I followed Elisa and Herman to an old building on the outskirts of the city.
The exterior walls were covered in dark green vines, resembling the claws of a giant beast, tightly gripping the weathered surface, exuding a suffocating mystery.
The wind rustled through the vines, sounding like ghostly whispers.
As we entered the building, a wave of decay hit me, making my throat itch.
We passed through a dim corridor, where the murals on the walls were peeling and fragmented, as if countless eyes were watching us from the darkness.
Herman raised the torch in his hand, its flickering yellow light casting distorted shadows on the ground.
Finally, we arrived at a hidden basement.
Inside the basement were various peculiar instruments and books, and the air was thick with an ancient and mysterious aura.
Elisa approached a crystal ball, gently caressing its smooth surface.
"Su Wan, prophecies are not set in stone; they change with the passage of time."
The crystal ball emitted a soft glow, revealing a series of blurred images within.
I saw the city engulfed in flames, fire licking at skyscrapers while thick smoke obscured the sky.
People cried out in despair, fleeing in all directions like insignificant ants.
A figure stood atop the ruins, laughing maniacally in triumph.
It was Dix, his crimson eyes gleaming with madness.
Suddenly, the scene shifted, and I saw myself fighting alongside Elisa and Herman.
We fought against Dix and the dark forces under his command.
We thwarted his plot and saved the city.
"The future you see is not the only one; there are other possibilities," Elisa's voice echoed in my ear, carrying a hint of comfort.
I felt a glimmer of hope, yet confusion lingered.
"What exactly is a prophecy? Can it really be changed?"
Herman stepped beside me, explaining, "A prophecy is not an absolute future; it is merely a projection based on current circumstances."
"The future is filled with infinite possibilities, and your choices will determine the final outcome."
I seemed to grasp something, but my heart was still heavy with questions.
"If prophecies can be altered, what must we do to prevent disaster from occurring?"
At that moment, Sera suddenly jumped off my shoulder, letting out a sharp cry.
"Danger! The Dark Pact members are coming!"
The air in the basement froze instantly, a strong sense of crisis enveloping us.
I quickly focused my mind, using the Prophetic Eye to sense the situation around us.
I saw a group of men in black rapidly approaching, emanating a nauseating aura of darkness; their intentions were clearly hostile.
"They've already discovered our location; we must leave here immediately!" Herman's tone was urgent and tense.
"There's no time; they have surrounded us," Elisa said, her expression grave, a flicker of determination in her eyes.
"Su Wan, can your Prophetic Eye help us find an escape route?"
I closed my eyes, focusing intently on sensing the changes in the surrounding environment.
I saw a hidden passage that led to the back of the building.
There was a dense thicket of trees that could provide cover for our retreat.
"Follow me!" I opened my eyes, my tone firm and carrying an undeniable command.
We swiftly navigated through the basement along the route I indicated, reaching the hidden passage.
The passage was narrow and dark, forcing us to feel our way forward.
Just as we were about to reach the exit, footsteps echoed from the other end of the passage.
The Dark Pact members were closing in on us.
"Damn it! We're surrounded!" Herman muttered under his breath.
"Stay calm, we still have a chance." I took a deep breath, striving to keep myself composed.
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