Chapter 48: The Old Spirit's POV
Chapter 48: The Old Spirit's POV
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**Stella's Realm - Inner Sanctum**
**Stella**: "My name is Stella. I am a 100 million-year-old spirit, yet in terms of appearance and vitality, I might be compared to a middle-aged woman by human standards. However, my age carries the weight of countless experiences and the burden of ancient responsibilities."
She sat in the tranquil inner sanctum of her realm, surrounded by the ethereal glow of the 6th World Fragment, a fragment she had guarded for eons.
**Stella**: "In my long existence, I have seen the rise and fall of civilizations, the birth of stars, and the end of worlds. But nothing has left a mark on my spirit as deeply as my connection to 'Him'."
Stella paused, her thoughts drifting back through the centuries.
**Stella**: "He is the Base Entity of this universe, the one who balances the rules of reality. To most, he is a distant, unknowable force. To me, he was like a father. His presence was a constant source of strength and guidance."
Her eyes glimmered with the memory of her mentor and protector.
**Stella**: "He found me when I was but a young spirit, lost and alone in the vastness of existence. He took me under his wing, teaching me the secrets of the universe, the responsibilities of a guardian, and the importance of balance."
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**Flashback - Ancient Times**
**Base Entity**: "Stella, you are destined for greatness. You will guard a part of the very essence of this universe. The 6th World Fragment will be your charge, and with it, you will hold a key to reality itself."
**Stella**: "I will not fail you, master. I will protect it with all my being."
The Base Entity nodded, his form shifting in the flickering light of the cosmic flames.
**Base Entity**: "In the future, one will come seeking this fragment. You must test him with the 32 Tests of Life. Ensure he possesses the 'Thing'—the Wish Crystal. Protect him, even if he does not pass all the tests, for he is destined to confront the villain of his story."
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**Stella's Realm - Inner Sanctum**
**Stella**: "I remember his words as if they were spoken yesterday. The 6th World Fragment is not just a piece of the universe; it is a part of his legacy, a testament to the balance he created."
She looked at the fragment, its light reflecting in her eyes.
**Stella**: "Each fragment is a piece of the Base Entity's power, scattered to maintain the equilibrium of the cosmos. Guardians like myself were chosen to protect these fragments, each of us entrusted with a piece of his essence."
Stella's thoughts turned to the other fragments and their guardians.
**Stella**: "The guardians are spread across the universe, each of us bound by duty and honor. We rarely communicate, but we are united by our common purpose. The fragments are connected, and so are we."
Her mind wandered to the impending test, the 32 Trials of Life, and the one who would come seeking the fragment.
**Stella**: "The tests are not meant to be easy. They are a measure of strength, wisdom, and spirit. The one who seeks the fragment must prove their worth, not just to me, but to the universe itself."
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**Enchanted Forest - Present Day**
Stella sensed the approach of Alex and his team, their presence a disturbance in the ancient magic of the forest.
**Stella**: "They are here. The time has come to fulfill my duty, to test the one who bears the Wish Crystal."
She stood, her form shimmering with power as she prepared to meet them.
**Stella**: "Alex... I sense strength and determination in him. But he will need more than that to succeed. The tests will challenge every aspect of his being."
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**Flashback - The Base Entity's Final Order**
**Base Entity**: "Stella, remember this. When the time comes, if the one with the Wish Crystal appears, protect him. There will be a villain, a force of darkness that seeks to disrupt the balance. This hero must be safeguarded, for he is the universe's hope."
**Stella**: "I understand, master. I will protect him, even if he does not pass all the tests. Your will shall be done."
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**Stella's Realm - Inner Sanctum**
Stella's resolve hardened as she prepared to face Alex and his companions.
**Stella**: "The Base Entity's will shall be done. I will test this Alex, and if he proves worthy, I will protect him with my life. The villain must not succeed."
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**Enchanted Forest - Approaching the Sanctum**
**Alex**: "Stay alert, everyone. We're getting close."
**CV**: "The energy here is incredible. We must be near the fragment."
**Jenny**: "I can feel it too. This place is charged with magic."
**Mark**: "Keep your guard up. Anything could happen."
**Sarah**: "We're ready for whatever comes."
They moved forward cautiously, the forest growing denser and more magical with each step.
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**Stella's Inner Thoughts**
**Stella**: "They come with determination and hope. But will they be able to withstand the trials? Only time will tell. For now, I must prepare for the tests and the protection of the one who bears the Wish Crystal."
To Be Continued...