In the next instant, Khan's sturdy body turned golden—from his toes and knees and crawling up to his head.
"No… no… what are you doing?" Aria couldn't stop the tears from flowing down her cheeks. She couldn't understand why Khan had to give his life just so she could take the final trial. She'd rather not complete this god trial than lose one of her best friends if she could choose.
Aria was still trying to draw her sword from Khan's chest in vain. Her blade was unmoved as if it had become one flesh with Khan's body.
"Aria, you don't need to be sad. From the moment I acknowledged you as the queen of the Enchanted Forest, I knew my destiny was already decided. My father, my grandfather, and even my previous generation had been waiting for the arrival of the new ruler of the Enchanted Forest to rebuild the Elven kingdom. But I never imagined that my awaited destiny was to open the gate of the goddess of light's trial."