Although Adam and Alexia understood that the rules were not fair and that the Ancient Voice could announce changes at any moment, they did not have enough strength to open the gate, and first they had to pass the second trial.
Step. Step. Step.
As before, Adam and Alexia followed the light line. This time, it took them much longer, as the second trial was much further away than the first one.
Adam looked relaxed, but Alexia was clearly nervous. She had discussed the previous trial with Louis, which made her realize that they had been one step away from defeat.
No one knew what would have happened to them in that case, but if the rules stated that the losing contenders must be destroyed, then Alexia and Adam would hardly have had any chance.
Even if they had used all their trump cards and attacked the barrier together, they would not have had enough strength to destroy it. It was a telling moment.
"Hey, looks like we're almost there."
