The Divine Statue in the center of the temple emitted an endless array of multicolored lights that slowly formed a colorful illusory staircase behind it, and at the end of the hundred steps, one could vaguely see a pure white throne standing there.
The Black Cat pointed to the throne at the end of the staircase and said to Lis,
"The third trial is very simple, just ascend the stairs and sit upon that throne."
Lis surveyed the scene, then continued to ask,
"So the test is to climb the staircase?"
"Yes."
The Black Cat nodded, speaking solemnly,
"Ascending each step, you will receive a part of Master Sphinx's inheritance, and only by acquiring all of the inheritance will you be able to sit upon that final throne and receive Master Sphinx's gifts."
"What if I don't pass?"
Lis asked curiously, wondering if all those who had ascended the stairs before him had received some part of that inheritance.
