In the Federated Calendar, the year is 290, with Antonio Caesar ruling the Empire for 18 years.
January 1st.
A grand celebration is held as scheduled in the imperial capital, Sacreid.
Several days prior, the empire's elite guards had already entered the capital, carrying out large-scale rectification and cleaning, clearing the way for the upcoming floats and parades.
The nobles had all brought out their most magnificent costumes to attend the celebration with distinguished ladies.
In the various streets and alleyways, there were also distribution points for free food set up by them, providing unlimited supplies of bread and fruit juice. This was enough to make the beggars from the slums cheer and jump for joy, enjoying the only few days of the year they could have their fill.
In front of the Night King's Palace.
The canopy had already been set up, with the seat of honor naturally belonging to the emperor of the empire - Antonio Caesar.