163: Magic Tower (4)

Phase One of the 11th Floor Trial: 

Manipulate transcendental energy.

Starting from the 10th Floor, there seemed to be a pattern forming within the content of the trials. 

Rather than merely testing magical prowess or genius insight, the trial would show me unfamiliar scenes and give me context, as if it were trying to tell a story.

The existence and threat of the Nightmare King, and now, information about the Transcendents.

It only served to tease and engorge my curiosity towards the intentions of the Magic Tower's creator, and I wondered what the 12th and 13th Floor Trials would be; in the end, there was only one way to find out.

"..."

I observed the luminescent, emerald-tinted energy emanating from the World Tree and enveloping my body in its warmth. 

The way it swayed in the air and wrapped around me seemed almost as if the energy had a mind of its own, and once I realised this, it gave the impression of watching over me.