Before you know it, the silver and white of the earth have quietly receded, the weeds have sprouted, and another year of spring has come.

In the territory of Liberty City, a lively bonfire celebration is taking place.

Every time spring arrives on the continent, a traditional celebration takes place everywhere, like the Eludomon Celebration that Thor once participated in in Grey Veil.

It's just that due to the lack of information circulation and regional differences, the time of the celebration is not uniform in various places, and the names of the celebrations are varied, and even the names of the celebrations are different.

For the lords, these details don't matter, they just need to know that it's a day of revelry.

On this day, the people of the Free City put on their new clothes early and prepared all kinds of food and drink, and gathered in the newly built square of the territory to listen to the lord's speech.

Standing behind a nondescript podium that looked like a Bible reading platform, Thor began his vision and deployment for the new year to the people. I don't know whose bad idea this broken platform is, and when I get down, I must send him to clean the latrine.

It wasn't just the weird podium that made Thor uncomfortable, but also the gorgeous robe with a vertical collar on his body. The size is quite fitting, but wearing it in public makes people feel too shiny, which is not in line with their low-key style.

The garment was made for Saul by Beth herself, with the help of a group of women who were skilled at sewing. Thor was a little slower when he woke up this morning, and Beth had put his loose new clothes over his black coat.

In fact, it was not only the new clothes, but also the issue of the festival that Beth suddenly remembered to bring up, and Thor realized that this was something that must be taken seriously and implemented immediately, so there was this hurried but lively celebration.

The Territory's ceremonies continued to bear the name 'Eludomon', which Thor later found out was the lingua franca of the Old Continent that meant 'Light of Hope'. I feel like this name is not bad, so I don't bother to change it.

In addition to the spring celebrations, Thor also set many small festivals throughout the year, and all the 'egg festivals' and 'summer dance festivals' that he saw on the road were moved to the territory, and various festivals have always been one of the important indicators to improve the happiness of the people.

As for the significance of the festival and the like, it doesn't matter, just make the people happy, and when there are memorable events or days in the territory in the future, continue to add local exclusive festivals.

At this time, Thor behind the podium waved his hand slightly, and the whole territory fell silent.

The rest of the conversation revolved around the deployment and direction of the new year, and Thor repeated the detailed version of what he had discussed with his companions at the territory meeting.

Thor's voice was loud enough to cover the entire square for everyone to hear, after all, it was not only humans standing here now, but also all the goblin clans, as well as a group of special guests.

The guests were all merchants, led by Ferm, a Kenadze merchant who had visited the territory once in winter.

He went back and invited a group of businessmen who had a friendship with him and did not conflict with each other's interests, and rushed over in a hurry. The caravan arrived just on the eve of the festival, so it was just two days to spend a joyous festival with the local people.

This time, Ferm brought with him the herbs and spirits needed in the territory, and it was said that the merchant team also included traders from more distant territories, which was good and conducive to the promotion of the Free City.

Thor's speech was more formal because of this, but it didn't take long, and it was hated for talking too much nonsense on such a day of eating, drinking, and merrymaking. Finally, Thor bowed solemnly and withdrew to the cheers of the people, and the celebration began.

Barbecue and other foods must be freshly grilled to be delicious, so Thor took out his own special sauce and came to the grill to serve the people, which was also a good opportunity to hone his cooking skills.

"Is this all you have to pursue in life, and grab something to eat with your people?" Thor glanced at Stant and Diller, who were standing aside with a wine vat and waiting for the barbecue, and his tone was very teasing.

"Greenskin said he gave up a few opportunities to drill his skirt in order to eat your barbecue, so I went out of my way to verify that this was true. Diller spread his hands with a look of mission on his back.

"Shorty, it's a good day, and you'd better shut up before I flatten you. "Stant habitually threatened.

After sending off these two guys who love each other, Sean also dangled over with a wine vat.

"My lord, they say your roast is delicious. Sean said as he glanced over the grill.

"Thanks to the special sauce, this batch is going to be ready soon, you bring it to them. By the way, tell the people in charge of the construction in the territory that since the news has spread among the nearby merchants, hotels and restaurants can also be built. ”

Thor slipped the roast and handed it to Sean on a plate, and then gave him a command, and Sean nodded and left.

After a while, Thor felt someone hug him from behind.

