Sister

Michael was surprised to hear the overlapping hundred voices in his head again. He was certain nothing had changed and that he always wanted to return. But somehow, the Heart's Choice trial didn't think it had been enough.

Or was there something else at play?

Michael was confused and sensed something stirring in his chest. At the same time, Fenrir growled deeply, while Jormungandr hissed threateningly.

[It was weird before, but I can sense it clearly now. Someone altered the trials.] Fenrir cursed, [The Trials of a Fallen God aren't supposed to be this easy.]

Jormungandr seemed to agree with his brother's assessment, [Something is wrong. In fact, I can sense the influence of two beings. The sentience of the Untamed Jungle must have invaded the Temple of the Forgotten eons ago to take control of it. It…altered the trials to find something…or someone.]

Michael frowned deeply but listened intently to the Beast God Curses.