Rod was startled and then delighted.
It was shocking that he was going to meet the legendary King.
The delight was that this basically meant he had passed the test, or at least that he was not going to die.
He followed the prison guard out of the dungeon, and a carriage adorned with flame patterns was parked in front of the prison.
The guard opened the carriage door, and as soon as Rod got on, the carriage took off into the air, flying deeper into the Royal City.
The inside of the carriage was fully enclosed. Rod couldn't see anything and could only feel a strong pushback, proving that the carriage was moving fast.
After some time, a slight sensation of descent occurred, followed by a gentle stop, and Rod knew they had landed.
The door was opened, and two priests in deep red robes bowed slightly.
"Mr. Rod, please come with us."
Rod stepped down from the carriage, a colossal building caught his eye.
