In the distant continent of Elser, there is an ancient and mysterious religion - the **Religion of Glory**. The main god worshipped by the Religion of Glory is called **Brilliant Light**, who is in charge of light and justice. In order to prove their unparalleled loyalty to the Brilliant Light, believers must participate in a harsh ceremony called the **"Trial of Glory"**. ### The process of the Trial of Glory 1. **Purification Ceremony**: - The believers first go to the holy "Temple of Glory" at dawn to fast and pray for three days and three nights to purify their body and mind in preparation for the trial. During this period, they must stay away from all worldly desires and focus on their inner piety. 2. **The Road of Fire**: - After the purification is completed, the believers are taken to the "Burning Lava Valley". Here, they need to walk between the hot lava stones, and every step tests their courage and determination. The flame symbolizes the test of the Brilliant Light, and only true believers can pass it without being hurt by the flame. 3. **Dark Meditation**: - After the Path of Fire, the believers enter the "Shadow Cave", a place of complete darkness. In the cave, they need to meditate alone for seven days and seven nights, facing their deepest fears and doubts. This stage tests the believers' spiritual strength and firm belief in God. 4. **Sword Trial Battle**: - Finally, the believers must participate in the Sword Trial Battle in the "Glory Arena". Here, they fight symbolically with other believers to show their bravery and skills. The winner is considered the purest believer who is most worthy of God's favor. ### Consequences to be faced - **Passing the Trial**: - Believers who successfully complete the Glory Trial will be blessed by the Brilliant Light, with a longer lifespan, doubled wisdom and power, and become high priests or guardians of the church, taking on the mission of spreading light and justice. - **Failed**: - Believers who fail to complete the trial will be considered to have lost God's favor. According to the teachings of the Glory of the Church, their souls will be trapped in the "Shadow Abyss" forever and cannot enter the sacred kingdom of light. In addition, those who fail will also suffer various misfortunes and tortures during their lifetime, which will be regarded as the consequences of their disloyalty to God. ### The significance of the ceremony "The Trial of Glory" is not only a severe test of body and spirit, but also a proof of the believers' unparalleled loyalty to the Brilliant Light. Through the trial, believers not only consolidate their faith, but also experience the preciousness and power of light in pain and challenges. This ceremony has been passed down from generation to generation in the Church of the Glory of Light, becoming a sacred bond connecting believers with the divine power.