Though he knew there'd be an added layer of complexity, Uriel found it simple enough.
His mind ordered his body to take a step forward, and another, and then another, but then—
'I can't move.'
He was frozen in front of the portal.
The first thing he did was try to feel the aether in the air, but his shock deepened when he realised he couldn't feel his own aether anymore, only that in the air.
And though he could feel the energy in the air, since he couldn't feel or control his cores anymore, he couldn't control it.
He tried to use mind resonance to control the aether in the air, but it simply…did not work.
He tried using his talents next, then moved on to his star rings and even deeper to his uniquenesses. But nothing worked.
'The only thing that I still have is my mind and my basic senses. Assuming this trial is something I can complete in the first place, then I'd only need those things in the first place.'
He paused for a second. 'I also have my Will intact.'
