Liam took a deep breath, accepting the challenge with a determined expression. The elders watched intently as he shifted the weight of the ancient grim sword to one hand. Beads of sweat formed on his forehead as he struggled to maintain control.Inside his head, the dark demonic king couldn't resist mocking him, ["Look at you, struggling with a mere sword. How do you expect to face the true challenges that lie ahead?"]Ignoring the taunts, Liam focused on the task at hand. The elders, sensing his determination, exchanged glances, silently acknowledging the difficulty of the trial.Grim Blade, observing from the sidelines, spoke encouragingly, "Steady, Liam. You've faced tougher challenges, this is just another step."The hall fell into a tense silence as Liam battled against the weight of the ancient grim sword. The elders continued their discussion, assessing his performance."He's holding up well. Perhaps there's more to this young swordsman than meets the eye," one elder noted, squ
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