"...Are we under the sea?" Leo muttered under his breath as he looked around.0

The air was damp and heavy. However, thanks to the glowing stones embedded in the walls, they could at least see a little.0

Caron scanned the surroundings through Pluto, but there didn't seem to be anything dangerous nearby.0

"We probably are," Caron said calmly.0

"Does that even make sense?" Leo asked, furrowing his brow.0

"When dragons are involved, even the most ridiculous things become possible," Caron replied with a shrug.0

Gratia had said that those who entered this place would face a trial. What exactly that meant was still unclear. All they knew was that it involved illusion magic.0

Leo kept walking forward, gripping Rigor tightly in his hands. Caron, watching his cousin's back, let out a faint chuckle.0

"If you're scared, I can hold your hand," Caron teased.0

"…Do I look like a child to you?" Leo said, then sighed deeply.0

Leo had thought Caron would be the only one going through a special Coming of Age Ceremony, but somehow, he'd gotten roped into it too. He couldn't deny that he was nervous, but he didn't want to turn back and run away.0

This is my chance, he thought.0

It was a chance not to fall behind Caron.0

Leo had long since given up trying to stand on equal footing with Caron. His goal had become simply to support Caron from behind. But even that had proven...0