At this moment, Erica still stands before that hellish trial passage filled with trials.
After a long while, she finally accepted the reality of Professor Victor's disappearance deep in her heart.
The road ahead is one she must walk alone.
Erica took a deep breath and adjusted her mindset.
She reopened her eyes, which were brimming with confidence, and looked at the challenges that were about to come.
Just as the professor said, she must succeed this time!
She must take Professor Victor with her when she leaves this place.
Erica then strode confidently through the passageway surrounded by orange flames.
The golden light traced a long and elegant path in the air.
Passing through the trial gate, a dazzling and brilliant light came into view.
On this scorched earth of the underworld, countless strong and upright trees grow.
A vibrant sea of flowers grew out of the lush green grass, filling the entire scorched earth space.
Life is vibrant, and all things are in full bloom.
but……
The scene before her eyes was completely different from what Erica had imagined.
There were no familiar cheers and celebrations around her, nor the expectant cries of the many dead souls directed at Erica.
There were no spectators here, and she couldn't even see Hades and Pluto, who should have been sitting in the most prominent positions.
Even above her head, there was no burning sign of trial.
There wasn't a single soul warrior in sight around the flowerbeds of this trial grounds.
It was as if she had simply followed that passage to a corner of the underworld.
Erica felt completely lost and confused by everything around her. The unfamiliar surroundings made her start to doubt whether she had taken the wrong path.
Erica groped her way alone in the darkness, straining her ears to listen carefully to any subtle sounds that might come from her surroundings.
The next moment,
Whoosh!
A long whip suddenly shot out from the darkness, its whistling sound echoing all around.
It was as if a fierce snake had suddenly attacked from the shadows, snatching its prey before it.
Having undergone countless battles, Erica keenly sensed danger and quickly retreated.
The long whip struck the ground hard, smashing the scorched earth beneath its feet into countless cracks.
That was close!
If she had been hit by that attack, her arm would probably be torn and bleeding by now.
Erica had no time to reminisce about her thrilling escape; she was more concerned with who had attacked her in the darkness.
Following the direction the whip had been retracted, Erica's gaze was fixed on a mysterious figure in the dark corner.
As her gaze fell upon that familiar yet mysterious figure, Erica's eyes widened in surprise.
Standing atop a giant pillar shrouded in darkness is a goddess dressed in a deep blue cheongsam, with one wing outstretched.
Her eyes flashed with a sharp and deep crimson light, as if she were about to tear Erica apart at any moment.
Upon seeing this figure, Erica's eyes widened, and she instinctively covered her mouth.
She was very familiar with the person who had come to her.
Nemesis, the goddess of vengeance.
She was also one of the gods that Erica had defeated in the underworld.
Why did I encounter her at the back of the trial passage?
A strong sense of doubt lingered in Erica's mind.
What's going on?
"You seem surprised?"
Nemesis gave a cold laugh, clearly quite satisfied with Erica's reaction.
She would never forget the humiliation this human had brought her in the underworld.
As a goddess, she was actually defeated by humans.
She had intended to put this painful memory behind her.
Because in her long life, only Erica was the only human who made her taste the bitterness of defeat.
But now, they have another chance to fight back.
For Nemesis, this was a good opportunity for revenge.
"You are still facing twelve trials, but the content of each one is different."
She brandished the long, slender, and flexible whip in her hand.
With a crisp and sharp crack, a thin fissure was ripped open in the ground, sending countless pebbles flying.
"The original trial content has now been replaced by us gods."
"Only by defeating us can you enter the next area."
Hearing this, Erica became somewhat serious.
She knew that the victory over these gods was mostly due to luck and their arrogance.
Most of the time, these gods were defeated because they were arrogant and looked down on humans, thinking they could defeat them.
But now, these gods have learned their lesson.
If these gods stop looking down on her, Erica's chances of winning will be greatly reduced.
Especially now, without Professor Victor's guidance, she can only rely on a trench coat that has no consciousness attached to her.
However, facing a formidable enemy, Erica knew she couldn't afford to lose in terms of momentum.
Then, she revealed a confident smile, a hint of disdain flashing in her eyes:
"Since you've already lost to me once, why don't you let me pass now?"
"This way we can save a lot of time."
Erica's words prompted Nemesis to let out a cold laugh.
She tilted her head back, and her silvery laughter echoed through the space.
Then she slowly lowered her head, her gaze as fierce as a sword as she shot towards the human girl who had once defeated her.
Do you think I'll give you that kind of chance again?
As soon as he finished speaking, Nemesis swung his whip again, and the air surged with a deafening sonic boom.
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