The process of the ceremony was very routine for Lu Ban.

After some routine formalities, Amber, dressed in gorgeous clothes, left under the guidance of the old priestesses and entered the courtyard of the main temple where the God's Pavilion was located.

Lu Ban saw that a long ladder was set up and the priestesses brought Amber into the Pavilion of the Son of God. After a while, the priestesses left, leaving the Pavilion of the Son of God hanging alone in the air.

During the long silence, Lu Ban felt that something in the dark was entangled in the attic, and a vague connection was established between Shenying and Shenzi Pavilion.

The next moment, pure fire ignited.

Lu Ban previously thought that the Son of God’s Pure Fire was dazzling enough, but Amber’s Pure Fire was far more dazzling than before.

For a moment, the whole world turned into black and white, and even the midday sun could not compete with the light of amber.

In the bright pure fire, colorful black began to flow, enveloping the God's Son Pavilion.

Lu Ban seemed to hear Amber's voice. His heart beat slightly and he recalled some scenes.

For example, in the dojo illuminated by the moonlight, a girl holding a longbow shoots an arrow.

For example, on the ship, there is a scene where a young girl looks through the window at the sailors playing around with a little yearning.

For example, the face of a girl sleeping peacefully while holding her body in her arms while drifting on the lonely sea.

For example, the smile of a girl wearing plain clothes expresses her longing and yearning for her future life.

For example, the back of a girl looking up and saying that the moonlight is so beautiful in front of her house.

The light around them gradually dimmed, and everyone regained their sight.

After a moment of silence, people began to cheer.

They celebrated the coming of the new Son of God, the arrival of the next era, and were happy that the island could continue to exist.

Lu Ban saw the host of the ceremony holding up a sign with the name of the island and the era name of Amber, the descendant of the Son of God.

Spring and.

Spring is a beautiful day indeed.

The flames in the Shenzi Pavilion gradually died down, and everything returned to normal.

In Lu Ban's vision, the falling cherry blossoms formed the cold and indifferent words of the system.

[Quest requirements: Escort the shrine maiden to the Wajima Taisha Shrine 1/1]

[Quest requirements: Witness the birth of a new priestess 1/1]

[Quest requirements: Find and kill the invading hostile Chosen Ones 2/2]

【Mission Completed】

[Do you choose to return? ]

【whether】

At the bottom, there is a countdown.

Lu Ban can only stay in this world for one day at most.

He did not choose to return immediately, but returned to his own courtyard.

"I'm still a little worried."

Lu Ban glanced at the Shen Zi Pavilion.

I wonder if Amber would feel scared being alone in there.

According to the cold little witch, Amber needs to stay in the God's Pavilion for at least one day and one night so that the Pure Fire can fully accept her.

It must have been a very painful process.

In the evening, while having dinner, Lu Ban told the cold witch lady that he was going to leave.

"You're leaving?"

The witch found it a little unbelievable.

Lu Ban should now be the most respected person among the new Son of God. He is also very powerful and must be a powerful figure in the court.

Would such a person give up all his power and go back to being a ronin?

"Yes, just like she belongs here, I really don't belong here after all."

Lu Ban pointed to the Shen Zi Pavilion in the distance.

"Oh well."

The witch lady looks a little melancholy.

"Tomorrow should be the naming ceremony for that child. She will officially become a shrine maiden. I have asked my seniors to instruct her, and I would like to invite you to attend."

The witch lady said again.

“That’s great.”

Lu Ban clapped his hands.

Although this cold and aloof young shrine maiden seems unkind, she is actually quite nice and responsible. If the little girl follows her, she will definitely grow up to be an outstanding shrine maiden.

"By the way, what did you name her?"

Lu Ban asked casually. Even though he knew that this kind of thing probably wouldn't be told to him, he was still a little curious.

"She is from Long Maple Island, so she was named after the meaning of maple leaf."

The witch lady did not avoid the question but answered directly.

"My name is Hongye."

Clang——

The chopsticks in Lu Ban's hand fell onto the table, making the witch girl a little confused.

"What's wrong?"

She asked.

"No, nothing."

Lu Ban picked up the chopsticks.

He hesitated to speak.

Indeed, Hongye mentioned that when she was a child, her family was attacked by filthy creatures and it was the pure fire of the Son of God who saved her, but Lu Ban did not expect that she was actually this little girl.

If he had not completed this task, then perhaps he would not have brought filth to Changfeng Island where Hongye was, and she would naturally not have lost her parents. She might have grown up there as a fisherman's daughter and lived an ordinary life.

However, now Lu Ban has completely changed the trajectory of her life.

If nothing unexpected happens, Hongye will grow up in Wajima Taisha and become a candidate shrine maiden for the Goddess of God. She will then go to Utajima to investigate the pollution incident, and eventually experience the cruel things that Riku Ban saw in the hairpin and become a disaster shrine maiden.

Hongye’s future is Lu Ban’s past.

Although I don’t know how the time paradox in the Silent Land is calculated, Lu Ban’s current actions have formed a closed loop in Hongye’s fate.

The state of the red leaves he observed was fixed, an inevitable end of fate.

No matter what Lu Ban does, it will not change Hongye's ending.

Just as her remaining crystals have been buried in the soil of the sacred cherry blossoms, the little red leaf will eventually become the one that Lu Ban meets.

"It can allow her to not have to work so hard on her training, not have to be so obsessed with saving the world, and live her life in peace."

Lu Ban said.

The cold witch lady was a little confused and didn't know why Lu Ban said this.

After dinner, as Amber said, the moonlight was beautiful.

The clear moonlight shone through the falling cherry blossoms onto the ground, like a layer of white frost. Lu Ban sat in the house. Hongye's incident made him feel that this journey was not that simple.

Walking into the courtyard, Lu Ban stared at the bright moon and suddenly felt as if there was someone behind him.

He turned his head and saw the black-haired, cherry-eyed witch standing in the yard.

"Who are you?"

Lu Ban asked.

The other party didn't say anything, just turned around and walked out of the yard. When he was at the door, he stopped and looked back at Lu Ban, as if asking him to follow.

Lu Ban followed.

The two of them walked one in front and one behind, shuttling between the quiet torii gates.

Lu Ban found the road looked familiar.

Soon, he arrived at his destination.

The main shrine of Wajima Taisha Shrine.

In the courtyard stands the Son of God Pavilion.

Amber is right up there.

The witch disappeared, leaving only the witch on duty standing at the entrance of the yard.

Lu Ban looked at the attic again.

He took out the [Twisted Mask of Pain] and put it on his face.

Transforming into smoke, Lu Ban dived into the moonlight and soared straight up towards the Son of God Pavilion.