Time passed by, and in the blink of an eye, December 31st finally arrived. This was also Lucifer's last peaceful day before he had to do the 2nd Trial.
During these last days, Lucifer did not get any rest, but was still forced to train like a dog. He had to train until he could no longer breathe.
But today was different, Lucifer did not need to train or do anything. Maybe because today was the last day before the 2nd Trial began.
Lucifer lay flat on the bed, not wanting to leave this soft bed at all.
He wanted to enjoy this peaceful time forever without having to put himself in danger, but it seemed like that was impossible.
If Lucifer wanted to continue living a leisurely life like this, he would have to participate in more Trials in the future and become stronger, earn a bunch of monster cores and sell them for money.
Inside the living room, Owen was busy preparing a small party before Lucifer, Reina, and Owen had to participate in the Trials. This could also be their last party, so it had to be perfectly grand.
"Hey kids, let's go out and eat!" Owen said.
Without delay, Lucifer immediately ran out of the living room with an eager expression, looking forward to what kind of food he would get to eat at this party.
On the dining table was a pile of dishes that were not only stunning but also fragrant. The smoke from the freshly cooked foods was billowing, causing Lucifer's stomach to growl nonstop.
'I'm so hungry.'
Since Drifting Aurora had already sat down at the table, Lucifer didn't have to wait for anyone anymore. He chose a spot as far away from Drifting Aurora as possible to enjoy this party to the fullest.
"Alright you two, before the party starts, let me say something." Owen tapped a few times on the glass containing a red liquid that was probably wine.
Lucifer was a bit dissatisfied with that but he had no choice but to listen to what Owen was about to say.
"There are only 8 hours left until the new year, which is also the time when those of us who awakened the system will have to participate in the next Trial. The members of the Shadow Vipers clan were supposed to come today but couldn't because they were all very busy preparing for the upcoming Trial."
Owen took a breath and continued:
"This is the first time you two are participating in the Trial with other people, although you two will have to face many deadly challenges, I believe that you two will be able to escape safely! Always help each other!"
'Helping each other? Me and Reina? It's already a miracle that Reina and I don't fight in the Trial.' Lucifer thought.
"I will also try to survive and complete the Trial. So you two should remember to survive as well. Let's not talk anymore, let's enjoy this banquet together!"
Just waiting for that, Lucifer immediately put all the food he had been paying attention to from the beginning into his stomach. But somehow, the amount of food and the speed at which Reina ate were even more terrifying than his.
She really had a bottomless stomach. To put it bluntly, she was a glutton.
***
The banquet had ended, and the food that had been placed on the table just now had been finished. It was largely thanks to Reina, who had finished more than half of the food on the table herself.
Drifting Aurora was not only strong, but she also ate a lot.
Currently, Lucifer was silently witnessing the starry night sky. The brilliant stars shining in the pitch black sky formed a magnificent and vivid scene. If this were a painting, its value would be priceless.
Below, a lot of wealthy people were gathered together, all of them looking very happy to welcome the new year. But Lucifer couldn't smile as freely as they did.
Lucifer turned to look at his Artifacts, which were Inventory Ring and Unknown Ring. Then, he took out another Artifact called the Dagger Of The Night from the Inventory Ring. This was a weapon that Owen had given him a few days ago.
It was a dagger with a jet-black blade. It looked very luxurious but also extremely powerful. Based on what Owen had said, this Artifact was taken from a Tyrant-level monster, therefore Lucifer didn't have to worry about the power of this weapon.
Reina had also received a beautiful sword from Owen, perhaps that was the weapon she brought into the Trial.
"Tense?" Owen's voice suddenly rang out from behind.
"Yeah. But aren't you scared, Owen?" Lucifer asked.
"At first, I was scared, very scared to be honest. But after passing many Trials, my power has increased a lot, and I also have many trustworthy comrades, so now the Trial is no longer such a big challenge for me. But that doesn't mean I will lower my guard when entering the Trial."
Lucifer looked at Owen with admiration. There was no doubt that Owen was the role model that Lucifer should become, but not by becoming a homosexual.
"To be honest, I'm still very scared and nervous. I can't become brave like Reina or the others. I'm just a coward."
"So what if you are a coward? Do you know that cowards who are afraid of death are usually the last ones to survive? The reason is because they are always careful to avoid facing death. Don't think that cowardice is a bad thing, it's actually very useful."
Lucifer smiled when he heard those words from Owen.
"You know, Owen, you are really a role model that everyone should follow. But it's just a pity that you're a homosexual."
"You damn brat! Why do you always tease me like that?"
In those final moments, Lucifer felt extremely joyful and relaxed. It was as if all the worries that had accumulated inside him had completely disappeared.
Lucifer was ready to face the next Trial.
***
There was only 1 minute left until the new day would begin, which was also the moment when a wooden door would appear in front of him and take him to his 2nd Trial.
At this moment, Lucifer, Reina, and Owen were all gathered in the living room, all of them focused on the clock, watching each passing second seriously.
No one said anything to each other, there was only absolute silence between them.
When the clock turned to the new day, a wooden door instantly appeared in front of Lucifer. The door was still closed as usual, but it still gave off an indescribable sense of death.
"I will go first! See you guys later!" Owen said, then he entered his own door.
Now only Drifting Aurora and Lucifer were left in the spacious living room.
"Good luck." Reina said and entered her door.
Lucifer was frozen, he couldn't believe that the person who had just wished him luck was Reina - the person who always cursed him, the person who didn't care about him at all.
But that made the anxiety inside Lucifer fade away. He had felt a little more comfortable.
Lucifer turned the doorknob and entered his door. His second trial had officially begun.