The next day, Jared and his group made their way to Thousand Crane Shrine.
It was located on the peak of Fujio Mountain. The climate there was frigid all year round, and the fog was thick.
Even then, it didn't stop the worshippers from making the trip to the shrine for the grand ritual.
The worshippers' journey up the mountain was a strange sight to behold because many of them were accompanied by a young girl.
Additionally, all the girls were dressed prettily in traditional Jetroinian outfits.
Both Flaxseed and Jared found the phenomena strange.
Confused, Jared asked, “Why are so many of them bringing girls on their pilgrimage to the shrine, Ryosuke?”
“Because His Holiness will pick a girl during the grand ritual every year, Master. Once a girl is chosen, her family will be granted a bright future. It is why many brought their families' most beautiful girl to the shrine after dressing them up well,” answered Ryosuke.
Flaxseed growled, “What the hell? Whatever he is, he just sounds like an old pervert!”
Despite his apparent rage, he couldn't hide the envy in his eyes. I never experienced what it's like to choose a consort before!
“Where do the chosen girls go afterwards?” Jared asked.
Ryosuke shook his head. “No one knows. Their families don't bother to ask once they've soared to greater heights.”
Jared sneered, “Seems like the deity of Thousand Crane Shrine is quite interesting...”
Soon, they arrived at the shrine and saw a majestic building standing atop the peak.
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