Have we reached the end?
Lis slowly chewed over the black cat's words and etched them in his heart.
"I am ready, I can undergo the trial now."
Lis calmed himself and addressed the black cat in front of him.
The black feline nodded anthropomorphically and, mimicking the Divine Statue of the Wisdom God, raised its right paw and spoke softly:
"My Lord, Wisdom God Sphinx, your wisdom is as profound as the mountains and as expansive as the seas. Please cast your gaze upon this place!"
Unlike before, this time, as the black cat's voice emanated within the temple, the tranquil flow of extraordinary magic power suddenly began to boil, swirling rapidly around Lis and the Divine Statue of the Wisdom God.
The black cat's voice, bolstered by the magic power in the temple, seemed to soar innumerable ranks, making Lis feel as though he were facing his teacher, the Judgement Flame.
As Lis concentrated, preparing to face the first trial, he heard the black cat's voice again.