Ria opened the book and confidently took a seat at the table. The pages appeared blank, but as a flower petal fell onto them, the book yawned slightly, startling her. "Unbelievable," she muttered, smacking her face in disbelief.
To her shock, the book began to open, and she felt a surge of fear mixed with curiosity. "What in the world is happening here?" she exclaimed.
"Don't be afraid, my girl. I'm not here to scare you!" the book replied.
"Who are you? Why is a book talking to me?" Ria demanded, her bewilderment growing.
"I am 'Kri.' I have been abandoned by my master, who never used me correctly. I fled from him—running day and night through rain and garbage—until I finally arrived at your lovely home."
Ria nodded, processing the information. "Oh, I see."
"Is that all? That's your reaction? Everyone else throws me away out of fear. And here I am, facing a unique girl who remains calm and composed. It seems I'm not special at all," the book thought.
"What exactly are you?" Ria pressed.
The book held a magical insight into the future, revealing events yet to unfold—details beyond anyone's imagination. It encompassed innovations, changes in the world, love, betrayal—everything. The pages glimmered in a bright golden hue, featuring distinct color codes:
- Red for danger
- Black for betrayal
- Pink for love
- White for peace
- Yellow for innovations
With each turn of the page, the colors emerged, preparing Ria for what lay ahead. This book contained knowledge about a person's future—nothing about their past or present, only the future.
Filled with anticipation, Ria thought of how empowering it would be to use the book to discover the ending of a story she had been waiting for almost a year to know.
"But, but, but..." the book interrupted, raising its tone.
"What is it?" Ria asked, her patience thinning.
"I have certain requirements you must fulfill in order to use me effectively," the book stated firmly.
"Huh?" Ria replied, confused but determined to understand.
"It's the most important step you need to take to gain true power."
"Seriously? This book is taking forever to get to the point," she thought, frustration creeping in.he thought.he thought.