The Researcher's Spirit

The elderly mage bowed as he continued refining the potions; he heard what Benjamin had said but did not bother to raise his head and said, "It’s just a story used to frighten children, do not bother me with it."

"..."

Benjamin was speechless for a moment. He stared blankly at him before asking again, "A story used to frighten children? Do you know what the abyss trial is?"

"Of course I do." The elderly mage replied impatiently. "The legendary elemental curse, a soul which has been rejected by this world... Do not tell me that you heard that this trial can make people immune to magic and divine arts, and that you plan to use it to train. Do not think about it, it is impossible. "

"Why?"