Chapter 476 Victory Day
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Before dawn, there was a loud knock on Kakusim's door. He yawned and subconsciously wanted to get his coat. He reached halfway before he remembered that the first thing he did when he got up here was not to put on his coat.
The thick brick walls keep the cold out, and the incredible heating keeps the room warm. No matter how heavy the wind and snow are outside, there will be no air leaks in the house or water seepage in the ceiling like in the past. For such a high-quality residence, it is a must-have. Going to Golden Spike City is basically something that only nobles can enjoy - of course, it's just a little smaller.
He opened the door, and the young man standing outside was his deputy Barracuda. "Why haven't you gotten up yet? We have to hurry up, Mr. Captain! If you go late, you won't be able to get a good seat!"
"Does it need to be so early?" Kakusim looked at the sky. The morning light had just peeked out from the clouds, and the soft morning light illuminated a small corner of the sky.
"Of course! I heard from my neighbor next door that there will be a theatrical performance by the Star Flower Theater Company during the Victory Day celebration. If you arrive late, you may not even be able to enter the square!"
"Okay, you wait for me," the old man shrugged, went back to the bedroom to change clothes, and sighed softly while looking at the other empty bed. Victory Day... I don't know if there is such a celebration in Longsong Fortress, otherwise Vader would have missed it.
The two went out and walked towards the square area. Ropes were tied to the tree trunks on both sides of the street, and colorful flags were hung below the ropes. Coupled with the reflection of the morning light, the atmosphere of the entire town becomes completely new. From time to time, people merged into the main road from the side road and walked side by side with them. It seemed that they were also planning to go to the square area.
Regarding the news of the victory celebration, Kakusim heard it from Barracuda. In order to celebrate the safe passage of the territory through the evil month, His Royal Highness named the first day after the end of the evil month as Victory Day. On this day, the little prince Not only will everyone in the town take a vacation, but they will also hold a grand bonfire banquet in the central square. After hearing the news, the deputy excitedly ran over and invited him to visit with him. After thinking about it, he felt that it was idle time, so the old man agreed to his proposal.
Walking to the square area, a wooden fence has been used to separate an open space around the theater in the center. Police in black uniforms are maintaining order. Many people came earlier than them and raised the open space to three or four floors. The two quickly found a seat near the stage and chatted while waiting for the celebration to begin.
When the sun rose above the head, crowds of people were already gathering in the square, and the prince appeared in the center of the stage at the right time. As soon as he appeared, Kakusim heard overwhelming cheers. People around him raised their hands excitedly and shouted long live to their highness!
The fourth prince smiled and waited for the people's cries to subside. He raised his fist and shouted loudly, "Once again, we have defeated evil!"
This time, there was an explosion in the sky above the square, and the deafening response made the old man's heart tremble. He had not seen such a lord who was so supported by the people for a long time.
"My people, no matter where you come from, whether it is the West, the North, or the East or the extreme south, as long as you have contributed to this place, this honor belongs to you! It belongs to everyone who has contributed to Border Town. People of sweat and blood!" The prince's calm and emotional voice seemed to possess magic power. He did not shout loudly, but could clearly reach Kakusim's ears. "And today's Victory Day is a day designed for you - evil has not been completely eliminated, and it will come back sooner or later, but no matter how many times the enemy comes, as long as we unite and work together, victory will eventually belong to us!"
The old man had never heard of a royal aristocrat referring to civilians as "we", but His Highness didn't seem to mind at all. The way he looked at the people was so natural, without the common arrogance and disdain of nobles. It seemed that in the eyes of the prince, Here, all the people in the territory are one with him.
Incredible, yet unexpectedly... coordinated.
"Now, let us cheer as much as we can and raise a toast to celebrate this hard-won victory!"
"Long live your highness!"
"Long live victory!"
Cheers resounded over the square, and everyone raised their right hands to show respect to His Highness, even Kakusim.
"This is the lord worthy of my allegiance!" Barracuda said excitedly, patting his chest.
Next it was the turn of the Star Flower Troupe to perform, and many people whistled excitedly.
"I haven't seen their performance for a long time."
"Ms. Irene is still so beautiful!"
"But compared to Miss Mei, I always feel that it lacks a charm."
"It's time to call Ms. Mei, don't you know? I heard that she will marry the chief knight soon, and His Highness the Prince sent congratulatory gifts."
Hearing the buzz around him, Barracuda couldn't help but wonder, "The name of the troupe is either the same as the theater or the name of the place. Why does the troupe in Border Town have such a strange name?"
"You are not from the West," someone explained immediately. "Ms. May and Ms. Irene both came from the Chang Opera House. One was called the Star of the West and the other was called the Flower of Tomorrow. Now they both have arrived in Border Town. , naturally it’s called Star Flower Troupe.”
"Look, it's started!"
This is not the first time Kakusim has watched a theatrical performance, but the content of the story is particularly novel - it is not about the same love between nobles, but an interpretation of the history of the Western Region... There are several actors on the stage. Ordinary people living in Border Town, from being helpless and hesitant when facing the evil moon, to being driven away like lambs, to determined to stay in the town and fight against the brutal evil beasts to the end, the whole story is full of twists and turns and inspiring. . When the character you play dies in hunger and cold, or dies on the defensive line to protect your loved ones, people at the scene will feel the same.
The old man soon devoted himself wholeheartedly to it. Even the refugees who had just arrived in the Western Region could feel the sacrifices and unremitting efforts made by the people on the border to survive.
When the drama came to an end on Victory Day, thunderous applause erupted in the square.
The next scene left Kakusim stunned. He saw a woman with long flaxen hair holding a black thread, cutting the wooden platform into pieces, and then directly using the pile of broken wood to ignite a bonfire that reached into the sky. .
Not only did the onlookers not feel any fear, they even shouted her name loudly, "Miss Anna! Miss Anna!"
As whole sheep were roasted on the bonfire, the atmosphere reached its climax. Locals spontaneously formed a long string and entered the square with strange dancing postures to begin the last part of the celebration. Listening to the explanation from others, as long as the dancing continues, the barbecue will continue to be replenished and last until midnight.
"Mr. Captain, shall we go too?" Barracuda swallowed his saliva and was eager to give it a try.
"I'm old and can't dance anymore," Kakusim shook his head, "You go up with them."
"Then... I'll go over there first," he stuck out his tongue, "and I'll bring it to you after I get the barbecue!"
Watching the young man follow the crowd towards the open space, the old man couldn't help laughing. He had been hesitating before about what name he should give to the stone boat assigned to him so that it would be both commemorative and not cliché. Now he finally had an idea.
Just call it Victory, he thought. (To be continued.)