Book 9: Chapter 21
People danced wildly at night.
It was time for the fireworks Freya spoke of.
The fireworks of this era aren’t as spectacular as the modern day fireworks, but they still create the same atmosphere, nonetheless. After all, it’s a rare sight for people of this era.
Like with the elves, you need to burn up a rattan object, except that the rattan isn’t the shape of a person, but an object similar to the shape of a pig, which was similar to the object used in the world I came from. The ash is then collected. This is basically one of the most ancient types of fertilisers, I suppose.
At sunset, the crowd went toward the plaza where the fireworks were to be set off. You could see them clearer if you were closer to the plaza. Once the fireworks ended, they’d burn a rattan pig. I think that the rattan pig could burn for an entire night, which is also the wildest night. Everybody can dance around it or return to the streets to enjoy all the delicacies.
‘It doesn’t look as though anybody will be sleeping tonight.’
What made me really happy was that nothing suspicious happened at this festival this time. It’s my city, all right. It’s safe here. But I have to give credit to the hourly patrols as well as the undercover guards scattered around among the crowds. The event can remain safe thanks to their efforts.
The plaza is actually massive. My original wish was to have army lined up here at this plaza as I roll called them. That’s why the plaza was constructed to be large. However, virtually everyone rushed here this time for the event. Moreover, since the large rattan pig was placed there during the fireworks, it ended up being quite squishy.
“Be careful. Don’t let go of my hand. If you want to go somewhere, be sure to tell me; else, it’ll be difficult to meet up again if we get separated. If you can’t find me, return to the palace, first. I’ll head back if I can’t find you. Pay attention to your safety. It’s dangerous with so many people here.”