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Before dawn, Kakusim's door was knocked loudly. ? He yawned and subconsciously wanted to get his coat, but he didn't remember until he reached halfway. The first thing he did when he got up here was not to get a coat.
The thick brick walls keep the cold out, and the incredible heating keeps the room warm all the time. No matter how big the wind and snow is outside, there will be no air leakage or water seepage from the ceiling like in the past. Going to Jinsui City is basically something that aristocrats can only enjoy. Of course, the area is a little smaller.
He opened the door, and the young man standing outside was his second-in-command, 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!"
"Need it so early?" Kakusim looked at the sky with a probe, the morning light just poked his head out of the clouds, and the soft morning light illuminated a small corner of the sky.
"Of course! I heard from the neighbor next door that this Victory Day celebration will also have a drama performance by the Star Flower Troupe. I'm afraid I won't even be able to enter the square if it's late!"
"Okay, wait for me," the old man shrugged and went back to the bedroom to change his clothes, looking at the other empty bed, he sighed softly. Victory Day... I don't know if there is such a celebration in Longsong Fortress, or Vader will miss it.
The two walked out of the door and walked towards the square area. Ropes were pulled from the tree trunks on both sides of the street, and colorful flags were hung under the ropes. Coupled with the reflection of the morning light, the atmosphere of the whole town has become completely new. From time to time, people merged into the main road from the fork, and walked side by side with them, and it seemed that they were planning to go to the square area.
Regarding the news of the victory celebration, Kakusim also heard from Barracuda that His Royal Highness the prince named the first day after the end of the evil month as Victory Day in order to celebrate the safe passage of the demon month in the territory. On this day, the town not only All staff are on vacation, and a grand bonfire banquet will be held in the central square. The deputy who heard the news came excitedly and invited him to visit together. After thinking about it, he felt that he was also idle, 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 central area. The 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 place close to the stage, and chatted while waiting for the celebration to start.
When the sun rose overhead, the square was already crowded, and the prince appeared in the middle of the stage at the right time. As soon as he appeared, Kakusim heard overwhelming cheers, and the people around him raised their hands excitedly and shouted long live to their highness!
The fourth prince smiled and waited for the people's voice to subside, raised his fist and said loudly, "Once again, we have defeated the evil!"
This time, the sky above the square suddenly exploded, and the deafening shout made the old man's heart tremble.
"My people, no matter where you come from, whether it is in the west, the north, or the east and 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 the border town. People with sweat and blood!" The prince's calm and emotional voice seemed to possess magical power, he did not shout loudly, but could clearly reach Kakusim's ears. "And today's Victory Day is the day set up for you. The evil has not been completely eliminated. 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 noble calling us together with the commoners, but His Highness didn’t seem to care at all. All the territorial people are one with him.
Incredible, but unexpected... Coordination.
"Now, let's all cheer and toast to this hard-won victory!"
"Long live Your Highness!"
"Long live the victory!"
The cheers resounded over the square, and everyone raised their right hands to pay tribute to His Highness, even Kakusim was no exception.
"This is the Lord worthy of my allegiance!" Barracuda said excitedly, patting his chest.
Next, it was the turn of the Star Flower Troupe, and many people whistled excitedly.
"I haven't seen their performance for a long time."
"Ms. Erin is still so pretty!"
"But compared to May, I always feel that there is a lack of charm."
"It's time to be called Ms. May, don't you know, I heard that she is going to marry Knight Xi as his wife soon, and His Royal Highness the prince has sent congratulations."
Hearing the discussion around, Barracuda couldn't help but wonder, "The name of the troupe is either the same as the theater or the same as the place name. Why does the troupe in Border Town have such a strange name?"
"You're not from the West, right?" Someone immediately explained, "Ms. May and Ms. Irene are both from the Long Opera House, one is called the Star of the West, and the other is called the Flower of Tomorrow, and now they are both in Border Town. , it is naturally called the Star Flower Troupe."
"Look, let's start!"
This is not the first time that Kakusim has watched a theatrical performance, but the content of the story is extraordinarily novel. It is not about the same love among nobles, but an interpretation of the history of the Western Region... Ordinary people in the town, they went from being helpless and hesitant in the face of the demon moon, being driven like lambs, to determined to stay in the town and fight the brutal demon beasts to the end. The whole story is full of twists and turns and inspiring. When the characters played die in hunger and cold, or die on the defense line to protect their relatives, people on the scene will feel the same.
The old man quickly threw himself into it, and even the refugees who had just arrived in the west could feel the sacrifices and unremitting efforts made by the people on the border to survive.
When the play ended with Victory Day, thunderous applause broke out in the square.
The next scene left Kakusim stunned. He saw a long flax-colored woman holding a black thread, cut the wooden platform into pieces, and then directly used the pile of broken wood to ignite the sky-high bonfire.
The onlookers not only did not feel fear, but also shouted her name, "Miss Anna! Miss Anna!"
With the whole sheep being roasted on the bonfire, the atmosphere at the scene reached the highest level. The locals entered the square in a peculiar dance, and began the last part of the celebration to listen to others explaining that as long as the dance didn't stop, the barbecue would continue to be replenished until midnight.
"Mr. Captain, shall we go too?" Barracuda swallowed, eager to try.
"I'm old and can't dance anymore," Kakusim shook his head, "Come on with them."
"Then... I'll go first," he stuck out his tongue, "I'll bring it to you when I get the barbecue!"
Watching the young man follow the crowd to the open space, the old man couldn't help laughing. He had been hesitating before as to what name the stone boat assigned to him should be named so that it would not only be commemorative but not conventional, but now he finally had an idea.
Just call it Victory, he thought. (.)8