Chapter 482: The First Day of Performance
Chapter 482: The First Day of Performance
"What would it be like if that statue in the Orange Zone came to life?"
"The Art Festival isn't some martial arts tournament! Even if someone could do something so exaggerated, there's no reason to do it now!"
"..."
Lindsey and Wah Wah Wah were still sitting on the rooftop of the theater.
Music played throughout the city, creating an incredibly joyous atmosphere.
On the streets, one could see paintings and sculptures displayed every few steps, with some artists even creating impromptu works on the spot.
In addition to this, the parade performances by the actors were also a highlight of the Art Festival.
They boarded performance floats and traveled counterclockwise through the City of a Thousand Sails, performing various classic plays.
All the residents of the city, regardless of whether they were Awakened or ordinary people, locals or visitors, were immersed in this joyful and festive atmosphere.
The Art Festival would last for an entire month.
The opening day and the closing day were naturally the times when the performances were the grandest and most frequent.
Among all the spectacular sights.
The most eye-catching one was indeed that statue.
In terms of volume and mass, this thing was like a mountain that had been forcibly moved onto the sea.
Whether it was the lifelike and detailed sculpting techniques or the stone statue's height of several kilometers.
It was all a breathtaking and extraordinary spectacle.
Even Lindsey, with his extensive knowledge and experience, couldn't help but let his imagination run wild.
What kind of foundation could support such a massive statue?
Or what kind of skills did the artists use to make a stone mountain float on the sea?
The density of ordinary stone is about 2.3 to 2.8 tons per cubic meter.
Based on the height of several kilometers, the mass could be roughly estimated to be several billion tons.
"Glug..."
Lindsey swallowed, feeling that the artists had gone overboard.
"After the Art Festival ends, how will this be dealt with?"
"Are they going to just dump it into the sea?"
"..."
It was approaching noon.
At this time, Wah Wah Wah reluctantly put down her telescope and asked Lindsey beside her:
"Lindsey, what do you think of this celebration?"
"Even in the City of a Thousand Sails, this is a rare and grand celebration!"
Lindsey nodded in agreement:
"It's indeed eye-opening."
"Especially with everyone, regardless of their status, participating, it feels really good."
As they chatted, Wah Wah Wah suddenly thought of something:
"But speaking of it, it's a bit strange!"
She turned to look around:
"Remember that night when the Illusory Dream went wrong?"
Lindsey nodded, recalling vividly:
"Yes, that Eighth-Stage Awakener, with their music, calmed the tense atmosphere within the city."
Wah Wah Wah continued:
"There should be performances by these big shots at the Art Festival, but there's no sign of them now."
Lindsey considered a possibility:
"Could it be because of the undersea art studio I sent them to?"
"Are those people causing trouble in the depths?"
Wah Wah Wah looked up.
"Is that so? My house isn't prepared for a tsunami impact!"
"If those guys are causing trouble down there, we won't have any peace up here!"
Wah Wah Wah waved her hand, indicating there was nothing they could do about it now.
She stood up on the rooftop, ready to invite Lindsey:
"Lindsey, let's go down for lunch. The theater provides lunch every day, let's go and try it!"
Lindsey started rummaging through his bag.
"I have quite a few things here, I can make something..."
Before Lindsey could take out the food, Wah Wah Wah shook her head in refusal:
"Let's talk about it later.
"If I keep eating all these delicacies you bring, I'm afraid I won't be able to stomach regular food in the future."
Being able to resist temptation is indeed a good thing.
Lindsey nodded in agreement and, together with Wah Wah Wah, descended into the interior of the theater.
The renowned actors of the Fenburr Theatre were all out parading in the city today, leaving only some ordinary actors and elders behind.
They benefited from this.
The food in the theater's canteen was also in abundance.
Lindsey tried a seaweed noodle dish, while Wah Wah Wah chose a grilled fish.
After finishing their meal, the two strolled through the theater to aid digestion, passing by various smaller theaters along the way. The girl began to recount her past experiences to Lindsey.
"Look, Lindsey, this is the practice theater."
"This place doesn't even have its own name, only a numeric code of 12345. Only the newest actors would consider this their stage, and the ticket prices are cheap."
"When I first started performing, I began right here. Those days were truly tough..."
"Over here! This is the Red Oak Hall, the theater I was able to perform in after gaining some fame. The first time I took the lead role, there were only a few dozen people in the entire theater. I felt like my future was doomed back then!"
"..."
"And here, here is the Ice Wolf Theater! It's also the most important and largest theater in the Fenburr Theatre!"
"My final performance was held right here."
"That evening, every seat in the theater was filled, and the aisles were packed with crowds."
"Thinking about it now, I do feel a bit nostalgic..."
The two had initially just been passing by the theater.
But as they drew closer, they heard voices and scattered applause coming from within.
"..."
Lindsey and Wah Wah Wah exchanged a glance, then silently approached the theater.
Inside, several actors were performing an opera.
It was the opening day of the Art Festival, and the renowned actors of the Fenburr Theatre had left, leaving only a few actors and elders to stand guard.
These people were not going to waste such an opportunity.
The actors, who rarely got a chance to perform, seized this moment to showcase their talents on the grand stage.
Lindsey and Wah Wah Wah also entered and chose a spot to watch.
They silently observed the actors' performance.
Although it couldn't compare to the grand spectacles in the city, the atmosphere inside the theater was rich with artistic flair. Every actor on stage seemed to come alive, their expressions and movements showcasing their rigorous training and love for the craft.
This scene held a unique kind of inspiration and beauty.
Wah Wah Wah explained to Lindsey, "They're performing 'Wind Son's Chronicles'."
"It tells the story of an ancient hero overcoming obstacles and slaying the hurricane fortress's deity with their sword."
Lindsey listened attentively, appreciating the performance as Wah Wah Wah narrated.
The grand theater not only had a spacious interior but also featured intricate mechanisms on the stage and audience seats, which responded to the ongoing performance.
As half an hour passed, the actors finished their act, and the audience erupted in applause and cheers.
Lindsey whispered in praise, "That was amazing. The actors' skills are truly remarkable, especially during their performances."
"This isn't something to be used in combat!"
Lindsey's praise was sincere, but it sparked Wah Wah Wah's competitive spirit.
She leaned in close to Lindsey and said defiantly, "Let's go to an empty theater. I'll show you a performance worth a 5 gold coin admission fee and a thousand tickets sold in a day!"
(End of Chapter)
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