November 3 was an utterly ordinary day for most people on the continent.
For the people of the Debite Kingdom, however, it was anything but ordinary.
November 3 marked the founding of the Debite Kingdom, a holiday unique to the kingdom. Unlike the harvest festivals of other kingdoms, it was not held immediately after the autumn harvest.
Its celebrations came somewhat later.
On this day, the entire Debite Kingdom would be swept up in a fervent atmosphere of celebration.
Apart from the troops needed for defense, all other government offices would take the day off!
The coastal regions of the Debite Kingdom also began celebrating the holiday that day.
Starting in the morning, all sorts of lively festivities filled the streets, continuing until late into the night.
Everyone except the Guard Corps, patrol soldiers, and others on similar duties had gone home to celebrate.
It happened every year, and such unfair treatment inevitably left those stationed on duty resentful.
In Qite County of the Debite Kingdom, there was a stretch of coastal territory with not only a harbor but also a route into the interior. Most of the kingdom's navy was stationed there.
Charged with defending the kingdom, these men could not spend their days at leisure like everyone else, not even during a holiday celebrated by the whole nation.
"Captain, heading out? Bring us back something to eat!"
A patrol ship captain happened to be on duty at the coastal checkpoint that day. Darkness was already falling, and the long night would be hard to endure without something to fill their stomachs. The other soldiers looked at him expectantly, and sure enough, the captain stood up and said he was going out for a while.
As soon as he said that, the soldiers in his squad all asked him