Before sunrise, the capital was already awake.
Usually, the streets at this hour were quiet.
Merchants would still be setting up stalls.
Commoners would still be asleep.
But today—
Everything was different.
Today was the first day of the Grand Festival Market.
And excitement filled every corner of the city.
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As the eastern sky turned golden, crowds began flowing toward the market district.
Entire families arrived together.
Parents holding children's hands.
Grandparents walking with canes.
Young couples laughing together.
Friends carrying baskets.
Everyone wore smiles.
Everyone carried anticipation.
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Colorful banners stretched across the streets.
Red.
Gold.
Blue.
Green.
They fluttered gently in the morning breeze.
Rows upon rows of stalls lined the roads.
The market seemed endless.
Food stalls.
Clothing shops.
Jewelry displays.
Shoe merchants.
Toy sellers.
Furniture craftsmen.
Decorative lantern vendors.
Pottery makers.
Game booths.
