The End of Lanchi and Talia's Flower Capital Journey

The golden afterglow faded, sinking into the shadowy streets.

One lamp lit up, then a second, a third... In the end, countless lights flickered like stars swaying on the surface of a river.

Warm sky lanterns rose lightly, fluttering toward the Night Sky like fireflies.

"This is the festival of Flower Capital Pariel."

Lanchi and Talia walked along the hillside steps of Montmartre Heights, overlooking the entire city.

"It's beautiful."

Talia sounded as if she were talking to herself or sighing in wonder as she gazed at Flower Capital Pariel, which had suddenly become lively at some point.

The beautiful sight before them took their breath away. Specks of lamplight illuminated the stone houses, while people dressed in festive finery wore joyful smiles.

Some citizens had not gone out. They merely lit bamboo lanterns beside their windows, released them, and let them rise with the wind toward the starry sky.

"In a little while, once it's completely dark, the fireworks will begin."

Lanchi told Talia.

He had read the introduction to Flower Capital Pariel's Fireworks Festival long ago.

They were still at the boundary of Pariel North Bank 3rd District. Following the steps down the heights would take them directly to the neighboring 1st District, where tonight's final destination, the Temple of the God of Love, awaited.

The heights offered an excellent view, and they could see the buildings several kilometers away.

If one wanted the best place to watch the fireworks, it was undoubtedly the terraces built along the riverside plaza behind the Temple of the God of Love.

From there, they could see the incomparable brilliance of fireworks blooming in the sky up close.

"Actually, I can watch fireworks every day from the card-making room..."

Talia was just about to say something.

A clear peal of bells pierced