MLTNL P4- "Optimism"

"Optimism" is the fourth Part of "Miracula Luxia: The Northern Lights". It was released on 10.03.2020.
== Plot ==
Three challenges down. Only four more to go.
The fourth challenge will test Jared's ability to stay positive- whether his optimism will remain, even in the most desperate situation. In the darkest room. Or it will fade away and he will succumb to his dark thoughts.
There is only one way to find that out... Onward towards the next challenge!
== Story ==
Jared enters the room and notices that the spirit is slightly disappointed.
"What is wrong?"- He asks him.
The spirit shakes his head.
"Nothing. I just thought that I maybe shouldn't give you the next challenge... But the other spirits want me to introduce you to all of them."
"I am sorry for that."
Jared smiles.
"You don't have to be sorry, spirit. I know that you don't want me to do it, but destiny says otherwise. So... don't worry about me. I will succeed!"
The spirit smiles.
"Funny you say that, because your next challenge will be about optimism. There, you must stay positive no matter what happens. No matter where you are, you must never surrender. Do you get it?"
Jared nods.
"Very well. Then it is time to prove yourself. Good luck. I hope that you succeed."
A bright light illuminates Jared and he is suddenly teleported in a dark room.
"It is so dark in here."- He says, wondering if there is a light switch somewhere nearby.
After a few minutes of tireless searching, Jared finally finds a light switch. He tries to use it, but his sixth sense tells him to stop and look closer. 
He does so and realizes that the light switch is, in fact, broken. Using it at this very moments guarantees a quick and painful death by electrocution.
Jared sighs and continues to look around, this time for a door to exit this room.
When he finally finds it, he realizes that it's locked. Fortunately, the key for it was left on a nearby table. Looks like whoever locked him in this room wasn't that smart, after all.
With a bad feeling in his mind, the young hero picks up the key, approaches the door, puts the key in and turns it.
*creeeeak*
The door opens, enabling Jared to go outside.
The young hero does so and notices that the hallway has the exact same light level as the room itself- it is very dark. No light is coming from the windows, or anywhere ahead of him.
Jared continues to search for an exit, his hopes to escape still very high. He walks, and walks. And walks. Thinking to himself "I won't give up" and repeating the same phrase in his mind.
However, the darkness prevents him from seeing what's ahead and he actually has to get closer to do so. He almost falls in holes. In two separate occasions.
After about one hour, Jared weighs his chances to survive once again. Unhappy with the results, he finally gives in to his fear.
"It seems like I won't be getting out of here."- He says- "Well, it was a good ride while it lasted."
In the last moment, he realizes that his behavior definitely won't be accepted by the spirits. He gets up.
"No."- He mumbles- "This... isn't something a hero would do. Even in a situation like this one. I must keep fighting until the bitter end. I must try to find an exit, no matter how dark it is. If I'm destined to die, I will die like a hero, not a coward!"
"A hero never gives up. A hero keeps fighting his foes and tries to fight the light until he falls behind. A hero always keeps fighting, no matter what. No. I will not give up, not when there are people who still believe in me! Never!"
With those thoughts in mind, Jared continues to search for an exit from this nexus.
After another hour of tireless searching, not even stopping for a single second of rest, Jared finally finds the exit he so desired to find.
He proceeds forward and sees another bright light.
In a moment, he is teleported to another room, this one much brighter than the previous room and the hallway.
The spirit smiles. This time, its smile is much wider than before.
"I have to say it, Jared. I am very impressed by how you managed to pass that challenge. Even though you lost hope in trying to get out from the darknes, you remembered who you really are and why you are here. That was the reason why you regained your faith. And for that, I applaud you the hardest I ever have."
Jared nods.
"I never give up. Especially in such situations. Even the darkness cannot stop me from believing. Yes, it may actually send me off the right path for a while, but it won't be forever!"
"So. Uh... this is the whole challenge?"
The spirit nods.
"I just wanted to make sure that you're in high spirits for the next challenge. This one was, indeed, pretty short, but it showed me a lot about who you really are."
"Now let us proceed towards your fifth challenge. You are very close to the enlightenment you've been hoping to achieve for so long."
Jared and the spirit leave the room and proceed towards the next challenge.
== Trivia ==
* This is the shortest Part (and challenge) on "Miracula Luxia: The Northern Lights" and perhaps the shortest Part in the "Miracula Luxia" universe overall.