Afterward, the group stopped wandering around. Firefly had to leave and hide after being spotted by two Hounds, while everyone else waited quietly at the stern.
Time passed, and the opening ceremony of the Charmony Festival was about to begin. Voices rose from the crowd:
"Look, it's Miss Robin!"
"Miss Robin! Miss Robin! Long live the Family! Long live Harmonious Music!"
Listening to the crowd's noisy cries, Jiang Yu couldn't help remarking, "The idol effect really is scary."
Then he heard March 7th quip, "Out of everyone here, Little Fish, aren't you the least qualified to say that?"
"I'm not an idol. How am I not qualified?" Jiang Yu pursed his lips.
Robin slowly took the stage, displaying a superstar's composure as she spoke at an unhurried pace:
"Distinguished guests, fellow members of the Family, ladies and gentlemen, friends from across the Galaxy-
"It is a pleasure to gather here with you all to welcome Penacony's grandest ceremony of this Amber Era, the Charmony Festival. First, on behalf of the Family's branch and the Five Families... and... on my own behalf, I extend a warm welcome to all our guests!"
The crowd applauded.
"I'm sure you have already noticed that this Charmony Festival is no ordinary occasion. Through the efforts of all the families, this celebration has reached an unprecedented scale, with factions from across the Galaxy invited to attend.
"Moreover, the opening ceremony, traditionally held at Penacony's Grand Theater, has moved its stage to the Radiant Feldspar-the airship beneath your feet. Let us offer our warmest applause and most sincere thanks to Oti Alfalfa, head of the Clover Family, for his selfless contributions to the cause of Harmony!"
Everyone applauded again.
"What, then, makes this festival so significant? As we all know, the Radiant Feldspar was forced to suspend