[Two out of three trials cleared.]
Alex didn't waste a second once the message popped up in his vision.
With a sharp inhale, he unfurled his wings in a single smooth motion, the black feathers glimmering under the dim trial light.
Rather than walking back to the central path like most would, he beat his wings once and soared through the air, gliding directly from the second trial's platform toward the third.
His landing was soundless, boots lightly touching down on the final platform.
The moment his feet touched the stone, his eyes were already sweeping the area, and soon enough, they locked onto the glowing circle of light etched into the center.
[𖤐]
Cryptic and unfamiliar, just like the ones before.
Alex didn't waste time trying to interpret it, though he did notice it was a ritual circle.
He exhaled and stepped into the circle without hesitation.
The light surged upward in a flash, and with a blink, the world around him changed.
Ding!
[Trial #3: Wave Summon Ritual]
