"Welcome to the War God's Trial. Only those worthy of power shall proceed. Fail, and you will perish."
Serena tensed. "That's reassuring..."
Before they could react, the statues came to life, their stone bodies creaking as they stepped down onto the battlefield. Each one wielded massive weapons—blades, spears, war hammers—emitting a fierce aura of battle-hardened warriors.
Asher's lips curled into a smirk. "Finally, something interesting."
With a snap of his fingers, his Sanguine Supreme ability flared to life, blood-red energy coiling around his arms. Serena tightened her grip on her Executioner Chains, her eyes glowing faintly as she activated her Elemental Mastery.
The first statue lunged. The battle had begun.
