inner desires.
Taking a deep breath, she sought to uncover the mysteries beyond those monstrous figures.
Lumina observed Ravenna's deep concentration, realizing she was exploring deep thoughts.
"Remember, my child," Lumina's voice broke the silence, "you can't see the sun with your eyes open, but you can feel its warmth with closed eyes."
"You see the sun with your eyes closed, not open," she added softly, her words carrying a weight of wisdom and encouragement.
État de l’alimentation hebdomadaire
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