Perhaps it was because it was midsummer. According to Chuck, the next citywide festival, the "Double Moon Feast," was just around the corner--
On that day, the moon high in the sky would turn a deep, dusky blue, and a faint yet scarlet full moon would appear not far from it.
The Red Moon would hang in the sky at irregular intervals, lasting anywhere from several days to the end of the year.
At that time, the Red Moon would completely cover the Blue Moon, and the sky would be shrouded in scarlet. The entire continent would fall into an irregular "Eternal Night" until dawn finally appeared.
Thus, in most regions, people regarded the Red Moon as an ill omen.
At least in the Tyron Empire, the Emperor would order a curfew, commanding everyone—including the royal family and nobles—to remain in their rooms and forbidding them from going outside, lest they invite misfortune.
But in a few cities belonging to the Lord Alliance, such as Dragon Gold City, grand celebrations would be held to pass this special day--
"We can't reverse the celestial phenomena, much less control fate. Please welcome the unknown with an optimistic attitude. Even if misfortune is coming, at least die happily."
The closer the Double Moon drew, the more persistently rainy the weather became.
Fortunately, it wasn't pouring, allowing Tang Qi to hold up an umbrella and shelter himself and Anbi beneath it:
"Brother Tang Qi, Sister said your Twilight Forest Guide was finished a long time ago, but you still haven't found a publisher willing to take it on."
"Yes."
"So did you find one this time?"
"No."
"Then where are we going?"
"There's more than one publisher in Dragon Gold City. The Commercial District is huge. We'll try our luck again."
"Why doesn't anyone