"..." 

Eder remained completely silent. If he was in a human body, he would probably be crying right now. Kang Oh patted his back, while Sephiro looked at him supportingly.

Only Deul, who wasn't aware of his circumstances, looked confused. However, he wasn't foolish enough to intrude on this moment. 

"Hoo, hoo." Eder took a deep breath. His body didn't require oxygen; it was just a way to calm himself down.

"You ok now?" Kang Oh asked.

"Yes. I'm ready," Eder said stiffly, and slowly lifted his head. 

A large structure came into view. It was a marble pyramid. 

This was the Great Temple of Death!

* * *

The Temple of Death wasn't a place that just anyone could enter. They tried to climb the stairs, but a paladin stopped them. 

"Only those permitted may pass," the paladin said. His voice was polite, yet firm. 

"I must see the goddess," Eder said earnestly. 

The paladin pointed at the round marble altar. "Pay tribute and pray earnestly. If the goddess responds to your prayer, then you may enter the temple."

"Thank you." Eder...