Chapter 78: The Orunmila's Trials Begin
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Dapo, who did not join in any spiritual activities, often helped out with these tasks. He would arrange trips for the group and gather details about safety precautions. The strong link between everyone here is clear from the close relationship that has developed through time.
The first problem looked distant: make a piece of art you cannot view, using only unfinished descriptions and famous cultural symbols. The Oracle stressed it was not just showing skill but grasping the core of creating new things.
Eki's emotions were very mixed; he felt both fear and excitement. This was not only a challenge to his art abilities but also to look deeply into his soul. We spent much time looking at the details given, exploring the world created by this artist who is no longer alive.
The Oracle gives her help. It offers an understanding of the artist's deep feelings and the cultural atmosphere of that time. She feels like discovering a part of herself that was hidden before, finding a source of creativity she did not know there.
When days change to nights, Eki still keeps working. Her hands start hurting and her eyes get blurry, but she does not stop. The canvas in front of her was like an empty universe, waiting to be created. Every time she painted, the brush's touch felt like connecting with a hidden artist. They were like souls blending.
The painting, as if waking up from sleep, started to appear on the canvas. Colours were placed using a blend of dark and light tones. The picture showed itself not the same but looked like a new version - it had old times mixed with current.
When Eki completed it, she moved back and observed her artwork. She believed what she made was a very beautiful creation. She thinks it is something special, with strong emotions – strange but exciting too. A peace, like the last stroke on a painting, stayed within her.
The Oracle walked to the painting with maybe guided grace. Her eyes showed much respect and she said in a proud voice, "You show an artist's soul." "First stage is complete."
Eki was feeling very peaceful and joyful. She had achieved her dream, recreating an old artwork from many years ago; she could even sense the emotions of the original artist.
But, the journey is not finished. Message from Oracle shows us that problems we face are just the starting part of much larger trouble ahead.
Later, as the sun was going down and casting shadows on the village, Eki began to feel worried. The air felt strange like something bad might happen soon. It got heavy with the feeling of danger coming closer.
She saw Dapo, who was standing by the window deep in thought. His face had signs of worry.
"I think we're being watched," he said, his voice low.
Eki nodded in agreement, saying that their heart was beating fast. This means a secret society may be very near also.
The Oracle saw their concern and came near, her eyes showing she knew. She softly said, "No need to worry." We are ready."
She brings them to a hidden room that serves as a safe place for protection. When they enter, the door shuts behind them and prevents anything from outside coming in.
The room felt like a safe place, giving the feeling of calm and peace. It seemed like a spot for sleeping or resting where one could hide away from bad weather outside.
The Oracle began to prepare for the approaching trial, which would challenge both bravery and power. Eki and Dapo understood this was only the beginning of many difficult moments awaiting them ahead. They know many dangers are coming, but they still have a strong desire to face them head-on.
