The Last King Of Darkness
Chapter 288 - 206: Please Bring Us Smiles

Chapter 288: Chapter 206: Please Bring Us Smiles

Molly said indifferently, "The sun is a golden blaze of Holy Fire that rises from the east and sets in the west."

"The moon is a silver, mist-like disc with no fixed orbit."

"The stars are fiery sparks in the night sky, generally not appearing alongside the sun."

It sounded quite normal, yet the abnormality was that Rod had never seen any of them, as a dense Black Fog always shrouded the sky.

Even in the Royal District, the sky above was filled with rolling Black Fog."

"How do they observe them?"

"The Observatory has an ultra-strong Spiritual Energy lens that can see through the Black Fog to the higher levels of the Spirit Realm."

Rod exclaimed in surprise, "The sun, moon, and stars are all in the Spirit Realm?"

"The sun, moon, and stars are infinitely huge collections of spirits, operating in the upper Spirit Realm. After countless spatial fractures, folds, and cracks, they are so powerful that they can be seen in the Material World, albeit obscured by endless Black Fog."

"So we can never see them?"

A serious expression crossed Molly’s face for the first time as she smiled.

"You will see them, Mr. Rod. You will soon witness your first sun since your memory loss. Cherish this moment; it will be the most beautiful memory of your life."

Knowing that Rod’s memory was missing, she elaborated in detail about the dates, weather, and the Trolian calendar.

The cycle from sunrise to sunset and back to sunrise again marks a single date, fixed at sixteen clock hours.

The cycle in which the seven stars complete a fixed trajectory marks a week, set at seven days.

When the moon completes a cycle of all its orbits, it marks a moon period, which is not a fixed time, with the shortest record being 22 days and the longest being 63 days.

And when the stars return, it heralds the arrival of a new year; it too is not at fixed times, approximately every 330 to 515 days.

Thus, theoretically, there could be a year with five months or a year with twenty-three months.

"Mr. Rod, if you become a Defender or even a Guardian in the future, protecting a village, a town, a city, or a region, please remember the calendar well, as it can help you avoid disasters."

Rod asked curiously, "Why?"

Molly told him that dates are related to weather, and weather is linked to disasters.

For instance, the day before the seven stars complete a cycle is known as Fire Day."

During Fire Day, the range of fire increases significantly. The Black Fog that perpetually looms over the Royal City dissipates, leaving no trace until the sun sets when it reconvenes. This is the main active period for humans, and many major events are scheduled during this time.

When the moon completes the last orbit of a cycle, it marks Moon Day.

During the days around Moon Day, the Black Fog lightens (especially at night), reducing monster activity and allowing a faint glimpse of the moon’s radiance, which affects many abilities and characteristics.

For example, Olivia, one of the four Great Knight Captains and bearer of Pure Radiance, gains a significant enhancement during Moon Day. At this time, many missions will consider sending her as a priority.

Sun Day occurs when the sun and the stars reach a special angular alignment, typically every twenty to thirty-three weeks.

During this occasion, the brilliance of the stars converges on the sun, greatly enhancing its power. Throughout this period, the range of fire greatly increases, and the Holy Fire in the Royal District can even cover the outskirts of the Royal City, making it unaffected by the Black Fog.

Sun Day usually lasted three to four days and was typically a period of major human expansion.

However, when the stars returned, it marked the most important holiday for humans—

Bright Festival.

Occurring every 330-515 days and lasting seven days, during which the Black Fog disappeared without a trace, monsters hid away, visible only in the far reaches of the wilderness. This was humanity’s grandest celebration, for only during these seven days could people let down their guard and together celebrate the remnants of the Fire’s life.

After listening, Rod calculated in his mind momentarily and asked curiously, "Why is it that I seem to have seen only a few Fire Days till now?"

Molly’s aloof expression didn’t change a bit.

"Aside from good weather, we also have bad weather; bad weather means disaster."

"For example, Fog Day occurs during the conjunction of Moon Day and Star Day, lasting 1-2 days, during which the fog intensifies and the monsters are more active than on regular days."

"Black Sun, observable as a black sun with golden, burning edges, lasts up to twelve clock hours, signaling that the power of the Fire will weaken over the next 3-7 days, the Black Fog will assault the city, and monsters will appear frequently."

"Doomsday, when the stars halt their motion and their trajectories break, all dates extend, all special weather is postponed."

Molly’s voice became very soft, as if speaking of something better left unsaid.

"We have been in Doomsday for one hundred forty days already. To avoid panic, the publicly announced dates remain as usual."

"According to past practice, once the duration of Doomsday exceeds one hundred days, after it ends, what follows is the disaster we are least willing to face—"

"The Long Night."

"During the Long Night, the sky is as dark as deep night, the Black Fog is thick, monsters are active, the power of the Fire greatly diminishes, and the range of the Holy Fire retreats to the Upper City., warriors become extraordinarily weak... This is the most severe challenge we face, typically lasting 33-63 days, and sometimes longer. During this period, no special dates occur."

"And in the Long Night, the most dangerous thing is the Black Tide... We had prepared for the worst already; the seven Fire Sons had entered the highest combat sequence, but."

She ended this grave narrative with a tone of voice.

"Doomsday was interrupted, the Long Night did not come, and the White Tower said that an unprecedented strange disturbance had appeared in the Spirit Realm, and they were tracing the Source... In short, the disaster was averted, and our festival arrived."

"The Observatory told us that in two days, the Sun Festival will arrive and the Black Tide will also end; many warriors will return to the Royal City to reunite with their families, wives, children, and parents."

"We will hold a huge celebration to welcome the triumphant warriors and celebrate this great moment, which will be imprinted as a highlight in our history."

Molly looked at Rod; something was sparkling in her beautiful almond eyes, but her voice was still cold, her expression still aloof.

"Mr. Rod, you have made an indelible contribution to all this; you have brought happiness, laughter, and joy to countless people, His Excellency Dalin never deceives anyone."

"Though young, you are fully qualified to be one of the pillars of the Royal City."

This time, Rod saw clearly; there was a fire burning in Molly’s eyes.

"Darkness and suffering have been too long, we’ve struggled on the brink of death, sorrow, and tears like a vast, trackless rift running through our history."

"Please be our hope," she said softly.

"Bring us smiles."

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