The Book of Fate

The apprentice started the long journey of mastering the ancient magic 7 years ago. And today was the final test. He did not expected to be easy. He spent the last years mastering the subtle energies of Earth, Water, Fire and Air. He was feeling prepared.
-Step inside the circle, the old man said.
He stepped inside the magical circle, and suddenly felt stripped of all his power.
-Not tell me, after all you had learn, are you ready for the final change?
-Yes, Master!
-Then I have bad news. The Book of Fate is not changed, You need to train for another seven years in order to master the Void.
The Void. The mystical force behind any other force. It was totally worth it.

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Fast forward another seven years. He was feeling prepared.
-Step inside the circle, the old man said.
He stepped inside the magical circle, and suddenly felt stripped of all his power.
-Not tell me, after all you had learn, are you ready for the final change?
-Yes, Master!
-Then I have bad news. The Book of Fate is not changed.
-There is no bad news. There is no good news. The Book of Fate is not changed. But i changed.
-Congratulations Merlin! You passed the final test. Good luck for the rest of your life, Master!