Mona hid the amber crystal for a reason. She knew that most contenders would choose this crystal if they had the opportunity, and as a result, they would perish.
Sure, this didn't stop Adam from choosing the amber crystal, but Mona did everything in her power to prevent this from happening.
In a way, she was concerned not only about a contender's life, but also about her mistress getting a decent show. If a contender died at the very beginning of the trials, then what was the point?
But...
"He was a special case." Mona looked up as the elevator hurried back to the lower level after a bright amber flash. "My mistress warned me that he would want to take the greatest risk. She didn't want him to die so soon, but... what choice did I have? I was obliged to follow the rules."
With a slight sigh, Mona shook her head and waved her hand.
Amidst the white nothingness, a gray portal opened, through which she passed and found herself in an unusual place far away from the Silver Beacon.
