Slash! Slash!
The very first thing Sam did after seeing the three gates ahead of him, each bearing a different symbol, was target the one in the middle.
The one with the chained door.
The moment he understood that the two side gates represented individual trials, and that clearing them would unlock the main path, he had an idea.
A shortcut.
With a sharp glare and a firm grip on his [Primordial Sword], Sam stepped up to the center gate and swung down with all his might at the two corrupted chains coiled tightly around it.
CLANG!
The sound echoed like metal grinding against something far beyond steel.
But the chains didn't even scratch.
It was as if his slash hadn't even existed.
Nothing. Just pure resistance.
[Such an idiotic attempt.]
A panel appeared before him once more, dark purple and marked with the star-shaped [Titan's Mark].
The voice of the [Roaring Titan] practically oozed with mockery.
Sam clicked his tongue.
