Enter the Tower.
"You really did it huh..."
Argus Zhephyrion, the Emperor of the Zhephyrion Empire spoke with a surprised look on his face.
"Can you at least tell us why you want to open the human Trials 157 years ahead of the schedule?"
Draven Celestria, the Emperor of the Celestria Empire questioned with a frown on his face.
"As I said before, I am not doing anything ahead of schedule, the Human Trials will be opened 157 years later as well.
What I am currently doing is following the Ancestral Order's rules." Aurelian explained.
"The Order's rules...?" Draven frowned in confusion, Argus, however, understood what Aurelian was talking about.
"Someone came to you with required resources and now wants you to open the Human Trials..."
"That is correct." Aurelian nodded.
"Who is it?"
Argus questioned.
The resources required to open the Human Trial were not something just any person could manage to gather, for someone to go this far, just to open the Human Trials...
Argus couldn't pinpoint who this crazy person with access to such vast wealth was.
After all, it was widely known that Human Blood did not have any special traits like other Blood, and even then, Human Trials were the most expensive one out of all other Trials.
"He will be here any second now, why don't you meet him when he does?" Aurelian was getting tired after having to answer all these questions.
Honestly, she wanted nothing more than for these people to leave, after all, she could guess all the drama that was about to happen the moment that boy came. Just thinking about it made her tired.
Aurelian sighed as she glanced at the huge Tower in front of her, then suddenly, she and the other two Emperors sensed a presence behind them and noticed a figure walking out of the portal.
"Ahh, it seems that preparations are indeed complete."
Nux spoke with a satisfied smile on his face.
"I-It's you!"
The two Emperors, however, weren't as calm as before when they saw Nux walking out of the Portal.
Argus quickly turned towards Aurelian and narrowed his eyes,
"Aurelian, you know we cannot do this."Draven standing behind him nodded his head as well.
Aurelian closed her eyes and sighed, this was why she wanted the two to leave.
"Aurelian, I do not know how he gathered the required resources, however, you already know that Arcturus is after this man like a crazy dog, if he gets to know that we opened the Human Trials especially for Nux, he might think of it as us supporting Nux Leander in his battle against him and might treat us an enemy.
We need to maintain our neutral stance in this matter."
Argus spoke with a grim look on his face.
"I am not supporting anyone here,
I am merely following the Ancestral Order's rules because I do not wish to offend them."
"You think Arcturus would buy that?"
Draven questioned.
Aurelian just shrugged,
"I do not fear Arcturus, but I do fear the Ancestral Order. They are not getting involved in matters regarding Yrniel and I do not plan to be the reason they are forced to.
Do not forget, Nux Leander is close to Lady Vyriana, she is not here right now however, if she learns that I broke the Order's rules and rejected Nux an entry to the Human Trial,
My head won't remain on my neck anymore."
"..."
"..."
The two emperors turned silent.
Nux on the other hand, smiled inwardly when he noticed how Empress Aurelian tackled the two Emperors.
'Ancestral Order my ass.'
If it weren't for the extra resources he gave her, this woman would have never opened the trial for his sake and Nux knew it.
'She is even more shameless than I am.'
Nux truly admitted defeat.
Then suddenly, Lyriana walked out of the Portal as well.
"Is everything prepared?" She questioned in her usual, emotionless tone.
Nux nodded and when the three human emperors glanced at the Elven Queen, they narrowed their eyes,
"What are you doing here?" Draven questioned.Aurelian however, had a different reaction,
"So this is where you got the help required resources..."
"Why are you helping him?"
Argus questioned as he glanced at Lyriana.
"I do not believe I have any reason to explain my actions to you,"
Lyriana answered arrogantly.
"You..."
Argus was frustrated but without giving him any heed, Lyriana turned towards Aurelian and questioned,
"Can he enter the Trial now?"
"Yes, but he won't be entering alone.
Some of the participants from our side will be entering as well. I am sure you understand the rules."
"If the Priority is given to Nux and his people, it does not matter."
"That is obvious."
According to the Rules of the Ancestral Order, even if the resources to open the Trials were given by a certain individual and not the said power, it did not mean that the individual had the right to have full, private access to the Trial Tower. The Power managing the Trial could still gather people and allow them to participate in the Trials.
Of course, the Priority to enter the Trial would always be given to the individual and the people he had selected.
"Anyways, let us not waste more time,"
Aurelian then glanced at Nux and,
"Call everyone from your side who wishes to enter the Trial."
Nux nodded, more Portals were formed and Astaria, Felberta, Amaya, Evane, Skyla, Edda, Riona, and a few other Slaves walked out.
lightsΝοvel Aurelian nodded, then as she clapped her hands, around 500 more humans walked towards her, these were the humans who would be entering the Trials after Nux and his people.
Seeing that everything was prepared, Aurelian stepped forward, then, with a dignified look on her face, she started,
"You are likely familiar with the procedures, however, as part of my duties, I will summarize the operations of the Human Trials.
Upon entering the Trial, your soul will be instantly transported to a different location. In your soul form, you will retain all your strength and assume the role of a Castle King, responsible for defending against foreign enemies and protecting the castle.
As a King, you will command a set number of soldiers, the strength of your soldiers and enemies will depend on your cultivation stage. The enemies will arrive in waves, and the greater the number of waves you and your castle survive, the greater the level of Bloodline you obtain.
Rest assured, even in the event of death, your soul will seamlessly return to your body unscathed.
So you are allowed to go all out without needing to hold back.
Now, without further delay,"
Suddenly, the doors guarding the giant Tower finally opened up, Aurelian looked into Nux's eyes and, "Enter the Tower."
She ordered.