"Evalyn, sit here with Ayamori. Nolan, come with me to the front," Ryuuten said.
Nolan nodded slightly. Evalyn and Ayamori took their places on the cushions that had been prepared, while Nolan was guided to the spot closest to the statue.
The distance was only about two meters. From there, Nolan could see the statue's form clearly.
'So, she is the Sun God worshipped by so many in the Eastern Empire of Izanagi, huh?' he whispered.
"Nolan, sit here. You only need to follow the steps I explained earlier. Nothing more. Understand?" Ryuuten instructed.
Nolan smiled. "I understand, Grandfather."
Ryuuten nodded in approval. Once Nolan settled onto the cushion, he calmly surveyed his surroundings.
As both emperor and spiritual leader of the ceremony, Ryuuten did not join them but remained standing at the very front.
Gradually, the torches illuminating the temple dimmed and finally went out completely, plunging the once-bright hall into darkness.
