41 Stairs of Ascension (2/2)
”For this final test, you will be climbing the 'Stairs of Ascension'!” The Guardian Spirit announced.
'Eh, the fourth test is to walk up some stairs?!' The little kitten tilted her head in confusion, her small eyes blinking a few times as if processing the Guardian Spirit's words.
”Keke, it's not as simple as that. The 'Stairs of Ascension' are a common Magical Item that can be found in many places throughout this universe. In fact, most every 'Blessing of the God's' feature such objects. Though they are rarely used.” The Guardian Spirit explained. ”For this test, you will only have to climb 50 of the steps to have considered to have passed this trial.”
”50? What's the deal with these steps, why wouldn't I be able to climb 50 simple steps?” The little kitten asked, her ears twitching in vexation.
”With every step you take as you ascend the 'Stairs of Ascension', you will feel an increase of pressure upon both your body and soul.” The Guardian Spirit said as it looked seriously at the silver kitten across from it.
'I see... And how many steps does this 'Stairs of Ascension' entail?' The little kitten inquired.
Before answering, the Guardian Spirit just responded with a large grin.
'How much? a 100? A 1000?' The little kitten's eyes opened wide in a flustered manner.
”Kekeke.” The Guardian Spirit simply held up his furry hands and held up seven of its fingers.
'7... 700?' The little kitten asked doubtfully, only to see the Guardian Spirit shaking its head in response. '7-7000?'
”Kekeke, indeed. Out of 7000 steps, all you need to pass this trial is to climb 50 of them.”
'7000 steps... How long are these stairs?!' The little kitten exclaimed as her thoughts began to fill with the image of stairs piercing the sky and ascending into space. 'Stairs of Ascension' indeed.
”I should clarify that climbing the first 50 steps is but the minimal requirement to pass this test.”
'Only the minimal requirement? Alright, freak. Stop beating around the bush and explain already. My minds going to blow up in its confusion soon.'
”Puny cat, puny brain.” The Guardian Spirit mocked and the little kitten sent it a death glare in response. Laughing her off, the Guardian Spirit simply continued to talk. ”OK, puny cat. Let me explain about the 'Stairs of Ascension' and the specifics of your fourth test properly.”
'Alright, I'm all ears!' The little kitten's ears twitched in accordance to this statement, looking pretty cute. If only there was a person to fawn over her and not a freak like the Guardian Spirit across from her who liked to mess with her every other second.