All Things I've Done To Save You

Something's Coming

"They don't have to," answered Amanda. "Because they have paid the priests. That way they are not obliged to join the ritual that lasts all day long."

Herman only shook his head on hearing that.

The ambiance now was like a beach in the summer, and they only waited for the command from the High Priest to spread mats or folding chairs. But, because the air in the morning was still cool, many of the pilgrims still wear mantles and various sorts of sandals. Many others clung to their partners' backs or waists. And no few of them even cuddled each other to keep themselves warm.

"So that's their way of pilgrimage!" Herman murmured.

"But you like it, right?" Amanda teased. But Herman didn't answer it and only pretended to look somewhere else and rubbed his nose that wasn't itchy.

Not only the pilgrims and the tourists crowded this place. The food and drink stalls were open on the outskirts of the square. Aside from selling food and drink, they also provided braiding services, public bath