Chapter 362: In the Middle of the Desert - Third Trial
Annalise stretched her hands as she followed Kenric after the lunch break. When they entered the room, the others were already present there, ready for the continuation of the trial.
She felt like asking about how many total number of tests were included in the trial but ended up holding herself back at the very last moment. Somehow, she knew that such a question wouldn’t be appreciated by the men who were analyzing her performance as she would seem impatient by asking such a question.
Letting out a sigh, she prepared to face whatever new challenges were waiting for her.
"Ready to continue?" Esmeray asked as she walked up to where he was standing next to the magical hologram.
"As much as I can ever be," Annalise answered as she gave the man a tight smile.
"You have performed excellently so far. No need to worry or feel tense. Just trust in yourself and try your best to the very last moment. Remember, you don’t have to win every single test." He spoke the words softly but the look in his eyes told Annalise that he wanted her to actually follow his advice which made her wonder if the coming tests were more difficult than the previous ones.
Slowly, she gave a curt nod in understanding before she turned her attention toward her husbands and Elder Elaron.
"It is time for the next test to start. Step inside the hologram, Lady Annalise." Elder Elaron guided and Annalise followed immediately. As soon as she stepped inside the hologram, she was once again pulled in by a magical force and the next thing she knew, she was standing in what seemed like the middle of a desert.
A strong wind was blowing across the empty space, carrying sand along with it that almost blinded her if not for her quick reflex of protecting her eyes with her hands. Realizing that the wind wouldn’t be slowing down anytime soon and she couldn’t keep her eyes open because of the sand hitting her directly in the face, she quickly cast a spell to surround herself with a protective ward.