It seemed like, even though it was a temple, it valued combat as well because Maki's trial was one of combat. Her location was also different. It was an arena.
When she first arrived, Maki saw no one but herself on the arena platform and a small statue of a woman by the side. Before she could descend from the platform, blue dots gathered at a distance away from her, and a few seconds later, an undead with dual axes, at the same level as her, materialised in front of her.
Maki faced the undead opponent, its dual axes glinting ominously in the eerie arena. She wielded her twin swords, determination etched across her face. Maki took a cautious stance and approached the undead who then mirrored her actions..
The undead warrior approached with calculated steps, the axes held with the precision of a skilled combatant. Maki knew she had to tread carefully, as she was unfamiliar with such an opponent who uses an axe in this world or in the real one.
