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Chapter 88 - Biggest fears
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The twelve zodiac crypts shared several similarities. One of which was that they change their trials for any new party partaking in the challenge.

It was a way to ensure equality between all challengers, as one won't be able to give others hints on what the trials will be.

That was the case. However, certain crypts do not change their trials. Regardless of whether one knows what the trial will be based on or not, the difficulty doesn't change.

One such crypt was the Aries zodiac crypt. It gave the same trial to all challengers.

Phrixus stood in front of the Nightshades.

"Now then, while the sun still shines, we should make haste and get this over with."

The keeper snapped her fingers, and the Nightshades passed out. They were then teleported into different locations.

Tyson was the first to wake up. He found himself in a dark room with very faint lighting.

The ex-assassin raised his guard as he summoned his shadow daggers.

"Where are my crew? This better not be another one of y
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