Chương 519: Refusal

The understanding that the Trial's end would soon be upon them collided against Kieran's mind like a surreal bomb. 

He was surprisingly met with ambivalent emotions.

A part of him counted the days with restless delight, looking forward to the Trial's end as if it were the most sublime gift he could receive. That would be a true blessing because it marked the return of all that had been stolen from him.

This Trial… was hell. 

At least for him, personally. Aside from the confirmed pleasantry of the Sacred Inheritor's experience, perhaps the others fared much better, but it was always meant to be a nightmarish scenery for Kieran. 

After all, his accolades determined what Trial every Inheritor would face. Its success hinged upon his personal efforts.

The voice had revealed that to him, but he hadn't understood it initially.