Chapter 26

• - Yes. A long time ago, on this very day, people used to bring offerings to local deities and ask for a good harvest in the coming year. Then, they performed ritual dances to, so to speak, solidify the results. These days, the ritual dances are a thing of the past, but people still remember the importance of this day and celebrate it.
• We got into the car and began heading back. I tried to act natural, hoping Iris wouldn’t notice how tense I was. I even sped up the car more than usual, eager to get her home as quickly as possible. It wasn’t safe for her to be near me right now.
• - All these rituals kind of scare me. In some countries, they even sacrificed virgins to get a good harvest. So many innocent girls died because of silly beliefs.