lifeless to reach

on the edge

Let's go back to the day of the festival, to the open day at the castle...
The Imperial Palace is a majestic and impressive structure rising in the center of the capital.  It serves not only as a symbol of the emperor’s power, but  also as his residence.  Every corner of the palace is imbued with the history and grandeur of the imperial dynasty.

Externally, the imperial palace looks like an impregnable fortress, surrounded by high walls and protected by guards.  Its architecture combines elements of various styles such as Gothic, Baroque and Neoclassical, which gives it a special elegance and grace.  Carillons placed on the high towers of the palace periodically sound, filling the surrounding atmosphere with magical sound.

Inside the palace there is luxury and sophistication.  Various halls and rooms are decorated with precious carpets, expensive paintings and sculptures, as well as massive furniture made of precious wood.  In the purple hall, intended for receiving guests, pendant chandeliers made of crystals reflect light in a thousand colors, creating a unique atmosphere of luxury and nobility.

The aromas of exotic flowers, which strew the flower beds and squares inside the palace, permeate everything around you.  Well-kept gardens and parks create a peaceful atmosphere where you can retire and enjoy the beautiful nature.
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Vienna looks like something straight out of a fairytale in a lavender ballgown.  Her dress is decorated with rich, luxurious fabric, on which embroidered patterns with gold and silver threads are visible.  The dress has a long corset that emphasizes her graceful waist.

A thin diadem decorated with precious stones is gently wrapped around her head.  Her hair is styled in a rose-like style, wavy like Madonna's, and gives the impression of incredible delicacy and femininity.

The large volume of fabric creates a feeling of luxury and grace, and this allows the girl to look tall and stately.  The sleeves cover her hands, but her body pattern is visible through the thin, sheer fabric, giving her a sophisticated look.
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Vienna and her family got into the carriage and drove off.
When they arrived, they saw a very large crowd of people around the castle walls, some were waiting for the emperor to make his speech and announce the beginning of the festival, while others came thinking that they could gawk at the contents of the aristocrats' ball.
Vienna walked through the gate with her parents and was already ready to exit the carriage when she was pulled by the sleeve.

“You forgot your mask, this is today’s dress code,” said her mother, after which she got out of the carriage and joined the crowd of nobles.

“Father, won’t you follow the dress code?

“I have an important meeting, I don’t have time to have fun with these masquerades.

"Mm..but this is an order from the emperor..

“Don’t be confused...the Empress is the organizer, or rather she came up with the idea...

“Who organized everything then..?

"The one who holds the position of chamberlain.

"Um, I see

“Well, I’ll go, don’t do anything stupid.

_always says only this, it infuriates...
She put on her white and lavender mask covering the half of her face, and entered the ballroom, where the most beautiful composition of all time was playing "Toccata And Fugue In D Minor, BWV 565, Johann Sebastian Bach"

_soooo, I just need to stand on the side until this is all over? I think the place next to the snacks is the best, hehe._
Seeing the feast, she immediately took a plate for herself and began to serve herself various cakes.
Then suddenly the sound of drums and trumpets was heard.
Emperor Leivish Trilon the third arrived, next to him was his empress, and behind them were both princes.
The emperor went out onto the balcony in front of all the citizens, they gave him his speech, and he began to read it: