The Echoes Of The Abyss
Chapter 3: The Magic of Magic

Lian was amazed when Eris cast her magic. A green light illuminated the entire room, and Lian saw plants and flowers growing from the ground quickly. The plants grew and grew until they reached the roof of the cave. Lian was amazed at the magic that Eris had.

"Eris, can you do that kind of magic?" asked Lian, still amazed.

Eris smiled at him. "Magic is a marvelous miracle, Lian. We just have to learn how to use it properly."

Eris then showed Lian some other magic tricks, such as making water flow from the rocks, opening and closing the door using only the power of her mind, and making a fire burn at the tips of her fingers.

Lian tries hard to imitate Eris's movements, but she fails. He felt frustrated that he could not do it right. Eris walked up to him and placed her hand on his shoulder.

"Don't be too hard on yourself, Lian. You just learned. You'll learn better later," said Eris softly.

Lian was relieved to hear that. He learned more about magic from Eris in one day than he learned in his entire life. Even though he knew he was still far from perfect, he felt closer and closer to understanding magic magic.

After spending a day in the magic room of Eris, they decided to continue their journey. They walked in a dark and narrow hallway. The sound of their footsteps resounded throughout the cave. They had to walk slowly, because Lian had to pay attention to every step she took. But even though they walked slowly, they did not feel bored. They kept talking about everything, from magic to the Lian family. The more they spoke, the closer they grew to each other.

As the sun began to set, they found an open room. There was a large pond in the middle of the room, and the water was glowing with beautiful colors. Around the pond there are very green and beautiful plants.

"Lian, look!" eris exclaimed as she saw an object shining in the middle of the pond.

Lian walked towards the pond and looked at the object. It turned out to be a bright shining blue crystal. Lian tried to take it, but to no avail. The crystal simply disappeared, and suddenly a huge voice echoed from a distance.

They both felt trembling. The voice was extremely powerful and shook the entire cave.

"What's that?" asked Lian.Eris frowned, trying to focus her attention on the voice. "I don't know," he answered hesitantly.

The two of them looked at each other, and Lian felt her heart thump in her chest. They had crossed several hurdles since they met, but this voice clearly indicated that they had entered more dangerous territory.

"But we must not retreat," Lian said with determination. "We have to keep going, find a way out."

Eris nodded, agreeing with Lian's words. They continued on their way, avoiding every trap and trap they encountered in their path.

Suddenly, Eris stopped. He gazed towards the sound that sounded in the distance and said, "I can feel the presence of magic."

Lian looked at Eris in amazement. "You can feel magic?"

Eris smiled faintly. "Yes, I can feel his presence. And I feel that this magic is very powerful."

Lian nodded, understanding that Eris was directing them towards the magic. They continued walking, moving towards the sound that was getting closer.

After a few minutes, they arrived at a spacious room, in the middle of the room was a woman. The woman stood on a large platform, with her hands raised to the sky. Lian and Eris looked at each other, knowing that they had discovered something extraordinary.

"They have finally come," said the woman in a soft voice.

Lian and Eris walked over, they could see the magic aura enveloping the woman. They knew that the woman was very strong.

"What do you mean by them?" ask Eris.

The woman smiled faintly. "You two. You guys are the ones I've been waiting for. You are the only hope for all of us."

Lian and Eris looked at each other, not knowing what to say. They never expected to be a hope for others, let alone in an underground world filled with danger.

"What do we do?" lian asked, trying to stay calm.

The woman raised her hand, and suddenly the entire room trembled. "You must find the missing key. That key was the only way to open the exit of this world. And you have to find it before the evil forces here find it first."

Lian and Eris looked at each other, knowing that they had no choice but to look for the key. They must fight to survive and find a way out of that underground world.

They waited for a moment, but no other sounds were heard after that. Eris felt that it was not a mediocre voice. He decided to check things out, even though it could be dangerous.

"Follow me" he said, rising from his seat. "We need to figure out what's going on outside."

Lian nodded, despite the hesitation. The two of them left the place, walking through the dark alleys. Eris led the way, with her right hand carrying a magic wand that continued to glow.

After a while, they heard a rumbling sound again. This time, the sound was closer and louder than before. They dashed towards the sound, and finally arrived at a large room filled with streams of water. The water seemed to be flowing fast and hard.

When they stopped, Lian felt a tremendous force coming from the direction of the waterfall. The voice grew louder, and it sounded like the voice of a shrieking person. Eris felt that something was wrong there, and she grabbed Lian's hand and pulled her away from the room.

They again ran towards the small hallways they had passed through earlier. The terrifying rumbling sounds were getting closer and louder, and Lian could feel the tremors on the ground as they ran. He knew that they had to leave the place immediately before it was too late.

Finally, they arrived at a room that was smaller and brighter than the one before. There, they saw something truly amazing.

