Amon was perceptive enough to read the flicker of concern in Cain's mind and he immediately shook his head.
"There's no need to worry, Scarlet King," he said. "The trials are not fixed. Yes, you can choose combat-based challenges, but you can also choose trials that test mastery in various professions — Rune Crafting, Genetic Coding, even Artifact Forging. According to my sources, you possess remarkable talent in Tribulation Enhancement. With that skill, you might be able to cross the Fourth Gate without the need to enter a battle. And even if you really have to fight, according to the knowledge my brother and I have gathered, you can always exit the battle by surrendering."
Cain nodded almost instantly after hearing the words of Amon, the unease in his chest dissipating. If he could use his Tribulation Enhancer expertise to move through the trials, he had every confidence in his success — especially after acquiring the Crown of Ascendance.
