The forest, now dyed in dark tones, shone with stars that twinkled as if they were breathing. Every corner radiated a luminous aura that dispelled the darkness, illuminating the paths with an ethereal glow. Among these trees, Valker stood in awe, staring at the sky, unable to believe what he was seeing.
Valker: I can't… I can't believe what I'm seeing —he murmured, his mouth slightly open— Are those… moons?
And they were, but not like the ones in his world. Each moon had a supernatural presence. One was red as blood, surrounded by fire with a glowing ring spinning around it. Another, yellow and seemingly neutral, radiated a calm but overwhelming force. The third was light blue, imposing and majestic, with a halo of bright light that made it appear divine.
Valker: How were these moons… created? —he said, still paralyzed by astonishment— Well, I guess I've seen everything now… right? —his voice trembled nervously, sensing that he had barely begun to understand the magnitude of this place.—
Suddenly, a sound broke the silence. The beating of wings… impossible.
Valker: Wings? No… not again… it can't be…
The ocular being appeared, majestic and terrifying, floating among the trees. Its wings spread with a power that made the air vibrate. Valker instinctively leaned against a tree, but a flash of energy threw him several meters into the air.
The ocular being emitted an aura that enveloped its entire body, creating a shockwave that shook the entire forest.
Valker: I have to run! I have to hide! —he shouted as he hit the ground and started running, searching for refuge—
The ocular being: What is a mortal doing in this forest? I will not tolerate this intrusion.
Valker: Wha… what is that voice?! Why is it in my head?!
Before he could react, the ocular being materialized in front of him. Valker tried to escape elsewhere, but the being appeared again, blocking every path.
The ocular being: Intruders will not be tolerated —it said with authority, and the ground trembled beneath its presence.—
Valker realized there was no escape. The ocular being slowly approached, launching a beam of energy from its iris. Just when it seemed all was lost, a voice resonated through the forest.
Mysterious voice: Stop —it said softly but authoritatively—
The ocular being froze instantly. Valker looked around, startled, trying to locate the source.
Valker: Where is that voice coming from? —he asked fearfully—
The voice: I am here, Valker.
A radiance descended from the stars, covering the entire forest with blinding light and power that made the trees shake. When the light dissipated, a figure appeared, descending from the sky. It looked human, but with an aura that transcended all understanding. Its right eye was silver-white, the left blood-red, and its body radiated infinite power.
The figure: Welcome to my forest, Valker —it said upon touching the ground, in a deep and serene voice—
Valker: Who are you? And how do you know my name? —he said cautiously, his heart pounding—
The figure: That question has a simple answer. To make it easy for you: I created everything you know. Your family, your world, even this forest… all was made by me.
Valker couldn't believe what he was hearing.
Valker: I don't understand… who are you? —he asked, confused and scared.—
Alcanor: You may call me whatever you like, but my true name is Alcanor. It is a pleasure to meet you, Valker.
The air grew tense. Every word from the being was filled with authority and absolute knowledge. Valker felt as though every fiber of his being was under scrutiny and began to accept the possibility that this being was indeed the creator of everything.
Alcanor: Although I must confess something intrigues me, Valker… how did you come here?
Valker's body tensed; he didn't know how to respond.
Alcanor: I have seen all the probabilities and timelines of all living beings, from the weakest to the strongest. None of the humans or beings from lower planes had even a 0% chance of reaching this place.
Valker swallowed hard. "0% chance… then how…? I…?"
Valker: I don't know what to say… but I can explain what happened.