The elder's clouded eyes were fixed on John, and in that moment, John stood in silent wait.
Even though this was within the [Twelve Trials of the Hero] trial, where everything was not truly alive but mere fragments of time, turned into a trial by the Abyss game, the sentiment was real.
A man may die, but his spirit endures forever.
John deeply respected this notion, willing to extend his time within the trial out of reverence.
The old man slowly ambled to a wooden chair nearby.
His pace was sluggish, each step taken with a limp.
Still, John waited patiently, showing no hint of impatience.
Having settled into the chair, the elder addressed John, "My child, do you understand the Abyss?"
Upon hearing this, John recounted his experiences.
The elder's brows rose briefly in surprise when John mentioned how, upon his earliest memory, he was meant to be sacrificed.
