Heavenly Bonds

Chapter 48: The Trial of Resolve: A Journey into the Unknown

"What? Did I hear correctly, Kurogami Masayuki? Even you want to be challenged in that incredibly terrifying room?" The Water Deity of the Divine Council was utterly astonished by Kurogami Masayuki's words! He could not believe that a room that instilled such dread in those bold enough to enter it would be requested by his most favored disciple to allow him to step in, challenge himself, and seek out a new magical power.

"Respected Master, you did not mishear! I, Kurogami Masayuki, the God of Light, respectfully request to face and overcome the challenge in the 'Room of Trials'! I wish to grow stronger! I want to make you proud, dear Master! I aspire to become a deity worthy of being the elder brother of Snow Sky-Dog and Mizuchi Haruka." Kurogami Masayuki spoke with unwavering confidence, his eyes ablaze with the bright light of determination, a rare and radiant light indeed.

"Have you thought this through, Kurogami Masayuki? If you step into that room, you may never step out. That ro