Palm Dragon

"Is that the first firework?" The elf rushed to the window to see the red fireworks that suddenly lit up the darkness of dusk.

The huge flower-shaped fireworks exploded in the sky, and the Holy Emperor seemed to wake up suddenly, and Aini could even hear the sound of the surging crowd.

"Hurry up!" The elf hurriedly put on his soft leather boots. "Ed~ Are you really not going?"

Leighton had the carriage ready.

Adrian sat on a chair and tangled with Casey.

The little bat sat lazily in Xiaolong's hand and yawned.Although he is still a little sensitive to sunlight during the day, Leighton has allowed him to move around a little at night.

In the past two days, it was to tease Adrian that Mr. Noble forcibly turned him into a bat for Xiaolong to hold and play with.

But I don't know if it's because of the injury or the blood change, Casey has never wanted to move, determined to be a house bat.

So the full moon festival... If Aini hadn't inadvertently mentioned that there are beauties presenting flowers and dancing, he would not have wanted to go.

A small black cloak suddenly fell over Adrian.

Mr. Noble hugged the wrapped Adrian like a pet.

"Iss—" the little black dragon wrinkled his nose and flinched.

But Xiaolong didn't resist any further - he had already felt itchy.

Adrian, who originally left Emerald Valley for the Full Moon Festival, was defeated by the little hands that kept scratching his heart.

Even the Necromancer, who hates crowds, temporarily put down his precious plants to go shopping together.

The main reason, of course, was that the plant "had grown well and was strong enough" (Witt's words).

"If we hurry up, we can see a lot of good things." The elf flipped through the guidebook in his hand.

"Before the sun sets completely—" Aini suddenly paused strangely. "Well, there is a cavalry parade of the Holy See Guards."

Mr. Noble suddenly raised a paw in his arms: "... shall we go and see the flying dragon?"

"Ed." Is pulled down his cloak, and Adrian hung his head.

"I also want to see..." Maybe I can see my father.

Since even Adrian said so, everyone who originally wanted to take care of Xiaolong's emotions decided to watch the highlight of tonight.

——In fact, it’s just a few dragons passing through the city gate quickly.

It turned out that the representative of the Dragon Clan was late a long time ago and flew into the city before the first salute was fired.

But that classic scene was recorded in the history books.

A few giants descended from the sky, carrying strong winds and hail, and passed by like lightning—almost to overturning the largest festival tent, before disappearing into the night sky.

"We made a little mistake on the way." Later, when the Dragon King landed in the Holy See, he said to the Pope. "A white dragon ate something wrong, and we had to stop and let him digest himself. Even a heal spell didn't stop him from sneezing—perhaps worse when he was flying." As a derivative of the white dragon's sneeze—maybe it's snot or saliva, when the giant dragons roar and fly, they become beautiful ice, rain and snow fragments mixed in the strong wind, which has a rare beauty.

Therefore, under the strong will of the masses, the snot of the white dragon who ate something wrong gradually became a symbolic regular program at the beginning of the Full Moon Festival.

Of course, the current dragon flying show does not use snot but real hail and small lightning crackling around the fire dragon to create the show effect.

This beautiful mistake continues to this day, but very few know the inside story.

The truth is not always so beautiful.

It is not always possible to fly over the city gate every year. If you are lucky, you can see rare dragons or dragon kings.

Usually there must be white dragons and fire dragons as repertoires.

But this year seems to be a little bit of a change.

Suddenly there was a scream from among the crowd waiting near the city gate.

When the sun was about to set, a few small black spots appeared in the distance.

"dragon!"

The crowd rioted.

The guards in charge of maintaining order hurriedly cleared the safe area to avoid a stampede caused by excessive agitation.

Yisi and his team, who were crowded in the crowd, took out the binoculars that the excellent housekeeper Layton had taken away at the previous auction.

Ernie put the hood on cautiously.

He knew that Ferrez would be on the flight team.That pompous guy once asked him to scatter flowers on the ground as he flew by—of course, then slipped away as an elf that didn't hear.

The huge shadow became clear at an unbelievable speed - the graceful neck curve of the white dragon at the head stretched, and the pure white snowflake-like scales were particularly dazzling in the dusk, and the snowflakes and ice around were whirling and whirling .

"It's so beautiful..." Adrian raised his head blankly, watching the majestic dragons flying over proudly.

"This year there will be a metal dragon..." Someone in the crowd suddenly discussed.

Following closely behind the white dragon was a yellow copper bone dragon.

Metallic dragons are thinner and more slender than natural dragons.The brass-colored scales all over the body seem to be able to hear the sharp sound of the scales rubbing against each other when the wind blows past.The dragon had very long wings, and it followed the white dragon coolly through the city gate sideways.

