"So...you're telling me."

Victor... in hell?

Revi nodded, silently confirming Leah's guess.

Then, his gaze gradually fell on the helmet of the armor.

Seeing the conspicuous hole in the helmet, Levi paused for a moment, blinking.

Then, his gaze fixed on the deep hole, he asked in confusion:

"Why is there a hole in this helmet?"

"Oh, this."

Leah looked at the damaged helmet and smiled somewhat awkwardly.

"It was bitten by a dog before."

"ah?"

...

Inside the vast palace of hell, blue-green souls surged like waves.

They were arranged neatly, the long blue lines flowing like a river around the palace interior and extending to the gates.

The surrounding area was filled with wandering souls.

They gathered curiously in a corner of the palace, scrutinizing the dead souls lined up with curious yet fearful eyes, whispering among themselves.

Then……

"What!!!"

A roar suddenly rang out from the center of the palace.

The deafening sound terrified many of the dead, causing them to vanish in an instant.

After a long while, they finally coalesced again, trembling as they turned their gaze toward the source of the sound.

At the end of that gaze, Hades, standing in front of his desk, panting heavily, stretched out his finger.

The enormous blue finger hovered above Erica's head, pointing at the human girl with great surprise:

"You want to take the trial?"

"Hahaha, what are you talking about!"

Hades flicked his crimson cloak behind him, drawing a deep crimson arc in the air.

He plopped back down in his chair and said coldly:

"How dare a mere human girl presume to pass that cruel trial?"

Hearing Hades' mocking voice, Erica tensed up, her lips pressed tightly together, and her fists clenched tightly.

But soon, her tension turned into calm.

His lips relaxed, his shoulders slumped, his fists slowly unfurled, and a hint of arrogance even appeared in the corners of his eyes.

At this moment, Hades, who had long since given up on dealing with Erica, suddenly turned his gaze back to her.

And he scrutinized her with an extremely serious gaze.

Because he knew they had changed partners again.

Facing Hades's deep gaze, Erica stood with her hands in her pockets and her posture upright.

That cold voice slowly rang out:

"She may not necessarily pass."

"Would you dare let me try?"