Chapter 61

**Testing Boundaries**

Lucifer Pov.

In the heart of Egnand, just past the stone courtyards and labyrinthine corridors, lies a hidden space—a place where even demons hesitate to tread. Here, the air pulses with a raw, unfiltered energy that flows through every stone, an invisible current that tests anyone who steps foot within it. Today, I've brought Athena here.

I watch her closely as she surveys the space, her gaze curious and a little nervous. The power here will amplify her abilities, push them to new limits. She doesn't yet realize just how strong her connection with this realm—and with me—has become.

"Athena," I say softly, approaching her, "this place will test you. I want you to feel the energy here. Let it surge through you, let it guide you."