Chapter 7: A long trial
"I..."
"Veloria. Wait." Xander finally adds.
"Huh?" Veloria said confusedly.
"What's wrong, Prince Xander?" Ryoma asked suspiciously.
"Has anyone heard of the Trials of Bravery?" Xander ansewred.
There was a HUGE silence afterwards. Until AmyCamila spoke up.
"I have. In the Trials of Bravery, you have to face 4 bosses. However, after you defeat each boss, a scrifice is made. "
"I see. So have Veloria do these 4 trials."
"Come, Veloria." Ryoma said. "We should test your strenght."
"I, for once, agree with Prince Ryoma." Xander added.
Before the battle started, Jakob, who was missing since the incident of the Bottomless Canyon, appeared.
"Lady Veloria. I have been looking all over for you ever since the inccident of the Bottomless Canyon. Is everything ok?" he was panting.
"Jakob? Everything is far from ok. We're starting a battle." Veloria said.
"A battle? Do not worry. The enemy of my enemy is my friend."
The battle would've lasted a few hours if Veloria would've decided to fight in a safe way, however, the battle ended.
"Are you sure this will be easy, Veloria?" Azura asked Veloria worriedly.
"We may not know, Azura, but we might be able to see if I'll pass." Veloria answered.
"Veloria. Azura." They hear AmyCamila call their names. And she, Takumi and Leo appear.
"This may be hard to believe, but we will be joining you." Takumi explained.
"Xander and Prince Ryoma have sent us, along with AmyCamila, to aid you." Leo added.
"Thank you, Takumi. Leo." Veloria added.
"But, Takumi." Azura told Takumi. "Will you get over Mikoto's death?"
"It's a long story." was all Takumi could answer.
"Well. Let's go. For the Trials of Bravery."
And so they left the plains.
Later with Veloria and Jakob, Lilith arrives.
"Lilith. Just in time." Veloria greets Lilith.
"Wait, Lady Veloria! That's not Lilith, is it?!" Jakob was surprised.
"I'll explain later." Veloria said.
Then a bright green light appears between them.
"What is that light?!" Jakob was even more surprised.
"I'll explain that later as well." Veloria said.
And so, the two, and Lilith, were sent to the Astral Realm.
"Um, lady Veloria. What is exacly this place?" Jakob asked.
"I'll explain for you, Jakob." Lilith answered.
One explination later...
"So we're in a place called the Astral Realms, right?" Jakob asked Lilith.
"Yes." Lilith nodded. "This will be your home during your journey, Lady Veloria. The path you chose may be hard, but I will stay by your side."
"Thank you, Lilith." Veloria added.
And so, Veloria's journey for the 4 Trials of Bravery starts.
To be continued...
