Chapter 1708 1708 Maracanã

It was already early seven o'clock when Sally arrived in Maracanã. Although there was still more than an hour before the opening time of the concert at 8:30, the scene was completely blocked.

Sally has followed the glory to the death and has seen countless grand scenes, and the brilliant and sensational scene of the Rose Bowl did not frighten her, but today, she really felt what it means to be "waterlogged". At this time, the entire park and main traffic arteries around the Maracana Stadium were already overcrowded. Every corner was filled with people, and it was almost impossible to move. They were already at the entrance of Maracana at this time. It was less than fifty meters ahead, but it didn't move for thirty minutes.

It's not that the scene was too chaotic, on the contrary, in addition to the 600 security personnel deployed by the country to maintain order, the young volcanoes also formed a team of volunteers to maintain order at the scene, starting from half a mile from the parking lot. , began to direct the parking matters; continued to the entrance, organized the queuing to enter the venue.

It's not that the Maracana is overwhelmed, and it's not the case. This stadium has withstood the test of countless large-scale competitions. As many as 80 entrances are enough to ensure that all spectators can enter the infield smoothly, and to ensure the flow of people on the scene as much as possible. Maintain order.

But even so, the scene is still difficult to move.

Later, according to official statistics from the Maracana Stadium, more than 700,000 people gathered near the Maracana Stadium that night—in other words, in addition to the 210,000 people who entered the infield to watch the Glory to Death concert In addition to the people, more than half a million people gathered outside the venue to join this New Year's Eve carnival, which has become the third largest New Year's Eve party in the world after New York and Berlin. Global attention.

700,000 people, this is the first time that the Maracana Stadium has accepted such a challenge in the half century since its inception, and it is the only time in the history of the Maracana Stadium that such a challenge has been accepted. Those who couldn't get into the infield were more than twice as many as those who attended the concert, which was the real reason for the flooding.

Sally didn't know that more than 700,000 people arrived at the scene tonight, but she clearly felt that this might be the most splendid night of her life, irreplaceable.

"Sally, oh, God, Sally!" A cheerful voice came. Even in the crowded scene, it caught Sally's attention for the first time. As soon as she turned around, she saw a voice coming towards her. Jumping over, she couldn't help but draw a smile.

The person who came was Melalyn Dixon.

"I really haven't seen you for a long time. I miss your embrace so much, it's still so warm!" Melelyn said excitedly, and Sally couldn't help laughing with her ecstatic expression. The fact Yes, they met in the hospital only a week ago. "I will never tell you how crazy that Chicago show was, I was speechless all day and night after I came back; I would never tell you that the young volcanoes gave reporters a shocking education, The earth-shattering cheers directly made the two reporters from the 'San Francisco Chronicle' faint, haha; I will never tell you that this time more than 8,300 young volcanoes followed all the way to Chicago, and then we came together In Rio, it's literally the biggest tour ever!"

Melalyn's excited words were like fireworks blooming in the sky, and even Sally jumped up, even if she just listened, she could feel her blood boiling. Sally knew that Melalyn was saying this on purpose, to stimulate her, to envy her, to cheer her up, to make her rise, and to make her understand what she had missed in the past two months.

Sally couldn't help laughing, "Merelyn, that's why I came to Maracanã! Don't worry, I will never tell you tonight how excited I am and how happy I am."

"Ah, ah, I can't help myself anymore. My brain is now deprived of oxygen. It's all really incredible." Melalyn couldn't help but started screaming, but she was so cheerful, in the turbulent The crowd was nothing different, because almost everyone had similar emotions on their faces, illuminating the night in the Maracanã.

Melalyn seemed to be aware of her gaffe, and noticed the Hansen couple standing behind with a wheelchair, but she was not embarrassed, "Hey, Mr. Hansen, Mrs. Hansen, believe me, you have come to a carnival. , you won't be disappointed tonight."

"I believe what you are saying is the truth." Robin laughed happily, "To be honest, I can't wait a little bit now, the anticipation has risen to this level, and I suspect that I will start to explode in a while. ." While speaking, Robin raised his right hand to the position of his forehead and spoke vividly.

