Bella stared at the portal, a mix of awe and apprehension in her eyes. "This portal… it feels different, like it's leading us somewhere even deeper, more dangerous."
Petne nodded, his expression resolute. "It's the next step in our journey. The trial will test us in ways we've never been tested before. But we're ready."
He held the Earth Core close, feeling its warmth and power resonate with the earth, he kept it away.
With a final glance at Bella, he stepped forward, the energy of the portal washing over him as he moved closer.
Bella followed, her heart steady with determination.
As they stepped into the portal, the world around them dissolved into a blur of color and light, the forest fading into the background as they were pulled into the next trial—a trial that would test not just their bodies, but the very essence of their souls.
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