I wake up in terror after a while. I didn't want to believe that I had just had this dream. It was a horrible dream.

***

This  old man says

“Once you complete the trials, you will have all the answers you seek. But first, you must prove yourself worthy. Eat and gain your strength, for there is much ahead of you."

Confused and apprehensive, I reluctantly follow the masked figure to the dining hall. The sight that greets me is nothing short of extraordinary. The long tables are adorned with an array of dishes, delicately prepared and presented. I can't help but be tempted by the tantalizing smells wafting through the air.

As I begin to enjoy my meal, the masked figure observes me closely. "Eat, my friend. We need to ensure you are nourished for the trials that await you," they say, their voice muffled by the mask.

Curiosity getting the better of me, I inquire about their identity once again. "Please, can you at least tell me who you are? I feel like I'm in some sort of dream."

"We cannot reveal our identities just yet. All will be revealed in due time," they respond, their tone tinged with mystery.

I finish my meal, feeling surprisingly rejuvenated. The masked figure gestures for me to follow them once again, leading me through winding corridors until we reach a set of grand double doors. Intrigued, I ask why the secrecy and why I am here.

"We have been searching for someone like you," the masked figure replies cryptically. "Someone with a unique set of skills and traits. Someone who can help save us all."

Confusion and a sense of urgency fill my mind as we enter the room beyond the grand doors. The sight that meets my eyes leaves me awe-struck. It's a vast laboratory filled with advanced technology and equipment I've never seen before.

At this moment, I realize that my journey is about to begin. I am about to embark on a mission that holds unimaginable significance. The dream that haunted me earlier now feels like a foretelling, a glimpse into the challenges I am about to face.

But who are these people, and what is it that they are asking of me? I take a deep breath, ready to face whatever lies ahead and brace myself for the trials to come.

Little did I know, this was only the beginning of a much larger adventure that would test my strength, and bravery, and ultimately, discover the truth of my own identity.