The air was thick with tension as Aji, Xavier, and Zoro stood in front of the castle door. The voice echoed again, deeper this time, filling the space around them.
"To enter, you must answer three questions, and each answer will reveal the quality within you that the world of the lost seeks. But be warned, for every wrong answer or delay, a petal from the magic rose will fall. If the last petal falls... you will remain here forever."
Xavier looked down at the two fallen petals, frowning. "This just keeps getting better, doesn’t it?"
Zoro circled around Xavier, his trident blazing with a soft red light. “It’s okay! I’m great with questions. I always guess right. Watch me!”
Aji shook his head, laughing quietly. “Well, we’re definitely going to need your help, Zoro.”
The voice continued,
