The narrow path extended before Daniel and Mira like a bridge into oblivion. Below them, the water of the Endless Depths churned ominously, reflecting the chaotic skies above. At the path's end loomed a massive structure, an intricate monolith pulsing with the same energy as the spires.
The air grew heavier with each step, and Daniel couldn't help but notice the strain on his body. It wasn't physical fatigue—it was as if the environment itself was pressing against him, testing his resolve.
[You are entering the Trial of Fortitude.]
[This trial is designed to push your physical and mental endurance to the limit. Failure will result in expulsion from the Abyssal Gateway.]
Mira scowled. "Expulsion? Is that their polite way of saying 'death'?"
Daniel offered a wry smile. "Let's not stick around to find out."
