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After driving away the dark shadow that threatened the area around the ancient tree, Siu Jou took a deep breath, feeling the calm returning to the forest. The light from the tree shone even brighter, as if opening a path toward the secret hidden deep within the woods.
However, he knew that the journey was not over. At that moment, from behind the dusty, moss-covered bushes, a small creature slowly emerged. Its body was tiny, glowing softly like the luminous creature he met the night before.
The creature looked a little scared but also curious. It gazed at Siu Jou with shining eyes, as if measuring who he was.
Siu Jou observed the creature coldly, but deep inside, he felt there was something different. He sensed that this was not an ordinary creature—perhaps it possessed important information about the secret they were seeking.
"Who are you?" Siu Jou asked flatly, his voice calm.
The creature gently touched the ground, then raised a small glowing wing. It introduced itself as **Lumi**, a tiny guardian of the forest's secrets, full of wonder. Lumi said it had lived in the forest for a long time and knew much about the power and secrets stored there.
"Why are you here?" Siu Jou asked, furrowing his brow.
Lumi replied softly, "I know who you are and what you're looking for. I can help you, but you must trust me. There's a great danger lurking, and only together can we face it."
Siu Jou looked at Lumi for a moment, sensing the sincerity and courage of this tiny creature. He realized that in this journey, not all allies had to be large and frightening to be the best.
"Very well, I will trust you," Siu Jou said coldly. "But remember, if you betray me, I will not hesitate to confront you."
Lumi smiled slightly and nodded. It then invited Siu Jou to follow its trail, heading toward the deepest part of the forest that had never been explored.
Along the way, Lumi explained that behind the secret of the ancient tree and the old carvings lay a power capable of controlling the entire forest—and even the world beyond. This power was guarded by ancient creatures called "Light Keepers" . long lost from their original home.
Siu Jou realized that his adventure was growing deeper and more dangerous, but also more important. He knew that, with Lumi's help and the power of the secret tree, he might be able to uncover all the mysteries and save the village from an even greater threat.
Together, they stepped into the shadows of the increasingly dark forest, heading toward the deepest part of the hidden mystery.