The most powerful wizard in the magic world

"Where is this?" Gerling muttered to himself, his voice echoing in the empty space, seeming particularly lonely. Taking a deep breath, he decided to see if he could find a way out. As soon as he took a step, he heard a soft sound of footsteps and stopped in shock.

"Who are you?" Finally, he had to break the strange silence.

"Are you asking me?" A gentle voice came from the mist, and then a woman in a white dress slowly walked out. Her face was like the morning glow, soft and beautiful, like a person in a dream. "You are obviously not a resident of this time and space."

"My name is Gerlin," he was slightly startled, then suppressed his anxiety, "I was suddenly teleported here. Can you tell me where this is?"

"This is a crack in time and space." The woman responded gently, her eyes as clear as lake water, but revealing a hint of worry. "In this place, time and space intersect, and anyone can get lost."

"A gap in time and space..." Gerlin repeated, feeling something was wrong. "I need to go back, back to my world."

"But the way back is not easy." She shook her head slightly, her long hair fluttering like clouds and waterfalls as she moved. "If you don't grasp the true meaning of the key to time and space, you will probably be lost here forever."

"You mean I'll be trapped in this weird place?" Gerlin's eyes were slightly anxious. "Then can you help me?"

“I could, but you need to understand the rules of this place first.” The woman’s voice became more serious. “Everyone who comes here must face their deepest fears and desires before they can find a way back.”

"I..." Gelling was speechless for a moment. He realized that this was not just a simple dislocation of time and space, but more of an inner adventure. He vaguely remembered what he had always longed for. He seemed to be struggling between the pursuit of science and humanity.

"Can you tell me your name?" he finally asked, hoping to break the heavy atmosphere.

“My name is Ellie.” The woman smiled slightly, as if the sun shone through the haze. “Here, I am a guide, responsible for helping those who are lost.”

"Ellie..." A little warmth surged in Gerlin's heart. He felt a little fond of this unfamiliar space. "If I want to go back, what should I do?"

"First, you need to face your fears." Ellie's voice was as soft as the spring breeze, but every word was sonorous. "You need to recall the fears suppressed deep in your heart, look at them directly, and then you can find your true self."

"I don't know how to face it." Gerling hesitated for a moment, his inner struggle making his voice dim.

"Come on, let's go together." Ellie stretched out her hand. Gerling hesitated for a moment, but finally held her hand. At this moment, the fog seemed to gradually dissipate, and the two took firm steps and walked together into the unknown depths. The surrounding scene gradually changed, as if they had walked into a fantasy dream.

"This is my laboratory." Ellie stopped and the sight in front of her made Gerling's pupils shrink. It was a laboratory full of instruments, with various experimental records and microscopes hanging on the walls. The familiar yet unfamiliar environment made him think a lot.

"Is this the me of the past?" Gelling muttered to himself, feeling a prick in his heart. Yes, he was crazy about science, but he ignored the bleakness and loneliness of life.

"You didn't just lose the experiment." Ellie smiled and said softly, "You lost the emotions between people, those are the truly important things."

"I..." Gellin didn't know how to refute, and regret gradually emerged in his heart. He recalled the friends he neglected for work and the alienation from his family. Yes, he chased the emptiness of his heart but forgot the people around him. His heart was like this empty laboratory, polished smooth and ruthless.

"Face it, Gerlin." Ellie's tone was firm but gentle. "Stop running away and really face yourself."

As she spoke, the confusion in his heart gradually became clear. In this space, time seemed to stand still, and he gradually understood the emotions he had suppressed, and had a direct conversation with himself in the depths of the fog.

"I'm afraid of losing." Gelling finally spoke out his long-buried thoughts, "I'm afraid of being lonely because of the pursuit, and I'm afraid of being left with only a cold laboratory in the end."

"It's human nature," Ellie consoled with a smile, "but the real loss is that you bury all these emotions. Facing loss doesn't mean giving up, but learning to cherish."

Garlin's heart seemed to be illuminated by a ray of sunshine, warm and bright. He suddenly felt relieved, and the burden in his heart gradually lightened. "I understand, Ellie. I need to regain the feelings that I have neglected."

"Very good." Ellie smiled, with encouragement in her eyes. "Next, we will go to the next deep part of your heart to explore those things that you don't want to face."

Under her guidance, Gerlin took a new step. Once again, the surrounding scene changed, the fog dissipated, and a dark corridor appeared, with countless closed doors on both sides.

"What is this place?" he asked puzzledly.

"This is a maze deep in your heart. Behind each door, there are your memories and secrets." Ellie explained, "You need to choose a door to face the past moment."

Garlin took a deep breath, and with courage in his heart, he walked towards a door with a faint light. He reached out his hand, gently pushed it open, and saw a familiar scene - the moment when he was with his family.

"This is me..." He opened his eyes wide, full of sighs and emotion. It was a warm family gathering, with laughter and joy intertwined, lingering in his ears. But in reality, he had not gone back to visit them for a long time.

"Gerlin, do you see that?" Ellie's voice sounded softly, "This is the reality you need to face."

"But I've missed too much." He couldn't help himself and wanted to retreat.

"Only by facing loss can you regain it." Ellie said firmly, "You are no longer the one who escaped."