The Trial of Aristella - Prelude

Since the issue regarding Ciela was resolved, Empress Sarina changed her attitude and became more respectful. She no longer treated him like a son-in-law but rather as someone of equal stature.

"The Trial of Aristella? I've never heard of it..." Asmodeus lifted his brows while leaning forward to grasp his goblet of wine, curious about the topic.

 'I assume it's something close to a dungeon or something I did in the past for Serena.'

Empress Sarina narrowed her eyes while rubbing the rim of her goblet before curling her lips with a sarcastic smile. "It's a special trial of the elves, in a location deep within the forest. A sacred place where the world tree sleeps."

"Sacred place?"

"The Trial of Aristella... a place only those blessed and accepted by the goddess can enter."

The Empress stopped for a moment.

Her lips curled into a mysterious smile, which caused Asmodeus to stop and narrow his gaze.