Since dinner time at the cafeteria was over, Scarlett, Charlotte, and I headed to the main street. The saying “no news is good news” seemed apt at the moment. 0

The fact that Charlotte hadn’t sought me out thus far meant she was safe. Charlotte’s expression was bright, as if nothing had happened.0

It was winter, so the sun had set early, and it was already dark. However, the bright lights everywhere and the festive atmosphere around the Temple meant that the main street still felt lively.0

“Isn’t the festival supposed to start on Monday?” I asked.0

Charlotte laughed at my question.0

“The restrictions on entry are lifted from Monday onwards, but the restrictions on business hours and curfew have already been lifted, beginning today. That means that people who have entry passes to the Temple get to enjoy the festival a bit earlier.”0

In a way, the festival had already started. During the festival period, the fortress-like Temple would open its gates to all civilians. 0

Of course, security would be significantly increased, but for the residents of the capital, this one week was the only time they could actually see the Temple, which usually existed only in their imaginations.0

However, the streets weren’t crowded with civilians yet. It was still the preparation period for the festival. Despite this, the streets were still lit up brightly, and there were street vendors everywhere selling food, with delicious smells wafting in from all directions. 0

Many people were buying food from the vendors, and students were practicing music or singing in the streets.0

Charlotte looked at me with a mischievous smile. “The students from the general classes have been busy preparing for various events, but thanks to someone, the...0