"Hungry?" Thor lowered his head and rubbed Beth on the forehead, then slice a piece of roast meat and put it in her mouth.

"Why don't you put on your apron, what if you get your new clothes dirty?" Beth babbled, helping Thor put on his apron.

"I appreciate your gift, but it's obviously only suitable for certain solemn occasions, can I take it off now?" Thor instantly began to feel uncomfortable again at the mouth of the dress.

"How dare you!" Beth pouted, as if she was about to bite.

"In exchange, how about I'll teach you the Antian dance in a moment? Saul tried to negotiate.

"Deal!" Beth's eyes lit up.

"But if you step on my feet too much, I'm going to spank you at night. Thor smiled.

"Bad guy!" Beth was a little shy as Thor teased her.

After some haggling and coaxing, Thor finally succeeded in convincing Beth to wear it again at a festival. Beth took away her gorgeous robes, revealing the black coat underneath. Whew~ Thor exhaled, and now the whole world is finally normal.

Glancing up, Thor cut a piece of fragrant wheat bread into four slices and sandwiched fragrant roast meat between them.

Then Thor took off his apron and walked over to a girl next to him with a tray.

Thor had noticed her before, she was obviously not from the territory, and should have come with the merchant team. Wearing a fairly elegant dress, he has been standing here since the meeting was dismissed from the square, just watching from a short distance, and the whole person is very quiet.

Seeing Thor walking towards him, Petty Kenadze was a little flustered, did he recognize his identity?

When the merchant Ferm returned to Kenadze territory, he boasted about his winter trade trip.

Petty also had some knowledge of the territory known as the Free City, which was said to have a friendly people, and that Ferm had invited a group of merchants to form a large caravan, and Petty thought that he might take the opportunity to come and have a look.

See what this territory is really like and how free it is. Let's also see what kind of ability this lord who is about the same age as himself has. Petty was actually a little unconvinced, and of course it could just be out of curiosity.

Sometimes some sudden mood is so ridiculous, and by the time Petty comes to his senses, he is already on the road with the caravan. She sneaked out without her father's knowledge, bringing only a maid and a few guards.

At this point she began to observe everything, and then she only came to a 'strange' conclusion.

The young lord didn't have a fancy lord's mansion, and it was said that he spent his days mingling with civilians, and the merit system that Petty was figuring out. Of course, apart from these, what Petty actually wants to know most is why he wants to establish a territory in such a barren land.

However, although there were many questions, Petty did not take the initiative to contact Saul to start a conversation.

If the other party perceives something, the nature of the conversation may change, and it may even escalate to the level of territorial diplomacy in an instant. So she only dared to dodge and observe, thinking that she was well hidden, but in fact, in Thor's eyes, she was like a firefly in the dark night.

"I guess you must belong to the kind of little shiitake mushrooms that are obviously greedy, but they are self-proclaimed and reserved. Thor picked up a portion of food and bit it into his mouth, then handed her the remaining portion on the tray.

"You talk nonsense, you're gluttonous, you're shiitake mushrooms. Petty subconsciously took the barbecue bread in her hand, and suddenly reacted and replied quickly. Then the whole person was a little stunned, this guy actually forced out his girlish side with a word.

"Haven't you been standing there coveting my barbecue?" asked Thor with a smile.

"I ...... Not at all. Petty felt that she was very difficult to explain, she was just cramming all the details she had captured into her mind, and it was inevitable that she would look stunned and look straight away.

"Since it's not a barbecue...... I see, you're not the first girl to gaze at me affectionately like that. It's a pity that I'm in average state today, if I am more energetic, I guess you won't be able to see anything else this day. Thor deepened.

"Poof~" I am affectionate?Petty burst out laughing, instantly shocked by this shameless guy. However, after being messed up like this, Petty felt that her usual cleverness and calmness had all been thrown into chaos.

"Why would you want to establish a territory on such a frontier?" Petty couldn't help but ask.

"I'm just looking for freedom. Thor shrugged.

"Who in this world can be truly free?" Petty chuckled.

"That's why it's worth pursuing. "Thor is very profound.

But this profundity was soon interrupted, and the music in the square suddenly became a little lighter, and then Beth ran over, gave Petty a puzzled look, and dragged Thor to teach her how to dance.

"I'm not hungry. Petty looked at the pair of spinning figures in the square, and subconsciously licked the sauce that remained on the small mouth after quickly nibbling off the bread.