Chapter 153 Ariella's Trial

• Ariella stepped closer to the pedestal, her heartbeat pounding in her chest. The crystal seemed to glow brighter in response to her presence, its light pulsating like the beat of a heart, urging her to come closer. She could feel the weight of everyone’s eyes on her, the quiet tension thick in the air.
• She hesitated for a moment, her mind racing. What would the labyrinth show her? What part of her deepest fears or regrets would it bring to light? Would it be her past, the loss of her family, or something even darker?
• Taking a deep breath, Ariella reached out and placed her hand upon the crystal. The moment her fingers brushed its surface, a surge of energy shot through her, sharp and cold. The world around her dissolved in an instant, the labyrinth and the others vanishing as though they had never existed.