I am the Holy Poisoner, the Empress advised me to calm down

"What do you mean?" Leon interrupted impatiently, tightening his grip on the sword. "If you're here to help the giants, I don't care what secrets you have—"

Before he could finish, the other man raised his hand and waved gently. An invisible barrier seemed to appear in the air, directly blocking Leon's attack. "You reckless man, don't always think of solving problems with force. Some things can only be solved with wisdom and patience." He glanced at Leon coldly. "But now, it seems that the time to tell the whole story is not yet. Let's see how our performance goes."

With that, the mysterious figure suddenly vanished, leaving behind only the words, "Enjoy the show!" The eerie aura in the air gradually dissipated, and the stagnant energy ball activated again, smashing towards the giant. The giant's roar intensified, but this time, under Aidan's power of light, it stood no chance.

"Boom!" A loud bang erupted, and the earth shook. When the smoke and dust cleared, a massive pit appeared before everyone's eyes. The giant's figure had vanished. Silence reigned, and everyone held their breath, staring intently at the area.

"It's over..." a villager whispered in disbelief.

"We really won... We really did it!" another young man shouted excitedly, and the crowd around him burst into cheers. But in this jubilation, Aidan remained calm. He looked around and his eyes fell again on the place where the mysterious man disappeared.

Mireya noticed the change in Aidan's expression. She gently patted the magician's shoulder and said, "Aidan, do you think that guy has something else to say?"

Aidan nodded. "Yes. There must be something hidden behind the 'Heart of Light,' and this mysterious man seems to know the secret."

At the same time, in an inconspicuous tavern in the village, several seemingly ordinary guests were gathered together to quietly discuss what had just happened.

"Did you all see that person who suddenly appeared?" a slightly older man whispered.

"I see," a young man wearing a straw hat nearby took over the conversation, "but who is he exactly? Why does he know the secret of the 'Heart of Light'? Moreover, it seems that he has a complete understanding of the situation and can even control time at will."

"That's right," another woman interrupted. "What's even stranger is that he appeared at a crucial moment in the battle, yet chose to leave rather than intervene directly. A person like him must have some ulterior motive!"

"In any case, we have to be careful," said the man who spoke first. "No matter what, the most important thing right now is to ensure everyone's safety. Also, regarding the matter of the 'Heart of Light', perhaps we should investigate."

The celebrations continued outside, but inside the tavern, the atmosphere was tense.

"Aidan, I think we should start the investigation from the beginning," Leon said seriously. "Since that mysterious man mentioned the secret of the 'Heart of Light', this matter must be extremely important. We can't let such an enemy take advantage of us again."

Aidan nodded in agreement. "Okay, then we'll split up. On the one hand, we need to ensure the safety of the village; on the other hand, we need to uncover the truth about the 'Heart of Light'."

Just as the two were deciding, another unusual energy surge reached them from the distance. A few seconds later, a smiling figure in a cloak appeared within sight. "The answer you seek is right there," he pointed toward the horizon, where a dazzling star was slowly rising...

"That's..." Lucy pointed at the sky in surprise, "What is this? Is it related to the 'Heart of Light'?"

The man nodded, "Follow its guidance, and the truth will naturally surface." He then turned and disappeared into the night, leaving everyone with endless speculation and speculation. Aidan gazed up at the dazzling star in the sky, his heart filled with unprecedented curiosity and anticipation. "Can it really lead us to the truth about the 'Heart of Light'?" he murmured to himself.

"This... is simply amazing!" Leon couldn't help but sigh, "Whether it's true or not, we have to go and see it. After all, there's no better choice now."

By this time, the surrounding villagers had begun to notice the unusual phenomenon, and many gathered around, their eyes filled with surprise and a hint of awe. A middle-aged woman stepped forward, her voice trembling slightly, "Master Magician, what just happened? And who was that person who suddenly disappeared?"

"Don't panic," Aidan replied gently. "We can't be sure of the specific situation yet, but one thing is certain - as long as we unite as one, there is no difficulty we can't overcome."

As soon as he finished speaking, the crowd erupted in affirmation, mixed with a lot of praise and admiration. "Mr. Magician is indeed reliable!" a little boy shouted, "When I grow up, I want to be as powerful as you!"

Mireya smiled, patted Aidan's arm, and whispered, "See, you've become a source of support for these people." Then, turning to the crowd, she announced, "Let's follow this mysterious star and find the answers together. But please remember to protect yourself and your friends."

The team quickly organized and prepared to embark on a new journey, not forgetting to encourage each other. At the last moment before departure, the village blacksmith gave each person a carefully crafted knife as a talisman. He said, "Although we don't know what lies ahead, I hope this small gift will bring you some good luck."

As the night deepened, the twinkling stars illuminated the earth. Aidan walked in front, followed closely by the brave and determined Leon and the wise Mireya. The rest of the villagers followed in an orderly manner. Thus, the group headed towards the increasingly bright target in the distance.

After walking for a while, the team suddenly encountered a group of attackers. A dozen people dressed in black suddenly rushed out from all directions and quickly surrounded everyone. "Stop! Don't take another step forward!" the leader warned fiercely.

Faced with the sudden enemy, Aidan immediately entered combat mode and responded calmly, "We have no ill intentions. We simply wish to uncover the secrets of the 'Heart of Light.' If you know anything, please speak up. Otherwise, please make way and allow us to continue on our way."

The leader of the attackers clearly hadn't expected to encounter such a powerful magician. After a brief standoff, he finally breathed a sigh of relief. "Well, we're actually curious about the answer to this question, too. In that case, why not join us in the discussion?"