Land on One's Feet

Raeon... Your Majesty. You were looking for me?

So you've learned to be polite too, huh?

Shiyu mentioned that your massage skills are unparalleled in Bifrost, is that true?

Oh, is this common knowledge now?

The top management of Eastrise and Bifrost all come from the same system, everyone is familiar with each other.

People will also understand and emulate the fashion and trends from the other side.

What kind of image do I have in your eyes, huh..

Please serve me for a while, this is the reward I'm giving you.

If you dare to neglect me, making my experience inferior to Niz's... don't blame me for listing your faults and punishing you accordingly.

The pressure is so intense..

I heard that you drove away the Nian beast, I thank you on behalf of the people of Modu.

What I mean is, for such trivial matters in the future, there's no need to thank me..

However, I merely scared that monster out of the city with firecrackers. I'm worried it might come back to cause trouble.

I suggest you send someone to join us in hunting down the Nian beast and completely eliminating it.

In fact, I had already received the Bio-Chips that enemies would come to cause trouble at the Spring Festival celebration.

So, is the Nian Beast the host of the enemy? This is not surprising... Which festival is not like this!

However, I believe that the Nian beast might just be a decoy... Using mythical creatures to attract our attention is naturally intended to carry out some malicious deeds in reality.

As a leader, I must ensure that nothing goes wrong in the city of Modu tonight. I can't send the security forces of Modu out of the city to search for enemies.

Therefore, I would like to entrust you with the task of driving away the Nian beast. Although you are an outsider, you are trustworthy when it comes to confronting Rasparta.

Actually, I believe that when it comes to the Spring Festival, we, Bifrost and Eastrise, are on the same side. We all hope that the people can have a peaceful Spring Festival.

However, relying solely on my strength and Lindell's, I'm not confident that we can bring the Nian beast under control.

Are you one of us... I see. I've heard that the Awakener is best at making friends. As for the matter of assistance, please solve it yourself.

My friend...

Those who are willing to contribute to the expulsion of the Nian beast are all meritorious officials of my Eastrise. I will reserve seats for you at tonight's banquet, to celebrate your achievements!

Once these decorations are hung up, everything will be all set for the Spring Festival!

Taisei! Taisei!

Eh? Awakener? How did you end up here with us?

Quickly close the door! I heard that you are now the official representative of Bifrost, I'm afraid you are being followed by Raeon's spy!

This matter is extremely urgent, otherwise, I wouldn't have come..

Chiraha, do you know about the Nian Beast?

The Nian Beast? Isn't that the monster from the Eastrise folk tales?

I've never seen the Nian monster myself, but I've heard it's an unfortunate creature that gets beaten up every Chinese New Year..

The Nian beast is now outside the city of Modu, intending to disturb the Spring Festival celebrations of the Eastrise citizens.

Has it really appeared? How is it, this Nian beast, is it strong?

Indeed, it's quite powerful. With my strength, I can't hold onto it..

It's our time to shine! Take me to meet it quickly!

Awakener, you really know how to keep one on their toes..

Why on earth do we have to accompany you to play in the field during the big holiday!

This is all for the people of Eastrise..

Just relying on us few fugitives, it would be difficult to move freely even in the suburbs of the city.

I'm not worried about this at all..

You all have shown up, will we still lack assistance?

What does it mean? No way..

Awakener! Don't run away! I finally got a hold of your tail!

Actually, I'm the only one in this group who doesn't have a tail~

Awakener, what excuse do you have now! As expected, you have been secretly maintaining contact with the Watchtower!

Sister, please, could you prioritize things when you're working..

What's the priority? Of course, the matters of the Watchtower are more important than the representative of Bifrost!

Taisei and Chiraha are helping me catch the Nian beast! This monster is trying to ruin Raeon's Spring Festival celebration!

Could it be any more absurd... What is this 'Year Beast,' and why haven't I seen it?

The purpose of the Nian Beast is to disrupt everyone's Spring Festival celebrations.

For someone like you who has to work overtime on New Year's Eve, your Spring Festival doesn't need a Nian monster to ruin it anymore.

...

I will definitely not let this Nian beast go!

Who on earth did I provoke..

I advise you, do not push people too far!

You can actually talk?

I'm just fulfilling my master's tasks! We're all workers, why make things difficult for each other?

My task is now completed, I won't disturb you anymore!

Where are you planning to go?

I'm planning to go to Thousand Ruins Mountain to catch some game... After all, it's the New Year, and the Host also needs to have a New Year's Eve dinner.

Who would enjoy eating humans... Humans aren't even tasty.

That's unacceptable, Qianxu Mountain is my hometown! You can't just mess with any Tom, Dick, or Harry!

Think you can stir up trouble and just run away? You're not leaving here alive today!

We finally defeated this 'Year Beast'... But it seems we might not make it back in time for the Spring Festival celebration.

Hopefully, Raeon can also successfully repel the enemy.

Oh? I didn't expect you to care about her so much

No, that's not it! What I care about is whether the people of Modu can have a good New Year!

Heh...

What are you laughing at!

I've noticed that you people who come out of the coalition government all have similar personalities.

Wait until midnight. If the New Year's fireworks show starts on time, it means that everything is safe in Modu.

I believe Raeon will definitely be fine! Let's just wait here and watch the fireworks!

Damn it... We will be back!

Back? Don't even think about running away, you monsters will be spending the New Year in jail.

Kiki, have all the trash in the Forbidden City been cleaned up?

Your Majesty, everything has been properly arranged..

Alright, then let's stick to the original plan and set off the fireworks at twelve o'clock!

His Majesty seems quite pleased.

This is not only the fireworks celebrating the New Year, but also the good news for friends afar..

Have the Imperial Kitchen reserve a table for the New Year's Eve dinner, waiting for the heroes of the Crusade against the Nian beast to return!

Okay!

'New Friends and Old Allies Join Forces to Repel Enemies, Eastrise and Bifrost Celebrate the New Year Together!'

This is the headline news in newspapers everywhere this morning, our Awakener and Lindell are both hailed as the heroes of New Year's Eve!

Hmm, the New Year has had a good start~ It's truly delightful.

Once they return, I'm going to give Awakener a proper reward!