Each trial had its own rules. Adam had to learn them during the fight to understand what he needed to do to win and stay alive.
Unlike him, Bertrada knew all the details from the very beginning, which couldn't help but bring a smirk to her face.
"I admit, young man, you impressed me by passing the first trial." She placed her cup of tea on a saucer and watched Adam through the mirror. "However, you have no way to win here. Hah, even if you find all the secrets, you simply won't have the opportunity to use them. You have only yourself to blame for that."
Tremble.
At that moment, Mona returned to the glass sphere to meet with Bertrada.
"Madam, a contender should have already started the second trial," Mona said as she approached Bertrada.
"Yes. The Crystal Golem is preparing to attack, as are the imps. I'm not even sure if they need my help. This Phantom... he will understand how hard it is to be at the bottom when your enemy towers above you..."
