"Correct," the ancient voice announced with solemn finality.
Hearing this, a deep sigh of relief escaped from Thoren's lips. He had gambled everything on that answer, and he was not entirely sure he was right.
But now, his desperate gamble had paid off in full.
Using his left arm, he wiped off the beads of sweat from his forehead and took a deep, calming breath.
'Let us just hope the last riddle will not be the end of me,' he muttered under his breath with genuine concern.
Now, he was no longer feeling haughty or overconfident. He had thought nothing of the riddles at the beginning, but now he understood the danger.
He realized how naive and ignorant he had truly been to underestimate this trial.
"Human, you have proven yourself once again," the ancient voice continued. "Now, prepare yourself for the final riddle."
