October 18th, 9722 of the Radiant Calendar, was the day Qixing Territory officially came into being.
From this day onward, he would become a legally recognized lord of the kingdom, with the lawful right to rule this land.
To mark this special day, Velin named it Star Prayer Day and issued the territory's first true decree: starting this year, every year thereafter would have a seven-day holiday.
During those seven days, everyone would put down their work and enjoy a holiday of their own.
The decree was announced that very afternoon and immediately put into effect.
When more than eighty thousand people around Lake of Praying Stars learned of the decree, they were initially bewildered, then joined the celebration.
"Who would have thought that the first decree I issued after becoming a Baron would be one about taking holidays?" Velin said with a smile to Kyle beside him as he stepped out of the Garrison Office in Star Prayer Town and looked at the celebrating crowds around them.
"My lord is truly benevolent. Even those Third-class slaves can enjoy peaceful days during these seven days," Kyle replied respectfully.
Velin shook his head and sighed. "For nobles, every day can count as a holiday. But commoners are always rushing about and working themselves to the bone. Time to relax and enjoy themselves is an unimaginable luxury to them."
"From today onward, this will be my territory. I hope that under my leadership, it can develop a unique culture—a culture belonging only to Lake of Praying Stars."
"I believe that will certainly come to pass." Kyle nodded firmly.
Over the next seven days, aside from the guards stationed at the borders, everyone around Lake of Praying Stars joined the festivities and celebrated the holiday their lord had promised them.
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