Fangting City, Sandalwood Mountain, White Elder Temple. This was a temple located within Fangting City, one that had always been bustling with worshippers.
Sandalwood Mountain was actually hard to call a proper mountain. Its elevation was only a few dozen meters; strictly speaking, it was merely a somewhat taller hill. Still, for convenience, Fangting City's residents in the old days had called it a mountain, and through word of mouth, the name had endured.
It was said that the temple enshrined a physician who had been highly respected in ancient Fangting City. His surname had been Bai. Skilled in treating illnesses and kind-hearted by nature, he often waived medical fees for impoverished patients, earning the people's deep respect. After his death, grateful people built a temple in his honor to commemorate his virtues.
Later, as the city expanded and developed, White Elder Temple underwent several renovations and eventually became one of the area's more famous sights. At the end of every January, marking the close of the New Year holiday, Fangting City held a temple fair at White Elder Temple open to all residents.
Lantern displays, lantern riddles, dragon dances, fireworks—many traditional folk activities were part of the fair. There were also dedicated food stalls, games... In short, it was quite a grand event.
"Then I hereby announce that the joint outing of the Fangting City and Bai'an City Magical Girl Squads, as well as the Bai'an City Squad's farewell party, now—begins!"
In an open space not far from the temple fair, a group of girls dressed in different styles had gathered together, all looking in the same direction.
Within their line of sight, Moko, the pink cat-shaped Fairy, held a roll of sandalwood incense of unknown origin and shouted loudly to herself.
"But why is it the one making