"The Emperor has just arrived in Xia Ya, the South Capital." Sherlock looked at Richard and answered.
Sherlock continued, "You must have heard of it. The Soma Alliance is vast, and to make it easier to govern, it has five capitals: the Central Capital, North Capital, East Capital, South Capital, and West Fort. Except when tensions with the Sika Kingdom are high, the Alliance Emperor generally does not visit West Fort, which guards the border. During the rest of the year, he rotates among the other four capitals.
Only a few months have passed since the Alliance Emperor last left Xia Ya, the South Capital, yet he has returned with his mobile court. Clearly, he places immense importance on Xia Ya. There are even rumors that the Alliance intends to make the South Capital its one true and only capital.
Because of this, every city near the South Capital is holding celebrations. After all, they stand to gain quite a bit from it. Faro is so close by that it naturally couldn't stay out of it. Its celebration is the grandest of all these cities, with banquets held for three consecutive nights starting today.
Of course, there's another explanation. Some say Faro is celebrating so extravagantly because an important figure from the court has arrived. That person has summoned officials from around Faro to discuss a major matter, using the banquets as a clever cover. But whatever the truth is, the banquets are bound to be extraordinary. Naturally, I have to attend and see for myself."
"I see." Richard finally nodded in understanding. To be honest, he had devoted himself wholeheartedly to research and truly knew little about such matters.
"So, my dear friend, do you want me to take you with me? I have several invitations." Sherlock winked boastfully.