Chapter 246 - 210: Questioning the Preacher
The sailing ship cut through the wind and waves for a full eight days and seven nights, finally docking at a harborside of one of the Ajia Kingdom’s city-states on the morning of the eighth day.
The Hermit Naya descended from the sailing ship first, using his walking stick, watching the Stone Slaves, who were heavy lifters and ship haulers, bustling back and forth along the harbor.
In the distance, the Kagawus Temple stood on high ground. The Hermit Naya knelt down, facing the temple, and kissed the damp ground of the harborside.
Seeing this act, the Priests were deeply moved by the Hermit’s devotion.
Naya rose from the ground, looking expressionlessly at the Priests disembarking from the sailing ship.
The High Priest Ora, wanting to please him, led by example by kneeling on the ground, facing the distant Kagawus Temple, recited a prayer, and kissed the ground.
The other Priests followed High Priest Ora, kneeling down in imitation, offering kisses to the earth, then uncomfortably wiped their lips afterwards.
Then, High Priest Ora approached and said,
"Let us now go to Ajia Royal City."
Naya did not nod; his gaze was fixed on something in the distance that had caught his attention.
Ora followed the Hermit’s gaze and saw a small alley where a Stone Slave stood surrounded by other Stone Slaves taking a break from their labor.