"Nine?" I asked, settling at her feet. "That’s a lot."
Deeper in the mountains, she stumbled upon an ancient shrine hidden behind a veil of foliage. The entrance was guarded by a wise old man with eyes that seemed to see right through her. He introduced himself as the Keeper of the Land.
: Creators often release the story in episodes (e.g., Episode 1, 2, 3) to build a following.