The night draws closer to the city of Reilaea as the sun slowly hides behind the shadows of the horizon. But even so, the people who have been preparing everything for days, the people who are already celebrating since daylight seem too far to reach their limit as they continue to gather around and celebrate the occasion.
Not only that, the fireworks display that the Queen and the King made flares up everyone's spirit even more. The people from the streets, their houses, watches in awe and amazement as the parade of fireworks that flies and burst out in the sky with beautiful glittering light continues.
Meanwhile, the people inside the Inn Christa is currently living are enjoying the spectacular view through the windows and the door. While the Innkeeper, Raiha and her family, Rose and Reika have their hands full with Raiha delivering a carriage filled with food that they cater in the townsquare along with the others sharing the delicious food they made. While Rose and Reika are fully occupied while giving service to their good customers in the Inn.
After a few times of going out and going back, Raiha is able to deliver her final set of carriage full with food in the townsquare. All the while, the two sisters still have their hands quite busy with the sudden number of customers going in and out of the Inn. Watching them both working together puts a smile in Raiha's face. However, she knew she has to help them so she quickly went to the counter to help her two daughters.
"Rose, Reika, it's time for you two to take a break."
"Mother..."
"Mama."
The two did take a break as they went inside the counter, taking the shift from them, Raiha talks to everyone in a loud manner.
"All right, everyone, please listen! To keep my staff healthy to continue giving good service to everyone inside my Inn, this time we will have a special limited time only promo. Self service, with a drink all you can booze!" The people roared joyously that echoed inside the Inn. "Of course, the kids will have a drink all you can juice as well."
The little kids who are together with their families gave a wide smile, knowing that they'll also get a free juice that they can drink how many times and how much they want. With the food and drinks placed right in front of them, the people took their time to do self service. And with that, the three were able to get a time to rest.
"It should last for an hour or so." Raiha refers to the food and drinks she placed right in front of the customers.
"Mama you're so amazing, it's like you're controlling them." Reika spoke.
"It's all about throwing the right bargain, Reika. One day, you'll be able to do it, too." Raiha responded that made Reika's eyes sparkle as though she is excited to do what her Mother did - Controlling the customers through bargaining.
"Mother, Thank you." Said, Rose to her Mother with a smile.
Raiha pats their heads before speaking
"You both did really good today, now take this time to regain your strength. After all, the night is still young, we still have a lot of customers to serve!"
"Speaking of customers there is one that hasn't come back yet."
Continuing what she said, Rose talks about Christa who's still not back from the quest. Though she's sure that the Crimson Eye should be returning tonight.
Talking about Christa, it alerts Raiha to make more so that the Adventurer could enjoy the delicious treat she made when she returns.
"I'll go ready some more ingredients. I'm sure that kid is hungry!"
Rose makes a silly smirk on her face, watching Raiha's back as she walks away to go to the kitchen.
However, at that moment, before Raiha could get inside, a burst of images flashes in Rose's eyes. Shapes of monsters hidden in the shadows slaughtering people who are screaming in pain, a figure of a girl inside the shadow of one of the towering pillar of some sort, and a land that are in flames of chaos and death.
Right after that moment, Rose clasps her head as she begin to scream in pain, that which made Raiha and Everyone turn their attention to the screaming girl.
"R-rose!"
"Big sis!"
Raiha and Reika hurriedly come to Rose's aid, asking if she's alright. But Rose continue to scream in pain, while the customers are watching in confusion as to what happened. It didn't take long before she finally stopped and calmed down, but shortly after, she fell on her Mother's arms as she passed out.
"Again..."
"Mama! Big sis is...!" Said Reika in a worried tone.
"I know, ready the bed."
Reika nodded in response as she ran towards their room just around the corner to prepare the bed to put Rose in. As soon as she disappeared, Raiha gently puts her daughter's head on the floor as she stands up and talks to everyone.
"Sorry, everyone, we've got an emergency to handle so the Inn will be closing now. But don't worry, tomorrow the self service will continue!"
With yet another great bargain, the customers were all good enough to cooperate with the situation and decided to clean the chairs, tables and everything before going out.
One of them encourages Raiha that Rose will be fine, which then she gave thanks to the customer. But soon as they all got out, Raiha looks at the sleeping Rose who still looks like she's in an aching pain.
"Rose..."
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While this is all happening, in the southern part of Reilaea Capital, Christa and Titania continues to converse with each other.
"So anyway, how long are you going to hold that thing, Christa?" Titania points at the collar that is made full of electric current that surges all over Christa's body. "Stop playing with electricity."
"Ah, I'm not playing. Just making sure about something. But it seems like everything is alright."
Titania curiously ask Christa what's she talking about, but the girl holding the collar did not give her the answer. It's as if she's keeping something only to herself, but Titania knows that her best friend won't hide something from her. And so it crossed her mind that it must be something really important that she has to keep it for herself at the moment. And thus, Titania decided to not bother her about it anymore.
"Now then, I think it's time to say goodbye."
Christa who seemed like waiting for something turns her head to face Titania, agreeing to what she said.
"Thank you, Titania."
"No problem! Be careful."
"You, too."
As the two of them slightly touches their heads as they each say their farewells to one another. Without idling any longer, Titania turns around and goes away, heading back to the forest she and Christa once lived before.
Left alone, Christa finally lets go of the collar in her hand. And the effects of the collar disperses.
"Now then, time to actually go back to the country."
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Meanwhile, in the palace...
A soldier's voice speaks for the arrival of the special guests of the banquet.
"The Kings and Queens from the country of Meleia, Loisiln, Cartha. And... The King and the Princess of Kruule..."