Beyond the portal

Like a high-pitched shriek, the goblin's scream pierced the air, causing my leg to freeze in flight over the portal slab. I turned around, astonished: what could make this funny creature so excited? After all, I clearly stated that I was not going to turn to his services.

'And who are you? And what kind of deeds did they lead you to the dungeon of Evil Arkarus?" the goblin asked, with a note of discontent in his voice.

This turn of events really surprised me. Even the goblin from the Interworld did not recognize me?

"I am the personal assistant to Evil Arkarus," I replied, choking back laughter. "Are you, by chance, scum to stop me?"

"I am a?! Scum?" the goblin choked with resentment. "Even the shadows in the Inter-world know me!"

"Then what are you doing here?" I tilted my head a little to the side. "But, however, this no longer interests me. If the Evil of Arkarus is not cooperating with you, then neither will I"

I turned to the portal again, but the voice of the goblin made me stop.

"Are you going to dwarf territory from the Stone Secira clan?"

"So what?" - I stopped over the portal again.

"I have a business proposal for you. Listen to me and you can't refuse"

"What could be so convincing there?"

"Do you want the keepers to serve your master?"

"I want to," I didn't argue.

"Then listen to me carefully, and remember."

At the crossroads of stone roads,

The fourth bridge will rest on that threshold.

That bridge is not simple, it spreads stones,

And Melhada returns the horror of the fortress.

"Quest received: Melhad's fortresses," sounded inside my head. Even so. No choice. And no additional information. Well, I'll figure it out. I go about my business anyway.

"I will take it into account," I threw goodbye and finally stepped into the portal.

Darkness enveloped me as I walked through the portal. It was the first alarm. The second is the eyes of the monster sparkling in front of me, instead of the usual screensaver. Lord of the Gloom.

Eyes filled with ice and force pierced me. "Why are you here?" 'the voice sounded.

The portal led me to a ledge between two rocks. There were vital signs everywhere: yellow fences of enchanted rope pointing to the caravan trail.

Nearby, I spotted a figure in a hooded silver trench coat. "What are you doing here, you enchanted swamp prince?" 'he asked.

"Of course, I'm looking for a way to be divided," I replied, not surprised by his question. "What have you forgotten here?"

"Looking for the Cursed Bridge. I don't have much time," he said.

I looked at the sunset and realized that we would have to cooperate with him to achieve our goals.

Looking at our unexpected companion in a silver raincoat, I realized that our rapprochement was no coincidence. Both of us were here on important business, and it seems that we had common obstacles to face.

"Damn bridge?" I asked again, trying to understand the situation. "what a place?"

The nameless man looked up to the sky, as if looking at the blazing sunset that foreshadowed the end of the day.

"The damned bridge is the clue to a lot of mysteries," he replied cryptically. "It leads to a place where worlds converge and where ancient secrets are encapsulated."

I wondered what secrets could hide behind this bridge. Perhaps they contain answers to many of my questions about my past and my fate.

"How can we find this bridge?" I asked, hoping for his knowledge and experience.

Nameless turned to me, his eyes sparkling in the dark.

"We need to go through the Trail," he said. "It's a dangerous path, but it's the only way to reach the Cursed Bridge."

I nodded, ready for the challenges that lay ahead. Lord of the Gloom, Cursed Bridge, mysterious secrets - all this created an atmosphere of mystery and danger, but I felt that together with Nameless we could overcome all obstacles.

We began our journey across the Trail, each step bringing new challenges. The road was dangerous, but we continued to move forward, confident that our goal was worth all the effort.

Thus began our adventure, full of mysteries, dangers and unexpected discoveries. Together we had to go through all this and find the Cursed Bridge, which could change the destinies not only of ours, but also of the worlds in which we lived.

As we made our way along the Trail, it became clear that dangers awaited us at every turn. Rock cliffs, ominous dark gorges, hidden traps and predatory critters all accounted for only a fraction of the ordeal we faced.

Nameless turned out to be not only a skillful traveler, but also a wise mentor. He shared with me his knowledge of the world, talked about the history, legends and secrets that accompanied our journey. I absorbed his words, striving to understand the deep meanings of what surrounded us.

Despite all the difficulties, our cooperation strengthened with each kilometer traveled. We supported each other in difficult moments, shared our thoughts and fears, and found strength in a common goal - to find the Damned Bridge and unravel its secrets.

From time to time, we bumped into other travelers, each with their own goals and motives. Some were friendly and willing to help us, while others hid their intentions behind a mask of benevolence. We carefully approached each meeting, trying to unravel the secrets and intentions of our interlocutors.

But despite all the obstacles, we continued to move forward, carrying in our hearts the hope and belief that our search would take us to the Cursed Bridge and to the answers we were so passionately seeking.

Finally, after long days and nights of tedious travel, we reached the place where, according to Nameless, the Damned Bridge was located. Before us was a view of a deep crevice crossing the Trail. Its bottom was plunged into darkness and darkness, and at the other end there was a strange, distorted bridge, as if woven from nightmares and shadows.

We stood on the edge of the crevice, testing our willpower and determination, because we had to cross this bridge to achieve our goals. My thoughts were filled with excitement and anxiety, but I knew I couldn't stop at that stage. Together with Bezymyanny, we looked deep into the crevice, knowing that we were facing the most difficult test.

We gathered will and determination, held each other's hands and stepped forward, overcoming fear and the unknown. The first step on the Cursed Bridge was like plunging into the cold waters of the abyss, but we didn't let fear take hold of us.

With each step, the bridge expanded, as if taking us into its arms, and my soul was filled with a sense of special connection with this place. The Lord of Darkness, the Damned Bridge, the secrets of between worlds - they all became a part of me, affecting my thoughts and state of mind.

Finally, we reached the other end of the bridge, and we had a view of uncharted lands and mysterious mysteries. We stood there feeling part of something bigger, ready to take on all the challenges and trials that lay ahead.

Thus ended our journey, full of danger and adventure, but also filled with hope and faith in the power of friendship and cooperation. We became part of the history of the inter-world, and our fate was inextricably linked with the secrets and secrets that were hidden behind the Damned Bridge.

Standing at the other end of the Cursed Bridge, we felt the air fill with magic and anticipation of future discoveries. Time seemed to slow down, as if recognizing the importance of this moment.

"We have achieved the goal," whispered Bezymyanny, his voice sounding confident but sincere.

I nodded back, feeling a sense of satisfaction and pride in our achievement together glimmering inside me. Together we have overcome all difficulties and dangers to reach this moment, and now new opportunities and horizons have opened up for us.

However, at the same time, I realized that our adventure was just beginning. The mysteries and mysteries that the Cursed Bridge hid were only part of a larger puzzle, and we had to uncover them one by one.

"What next?" I asked, addressing Bezymyanny.

He smiled mysteriously, as if anticipating everything that lay ahead.

"Next we move on," he replied. "Our paths are intertwined with fate and we don't know what lies ahead. But we go together, ready to accept all the challenges and trials that lie ahead"

I nodded in agreement, feeling the fire of adventure and exploration burning inside me. We were ready for new challenges and dangers, ready to reveal secrets and open new horizons. Our adventure was just beginning, and we were fully prepared for it.

Together we stepped into uncharted lands, towards new adventures and discoveries, ready to accept everything that awaited us ahead. Our journey continued, and together Nameless and I looked to a future full of unexplored possibilities and unexpected discoveries.

01.05.2024

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