The old man sighed softly, speaking in Randall Valley-accented Casenric, yet stood there without sitting down. Shard indeed felt the Enlightenment and Miracle Element, his face so familiar, but he couldn't determine the connection between this aged face and the middle-aged Miss Perry due to the significant age difference.
The Witch was still standing there; Shard tugged at her sleeve, and the two sat down together. The elderly woman in the nun's robe smiled as she looked at Shard:
"Young ones, I don't know why you've come here, but surely it's not because you've lost your way or encountered danger. The Earth favors you, and indeed, it's time. If you desire the Power of the Earth, I... can offer you a test."
"What is the test?"
Miss Benanis asked softly, while the old nun finally sat down by the campfire. She sat on the other side of the Unicorn, smiling as she petted the small beast, which allowed her touch willingly:
