472 471. The Core Temple

Sylvester, at first, didn't feel anything under his crutch as he tried to measure the dark ravine while keeping his foot behind. To his luck, he felt nothing, and the crutch continued to fall deeper and deeper. 

"God! I almost fell!" he exclaimed.

Hozin interrupted him just then. "Apostle, you must use both legs, or the ancient magic will not appear. This tribulation is a test for those who dare to cross. Without complete faith in oneself, this ravine will never allow passage."

Sylvester withdrew his crutch and glared at Hozin. "First of all, I only have one foot. Second, how do you know all these rules when nobody has crossed in hundreds of years?"

Hozin pointed to the girl beside him. "Kimino saw you do it. That's how we know the rules."

"I saw you overcome. Don't be afraid," Kimino monotonously added. "Good luck."