Finally, a green dragon glided past implicitly, stretching its neck when the giant dragons passing through the city gate suddenly rose straight up, and the deep and loud roar pierced the sky without any dragon might.

Like a golden bell in the deep sea being rang heavily, the dragon roar spread wave after wave as the ripples spread, as if the entire sea was trembling.

The crowd was silent.

It wasn't until the figure of the giant dragon disappeared that the crowd burst into deafening cheers——the full moon festival has officially begun!

Not everyone was convinced the opening was flawless, though.

"...Why are there no fire dragons?" Adrian asked suspiciously.He wasn't the only one who was wondering, many people around him were also discussing in low voices.

Mr. Noble pulled Adrian's cloak gently, and left near the city gate with the crowd: "Maybe this year's Fire Dragon has other things to do."

indeed.

Not only would the future star of the Dragon Clan not be able to attend the head sacrifice of the Full Moon Festival, but if he couldn’t think of a way, there would be no trace of the fire dragon in the entire Holy Emperor City of the Full Moon Festival—except for Adrian, of course.

I don't know if the effect of the little pink gift will be preserved on Ferrez's prototype, but judging from tonight's program, Mr. Noble is very satisfied with Layton's hair dye.

Yisi raised the corners of his mouth and carried Xiaolong back to the carriage.

Next, they will go to the center of the city to participate in the official ceremony.

"That white dragon is so beautiful." The elf had already climbed into the carriage with agility and waited, discussing the flying dragon just now was still dreamy.

"I think the voice of the green dragon is really moving—it must be an elegant beauty." Casey on the table kept the appearance of a bat and said while holding a fig.

"From the perspective of flying skills, it is obvious that Copper Bone Dragon is more agile." Witte said.

It was the first time for the necromancer to see a living giant dragon (Ed was ignored again), but even though the power of the dragon had been restrained to a point where it was harmless, Wirt was still shocked by the dragon's natural kingly aura and powerful power fluctuations .

"But why is there no fire dragon?" The persistent Adrian raised his paw and asked.The guidebook clearly says: Please look forward to the bravest flying dragon - the power of the fire dragon and lightning will make your hair stand on end!

"Maybe the fire dragon is in trouble." Layton cleaned up the messy fruit plate gnawed by the little bat.

in trouble?

"...Do you think it's possible?" Aini pulled Adrian's tail suddenly, with uncertain worries written on his big eyes.

Xiaolong thought for a while before he understood what Aini was referring to.

Since Ferrez will appear in Pagrama at this time, it proves that he is here to participate in the Full Moon Festival.

Adrian had also seen it in that tavern, and the strength of that adult fire dragon fully qualified him to fly with those dragons just now.

It was really strange that he didn't show up just now.

Maybe something really happened.

But Adrian understands that this is not a good answer, and the elves probably don't need this kind of guessing now.

"He is very strong." Xiaolong comforted the elf. "At least it's not so easy to lose in a fight."

"Last time..." the elf remembered. "Is he okay during the auction?" Wasn't he just fainted?

Did Leighton take the opportunity?

Receiving the elf's suspicious look, Layton clarified blankly: "I swear he was found by his own people without any injuries." It's just that Mao changed color.

The cold-faced housekeeper's credit is still very high, and the elves reluctantly accepted this statement.

"Ani cares about Ferris?" Adrian tilted his head.

"Ah——I saw the tent, is that a long table feast?" The elf leaned out of the window as if he had discovered a flying fish.

It's just that the transparent white pointy ears are a little red.

But no matter how lame the move of changing the subject is, it will be useful to Adrian.

Before the carriage could stop, Adrian struggled out of Yisi's arms.The elf had jumped out of the carriage long ago.

Many long tables have been set up in front of the big green tent with pointed tops on the roadside.

The Long Table is perhaps one of the most class-neutral occasions on the continent of Ori.

The long table seats sixteen or more, and the table smells like new wood.

Whether it's a gentleman wearing a gold-trimmed gown or a lover miner who just finished work, they are willing to sit together and enjoy a free meal.

The full moon festival had just begun, and Adrian and Aini picked a table that hadn't been sat down yet.

Stocky women in white headscarves began pushing carts and began placing food on the tables.

As long as there are people around the table, all kinds of hot food and fine wine will be placed on the long table continuously like flowing water.

The types on each long table are fixed.

There was to be ale, cider, and cider for drinks, and half a roast goat, a less fat pig, and fifteen rabbits, two large platters of sausages and fish, and cheeses of every kind must be on every table.

After the loaves were served, honey and fruit of all kinds were served, including Adrian's favorite alpine apples and cherries.

However, unlike the elf who had been starving for a long time, the noble gentleman who tasted everything elegantly, and Casey who threw himself on the fruit plate and disappeared, Adrian's real target was the large wine barrels piled under the table.