They could have reached the Celestial Ladder quickly, as nothing much stood in their way, but they took their time to make the journey.
If they were not together in the next trial, it would likely be some time before they could meet again and work together. As such, they took some days to slowly make their way to the ladder, choosing to instead enjoy the journey.
Nevertheless, they had to reach it eventually. They entered it together as they always did, with the same confidence they always did.
Knowing that this was pretty much a farewell, they took the time to make it worth something.
"If either of you lose in the next trial or die, I'm finding you myself to beat some sense into you," Artemia said, holding her fist out.
Horus raised his to join it.
"You can be assured that nothing like that is going to happen. I'll be waiting for you guys on the other side, since I will be the one to finish first."
