One month later.

Demetria was ready to leave the sacred mountain. "Are you nervous?" she asked.

Clarice nodded her head. "Yes, a bit. I'm used to having you here, so it would be hard to see you gone. I hope you will stay a little bit longer..." she said wistfully.

Demetria smiled and patted her successor's hands, comforting her. "Don't be nervous, everything will be alright. I served long enough as the guardian of this mountain. It's about time for me to retire and pursue other ...