It was not until he kissed Leisha goodbye in an Opera House box that day that Shade remembered to give her Margaret's letter. He had not opened it, while Leisha opened it in front of him. After reading it, she smiled and burned the letter with the flame at her fingertips.
She did not tell Shade what business the Princess of the Southern Kingdom had invited her to join, but judging from her expression, it was certainly no small venture.
By the traditions of this era, the first month of every year was called the "Newborn Moon." With the end of the first day of the Newborn Moon, the Year-End Festival officially came to an end, and life returned to its proper course. Whoever they were, they would have to keep facing the hardships and challenges of a brand-new year.
The first day of the Newborn Moon was wednesday, and Shade's 903 Time Key had been used late on the previous wednesday night, only minutes before midnight. But although he now possessed a Time Key given to him by Mr. Edmund of Coldwater Port, he did not use it on this wednesday night due to Tree Father's punishment.
He also intended to let himself rest for a while, then continue his new adventures after finding a way to Randall River Valley.
Thus, time came to the second day of the Newborn Moon—Thursday.
After waking up early in the morning, Shade went into the city to deal with the miscellaneous matters in hand for the new month. After paying the advertising fees, gas bill, and steam bill, he went to the local tax office to verify the inheritance tax matters concerning the house and property at 6 Saint Derain Square.
After having lunch with Little Mia at noon, he went to