In front of them was a large crystal, which emitted a colorful light. The light filled the entire room and made the two of them feel at ease. The two of them looked inside the crystal, and saw strange and beautiful images swirling within it.

"It... It's really beautiful," said Lian, amazed.

Eris smiled. "This is a magic crystal," he said. "This is one of the few wonders in this underground world. It was said that this crystal could show the past, the future, or even another world."

Lian surprised. "Another world? Whatchu mean?"

Lian paused for a moment, thinking about what she had just heard. He feels that Eris is hiding something, however, he does not want to directly accuse or question Eris. Lian decided to investigate herself first before asking for an explanation from Eris.

"Lets continue, we have to keep going," Lian said as she led their way.

Eris nodded and followed Lian back. They continued their journey through a steep narrow passageway. After a few minutes, they arrived at a large room that looked empty.

"What's this?" ask Eris.

Lian walked to the center of the room and observed the surroundings. Suddenly, he felt a shock under his feet and the ground beneath them began to tremble.

"Eris, hurry! We gotta get out of here!" lian exclaimed as she ran towards the entrance.

Eris immediately followed him, and the two of them ran as fast as they could to get out of the room. However, they are late. The ground beneath them fell and they fell into a deep hole.

Lian and Eris fell into the darkness, and they felt their bodies slamming on the hard ground. The two of them were silent for a moment, trying to feel their bodies and examine each other to make sure that they were not injured.

"Is this the same place as before?" ask Eris.

Lian looked around. They looked like they were inside the same hallway, but there were some changes. The hallway was now steeper and darker.

"It may be the same passageway, but it seems we have fallen into even deeper parts" Lian said.

Eris nodded, and the two of them got up and started walking through the dark and narrow passageway. They knew that they had to keep moving forward and look for a way out of that mysterious and dangerous underground world.

However, there was a feeling of anxiety that they could not get rid of. They knew that danger was always lurking around every corner, and they had no idea what they would find next. But they can't give up. They have to keep going, because there is only one way to get out of the Echoes of the Abyss, which is through struggle and sacrifice.

They continued walking, entering the increasingly dark and gripping passageway. Suddenly, Lian felt someone touch her arm. He stopped his steps and turned around, but there was nothing in sight.

"Eris, did you touch me?" lian asked, feeling a little wary.

"Eh, no. I'm right in front of you, Lian," Eris replied in a trembling voice.

Lian checked her surroundings, but there was nothing to see except darkness. He felt increasingly uncomfortable with the situation.

"Eris, what's really going on here? Do you know about that weird noise?" ask Lian again.

Eris paused for a moment, as if hesitant to answer. Finally, he decided to speak.

"I'm not sure, Lian. But I felt the presence of something strange inside this cave. I feel like something is watching us, watching us from the darkness" Eris said in a trembling voice.

Lian felt increasingly uncomfortable hearing it. He felt like something was lurking them from the darkness, ready to attack at any moment.

"But why should we continue on this journey? We can go back to the surface and find another way to get out of here" Lian said.

Eris shook her head. "We can't go back to the surface, Lian. We have to find a way out of here. And I think that weird noise might be our clue to finding a way out."

Lian felt somewhat doubtful, but she understood that they had no other choice. They must continue their journey and fight to survive in this mysterious and dangerous underground world.

"Let's continue on this journey" Lian said at last.

Eris nodded, and they continued their steps into the increasingly gripping darkness. The strange sound they heard just now was still faintly heard in the distance, like a voice calling them to continue forward.

Eris looked at Lian with a sharp gaze, trying to read her mind. "You're right, there's something I want to say," he said slowly.

Lian waited patiently, giving Eris time to talk. He felt that there was something very important that the woman wanted to reveal.

"Eris, you've been saving my life and helping me through this labyrinth. I trust you," Lian said in a soft voice.

Eris nodded in appreciation, then continued, "I came to this cave to look for something. Something very precious to me and to this world."

Lian frowned, trying to understand Eris's intentions. "What's that?" tanyakanya.

Eris let out a long sigh, preparing to reveal the great secret she had been keeping. "I was looking for a key that could open the door to the upper world" he said.

Lian was surprised to hear that. "key? How did you get it?" tanyakanya.

Eris explains that the key has long been lost and is very difficult to find. However, he was convinced that the key was located in this labyrinth and he was looking for it. He also revealed that the key was crucial to saving the world from the great dangers to come.

Lian nodded in understanding, feeling increasingly convinced that Eris did indeed have some kindness in her heart. He decides to help her find the key, even though he himself does not know exactly how.

"I will help you," Lian said firmly. "We'll look for it together."

Eris smiled, relieved to finally be able to share the burden with someone. The two of them shake hands, signifying their agreement to help each other in the upcoming adventure.

They continued on, with a greater spirit than before. Lian feels that she has found a true friend in Eris, and she is ready to face all the obstacles that lie ahead of them.