The carnival was over, and although many people were still not ready to let go, not even the festive fireworks show could keep the holiday from leaving. At last, with the most spectacular fireworks lighting up the sky over Shadow City like daylight, a column of light representing the end of the celebration rose from the main avenue of the assembly area, directing the visitors to leave.
Sandora gave a brief speech filled with the Empire's characteristics at the closing ceremony, lasting no more than fifteen seconds. In the end, Big Sister had to step in and add a couple more sentences herself so that the Heroic Spirit Honor Guard, who were about to leave the stage before even getting into position, could exit the podium with dignity. I sat below the stage, enjoying the special service from the Mercury Lamp—don't get the wrong idea, she was just sitting on my shoulder and wiping my face.
