The Furoh Hall was a huge building with fantastic ideas.
Its biggest feature was that it had no walls, doors, or windows. The ceiling was irregularly shaped, and there were countless beautiful crystal chandeliers hanging from it. The ceiling was supported by slender arches at the edge of the hall that were embossed with legends.
In contrast, the slender pillars and the roof that could shroud the entire small manor gave off a crumbling feeling. However, in reality, this glorious building that was carefully calculated and designed by the famous architect Josephus Sphinxes was completely in line with the principles of mechanics. It had been standing in the Kattaman City State's deputy capital for hundreds of years.
If nothing went wrong, it would continue to exist in the foreseeable future.
Walking on the rough slate, Zhang Lisheng passed through the crowd that was spread out and continued to move forward with brisk footsteps. He realized that the closer he got to this brightly lit and magnificent hall that had already gathered thousands of Sea Haines City's respectable people, the more sparse the crowd around him became.
When he came within 20 steps of the young man, there was almost no one around him anymore. He realized something and when he was about to take out the invitation from his pocket, he was suddenly blocked by a warrior who was wearing a full body of heavy armor and even his head was wrapped in an iron mask not far away. He was originally motionless like a statue.
When the warrior was about to speak, he suddenly saw the face of Yaj, who was dressed as a cloud fairy, walking behind the young man. Immediately, he silently returned to his original position and became a statue again.
"Madam Yaj, looks like I've saved the process of showing the invitation with you around." Zhang Lisheng looked around and calculated in his heart. He speculated that there were at least more than 1,000 warrior statues surrounding the hall and continued to turn his head to look at the female merchant. "Are these real heavy armored warriors or are they just pretending to be?"
"They're all elite soldiers of the Sea Haines City's defense army. They're real heavy armored warriors. Even though they don't have the ability to cast spells, they have strength and stamina that are far beyond ordinary people," Yaj replied. "According to the usual practice, the city defense army will replace the sheriff to perform the responsibility of maintaining the order of the city during the New Year."
"No wonder everyone is so well-behaved despite such a grand carnival celebration. Such heavy armored warriors are much more deterrent than the sheriff," Zhang Lisheng said and walked into the Furoh Hall from between the two pillars. The female merchant naturally followed closely behind him.
One must admit that the Golden Velvet Trading indeed had an extraordinary influence in the Sea Haines City. The instant Yaj appeared in the brightly lit hall, she was immediately noticed by the people. A few of their eyes lit up as they greeted her with a smile in unison, "Miss Yaj, the cloud fairy that you're dressed as today is really beautiful …"
"Yaj, you're finally here. I was just thinking how regretful it would be if you didn't appear in the first round of the New Year celebration in the Furoh Hall …"
"Miss Yaj, even though it's very inappropriate for me to say this on this occasion, I've heard that because of your brother's speculation in Fran's war bonds, the Golden Velvet Flower has encountered a little problem with its liquidity …"
The people who spoke were either sincere or had ulterior motives, but they all had the same calm attitude as the female merchant.
When Zhang Lisheng, who was by the side, saw this scene, he curled his lips and chuckled silently. Leaving Yaj, he walked to the dining table and took some food and wine. Using a tray, he walked to the edge of the hall and casually found a sofa near the pillar to sit down.
After a while, the moon was in the middle of the sky, and the silver light shone through the round hole in the middle of the hall's ceiling onto a golden ball that was floating in the air.
At this time, almost all the respectable people and VIPs in the city had gathered in the Furoh Hall. The golden ball in the air began to spin slowly under the influence of the moonlight. A middle-aged man with a big belly, wearing a blue robe embroidered with nine shining golden stars and holding a slender black wand, quickly walked to the golden ball and hit the ground with the long wand in his hand.
In an instant, a loud bang, a dazzling red light, and thick red smoke rose into the air, causing the noisy hall to fall silent.
"Cough cough cough … I've already said that it's not a good idea to dress up as Archmage Aquamarine Birch, but my butler just won't listen." A complaining voice resonated from the smoke. It was not loud, but it magically entered everyone's ears, causing a burst of joyful laughter at once.
The thick smoke slowly dissipated, and the figure of the fat blue-robed man appeared. Smiling, he looked around and raised his hand to make a shushing gesture. In an instant, the entire Furoh Hall became so quiet that even the sound of a steel needle falling on the ground could be heard clearly.
"All the greedy merchants of the Sea Haines City and distinguished guests from other places, please allow me to wish all of you a Happy New Year in advance …" In the silence, the blue-robed man began to talk incessantly.
When Zhang Lisheng, who was sitting on the sofa, saw that everyone was standing up and listening, he stood up and looked around. He found a girl who looked the kindest and asked in a whisper, "Beautiful lady, can you tell me who's speaking?"
"City Governor Salero Bunch, the most powerful and wise ruler in the history of the Sea Haines City. You don't even know him?" The girl glanced at the young man's black hair and showed a disgusted expression. Fortunately, she still answered the question.
