Chapter Three

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And she was able to read the text because she has what it entails to read the text.The sage had to read it out for people to hear, and the townspeople listened attentively. The text told a story of a sorcerer, who did a bad thing and was banished because of it long ago.But he had placed a strong curse on the land, a curse that would last for generations to come. The only way to break the curse was to find the one who is destined to destroy it, said the text.And so, the sage explained to the townspeople.The townspeople were surprised, wondering who the sorcerer could be. Where did he go to? And what had happened to him? Just then, the sage spoke again. "He is still very well living among us," she said. “He never really left. He has been watching everyone, waiting for the right time to return."The townspeople were afraid. Their thinking of the sorcerer watching them made them more afraid.But they also knew that they had to be strong and that they had to be ready for whatever might come.And so, they worked together to protect their town and people, and to keep the sorcerer at hand.Until one day, something strange happened. The crops began to wither again, and the animals became sick. The townspeople were terrified, but they knew that they had to stay strong. And then, one night, they heard a wolf howling in the distance. They've not heard the sound for some years now, and it filled them with surprise. And then, they saw it coming towards them - a dark mysterious creature, running through the woods.It was heading straight towards the townspeople.The townspeople knew that the sorcerer had returned. They gathered together, preparing to fight. But then, something happened that they could never have expected. The dark mysterious creature stopped in front of the town, and it began to change. Its fur disappeared, and it stood on two legs. It was not a beast, but a man. And as he stepped forward, they recognized him. It was Derek's grandfather, Peter.They were shocked and confused. Peter had been a good man, and they had thought that he had died years before. But now, he stood before them, a changed man. His eyes were filled with darkness, and they could feel the power radiating from him."Father?" Derek said, looking at the old man."Son?" Peter replied, his voice trembling slightly.“I’m so sorry, my people," Derek's grandfather said, his voice full of sadness."It wasn't my intention to do it. But the sorcerer's dark energy is very strong. I cannot seem to resist it."You must fight it, Father," Derek said, his voice full of confidence. "You are stronger than you know. You can do it, Father.”But Peter shook his head. “Please forgive me," he said. “It is a must I do this." And then, he turned to the townspeople. "Please forgive me," he said. And with that, he began to change. His body grew big, and his muscles expanded. His eyes turned red, glowing, and his teeth grew into long sharp fangs. He then ran into the forest, disappearing into the darkness.The townspeople were shocked and afraid. They had lost Peter to the darkness, and no one had any idea of what would happen next. But Derek knew that they had to act." We must find my grandfather," he said. "We must stop him before he gets hurt or hurts anyone else."And so, they set out into the woods, determined to save their friend, Peter. But what they found out seems to surprise them because they never imagined these people still existed.Deep in the woods, they found a small town, hidden away from the townspeople. The people were living in fear and anxiety there, afraid of the mysterious creature living in the woods. But the townspeople recognized them. They were the banished descendants of the sorcerer long ago.And now, Peter turned out to be their leader.Derek knew that they had to find a way to stop his grandfather before it was too late. But the people of the village were afraid, and they refused to help the townspeople. “No one can stop him," they said. "He is too powerful and dangerous."We have to try," Derek insisted. "If we do nothing, he will destroy everything and everyone."But the people did not listen. They were too afraid and adamant. And so, Derek, the sage, and the townspeople turned to leave in dissatisfaction, knowing that this person won't help them no matter what they say.As they started walking away, they heard a voice behind them. "I can help you people," it said. They turned, and they saw a figure standing there, enraged in the shadows. "Who are you?" the sage asked. "I am the one you seek," the figure replied. "I can help you stop Peter. But it will not be easy.”Derek hesitated for a while, not knowing whether to trust this mysterious figure. But he knew that they had to take any chance that came their way. "What do you want in return?" He asked."Nothing," the figure said. "I am only willing to help. But there is one condition. You must trust me. You must follow all my instructions, even when they seem strange or horrible. Can you do that?". Derek looked at the townspeople, and they nodded. "We can do it," he said. "We will do whatever it takes to bring him back." "Then let us begin," the figure said. And they set off, determined to save Peter. They must find the source of the sorcerer's dark energy, and destroy it. Only then could they hope to get rid of him. And so, they set off, deeper and deeper into the woods. They came across many dangers and challenges along the way, but they stood their ground, trusting the process to bring out a great solution. Finally, they reached the sorcerer's arena, and they prepared for what was to come. But just as they were about to enter, the figure stopped them. "Are you people ready?" it asked."Yes," Derek replied on behalf of the people.
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