"Well, not her, exactly. I... don't think so, at least?" Now that he says it, he's not completely sure, since it seems like it could be within her power, but he simply doesn't know. "It's the Tree that does the trials. Lady Yima knows about the trials as much as I do, but I never know what exactly they'll be. I just know when people arrive."

He'll at least be fair to Yima and not accuse her of making the trial. Sending people on purpose, though... Yeah, he figures that's absolutely the case, so maybe it doesn't matter.

"I would have given up a memory. Even if it would be sad to lose it, that's fine. I have a duty here in Kenos, so none of the other options would work." It's an answer he gives easily and with conviction.