Ethan naturally took the role of team leader, and led Nina and Amelia to their destination. They pushed open the door, revealing an ancient, quaint room. Everything was set up like a typical household, except for an exquisite shrine at the front. On a mahogany altar, there were offerings of fruits and melons, and on both sides were elaborate yellow and black couplets like spells.However, there was nothing on the altar—not a single statue or figurine.Nina shivered as soon as she entered, huddling behind Ethan. "Goodness, it's so cold in here! I'm getting goosebumps."Ethan patted Amelia's back and, while comforting her, he said curiously, "It's strange. It looks like they're worshiping some deity here, but there's no statue."Amelia, sheltered in Ethan's arms, felt safer, and asked, "What's a statue?"Ethan explained in simple terms, "It's the sculpture you see in temples, the one people worship. That's what a statue is."Amelia suddenly realized something. "Then why isn't the
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