Henry's motorcycle glided through the dark night, cutting through the wind at high speed. Restlessness and curiosity crawled within him, filling his mind with questions about the ancient artifacts he encountered in the battle arena.
Henry's destination was his grandfather's house, located in a remote area. His grandfather, Louis, was a retired archaeology hunter who had once traveled the world in search of valuable historical relics. In his prime, Louis was respected and known as the legendary artifact hunter, but misfortune struck when he became trapped in a destructive gambling habit that ruined his life. Now, Henry hoped his grandfather could provide answers to the haunting questions within him.
After a long journey, Henry finally arrived at his grandfather's doorstep. His heart pounded, not only because of the impending meeting but also due to the worry of seeing his grandfather in a state of poverty.
With a heavy heart, Henry knocked on the door with hope. The sound of aged footsteps could be heard behind the door, and as it opened, Henry saw his grandfather with a tired appearance, wrinkles lining his face along with a sense of regret.
Knock... knock... knock... (sound of door knocking)
"Good evening, Grandfather," Henry greeted in a hoarse voice.
Louis looked at his grandson with eyes filled with remorse and destruction. He felt the weight of his sins and mistakes, knowing how far he had strayed from the life he should have lived.
"Henry," Louis murmured with a voice full of suffering. "What brings you here?"
Henry hesitated, feeling unsure about expressing his interest in ancient artifacts. However, the urgency within him overcame his hesitation.
"Grandfather, I have seen astonishing ancient artifacts in the Monster battle arena. I am deeply fascinated and have many questions. I hope you can help me further understand them."
Louis looked at his grandson with a mixture of love and deep regret. He knew that his mistakes had impacted Henry's future, and now it was time to provide understanding and guidance.
"Once, I was a respected archaeology hunter," Louis said with a voice filled with regret. "However, uncontrollable curiosity and the temptation of the gambling world led me into a dark abyss. I lost everything, including my dignity as an artifact hunter."
Henry listened to his grandfather's words with a broken heart. He felt the sadness and regret flowing through those words, but also hope and determination for change.
"Grandfather Louis, I understand, but past mistakes are lessons for grandchildren," Henry said.
Henry sat upright in front of his grandfather, his eyes filled with enthusiasm and curiosity. In the dark and silent room, Henry felt the vibrations of mystery surrounding them.
"Grandfather," he spoke in a low tone, "tell me, what makes these monsters so powerful and difficult to defeat by humans, even with advanced technology today?"
Louis took a deep breath, realizing that this was the right time to share his greatest secret with his passionate grandson. However, fear of the consequences still lingered in his mind.
"Henry," Louis murmured with a trembling voice, "there is one great secret that I have kept for so long. There is a key artifact scattered in this world, which has the power to attract and send the monsters back to their ethereal portal, sealing them in their original dimension forever."
Henry was stunned by his grandfather's words. The world seemed to stop spinning, and his overflowing curiosity grew even more intense.
"However," Louis continued solemnly, "this artifact cannot be easily wielded. It is divided into several separate parts and must be carefully united, like assembling a highly intricate puzzle. Only when those parts come together will the true power of the key artifact be revealed."
Henry swallowed hard, trying to comprehend the consequences and responsibilities that arose from this discovery. This key artifact could be the solution to the world's problems, but it could also be a source of destruction if it fell into the wrong hands.
"But Grandfather," Henry cautiously said, "why haven't you revealed this before? Are you worried about the consequences?"
Louis lowered his head, feeling regretful and full of remorse. His eyes felt heavy with the burden of bitter experiences he had carried.
"Henry, I made a grave mistake in my past. I was tempted by the allure of power and wealth and sacrificed everything. I feared that this discovery would trigger the same greed, lust for power, and chaos. But now, seeing your sincere spirit, I believe that you have a true heart."
Henry looked at his grandfather with hope in his eyes. He felt a strong sense of trust growing within him. His spirit and determination were ignited with a newfound light, challenging him to unravel the mystery of the key artifact and protect it from those who were not responsible.
"With the sincerity and wisdom you possess, Henry," Louis softly spoke, "I believe you are the right person to uncover this secret. But remember, with great power comes great temptation from the world."
"You're not wrong, Grandfather. You had to conceal that knowledge from the current generation because if they were to find out, most of them would surely destroy the key artifact forever."
"You're right, my grandson. Considering the current generation's madness and ambition towards seeking ancient artifacts that grant Energy power and monsters."
Henry looked at his grandfather with a mixture of awe and curiosity. The information he heard was something extraordinary and had the potential to change the world he knew. As a legendary artifact hunter, Grandfather Louis must have held significant secrets about the ancient world and the monsters.
"Where does this key artifact originate from, Grandfather?" Henry asked with a trembling voice, filled with enthusiasm and concern.
Grandfather Louis took a deep breath before beginning his story. His eyes wandered into the past, recalling his long journey as an artifact hunter.
"Long ago, there was a great war between humans and the monsters. The raging battle threatened our world. However, a group of mighty artifact hunters realized that there was immense power within ancient artifacts to restore the monsters," Grandfather Louis spoke passionately.
"Until finally, they discovered the existence of the legendary key artifact. This artifact was created by ancient wise beings, with the purpose of returning the monsters to their original dimensions and sealing the mystical portals that connected our world to theirs."
Henry was captivated by the story he heard. He envisioned the tension and danger faced by the artifact hunters.
"However," Grandfather Louis continued with a hoarse voice, "this artifact was divided into several small pieces and scattered across the world. Only when all the pieces of the key artifact are successfully reunited, forming a unified puzzle, can its power be activated."
"Has anyone ever come close to uniting the key artifact, Grandfather?" Henry asked with gleaming eyes.
Grandfather Louis shook his head, "As far as I know, no one has succeeded. Only a few individuals are aware of the true existence of this key artifact, and most of them have passed away."
Henry contemplated his grandfather's words carefully. He felt a deep calling within him to seek out and unite the key artifact. However, behind his determination, he also realized that achieving this goal would be a dangerous journey and require significant sacrifices.
"Do you wish to seek out the key artifact, Henry?" Grandfather Louis asked with a concerned expression.
Henry gazed at his grandfather with unwavering determination, "Yes, Grandfather. I feel it is a calling in my life. I will find and unite the key artifact, for the peace of this world and to return the guardian monsters of the ancient artifact through the mystical portal to their rightful dimension." (Next, the mysterious egg from the ancient artifact)