The Guardian's Test

Heard the question of the Guardian, a smile formed on my lip unconsciously. 

This was the question I was waiting for. 

"I came here with the idea of collecting the treasures! " 

In the face of a guardian, a weak one or a strong one. 

You must know that they can read your thoughts. Everything. 

I no longer have freedom. And for the fact that I got reborn? There was also no need to hide it from them; they were just spirits, and they didn't care about such things. 

Even if you are a supreme being, they would always act the same way. 

They at the end of the day were just spirits that are programmed to guard the place. All of their actions and words were programmed by someone. 

They were just like NPC's in a game, they speak and move, they can answer your question as well act like they have their own mind, though not the case. 

"Mhmm. You didn't lie. " 

After those words, a bright light suddenly showed in front of me amidst the darkness that caused me to cover my eyes with my broad palm. 

Croog* 

The cave trembled a little and there was a feeling of something coming out under the floor where I was stepping bulged. 

Not long after, the blinding light also disappeared and so I took the cover off. 

Looking in front of me, huge changes occurred. 

Although I still can't see the whole cave, there was already light. It wasn't complete darkness anymore but there were candles hanging in the corner giving a dim light. 

In the very front of me, a tombstone appeared as well. 

There, words were written with ancient symbols. If I wasn't mistaken, Baybayin can be seen. 

Although I don't know much about these symbols, I learned a little. And I can read the words. 

"Only those who fight can win and those who give up will lose." 

I don't have any idea what these words on the tombstone mean, and as if I cared too. 

I looked at the darkness where the voice of the guardian came instead. 

"I know, those words weren't important, what was important was the aura that was circulating from it! The aura that once you consumed could give you the power you are seeking for. " 

The words were written maybe don't on purpose, once someone sees this, they might think it was nothing important. 

Just like what I thought. 

It seemed, it means that there was always a dragon, hiding in a sheep's skin. Be careful of judging. 

I see! 

"Bwahaha! I didn't expect that you would think something like that. You weren't an idiot as I thought. " 

"Although that wasn't the exact meaning of it, I can consider it as correct. You could understand the more profound meaning of this stone as you grow. "

"Now. Because you got my recognition. I'll let you have the chance to obtain one treasure hidden from this cave. The treasure that is the root of my existence and so, my life! "

"However, to get that. I want to ask you. Do you dare to accept the three-level test that I prepared?! " 

Sigh* 

Although I reached the level of supremacy in my past life. I still can't comprehend such words? 

Anyway, not all supreme was good at comprehending profound words, but only had the strength just like me. 

Anyway, time to step to the next level. 

"Of course, I am grateful to accept! " 

In my last life, I don't know how many times I also entered this type of test. Of course, excluding the comprehension of the words. 

In this current life, I didn't expect to enter this kind of situation too early. But of course, I am always ready. 

"I like your guts, now, I will send you to the first test field. I will explain the things as soon as you arrive at the place! " 

As soon as the voice sounded, another blinding light shone that once again banded me to cover my eyes. 

When the light dissipated and my hand was brought down. 

What appeared in my sight was a different place. I was no longer in the cave where I entered. 

I stood not far from a lake made of lava. Alined stones were floating on the lava that seemingly was a way to go to another part of the place. 

I think I already have some idea of what I need to do. 

Do I need to cross this lava by stepping in those stones?

As I was amidst my own thoughts, a voice spoke. 

"Welcome! You had arrived in my poor dimension! " 

"This is the Abyss! A world that was featuring hell! I think you already figured out what to do. However, I want to add something to it! " 

"You need to cross this lava lake with the help of the stones. But be informed, you can't stay in the stone forever, once you step on it, you have to jump to another because every stone is bound to explode three seconds once touched by your foot! "

"I won't help or pity you once you fall into a dilemma, once you decide to step forward, you only have two fates waiting for you! Either you die, or pass and survive! " 

After that, the voice no longer bothered and disappeared. 

The test was more difficult than I expected, but I can say it wasn't that cruel. In my previous life, every test was as difficult as this. 

I just assumed that it was an easier test. 

Anyway, I can't stay here forever. 

The first thing to do was to look if something around could help me. 

After a few minutes of searching, I found four pieces of wood that were enough for what I planned to do. 

After collecting the four pieces of wood, I was about to take off my clothes but four out of that I don't wear any but underwear. 

Fuck! I threw it out! 

I once thought of an alternative plan.