The Visit to Mrs. Hilda Had Ended Quickly (Please Subscribe~)

The visit to Mrs. Hilda ended soon, because the lady still had to prepare for the so-called ritual. After Liana saw them off, Sifa and Midia returned to the path leading to the seaside.

Under the warm afternoon sunlight at five o'clock, as they passed a large tree whose name Sifa did not know, a gust of cold wind swept past them, making Midia tighten her dress.

Sifa's intuition was stirred. He had been about to activate Spirit Vision, but after thinking of something, he abandoned the idea.

Instead, he asked, "What ritual was Mrs. Hilda talking about?"

"A large-scale sacrificial ceremony. We offer sacrifices and pray to the great Astuka for protection." Midia seemed to be in a good mood, probably because she had learned that Mrs. Hilda had once been to Backlund. It had given her hope.

She glanced back at Sifa. "Unfortunately, outsiders aren't allowed to attend such ceremonies. Otherwise, I would have invited Mr. Rayleigh to watch."

Sifa chuckled and asked, "What kind of sacrifices do you usually use?"

"Living things."

Midia answered without hesitation, "We use fish most often, followed by larger livestock such as goats."

That sounds normal enough. If she'd said people, I would have to consider running away. Sifa muttered inwardly before continuing, "Where can I buy clothing from your island? I think it's quite distinctive, and I'd like to buy a few sets as souvenirs."

"That's easy. I know where they're sold. I'll take you there." Midia turned around and took Sifa's hand. The girl's radiant smile made the seaside sunset even more beautiful.

In the living room of Mrs. Hilda's mansion, the lady was smoking as she waited for something.

Suddenly, she pricked up her ears and adopted a listening expression. Then a smile appeared on her face.

Liana brought