"I-I mean, it's not like that! I just need to perform a purification spell, and your clothes, u-um... b-because they might get in the way!?"
Emilia's voice was trembling as she stammered out the explanation.
Her cheeks flushed, and she couldn't meet my eyes, her nervousness radiating off her in waves.
As I stood there, trying to process the absurdity of her request, my mind momentarily blanked.
I searched through my memories, trying to recall if there was ever any mention of a purification ritual that involved… stripping.
Nothing came to mind.
In the game, wasn't it as simple as standing in the center of the circle and basking in the light for a few minutes?
I distinctly remembered Lucas going through this exact same ritual as well, and I definitely didn't recall him having to take off his clothes.
Was this a different spell?
