Chapter 7: Rest and Relaxation

General Summary

Without much to explain Pricia's behavior or words, the party continued their exploration of the locale by visiting the resort. Signing up for a full synchronisation, the party would be occupied for the remainder of the afternoon.
The first part of the trials included parting ways with their material belongings, trading in their hard-earned loot for a simple robe. Hopefully not a permanent exchange.
As per usual, the first step would be the Trial of the Body, done through rinsing the body using an aether-infused soap. The exact effects of this cleaning process are questionable, though a warm bath does a lot to calm the nerves. Yet such calming conditions bring back memories of events Luanshi has never witnessed, yet recalls vividly.
The second step is the Trial of the Mind, executed by asking a series of questions to ascertain the mental health of the participant. Though the questions initially started with broad questions regarding preference of lifestyle, they rapidly turned more specific, as if the attendants were able to dig deeper into the psyche of those present. Yet the line of questioning would end as abruptly as usual, merely registering that the user remains in control of their mental faculties.
The third step is the Trial of the Soul, though the exact intent of this trial remains uncertain. The process never seems to go without some complication, as it would this time.

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05 Sep 2021