In the fourth year of Kaiyun, as the Khitan invaded, a red-sleeved Swordsman entered the city upon hearing a t…
In the fourth year of Kaiyun, as the Khitan invaded, a red-sleeved Swordsman entered the city upon hearing a tavern owner planned to host the enemy. But instead of a traitor, the hero found an ally—the shopkeeper had set a trap to burn the building and slay the Khitan.
The two fought side by side, wiped out the enemy, and shared a final jar of wine atop the bones of their foes, fire blazing, wine fragrant.
A beggar named Zheng appeared, seeking food for a dying brother. Moved by his loyalty, they invited him to join. He had nothing but a grass-woven leaf.
They laughed—"Why not?"—and drank as one.
The next day, the hero vanished, leaving only a golden leaf by the Tianjing Dock. The Khitan searched the city in vain. All that remained were whispers...
That night, a nameless figure stepped into Hopewell Academy.