I Got Reincarnated and thrown into a Holy War?!

Chapter 18 Part 1: Trial of Cunning at Mount Celestia

As Steph and her party embarked on their journey to Mount Celestia, the highest peak in BeastTopia, they were met with a formidable obstacle blocking their path—a guardian named Gothrel, renowned for his four arms and unmatched prowess in cunning and strategy.

With the entrance to the mountain looming before them, Steph and her companions braced themselves for the challenge ahead, knowing that they must outwit Gothrel if they were to continue on their quest to seek out Archangel Vash The Stampede.

Gothrel stood before them, his eyes glinting with a calculating intelligence as he addressed the travelers. "To pass through this gate, you must prove yourselves worthy," he declared, his voice echoing off the rocky cliffs that surrounded them. "You must best me in a game of wits and cunning."

Steph exchanged a glance with her companions, their determination unwavering as they prepared to face the guardian's challenge head-on. With their minds sharp and their resolve steeled, they accepted Gothrel's challenge, ready to prove their worth through intellect and strategy.

The game unfolded with each side taking turns testing the other's wit and cunning, employing riddles, puzzles, and mind games in a battle of mental prowess. Steph and her companions matched Gothrel move for move, their minds working in unison as they sought to outmaneuver the guardian at every turn.

But as the game reached its climax, it became clear that Gothrel was a formidable opponent, his cunning and intellect proving to be a match for even the sharpest minds among them. With each move, he seemed to anticipate their every strategy, leaving them no room for error.

Just when it seemed that all hope was lost, Steph had a sudden revelation, a flash of insight that revealed the key to outsmarting their opponent. With a calculated risk and a clever maneuver, they executed their final move, leaving Gothrel stunned and defeated.

With a gracious nod, Gothrel acknowledged their victory, stepping aside to allow them passage through the gate. "You have proven yourselves worthy travelers," he conceded, his voice tinged with respect. "Continue on your journey, and may fortune favor you in your quest."

With their victory secured, Steph and her party pressed forward, their spirits buoyed by the knowledge that they had overcome yet another obstacle on their path to Mount Celestia. And as they ascended the treacherous slopes of the mountain, they knew that their greatest challenges still lay ahead, but with their minds sharp and their resolve unyielding, they were prepared to face whatever trials awaited them in their quest to seek out Archangel Vash The Stampede.