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Chapter 9: The Guardians of Values and the Buried Truth
A blinding white light welcomed them as the five teenagers stepped into the central dome of
Enigma City. Their footsteps echoed on the shimmering stone floor, surrounded by walls
radiating the symbols of the five values: Courage, Honesty, Loyalty, Knowledge, and
Compassion.
In the center of the room stood a round altar with five indentations shaped precisely like the
crystals they carried. They looked at one another, then placed each crystal in its rightful place.
Immediately, the floor trembled. From within the altar, a towering figure emerged—clad in
golden robes and wearing a bronze mask.
"Welcome, Heirs of the Values," came a deep, echoing voice.
They stood in silence as the figure stepped closer.
"You have proven yourselves. But this city is not merely a place of trials. This city is the
keeper of secrets long lost… secrets about the world you live in."
Gilang stepped forward. “What do you mean?”
“The values you bear are the key to balancing powers that have long remained hidden.
Enigma City was built by the ancestors to protect the world from destruction. But those
values... have long been forgotten.”
Suddenly, the dome walls shifted—showing images of burning cities, people warring against
one another, and environmental devastation.
"Without values, power turns into greed. This city… is the last line of defense."
Adit stepped forward. “Then what can we do? We’re just kids.”
The Guardian turned to him. “Even a child can be a light in the darkness... if their heart is
pure. But your power is not yet complete. You must face the final shadow: the mirror of your
worst selves.”
Suddenly, from beneath the floor, six dark figures emerged—evil versions of themselves. The
doppelgängers laughed, full of bitterness and hatred.
“You can’t run from the darkest parts of yourself!” sneered Shadow Nayla with a cold laugh.
“What’s happening?” Tiara cried out.
“This is your final trial,” said the Guardian. “You must face and accept your darkness—not
destroy it. Only then... can you save this city.”
The five friends looked at one another. This time, it wasn’t physical strength that was needed,
but the courage to be honest with themselves.
