Viana took a deep breath, her mind restless with thoughts of the events foretold for two years ahead. "There's still time..." she whispered softly to herself, standing up and heading toward the prayer hall to perform her first ritual as a maiden.
As a maiden, her duties included safeguarding sacred items for the rituals while also performing daily prayers. She entrusted the task of organizing these items to Sina, knowing she would carry it out with care and diligence.
Joel and Reyes, however, were outside the temple grounds, uninvolved in the ceremonial preparation and without any connection to the upcoming rituals.
When Viana arrived at the prayer hall, she saw several priests already present, diligently preparing for the maiden's first ritual. Lady Lindsay was also there, accompanied by her personal servant, her posture radiating a quiet confidence mixed with an air of mischief.
