Finally, the time of the year that was looked forward to by all citizens of Vitalis, both the commoners and nobles, arrived.
It was the annual spring festival, a week-long celebration that marked the beginning of the Farming season and a new year in Darconia after surviving a long winter.
The streets were dazzling as there was an array of activities, from small get-togethers to the spring banquet that would be held on the last day of the festival.
What made this festival more dazzling was not the food, or the bright colours or drinks but the infamous rose duel. Vigilant knights were made to fight monsters and duel against each other, the winner being given a red rose after each battle, which he was to present to his beloved.
This romantic expression was one of the most popular ways men proposed to their beloved. Every girl wanted a red rose, and at the end of the duel, on the fifth day, the victor would be given a golden rose he is to present to his beloved.