"Don't worry, this gentleman, tonight is just the beginning. You will release every ounce of energy in your body." It was Jessica who spoke, and her face was also swept away, showing the most brilliant smile.

"Melelyn! Hey, Merelyn!" A man trotted all the way, and then saw a family of three in front of him, "Oh, God, look who it is, Sally! I finally know why tonight The enthusiasm is so exaggerated, the scene seems to have started to get out of control." The person who came was Liam Pinkman, who made Sally laugh with just one sentence, "Sally, Mr./Mrs. Hansen, Sorry, I have to borrow Melalyn now, we are handing out t-shirts and glow sticks for the concert, and there is a shortage of people. God only knows why so many people are arriving today? I even doubt if there are any 400,000 people."

Liam's joke made everyone laugh, but when they learned that Liam's joke was the real reality, they probably couldn't laugh.

"Liam, I think I can help too." Sally's words stopped Melelyn and Liam who were about to leave, but they were not worried, but asked the Hansen couple. Sight. Sally also turned her head and said, "Mom, you know, I used to help with these things at every concert, and it's the same today. Look at the scene, maybe Liam is right, there are 400,000 people here. "I'm also part of Young Volcano, and I want to be part of this concert, not just the audience."

Jessica knew what her daughter was saying was right, but before she could think, she felt Robin's patting behind her back, and Robin smiled and said, "Sally, unless you agree with me and you. If you don't go with your mother, I reject the proposal. You should know how much I want to be a part of Young Volcano, unless you have an age limit."

Robin's witty and humorous words brought a smile to Sally's face. Jessica knew that her husband had made the right decision.

"That's great," Liam and Melalyn exchanged glances and said immediately, "We're short on manpower right now, hurry, hurry, I hope I can get help now."

It is unimaginable that Maracana with 80 entrances, Maracana that can accommodate 200,000 people, Maracana that is almost the size of a small town... At this time, it is difficult to move, and it is impossible to move in sight. The place is full of crowds, and the surging tide almost creates the illusion that "the world's population is here". What's even more exaggerated is that almost everyone is wearing a T-shirt - a T-shirt belonging to the Glory to the Dead concert.

This simple white T-shirt features a bulldog with a crown of thorns on the left chest, the official symbol of the Glory to Death, and the word "Storm" written in large cursive script on the back. . The simple and clear design is full of domineering, showing the spirit of glory to death vividly.

This is the official support T-shirt of this "Rapid Rain" world tour, and it is also the most important special memory of this tour. The price of T-shirts is very cheap, but only ten dollars ($9.99), which can almost be said to be one per person. Those audiences who cannot buy concert tickets will also come to the scene to buy a T-shirt as a souvenir . Compared with concert tickets, the surrounding area has always been the more profitable part.

Not long ago, Henry Bloom announced on behalf of Glory to Death that all proceeds from the sale of the T-shirt would go to a foundation that would go to charities for sick children. The foundation is currently being registered and will be put into charitable activities as early as March next year. This also marks the death of Glory to leave the Grayson Gift Foundation and officially devote himself to charitable activities in his own name.

At this moment, Sally and her friends were standing behind the exhibition stand, very busy. They almost didn't even have time to look up to see how many people were around. They just kept welcoming the arrival of the guests, one after another. , there is no time to breathe.

Jessica was still a little worried about Sally's physical condition. She looked at Sally during the interval and wanted to ask if Sally needed a rest, but she saw that Sally's face was red, her eyes were full of vitality, and the corners of her mouth were full of vigor. His smile was almost as bright as the rising sun, and he looked healthier than ever. Immediately, Jessica withdrew her gaze and threw herself into her volunteer work again, but this time, the smile on the corner of her mouth also bloomed from the bottom of her heart.

According to the official statistics of the live country, this night alone, the sales of T-shirts reached 930,000 pieces, creating a new high since the beginning of the "Rainstorm" tour concert. The statistics coincide and become the best witness to the sleepless nights in the Maracanã.

It was a night of glory to death, a night in the Maracanã, a night that made history, a night that will never be forgotten.