Chapter 32: Taking a break
Every once in a while they would go to an illusionary space and spend a few years either reliving their lives, alternate lives, or just relaxing somewhere.
Coal had entered the illusionary zone. He had returned to the academy not remembering the Crystal Guardians.
Alone at the academy Coal spent all his time training or learning in the library.
He was able to become an assistant to a professor over the years and became a researcher.
He helped create new spells and find more efficient circulation methods that he spread freely.
Coal's expertise in magic and dedication to his work eventually earned him a reputation as one of the most knowledgeable scholars in the academy.
He became a respected figure among his peers, and his contributions to magical research were greatly valued.
Coal had been working as a researcher at the academy for some time now, and he had started to notice one of his fellow researchers, a woman named Lily.
Lily was a brilliant researcher and had a passion for understanding the intricate details of magic.
She was always eager to share her ideas and theories with Coal, and they often found themselves lost in conversation about the latest breakthroughs in their field.
As they continued to work together, Coal found himself growing more and more attracted to Lily.
He appreciated her intelligence, her wit, and her passion for her work. And over time, their conversations began to take on a more personal tone.
One day, after a long day of research, Coal mustered up the courage to ask Lily out on a date.
To his delight, she accepted, and they spent a wonderful evening together, laughing and getting to know each other better.
As their relationship progressed, Coal found himself falling deeply in love with Lily.
They shared a love of learning, of magic, and of each other. And soon enough, Coal knew that he wanted to spend the rest of his life with her.
He proposed to Lily on a quiet evening in the academy's gardens, surrounded by the soft glow of the magical plants and flowers. She said yes, and they were married in a beautiful ceremony shortly thereafter.
Coal continued to work as a researcher at the academy, but now he had someone to share his life with.
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Lily supported him in his work, and they worked together on many projects, always pushing each other to be their best.
Years passed, and they had a family of their own, two children who shared their parents' love of magic and learning.
And through it all, Coal remained grateful for the day he met Lily at the academy, grateful for the life they had built together.
Coal found himself in an illusionary space where he was living a different life.
This time he was a baker in a small village, running his own bakery.
Coal woke up in a cozy bedroom above his bakery.
He could hear the sounds of birds chirping and the aroma of freshly baked bread filled the air.
He got up and went downstairs to start his day.
He spent his mornings baking bread, pastries, and cakes.
The village loved his baked goods, and his bakery was always filled with customers.
In the afternoons, he would go to the market to buy fresh ingredients for his bakery.
He enjoyed talking to the other vendors and the villagers. It was a simple life, but he was happy.
One day, a young woman named Lily came into his bakery. She was new to the village and was looking for work.
Coal needed help in his bakery, so he hired her.
As they worked together, they became friends. Lily was funny, smart, and kind.
Coal found himself looking forward to seeing her every day.
Over time, their friendship blossomed into something more.
They went on walks together, had picnics by the river, and watched the stars at night. Coal had never been happier.
One day, Coal proposed to Lily, and she said yes.
They got married in a small ceremony in the village, surrounded by their friends and family.
Coal and Lily continued to run the bakery together, and their business prospered.
They introduced new recipes and expanded their offerings, making the bakery a popular destination for tourists visiting the village.
Despite the success of the bakery, Coal and Lily never forgot what was important to them: their love for each other and the simple joys of life.
They continued to go on walks, have picnics, and stargaze, cherishing every moment they had together.
As they grew old, Coal and Lily passed on their knowledge and skills to a new generation of bakers in the village.
They were remembered fondly for their kindness, hard work, and the delicious baked goods they created.
When Coal eventually left the illusionary space, he was filled with a sense of warmth and contentment.
It was these breaks and illusions that helped remind him of why he fought the good fight.
As Coal contemplated this commonality, he couldn't help but wonder if it meant something.
Was there a deeper meaning behind the appearance of Lily in his illusionary lives? Or was it just a coincidence?
Coal decided to do some research and asked the academy's illusionary space experts about his experiences.
They explained that the illusionary space was created by the user's subconscious mind and that it was common for recurring themes or symbols to appear.
Coal realized that Lily might represent something important to him, something that he may have overlooked in his waking life.
He spent some time meditating and reflecting on his life, trying to understand what Lily could represent.
As he thought more deeply, he realized that Lily may symbolize his desire for companionship and love.
In all of his illusionary lives, he was always searching for a connection with someone else, and Lily was the embodiment of that desire.
He had Gwen and Gary, and he loved them more than anyone else he had known since he had been with them over the centuries, but they were different from what he felt in the illusionary space.
Maybe he should try and find love outside of the illusionary space, or maybe it should remain in the illusionary space so that he would remain focused on his duties in the real world.