Higher Form
"Indeed." The silhouette replied, "Excuse my rudeness for not appearing with my true appearance. However, I would like to avoid inflicting you with karma as much as possible until I see a true inheritor of mine. You certainly seem worthy, but it is also important for my inheritor to know how to avoid a clash with the Celestial Transcendent. Hence, this trial. After all, you geniuses think you can overcome any odds without thinking there isn't any option to retreat- no, refuse to retreat while clinging to shameful pride."
"…"
Shirley's brows twitched at the World Master.
She was happy she was considered a worthy inheritor, but all she did was run around like a fool. At first, she was only playing, but later, she became solemn, truly fleeing for her life. She couldn't derive any pride from it, but she wasn't ashamed either, as Davis and Myria had always taught her retreat was a valid option.
However, she wanted to know.