Overcoming Tribulation, Part 2

With that surprising vote of confidence filling him up with positive vibes, Sam ran forward to conquer the Tribulator, which was also when he heard a strange voice in the air spouting words that caused his steps to falter suddenly.

“This thousandth-anniversary episode of the Tribulator comes to you live from Hero’s Trail, Oregon,” the sexy female voice announced over the speakers hidden in the foliage.

“Seriously?” Sam raised an eyebrow. “You’ve got surround sound out here?”

“Focus, kid,” Chiron chided. “Or you’re about to get your butt whooped in more ways than you could imagine.”

“Sponsored by Hephaestus Armory, the forge fit for the gods!” the announcer continued. “Olympus+, streaming mortal trials to cloud screens across the cosmos! And Venus, the dating app for immortals that’ll keep you swiping right.”

“Um,” Sam’s brow furrowed. Concentrating was a tall order now that he knew the gods were watching him. “Are you letting them film this?”