Until he exited the Void Realm, Ash was still dizzy, not understanding what had happened.
What exactly had the Sword Maiden comprehended?
His dazed state persisted until the trial began. As the Knight clad in silver armor, wielding a Double-headed Sword, charged at him, Ash instinctively drew his sword to block based on the reflexes of his body. However, the sword paths carved by the Double-headed Sword burst into flames, forcing him to awkwardly dodge.
"Be careful," the voice behind the fox mask was still crisp and pleasant, "He is the captain of the Silver Fire Knights, a veteran Two-winged Mage skilled in the art of killing and burning corpses. The merchant caravans and towns he plunders often turn into seas of fire. If you keep looking half-asleep, he'll offer you an eternal slumber package."
Close cut!
