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That night, Banished Immortal City was a scene of splendor, as the streets had long been adorned with all manner of colorful lanterns, illuminating the city under the cover of darkness as if it were daylight.
Various street performances filled the thoroughfares, and children frolicked under the glow of the lanterns. Today marked the birthday of the City Lord of Banished Immortal City, who, as the city's ruler and the de facto ruler of this small world, naturally had his birthday celebrated grandly with jubilation throughout the land.
At the same time, the City Lord's Manor was ablaze with light, all the servants bustled about, occupied with preparations. Each year at this time, the City Lord would hold a family banquet, and this year was no exception.
