An assessment had to leave open the possibility of passing, even if only in theory.
Otherwise, it would no longer be an assessment, but utter destruction.
And that was Moros's opportunity.
At this stage, the challenge Moros needed to face was only the Herrscher of the End herself, or at most, the Herrscher of the End strengthened by the Cocoon of Finality.
Granted, the Herrscher of the End was by no means an easy opponent. Her power had most likely reached the limit of the Demigod Rank.
But compared to directly facing the Cocoon of Finality, which was comparable to a Star God, such a trial was undoubtedly far easier.
Even so, if he wanted to defeat the Herrscher of the End, Moros still needed to invest considerable time and effort into meticulous preparations.
As everyone knew, a spellcaster with ample preparation and one caught unprepared were practically two entirely different professions.
Now that he had roughly understood his opponent's strength, Moros naturally went all out in his preparations, determined to defeat the Herrscher of the End when she truly appeared.
Only then, even if the Cocoon of Finality descended afterward and forced him to flee into the Demiplane for safety, could he honestly explain himself to Elysia and Eden, without betraying their trust.
Magical Artifact: Soul Armor
Within the alchemy laboratory deep inside the Mage Guild, a place steeped in ancient airs and mysterious radiance, Moros was wholly absorbed in crafting an unprecedented magical artifact.
Since he had gained a rough understanding of the Herrscher of the End and realized the Cocoon of Finality might intervene, the necromancer naturally had to prepare for the worst.
Among this series of thorough preparations, the magical artifact currently being crafted was the key to compensating for his comparatively weak defenses against mental