Waiting in the chamber for the others to complete their battles, Nina appeared still confused and disoriented, her memory hazy regarding what had actually transpired inside the trial.
So, under the watchful eyes of Moon and Kael, Mara began narrating everything that had happened from the point they initially entered the gate complex until this very moment.
She explained the tablets, the warnings, the decision to split up and enter individual gates, Nina's transformation into a guardian after clearing the spider's chamber, and finally her rescue upon using her healing skill on her.
Nina's expression contorted after hearing the full account, distressed. "Damn it... this place is really terrifying. What if I'm currently still being controlled and all of you are nothing but simulations in my mind? How would I even know the difference?"
"Want to find out?" Moon asked casually, lightning crackling briefly in his hands.
