Barrios' words lingered in Heroes' Park, hanging in the air like the first stars twinkling in the sky. The captivated crowd murmured softly, their eyes fixed on the platform where the general stood, imposing in his golden armor. The mention of the Kamakura, the trial of the fire veil, sparked a palpable tension—a mix of excitement and apprehension.
"The Kama-what?" Kaiser asked, raising an eyebrow.
"The Kamakura," Areyos said.
"You know what it is?" Erina asked.
"Not a clue," Areyos replied.
Yoko smirked, glancing at the platform where Barrios was whispering with Diamond. "The Kamakura is a ritual to choose Baringer's supreme general," she explained confidently. "The candidate must walk at a steady pace, chosen from the start, through a curtain of flames to reach Barrios. The flames represent war—chaos, danger, death. Surviving the Kamakura proves you can lead troops through hell and come out victorious."
