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"Here we go! Calm down, Aquarina. It's going to be okay."
I held her hand tightly as we stepped through the gate and entered the mountain's interior, finding ourselves inside the castle.
Dozens of Lesser Divine Spirits shaped like all sorts of creatures moved about: humanoid insects such as ants, dragonflies, praying mantises, golem-like beings, and even burning living-armor figures.
They were cleaning the halls, hanging decorations, and repairing unfinished sections. As we entered, a humanoid ant-like Lesser Divine Spirit with a golden exoskeleton and jewel-like red eyes greeted us. She wore an adorably frilly maid outfit.
"Welcome, Goddess Sylph and her guest! The Goddess has just completed her castle, and she recently created us to serve her and keep everything spotless," she said in a gentle voice.
