The First Test

The secret realm was a very big and dangerous place to be, but at least the weather wasn't horrible.

In the winter time, the coldest it ever got there was around 60 degrees or so. That was a very stark difference from the cavern average of ten degrees. 

As such, the new cult members were already shivering. And the humans along with them were on the verge of developing a rather nasty case of frostbite.

"Are you cold?"

Taira and the girls appeared in front of the crowd of shivering cultists.

At the sight of him, the cultists kneeled in unison and cupped their fists.

The humans were a bit farther behind, but with some instruction from the young children, they were able to quickly correct their posture and manners.

They did look a little bit clumsy though… but perhaps they would learn better manners in time.

"This place is to be your new home. I know that it may not seem like it now, but you will soon get used to the weather."