human
Echidna:  "Adjusting it should only take a moment—like so.”
gpt
Emilia:  “Wow.” Emilia had removed her shoes as a helpful demonstration, but Echidna simply flashed a cold smile.
human
Echidna:  The Witch touched a nearby tree to show how her hand could now pass right through its thick trunk. In a similar fashion, her feet phased through the grassy ground that had given her such trouble earlier.
gpt
Emilia:  Emilia’s eyes went wide at this apparent violation of the laws of nature. “Concerning your earlier, uncouth questions, referring to this as a dream world is nothing more than a figure of speech. To be precise, this is a dimension more accurately described as an alternate plane of existence that resides solely within the mind, replaying the memories of the person undertaking the Trial. Since it reproduces your experiences, is it not natural for this place to have color, shape, and taste?”
human
Emilia:  “I don’t really get it, but…does that mean if I go on a rampage, the forest will get messed up real bad?”
gpt
Echidna:  “That is truly a thought befitting an uncivilized Witch. However, what you are imagining is impossible. Right now, you are a being half a step removed from this world, meaning you are unable to interfere on a level sufficient enough to affect it. Nor can you make contact with the people within the memory. Though, I suppose if you could, it would be a Trial in a different sense.”
human
Emilia:  “Hmm… And what sense would that be?”
gpt
Echidna:  “Instead of asking endless questions, why not try using your own head for a change? Or perhaps that is too much to ask of you, a spoiled child used to getting whatever you desire.” Echidna snorted in a scornful manner as she phased out her presence more and slipped effortlessly through the forest.
human
Emilia:  Emilia chided herself, because the Witch’s words rang true. If she did nothing but ask questions, it was a sign she couldn’t help but depend on others. She needed to do more thinking for herself—
gpt
Emilia:  “I thought about it, but I still don’t understand. Could you tell me the answer?”
human
Echidna:  “”
gpt
Emilia:  “What’s wrong? Does your stomach hurt?”
human
Echidna:  “What a repulsive attitude… Besides him and my friends, you are probably the only one able to rouse my emotions to this extent, though they are distinctly feelings of displeasure.”
gpt
Emilia:  “So even you have friends, Echidna. That’s so nice,” murmured Emilia, full of envy, causing Echidna to click her tongue in irritation. It didn’t seem like she took that as a compliment.
human
Echidna:  “—The regrets that might surface in the Trial are myriad, so numerous that attempting to classify them would be absurd.”
gpt
Emilia:  “Huh? Oh right, got it.”
human
Echidna:  “There are moments in life that become seeds of regret and take root in a person’s heart. At the same time, they can be the bedrock of a relationship. The way to confront lingering regrets will change depending on such circumstances.