As the moon rises, the riverbank gradually becomes noisy. Tens of thousands of boys and girls in the imperial capital, dressed in exquisite and beautiful clothes, carrying water bottles and wearing garlands, take to the streets singing and dancing.
The thick stone steps are covered with shining star stones. They are brilliant and crystal clear, like stars falling into the world and turning into a galaxy.
People prayed, bathed, repented, and sang.
I hope to wash away the sins of yesterday and purify my soul by the blessing of the moon god.
Religion did not have a deep influence on the empire. It did not interfere too much in politics and only appeared in churches in compliance with its duties.
Bells rang, a flock of white doves flew into the sky, and countless coins were thrown from the sky into the river. A sculpture of a crescent moon rose slowly from the bottom of the water, and dazzling fireworks bloomed in all directions!
"Wow! Mom, it's so beautiful."
"Of course, this is the most lively festival in our country."
People's faces were filled with happy smiles. No one knew what would happen tonight.
At the same time, the "Flower Feast" in the imperial capital also officially began. Nearly a thousand dignitaries, wearing expensive dresses and gorgeous jewelry, walked step by step to the "giant ship" floating on the river!
This is a giant ship that was transformed from a tourist ship. It looks luxurious and noble, whether it is the gold-plated hull or countless precious gems.
As well as the meteor sand embedded in the ground, as well as the sculptures and paintings left by famous artists, everything shows that the people who can come here are either rich or noble.
Probably out of fear of something going wrong, all the royal guards were out today, some in the open and some in the dark.
"Oh, Miss Gao, your dress is so beautiful today!"
"Ms. Wang, your necklace is also very nice."
"Oh, you guys have given me the prize. But this is the work of Master Wetterthal. He only made one necklace in three years. And the moonstone on it is my fiancé's family heirloom. He spent a lot of money to order such a necklace.
Set of jewelry.”
"Wow, I'm so envious. Miss Wang, you are so lucky."
"I heard that Miss Zhou is here too?"
"Shh, I heard that his husband cheated on a dancer, so he probably didn't have the nerve to come and talk to me."
Several well-dressed aristocratic young women gathered together and whispered about something.
They had just gotten married not long ago, and they were on their honeymoon. On the surface, they complimented each other, but in fact, they secretly pulled each other down, and no one looked down on them.
At this moment, a golden pumpkin carriage suddenly appeared at the door.
Everyone's attention was attracted by the countless expensive jewelry on the carriage. The most dazzling row among them was actually full of moonstones, which eclipsed the "heirloom necklace" on Miss Wang's neck.
Some people go through great hardships to reserve one.
And some people actually treat moonstones as ordinary decorations and embed them in the carriage like this.
Several young aristocratic women had different expressions on their faces. They all wanted to see what the place was like and how high-profile it was.
At this moment, the carriage door was opened, and a slender, catkin-like arm stretched out.
A young soldier next to him quickly stretched out his hand and let her support him. After a while, a woman wearing a navy blue princess dress, Shi Shiran, came out.
She is wearing a mask.
"Tsk, I don't know how ugly he is, but he is so shameless." Miss Wang mocked in amusement.
"I mean, Miss Wang, you just have a carriage accessory hanging around your neck. Why are you so angry at others?" Miss Zhou, who was not far away, mocked in a sinister way.
Finally, in front of these long-tongued women, we managed to win the battle.
"Let's go, I'll go in first."
"I'm in too."
After saying that, several women entered the main venue one after another.
Wearing a blue princess dress and disguise, Shen Qingqi also sneaked in with a hot gold invitation.
Her behavior was very high-profile and casual, and everyone was guessing which family she was from, so she was so elegant.
People in formal attire always like to talk about upper class topics. The men talk about politics and business, and the women talk about jewelry and clothes. Shen appeared quietly, like an alternative. She did not approach any circle, but carried a Putting on her skirt, she walked step by step to the center stage.
Logically speaking, this is where the organizers behind the scenes have the right to stand.
The moment she stood in front of the microphone, everyone looked at her with strange eyes.
Shen Qiao held the microphone without changing her expression, waved happily with her right hand wearing a lace glove, and then showed a sweet smile to the audience.
"Everyone." She raised the corners of her lips and clapped her hands on the sides, "Be quiet, I have something to announce."
At this time, everyone stopped what they were talking about, ended their conversation, and looked towards her.
"Very good." Shen quietly glanced at the nobles present.
He nodded with satisfaction, "You have been kidnapped!"
As soon as he finished speaking, Shen Qiao's spiritual power instantly enveloped the entire sightseeing ship. The door outside was closed directly, and even the windows were sealed. After a while, the young people wearing waiter uniforms took off their disguises and exposed their hands. of firearms.
The aristocratic young men and ladies in the audience let out ear-piercing screams.
They tried to escape, but as soon as they reached the door, Shen quietly shot them on the floor.
The deafening sound instantly silenced the noisy venue, and even the band in the corner was frightened into silence.
Shen quietly shook the gun in his hand and said in a cold tone, "Please cooperate."
The royal guards outside quickly realized that an emergency had occurred inside. However, the empire had already lost two SSS-level spiritual power users. The only ones who could compete with Shen Qingqi were two elderly people in their twilight years. .
That's why she was so arrogant and took control of the ship as soon as she arrived.
At the same time, a huge mothership floated silently over the river at some unknown time.
It stretched out four silver ropes, hooked directly to the sightseeing ship, and kidnapped all the nobles on board!
All this happened so fast that the royal guards did not even react.
By the time they tried to drive the battleship and pursue them, the effects of the fireworks had already taken effect, and ordinary people surrounding the river bank fell into coma one after another.
After a while, people were already lying on the stone steps.
The satellites surrounding the imperial capital were still broadcasting the festival live 24 hours a day. All viewers began to refresh their screens frantically, and some even spread rumors that the unconscious people were dead.
At this time, the imperial capital was completely alarmed.
Luo Ying, who was very old, wore a military uniform and led the Flame Blue Legion stationed in the imperial capital to chase him out in a battleship.