After the gala ended, Julian hosted another banquet for Kuma, Rayleigh, the Giant warriors, and the Fish-Man race officials. They all followed Julian to the Banquet Hall. Kuma brought Ginny and Bonney, while Ace followed Lindbergh and Betty to the Flame Dragon Kingdom to set off fireworks.
When Nock saw Ace leave with Lindbergh, he hurriedly said to Noah, "Big Brother, I'm going to set off fireworks too." Noah smiled and said, "Don't go picking a fight with that pockmarked kid." Nock quickly explained, "How could I? Those fireworks are really pretty."
Noah nodded and said, "Then go ahead. Dad and the others are having a banquet. Later, we're going to watch the dragon lantern dance on the streets." Nock nodded eagerly. "Got it! I'll come find you after I'm done setting off fireworks!"
Tenoch smiled brightly. "There's a dragon lantern dance too? That's awesome!" Noya and Nore had both been taken away by their mothers. Norton, Noland, and Nolene had also been called home by theirs. Numin looked unwilling as she hurriedly said to Beatrice, "Mom, I'll go back later." Beatrice smiled. "Girls should go home early." She was dragged away as well. As for Luna, seeing that the show was nearly over, she carried Noyan home.
That left only Tenoch and Noah. The two stared at each other and said in unison, "Good thing our moms both went to the banquet. We can go see the dragon lanterns tonight." Meanwhile, Nock followed Lindbergh. Seeing them setting off fireworks, he ran over to Lindbergh with a smile. "Can I set off fireworks with you?"
Lindbergh smiled when he saw Nock. "Little brother, are you by yourself?" Nock hurriedly nodded and replied with a grin, "I'm alone. You're all students from the Flame Dragon Kingdom, right?" Betty smiled. "That's right,