In the spring of 2358 of the Fifth Epoch, I followed the Trajectory of Destiny to this island, wishing to complete Destiny's pilgrimage. Unlucky, I stayed for two months without gaining anything. Guessing that the End of the Pilgrimage lay not above but below, I entered the island's underground and eventually discovered this place.
This place is most strange, and I dared not proceed further. After speaking with the locals, I learned some ancient secrets. I contacted the order and asked the deity how this should be handled. The oracle instructed us to establish a shrine here and leave behind a gold coin as an offering.
Witches of later generations, remember that you must not proceed ahead. The oracle says—an Ancient God buried Destiny here, quietly awaiting the opening of the final drama. At the story's finale, there will be a card game on this island, and the sealed Watcher awaits the arrival of the leading players. Alas, I will not live to see it.
After reading it, Shade blinked.
"So the card game in the Seven-act story really is the finale? But the sealed Watcher... There's a Watcher here too?"
Claire nodded.
"Yes. Isn't it this Snow Mountain?"
Flora and Shade were equally confused.
"I've heard you mention that this Snow Mountain has a spirit and can respond to your prayers and worship, but Fatumonst Snow Mountain shouldn't possess a personified consciousness, right? How are the candidates supposed to play cards with a mountain?"
"We don't know that. Perhaps once the ritual reaches its final stage, some method left behind by the Ancient God will allow the Snow Mountain to take on a physical form."
Claire was quite looking forward to it.
"Let's not tell Grandfather and the others yet. We'll definitely give them a fright when the time