Chapter 44 Aiden

• Uncle Jin said, “Back in the Heian era, our ancestors supposedly formed a contract with the four guardians.”
• Aiden said, “The dragon, fox, snake, and cat.”
• He nodded. “In exchange, we must offer them one of our children. She must be beautiful, and beauty in the Heian era is nothing other than silky black hair, alabaster skin, and an exquisite face that has the power to bring men to their knees. They gave the girl the title of Shrine Maiden. Under the contract, the Shrine Maiden is trapped to live with them for all eternity, or so the legend goes.”