Fate XIV

Aiden soared through the Divine Realm, his golden aura crackling as he moved toward the colossal Arena of Ascension.

Even from a distance, he could feel the sheer power radiating from the structure. A massive coliseum of divine craftsmanship, suspended in the heavens by swirling celestial currents. Thousands of combatants, warriors, demigods, and newly ascended divine beings gathered at its gates.

All with the same goal.

To fight. To win.

To climb the Divine Ladder.

Alzrius had already disappeared, leaving Aiden to face this trial alone.

"Good. I work better that way."

As he landed outside the arena, his presence immediately drew attention.

Hundreds of eyes turned toward him. Some filled with curiosity. Others with contempt.

To them, he was an outsider. A mere mortal who had somehow stepped into their realm.

And they did not like it.

"Look at him. Another fool thinking he can climb the ladder."