Imperial Calendar September 21, 1453.
Even though he only arrived at the ry Court Barracks the day before, he barely rested and woke up early today.
Hurriedly scooping up a handful of clear water to wash his face, he hadn't yet approached the venetian blinds when he heard a clamor.
He eagerly opened the window, letting the lively breeze sweep through the stale room.
Flowers in bloom, flags fluttering, flocks of pigeons swirling.
On the ground, the roadsides were crowded with men and women wearing brown-yellow vests and black-and-white skirts.
The Night Watchers used long ropes to form barriers, preventing the civilians from approaching.
On the carriage road paved with large stones, three trumpeters were playing spirited tunes as they moved forward.
Behind them followed a series of open-top carriages, intricately decorated and bearing the emblems of the various counties of the Holy Alliance.
