Later that night, all the female contestants were summoned as Beta Rylan addressed them.“You were each given two questions,” Rylan began, his voice steady and firm. “Some answered with clarity. Others faltered, either through silence, deceit, or fear.”He paused, scanning the group carefully.“Of the thirteen who stood before the elders, four have failed. The rest have proven themselves worthy.”Rylan raised his hand, eyes sharp.“If you hear your name, you advance to the third trial.”A tense murmur rippled through the group as hearts pounded in anticipation.Rylan called out the names: “Tania, Zaya, Aliyah, Belinda, Jasmine…” and continued until he reached the ninth name.Those whose names were not called bowed their heads quietly and left.Aliyah felt a rush of relief, a heavy weight lifting from her chest.Belinda, however, showed little emotion about her success. Instead, she approached Aliyah and congratulated her. But Aliyah noticed something in her expression, an unreadable e
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