The Echoes of Destiny

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to bring forth new challenges, new dangers lurking in the shadows of towering trees and dense undergrowth. With each pas

om savage wolves to cunning predators lying in wait, I fought tooth and nail for every inch of ground I gained. The

d my determination to press onward. I could feel myself growing stronger with eac

skill, I could now see the level, characteristics, and even skills of both plants and monsters. Thanks to Nature's Insight, I was able to tell wh

Everyday feels like it might be my last. Yet, I haven't found the way out of this hell hole. Just how much longer do I ha

rugged wilderness. A majestic tree stood at its heart, surrounded by vibrant flowers and a

kly and my eyes fell upon the figure seated upon the throne beneath the towering tree. The mysterious being I had encountered weeks ago, exuded an

oft, iridescent glow. His features were sharp yet graceful, with eyes that held the wisdom of

captivating about his presence, something that drew me in despite the mysteries that surrounded him. And as he met my gaze

a human. I decided to use "Nature's insight" on him, but to my surpri

rage to speak. "Who are you?" I asked, my voice

as," he replied, his voice carrying a weight of ageless wisdom. "A guardian

"And what exactly is this wilderness?" I

oods," he explained, his voice resonating with a somber tone. "It is a place of exil

Withering Woods. It was a name I had never heard before

the other parts of the wilderne

ing Woods," he revealed. "A haven untouched by the chaos and danger that lurk beyond its borders. Here, those

ocessed Solas's words. "Were you the one who brought me

is a first. No wonder you're different from the others before you." He paused, then continued, "No, Elias Brooks, I am not r

revelation. Elysium-a fantastical realm

Withering Woods?" I asked, my

red the crushing blow. "It is impossible," he

that escape was beyond my reach. "No one has ever left the Wi

illed with empathy. "No," he rep

essed, my voice growing more de

one that is nigh impossible to fulfill." He paused, then continued, "You would have to slay exactly one hundred thousand horned m

ters seemed like an insurmountable obstacle-a goal beyond reach. Yet, despit

I declared, my voice firm and unwavering. "I will kill the one hundred

is, Elias," he insisted, his voice filled with genuine concern. "Remain here in the h

ute. "I will not rest until I have fulfilled this impossible task. I

"Your courage is commendable, Elias Brooks," he said, his voice tinged with respect. "

cores of the horned monsters I slew, granting me strength with each victory. "With this skill," Solas

ed with determination. "Thank you, Solas," I said earnestly, my

reverence. "This is the essence of a low-level horned beast," Solas explained, "By absorbing its core, you will gain strength and abilities beyond your current limits. Usually a core

contact, a surge of energy shot through me, tingling with power. I closed my eyes, focusing

y of the experience overwhelming my senses. But as quickly as it had begu

hrough my veins. I could sense the changes within me, the sub

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las, my eyes alight with determination. "I will not fail in my quest," I declared, my voice ran

readable. "I have faith in you, Elias Brooks," he said

e this newfound power, I set out once more into the heart of