It Was A Rainy Night...

The silhouette kept flickering and calling Lith to notice it. 

He meditated in his spot and did not mind the thrashing actions it did. The chaotic night eventually passed, and in the morning, the door of the room was opened by the shrine maiden. 

"I hope you had a good rest," she said. "Please come with me for breakfast."

Lith nodded and got up to leave. He washed his face with some water and went to have breakfast with the priestess and the shrine maiden. 

The food here was simple. A few rice balls, some fruits, eggs, and tea. 

Lith had a bite of the rice ball and asked, "What happened last night? Why was there so much disturbance?"

The priestess held the teacup with both her hands and took a sip. "The shrine is cursed. At night, a lot of lost souls wander around this place and suck the life of any living being they can find. The room you were in is protected by many talismans, and thus kept you secured."