>>5620952The Forest with the waterfall ー Nearby the Nectar Droplet
Warin carries several bowls into the haunted forest.
With the dimming of the sun, spirits emerge. The shadows shift on their own, and the spirits of the corpses in the forest watch her.
Candles. Incenses. Prayers. Food.
She prepares a food offering for the spirits and the Preta in the forest ー a routine she does once every few weeks. A few large straws were included so the Preta could eat the stew and soups more effectively.
Unusually, the Preta emerges from the earth early. The tall thing mostly lurks within the shadows of the trees, but its eyes longingly look at the setting sun.
After a few minutes, the frail, skeletal being turns to look at her.
The other spirits move out of the way as the Preta kneels down to face Warin.
、Player of the noble art. You have gifted me with food and shelter for many months. I cannot thank you enough、
、…………I have finally found the reason I have not passed on yet、
、I was once…. a merchant. I sold medical supplies. I deceived people for my own benefit. I have hurt many, killed many, all because of my greed. When I was killed, my parents never knew what happened. They were in Clawflash while I was in Cinderpath、
、If I can relieve them of the burden of not knowing what happened, and to part with them properly, I believe I will be able to pass on、
、I ask for your aid. I do not know how long my parents will live for、
The Preta bows down to her, the head and both arms resting against the ground ー a gesture of complete respect, mostly performed to important people, such as monks, spirits, teachers, or parents.
Warin says she will consider it.
Later in the night, Sira and his crows return to the brothel. He informs her about a tailor shop, and said that one of the tailors could be her old colleague, Bua. She is sick.
Warin decides to..
>visit BuaIt must have been nearly two decades since they saw each other. She must be.. fifty or sixty years old by now. She can’t miss this chance.
>help out the PretaAs a player of the dark arts, she is one of the few who is able interact with the supernatural to this degree. Few see them. Fewer are willing to listen.
