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At first, Aquarina thought this challenge would be simple, something she could breeze through without much effort. But as time passed, she began to realize that this trial was far more demanding than the first.
In the previous challenge, they had merely endured physical strain, bearing weight. This time, she was tasked with teaching two stubborn teammates how to master a technique she had spent years perfecting. It was proving to be a far more difficult and frustrating endeavor.
"I see now... this isn't just a trial of dexterity," Aquarina muttered under her breath, watching her friends struggle once again. "The Ancestor was tricking us. This is a trial about trust and patience."
Undine's voice echoed softly in her mind, audible only to Aquarina. "Exactly. Most people wouldn't have the patience to teach others without some kind of incentive. But when you're friends, patience becomes a necessity. You have to keep trying, even when it's hard."
