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"Looks like I need to think of a solution!"
At their shrine festivals, the priest is the central figure, the focus of everyone's attention.
It requires the [shrine priest] to sit upright in the main hall of the shrine.
He just sat there.
It was both solemn and sacred.
They will become an image revered by all the priestesses and respected by the people.
And who is the current palace chief?
That would naturally be Yae no Miko.
It was fine if she just sat still and behaved herself for the past few years.
But as she grew up and her mindset changed, she began to not want things to stay this way.
too painful.
Even though the festival was such a fun event, she insisted on sitting there the whole time.
She looks like an old woman.
I missed it all!
Just thinking about it is terrifying!
Chapter 18 Narukami Taisha Shrine and the Dance of Prayer Gods! (The last sentence appears to be a fragment and doesn't translate directly. It's likely a fragment from a larger text.)
As a lively and active goddess, how could she possibly endure such humiliation?
That's the mindset of a divine child.
I, the little fox, can't take it anymore!
Before Ying went to make the dolls, she didn't dare to move around.
Now, Yingdu rarely comes here. In addition, as his cultivation progresses, the divine child's magical power is also growing day by day, and he can use some fox clan spells with ease.
She started having ideas.
Hey.
So the goddess also sent fireworks, as fireworks displays are an essential part of Inazuma's various festivals.
Not to mention, in the future, the Inazuma Society will organize a special fireworks festival.
And it was handed over to the most famous fireworks family in the area. (It is said...)
That's how the "Naganohara Fireworks Festival" came about.
This period of time is not too far removed from the Calamity of Kanria. ③
The "Naganohara" family did indeed exist. 7
But it's far from being as famous as it will be in the future.
I believe that in the future, their family will gradually become the most famous fireworks family.
(Now, in this case.)
It's not very noticeable. 7
Therefore, the fireworks that the divine child found were merely made by ordinary craftsmen. II.
She wants to play! (Alcohol)
...Yo
Thus, the [Shrine Festival] proceeded as scheduled. Part 1
And thanks to the management of General Raiden and Ye Ruo, along with the cooperative efforts of the three magistrates, Inazuma's situation improved significantly.
Festivals and such will naturally be celebrated even more joyously.
At Narukami Taisha Shrine.
A considerable number of people gathered, creating a sea of people.
There are also many stalls set up here.
The hospitable vendors are greeting customers, the food stalls are packed with people, and there are also various places to sell shrine-related products and shrine-related merchandise.
The closer you get to the shrine, the more official locations of shrine maiden organizations you'll find.
You can buy small gifts there for prayer and good fortune.
For example, amulets, omamori (amulet), ema (wooden plaques), small stone statues, dolls, and so on.
Omamori refers to a small, exquisitely crafted bag with a knotted cord.
It's somewhat similar to an amulet.
Many of these wishes are for good fortune, peace, safe travels, romantic relationships, or good health for family members.
The amulets sold by the shrine maiden do have some practical effect.
After all, this is a world with elemental forces.
There were also quite a few people wearing fox masks and ghost masks playing around.
However, the main part of this festival is still at the shrine.
It is an ancient shrine.
Narukami Taisha dates back to a very ancient time, to the legendary stories of "Hakutatsu Fox King" and "Great Demon Hakutatsu".
And in the shrine.
A large group of young, beautiful priestesses were dancing a prayer dance, and they were all so pure and full of spirit.
She has fair skin and a sweet smile.
They are all at the beautiful age of daffodils.
The people involved in this kind of dance are all carefully selected.
There was also a shrine maiden leading the way, chanting words of blessing at the forefront.
First, there are various devout words praising Raiden General and Mitakenaka-no-Kami-no-Mikoto.
It's perfectly normal to put it anywhere.
It represents people's respect and worship for gods.
Then came various art exhibitions.
The skilled archers would draw their bows and shoot arrows, while those with exceptional martial arts skills would use special prayer weapons to perform rituals.
Those who excel in cultivation will also have a serious expression and mutter incantations.
They were praying to the gods.
The elemental forces transformed into bright streams of light, which then became runes and wondrous patterns.
Their eyes were all bright and spirited, full of energy and heroic spirit.
They are all exceptionally talented individuals.
The shrine maidens at Narukami Taisha have training ranks.
Those who, after completing their initial training, are able to accurately recite hymns and prayers are considered to have reached the "direct stage."
This can be done with just your hands.
It won't take much time.
The next step is the "formal stage," which is extremely difficult.
Very few people can achieve that.
Further advancement leads to the "Mingjie" (明阶).
At that time, they had already entered a wondrous realm of clear understanding of heaven and earth and profound insight into the principles of things.
A priestess who reaches this level will almost certainly obtain the Eye of God.
It's amazing, right?
However, this level is more difficult.
This is the path of training for the priestesses.
As for the highest rank, "Jingjie," it is reserved for the chief priest of Narukami Taisha Shrine.
Leaning towards glory.
Rather than strength.
The current Yae no Kōsei is at this level.
At this moment, the "Yae no Miko" was also sitting in the shrine in full regalia.
Her already imposing figure inspired awe and admiration in many priestesses, who were filled with worship for her.
that's it.
The "Yae no Miko" sat there throughout the festival, watching it slowly come to an end.
Fireworks were shooting into the sky outside, and the sounds of people celebrating and having fun could be heard on the ground.
However, in the crowd.
A woman whose body had changed was happily eating fried tofu in one hand.
Looking in the direction of the shrine, she revealed a sly and triumphant smile.
"Hahaha, it worked."
"It went very smoothly."
"We had a blast with the fireworks and the food and drinks were amazing! It was fantastic!"
"As someone who has worked hard all year, what's wrong with enjoying myself a bit?"
Ok.