MLII C7, P3- "Higher"

"Higher" is the third Part of "Miracula Luxia II" 's seventh Chapter. It was released on 08.07.2021.
== Plot ==
Having dealt with the remaining band of "Darkness of Duskwood" bandits in the area, Jared sets sail to a new horizon, away from the village that he just saved from imminent destruction.
Still searching for answers and not being able to find them, he feels an aura of pure light while trying to explore the area. He follows it to the source and soon finds a huge mountain that he has to cross.
Once again, Destiny is challenging him. His road towards it is blocked by yet another obstacle. But Jared will not give up. He will keep moving forward until he finds what he is looking for. Nothing more... and nothing less.
== Story ==
The next morning, Jared wakes up refreshed. However, as soon as he stands up, he feels as if his own thoughts are getting foggier than usual.
"No. Not this again!"- He says to himself- "Come on, brain! Concentrate! We must succeed!"
As he tries to drive the fog of confusion away from his mind, he notices how powerful it is. It's almost as if some outside force is trying to force it upon him. Something of unknown origin. Something that is, undoubtedly, very dangerous and cunning.
But Jared is no mere hero. Instead of giving up, he concentrates on bringing the light upon this invisible enemy and driving it away. His desire is clear- no servant of Darkness is allowed to cloud his mind. And he will make sure that it does not happen.
Finally, the outside force subsides. The fog within Jared's mind is lifted, but immediately replaced by a massive headache.
Whatever the outside force was, it was definitely an enemy. Worse, it is still out there, ready to strike when he least expects it.
If he wants to drive it away, once and for all, he must stand up and forget about the insecurities that he once had.
"I sensed a malevolent force trying to weaken me. To... confuse me."- Jared says to himself- "Could it be that... that... "
Yes. It is clear that, whoever is attacking Jared from afar, it is not an ordinary human. It is clear that they want to stop him from succeeding in finding the knowledge that he has been seeking for so long.
But one question remains unclear. Why are they trying to get involved? And what is their true motive?
It does not matter, though. Whatever force is attacking Jared in such a cowardly way, he or she is empowered by the negative thoughts within his mind. And it is not easy to release them once they end up there.
Jared continues to pack his things, albeit with a small amount of hesitation. It is clear to him that, whoever tried to cloud his mind, it will not be long before they try again. He must stay focused and ward his negative thoughts away from his mind as best as he can. Moving from place to place is only going to invite more trouble to knock at the door of Destiny.
Still, it is a risk that he must take. He chose to walk on the path towards his destiny. He chose to fulfill it, once and for all.
And, in order to do that, he must explore the world and find out how he can succeed in completing this sacred task.
Without wasting any time, he leaves the forest behind and starts to explore the plains to the north.
He approaches a nearby hill and looks around. Unable to find anything of interest, he decides to seek his fortunes elsewhere.
"The answer is still out there."- He says to himself- "I just have to find it."
He sighs.
"Easier said than done, though."
Just as he starts to leave the hill, he notices something of interest. As he descends, he is blinded for a few moment.
When the feeling subsides, he sees a small mote of light. It may be small and weak, but it is clear that it is originating from a much more powerful source.
And it is clearly not insignificant.
"What is this? A... light?"- Jared mutters- "What is it, little buddy? What are you trying to tell me?"
Suddenly, the light starts to move on its own accord. Like a puppet guided by its master, it gets a little farther away from Jared and starts to shine. It is clear that it wants him to join it.
Seeing no other choice than following this strange mote of light, Jared decides to do so. 
As they move forward, he wonders how his friends and family are doing.
"I feel very bad about leaving them behind like... like this."- He says to himself- "Asking them to join me in this adventure was also a good idea. After all, I do need some help, especially in a place like this one... "
Then, he shakes his head. Insecurity starts to cloud his judgement again, but it is easily repelled this time.
"This is not the right time to feel guilty about my past mistakes."- He continues- "My friends and family have their problems to solve and I have my own. And, if I want to succeed, I must focus on the task at hand!"
A few minutes later, the mote of light stops next to a huge mountain.
Jared takes a look at it and gasps. He has never seen something so majestic, so tall. Not until now, at the very least.
As he continues to wonder what to do next, he notices that the mote of light is starting to fade away. Now that its mission is done, it becomes one with the greater light.
"No! Wait!"- Jared says, trying to stop it- "What is this place? What should I do next?"
Unfortunately, his questions remain unanswered. The mote of light quickly fades away.
As it does, he hears a soft voice whispering something into his ear.
"Thank you."- He says, repeating what it said to him.
He looks at the mountain again. Sure, it looks like a challenge to climb it, but it is not impossible. At least for someone as trained as him, that is.
"Let us do this!"- He exclaims and starts to climb the mountain.
On his way to the top, he notices a small cave.
"I sense something shining within."- He says to himself- "It is... calling out to me. The power of light, it is too strong to resist."
He sighs.
"But there is no point in doing so."- He continues- "If I want to succeed, I must embrace my fears and discover the new powers that I have been given."
He looks around, makes sure that nobody is going to attack him. Satisfied with the result, he decides to enter the cave, but not before drawing his weapon- Demonslayer.
"Very well."- He says- "Once again, it is time for me to be a hero."
Having said that, he enters the cave.
"I am not afraid of anything. Human or not."- He mutters to himself as he lights a torch and starts to look around.