"Oh, so he's my first big prey …" Zhang Lisheng nodded in relief. When he was muttering to himself, the blue-robed man announced loudly, "… The Spring Festival Celebration begins now. Everyone, please dance to your heart's content …"
The instant the words of the Sea Haines City's governor left his mouth, a cheerful dance music immediately resonated throughout the entire hall. Then, accompanied by the happy dance of thousands of people, it rose and floated over the entire city.
The first few rounds of group dances were performed.
Then, it was followed by a wonderful vaudeville performance.
Then, all the young men and women of the Sea Haines City's wealthy merchant families who had reached the age of sixteen carried out the first formal ballroom dance in their lives with their heads held high under the loving gaze of their fathers.
Then, after a few rounds of group dances, the warm atmosphere of the best parade carriage election slowly kicked off.
Just like this, time passed by quickly in the tight and interesting 'programs' one after another.
Finally, in the midst of everyone's expectations, the early morning was about to arrive. When the two beautiful and magnificent carriages slowly drove into the Furoh Hall amidst the cheers, the Sea Haines City's governor made the last declaration of the celebration. "I announce that this year, the ceremonial carriages of the noble Sea Goddess Tiinaros and her most favored voter, His Majesty the Sea Emperor Bourbon are:
The Ferry Trading Company's ceremonial carriage, Blue Dream, and the Elrocky Trading Company's ceremonial carriage, Ocean Authority. Now, Her Majesty the Sea God and her respected voter, His Majesty the Sea Emperor Bourbon, please board the ceremonial carriage. "
After that, amidst the cheers that resonated through the night sky, a blue-haired beauty with outstanding grace wearing a chiffon aqua blue dress and a tall and strong man, who was wearing a pair of tight-fitting leather pants that looked like they were about to explode, made a sacred gesture and walked towards the carriage.
Even though they knew that they were just two 'actors' with low status, the merchants and nobles still bowed and kneeled respectfully wherever these two people passed by.
Zhang Lisheng looked at the crowd in the Furoh Hall that was constantly moving up and down like a wheat field that had been blown by a strong wind and had a strange smile on his face. Without warning, someone beside him said cheerfully, "Mr. Lisheng, so you've been hiding here all along. Look at how relaxed you look, don't tell me that you didn't even dance at all?"
"I'm not interested in dancing, Your Highness Seliya …" The young man replied without turning his head. Before he could finish his words, his arm was grabbed by someone and a soft voice resonated in his ears, "Please call me Seliya directly. I don't want my identity to be known by all of the Sea Haines City people."
"Of course." Zhang Lisheng looked at the carriage driving out of the hall from afar and nodded indifferently.
"Mr. Lisheng, that's just a pretend ceremony. It's not as interesting as the clown's fire-breathing performance just now. I really don't understand why it would attract your attention so much.
There are also many young scholars in my father's palace, but none of them are as dull as you.
Look, I've just made some new friends. Several of the 'noble ladies' have heard of your legendary experience, and they admire you very much … "The Princess of Fran continued to whisper in his ear in a rustic manner. All of a sudden, most of the candles on the ceiling went out, and the light immediately became dim.
At the same time, the round golden ball hanging in the center of the hall began to scatter and emit countless slender rays of light that intertwined into a three-dimensional pattern. Not long after, it showed the scene of two huge carriages, one blue and one black, running on the street.
"This clarity and three-dimensional sense is not worse than the Atlanteans' light projector. Looks like I've really underestimated the civilization level of these mainlanders …" Looking at the image in the air, Zhang Lisheng could not help but frown as he muttered to himself. Princess Fran, who was by his side, acted like a country girl and could not help but blurt out, "This should be a 'strategic detection magic.'
In other words, the spellcaster must be at least a level-14 archmage, and in order to display such a magnificent magic, he would need at least a quasi-holy relic alchemy item. Just for a celebration? T-This is too extravagant … "
Under the irrepressible exclamations of the distinguished guests and the proud gazes of the Sea Haines City's merchants, the carriages in the golden ball projection galloped on the main roads of the city and were sent out of the city gate by the cheers and shouts of the people in the city.
After leaving the city, the two carriages galloped along a quiet path with huge torches that were more than two meters tall on both sides. 'Da, da, da …' The speed slowed down and came to a cliff before slowly stopping.
At this time, a huge clock was displayed on the entire ceiling of the hall, showing the time to 23: 50.
At this moment, the guests no longer had time to marvel at the Sea Haines City's extravagance. Everyone was staring at the projection in the middle of the clock. Under the illumination of the bright moonlight and the swaying flames, the young man and woman who played the role of Sea God and Sea Emperor jumped down from the carriage. One holding a golden scepter, while the other holding a trident, took down the torches inserted by the carriage door and climbed up the cliff one after another.
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