Reunion Festival

I thought I drew the curtains, why is the room so bright...

Guests of Bifrost! The Luminary Guard is here to escort you to the Forbidden City!

Oh dear, it's all because of my clumsiness... It seems like it's too late now.

No worries, as the head of the delegation, you should proceed to the palace with the Luminary Guard first.

I will rush over as soon as I finish packing up.

Alright, I'll be on my way then!

Hello!

Awakener, please come with me to the Forbidden City.

Thanks for leading the way. It's my first time receiving such a high-level reception in Eastrise..

Raeon greatly values this Spring Festival celebration.

Correspondingly, the security level for this time is also very high..

So, are you ready?

Eh? Ready for what? A body search?

Take this!

Seriously, why do you always jump to fighting...

If Lindell were here, I wouldn't have been in such a mess...

Hmm, you've passed our security check. Judging from your moves, you're likely not a professional assassin.

Hey, hey, hey, what do you mean by this! Who are you looking down on!

Please don't be angry, Awakener sir. Not just me, many Luminary Guards want to have a match with you.

Why?

Firstly, it's because our commander holds you in extremely high regard, which has stirred up some jealousy...

What?

Ahem, and let's not forget, the last time you were in Eastrise, you landed yourself on our wanted list, remember?

Sigh... Yeah, that's true...

So please, keep a low profile this time in Eastrise, okay? You've got a lot of eyes on you.

Now that I think about it, why was I picked to lead this thankless and tiresome delegation...

Lieutenant General Mori, these are the budget reports for Teslovik for the coming year, could you please review them...

Hm...

(Looks like the general isn't too pleased with the report. Time to bring out the trump card!)

Lieutenant General, you keep reviewing the document, I'll give you a massage.

Lieutenant General Mori, do you have any questions about this budget?

What did you just say?

Ah? Even General Mori gets sidetracked?

I'm sorry, today General Niz received a letter and then asked me for advice...

I'm not adept at handling these emotional issues, I can't figure it out... Can you go and help her out for me?

...Emotional issues?

General, Lieutenant General Mori mentioned that you've encountered some issues and asked me to help...

Lindell, show the Squad leader that letter.

As the Emperor of Eastrise, I, Raeon, am honored to invite you to our country's Spring Festival celebration at the end of the year.

The Spring Festival, as the most solemn traditional holiday in our country, not only carries profound cultural significance, but also serves as an important moment to showcase national prestige and ethnic characteristics..

...The Spring Festival celebration is not only a moment of joy and reunion, but also a great opportunity to deepen understanding and friendship with each other.

I hope that this celebration can serve as a bridge of peace and cooperation between our two countries, jointly forging a more brilliant future.

I sincerely look forward to your visit, hoping that our friendship will be as warm and enduring as a spring day.

Emperor of Eastrise, Raeon.

Hmm... This letter doesn't sound like Raeon at all, it's more like it was ghostwritten by a professional diplomat.

However, it's truly astonishing... Raeon actually invited a representative from Bifrost to celebrate the Spring Festival in Eastrise.

What's so strange about this? It's the same every year..

In fact, we invite people from Eastrise to celebrate the Spring Festival in Bifrost every year.

I didn't expect that despite your apparent antagonism, you two are actually quite close behind the scenes..

We never actually send someone to keep the appointment.

Huh? Why?

If those in power could be as pure-hearted as you, I believe there would be far fewer conflicts in this world.

I believe this is a great opportunity for both sides to bury the hatchet, and we can absolutely accept the invitation.

I can't believe that Raeon would harm us on such an important occasion as the Spring Festival... There's absolutely no need for that, right?

I've thought about it... Awakener, I appoint you as the representative of Bifrost, to attend the Spring Festival celebration in Eastrise!

Lindell, you can go as the deputy and accompany Awakener, guiding his words and actions.

Yes, ma'am!

Eh? Me?

Is it really appropriate to send me to such an important occasion...? Compared to me, Minister Lindell is more qualified to serve as the representative.

Do you feel that you're not important enough? In my eyes, you are now a rising Super star with a great reputation.

So, does the general value me so much?

I have made my research and decision, you are indeed the most suitable representative. The responsibility is significant for this trip to Eastrise, you must live up to my trust!

Yes!

...So you're saying, Niz sent you as a representative to attend the Spring Festival celebration in Eastrise?

Yes!

Bah...

(Why such a disgusted expression on your face...)

It was tolerable in the past when they didn't send a representative, but this year, they dared to send a non-staff member to insult Eastrise..

You surely haven't forgotten, you still have a charge of colluding with traitors in Eastrise, have you?

Huh? But I am currently the official diplomatic representative of Bifrost..

The state has its laws, and the law is merciless... Drag him away.

Don't be so heartless!

Your Majesty, please show mercy!

Your Majesty, I am Lindell, the deputy head of the Bifrost delegation, responsible for the security of Awakener.

I sincerely apologize on behalf of the delegation for our negligence, Your Majesty. Could you, considering the festive season of the New Year, temporarily spare Awakener?

(Lord Lindell has a kind of innate oppressive aura...)

I've heard a lot about you... So you're the new Defense Minister of Bifrost, aren't you? It seems a bit of a waste to have you serving as a bodyguard for Awakener.

Your Majesty, we fully understand the importance of this Spring Festival celebration, therefore, we have dispatched the highest-level delegation.

To tell you the truth, Awakener is also a popular figure in Bifrost now.

Is that so? It seems I have underestimated the Awakener.

However, the crimes committed by Awakener in Eastrise cannot be simply overlooked.

Your Majesty, in my opinion, it might be better to do it this way..

Oh? Is that so? ...Well then, considering the atmosphere of the Spring Festival, I won't make things difficult for you, Awakener. However, you must contribute to the celebration.

Revived? No problem, as long as I can keep my life, I will do my best.

Then, may I trouble Mr. Lindell and Awakener to assist us in preparing for the Spring Festival celebration in Eastrise.

We feel honored to be able to contribute to the celebration.