The Dark Passage and Encounter

Now, Amaa Ogu embarks on an extensive journey through a portal, transcending both time and distance into what appears to be an underworld. The king's ability to fly proves ineffective in this realm, necessitating a passage on foot.

It's a forbidden place, ruled by fallen angels on their way to Earth to wreak havoc on souls.

In the depths of this forbidding underworld, a lone soul ventures through a shadowy path, guided only by its faint ethereal glow. The enclosing walls suffocate with a darkness that swallows any glimmer of hope. Sinister whispers echo, taunting voices of demons hungry for souls. The soul presses forward, trembling with fear but resolute in finding an escape from this nightmarish realm.

As Amaa Ogu advances, grotesque forces emerge from the darkness, their terrifying forms contorting and twisting. Hollow voids for eyes bore into the trembling essence, their insatiable hunger palpable.

Yet, a spark of resilience ignites within the soul, fueled by memories of a glorious past in paradise. Each step forward defies the looming doom, a testament to the spirit's will to survive.

Amaa Ogu conjures a burning torch, and with every encounter, its flame burns brighter, pushing back the malevolent shadows inch by inch. The demons recoil from the radiant essence, unable to withstand its pure, unwavering resolve.

Slowly but steadily, Amaa Ogu carves a path through the abyss, leaving the forces of darkness behind, proving that even in the direst of circumstances, a determined soul can triumph over the harshest evils.

Amaa Ogu whispered to himself, maintaining his fearless and focused mindset,

"Clear the path, vile creatures, for I am the illuminating force cutting through darkness!"

He affirmed, "Fear does not sway me, for I bear the might of my forebears and the righteous will.

Confront me, abominations! Your fear only strengthens my resolve!"

Approaching the exit of the malevolent valley, a glimmer of light appeared at the tunnel's end. Suddenly, a figure emerged, blocking the source of light, unsheathing his sword as he advanced. He bore the appearance of one foot in the grave but possessed a gaze teeming with a voracious hunger for the fearless Amaa Ogu.

With unwavering determination, he quickened his pace and growled, 'You've entered the realm of tigers; how dare you hope to emerge unscathed?'

Amaa Ogu, never without his trusty pair of short swords for unexpected combat, retorted, 'I am a lion like my forefathers; we conquer territories and boundaries, you knucklehead'

Without a moment's hesitation, he lunged at the menacing figure, and a fierce battle ensued, lasting an hour or more. In the midst of the clash, the creature, barely able to contain its curiosity, cried out, 'What manner of being are you?'

Amaa Ogu responded with a kick that sent the foe tumbling off the cliff's edge, creating a wider passage for future travellers.

'I am a king,' he declared as the demon-like warrior plummeted to his demise."

Meanwhile, at Ekuk's stone temple.

After the ethereal reddish mist cleared, a concealed chamber materialized, adorned with enigmatic symbols and ancient artefacts. The Keeper of Gates, draped in robes that echoed ages past, stood before the ancient time machine. Ekuk concealed this aspect of himself from Amaa.

With a subtle gesture, the room fell into a hushed anticipation. The time machine, a complex blend of gears and pulsating energy, hummed to life. Temporal energies shimmered in the air, enveloping the surroundings.

Ekuk, guardian of the temporal tapestry, spoke forgotten words, activating the arcane mechanisms. The machine responded to the cryptic dance of his gestures, aligning its inner workings.

As the temporal vortex unveiled glimpses of eras and futures, the keeper's expression remained solemn yet determined. He grasped the delicate balance-the power to navigate time itself.

With a final commanding gesture, Ekuk placed strands of hair obtained from a hug with Amaa Ike into the swirling vortex. It vanished into the currents of history. Ekuk's eyes transformed into glowing blue orbs, enabling him to locate and move souls through time.

He immediately began searching for Amaa Ike's location as the machine beeped in response. Seated, he awaited communication with his newfound friend in space."