Chapter 63: Trial of the (Aztec) 1
Axel's eyes fluttered open, met by an intense brightness that forced him to shield them with his hand. His skin burned under the heat as if the very air around him was set ablaze.
"Shit…" he muttered, adjusting to the sudden shift in his environment. Just a moment ago, he'd been traversing through the dark, narrow tunnel, its walls damp and sinister. Now, he found himself under an unrelenting sun, standing in what felt like an arena of death.
**[You have entered the first trial]**
**[Trial of the Aztec]**
The words floated in his vision, but before he could fully process them, another prompt appeared.
**[Kill the Boss and Clear all Holds on the Map]**