When his feet touched the homeland after a seven-year absence, Maher was not the same young man his family had bid farewell to one day at the airport gate. He was not just a graduate returning with a university degree in Neomandra, but a returnee burdened with questions that time had not ceased to plant deep within him... and legends that no longer seemed like mere fantasies.Since his early childhood, Maher was not like the other children in the family. He was the only one who sat with genuine attention in front of his uncle Saber, that man who withdrew from human circles to join another world unseen by the naked eye. The world of spirits, hidden energies, and the delicate boundaries between sanity and madness.Saber, the scientist obsessed with the science of Nuimythika, found his talk about parallel worlds, lost epochs, and hidden gates met only with ridicule. As soon as he started speaking at one of the family gatherings, faces scattered and the crowd dispersed around him, refusin

Sarah returned from the university, burdened with worries. Her beloved father was still missing, hours had passed, and no one knew anything about him.And Maher… she had gone to look for him in her uncle’s lab, only to find it empty.She no longer knew where to search or what to do.How could her uncle and brother disappear without a trace?How could she search for her ill father all alone, with her mother weighed down by grief and her tears long dried?"I can't bear all of this on my own."The moment her mother saw her, she ran toward her In desperation.“Did you find them?”Sarah lowered her head in defeat. She had nothing to offer that could lift her mother’s sorrow. Her mother collapsed onto the couch, sobbing again, louder this time, tearing at Sarah’s already broken heart.“Mom… I reported them to the police. They said they’ll begin searching within 24 hours.”Her mother cried out in anguish:“They’ve been gone for ten hours! Maher should have been back long ago. And your father

Just when Lian thought her fate was sealed forever, Maher lunged like a lightning bolt, his dagger flashing in the darkness, and struck the beast’s neck with a series of consecutive stabs. It resembled a wild boar only much larger, its tusks long, sharp, and terrifying. Its glowing red eyes radiated hatred and evil, as if a malevolent spirit had taken hold of its body and was controlling it. At that very moment, the predatory bird swooped down, slashing the beast with its sharp claws. Lian stood frozen in terror, watching the vicious struggle unfold before her. But it wasn’t just one monster this time. They were surrounded by four horrifying creatures: the wild boar, a massive two-headed cobra, a towering crocodile with thick, impenetrable scales, and a colossal black jaguar. All of them shared one common trait those same terrifying, crimson eyes. Maher glanced at Lian, who stood paralyzed by fear, as the cobra dangled from a tree branch, its face just inches from hers. He rushed

Maher had caught some fish. It wasn't easy, but hunger compelled him, as he could no longer recall the last time he’d had a real meal. After they finished eating, Layan called her bird, which swiftly came to heed her commands. Layan was happy to possess such a magnificent and enormous bird, so she offered him some grilled fish and stroked his blue feathers, delighting in his quick response to her. Maher remarked sarcastically:"You could've fed him raw fish… I don't think he'd mind."Layan looked at him with an annoying smile:"From now on, he’ll eat what I eat… Won't you, my friend?!"Maher rolled his eyes impatiently:"Whatever… What benefit can your penetrating bird provide us?!"Layan looked at him as if an idea had just struck her:"He'll definitely help us… He's been watching and protecting me since I entered this dark forest until this moment. He surely knows something about my brother."He nodded in agreement:"Good… Maybe he can take us there too."Layan leaned towards Thaqib

Maher suddenly found a screen pop up in front of him, a sign of impending danger. "The Blazing Sword to face the cave monster. Upon defeating the beast, you shall receive the Elixir of Power." The available options were to proceed or retreat. Maher sighed, choosing to continue. A sharp, gleaming sword with a slight curve at the tip appeared on his back. He took the sword, inspected it, and swung it through the air a couple of times. Despite its size, it was surprisingly light to use. "Well, that's something," he thought, hoping it would be effective against the beast he was about to face. He returned the sword to his back and ventured deeper into the cave. The ceiling was filled with bats hanging by their feet. Their spooky yellow eyes followed his every move, as if waiting for the right moment to attack. Maher paused, hearing a voice call out to him. He shut his eyes tightly, focusing intently. "You're getting closer... Don't forget the spells, Maher... You're immune to him, don't