Welcome Ceremony
As Elder Ning flew away, heading for the upper rocks, Elder Zhang beckoned us to follow him, but since Koroth needed to use the restroom, the poor elder was forced to show him where the bathroom was first.
After that was settled, Elder Zhang led us towards a tall green gate that blended in with all the nature around it. The beautiful green leaves of the surrounding trees fluttering side by side in the air, propelled by the gentle breeze. Beyond was a long linear staircase heading up, kind of similar to the Japanese shrines located on mountains back on Earth.
"Stop gawking," Elder Zhang said coldly, turning back to us. "The ceremony is about to begin. Hurry up."
He continued walking up the ascending staircase as the six of us plus Aisa followed. I had no idea where Elder Han was, but I assumed he had his own tasks to do as well, leaving Elder Zhang with the job of leading us.
Clearly, he didn't like that, but he had no choice.