Chapter Seventy-Seven: The Banquet (1)
Early this morning, many early risers of Djerkhala noticed that today's Djerkhara seemed to be a little different from usual.
In the streets, many adults and old men who they rarely saw on weekdays poured out, dressed gorgeously and swaggering towards the lord's castle with their servants, and from time to time they stopped to talk to the acquaintances they met, with a proud and proud look; On the avenue outside the city, luxurious carriages painted with different family crests whizzed by, bringing up a large puff of dust and smoke behind them; The knight who had wrapped himself in a steel fortress followed suit, proudly waving his long whip, attracting the envious gaze of the passing townspeople.
The soldiers of the city guard under Count Atlas all moved, and they struggled to stop the curious citizens who wanted to get closer to see it, and to ensure that these adults and lords who came to the banquet were not threatened by any dangerous factors, and they were all sweating profusely.
And in front of the hall of Lord Atlas, the center of all the focus of Djerkhara today, stood a dense crowd of Rhodok sergeants and snipers, who watched the endless stream of guests with astute and alert eyes, ensuring that the security of the banquet was foolproof.
If you're old enough, you'll be able to pass through them and enter the hall for a banquet after a lot of checks.
In the hall, twelve intricately carved marble columns stood like guards, dividing the vast rectangular hall into two parts.
After making a circle along the columns hung and adorned with fragrant garlands, and passing past the delicate statues and paintings, the guests are considered to have entered the hall.
In the interior of the hall, the floor is paved with precious wood. And the high ceiling is also inlaid with this expensive wood. Looking up, there was an intricately carved candlestick made of gold and silver hanging from the ceiling. It illuminates the hall with brilliant candlelight, while emitting bursts of intoxicating fragrance. Obviously, the host of the banquet has invested in spices, which is already a figure that is difficult for ordinary people to accept.
And under the ceiling, where famous artists painted pictures with great skill, there was a round table made of the rarest and most precious marble, and around the table were six tall and large bronze benches. The benches were covered with precious and gorgeous velvet, and several soft cushions were carefully placed.
Next to the walls are three intricately carved wooden display cabinets with garlands and leaf patterns. In these display cases are precious porcelain of all shapes and sizes, goods from the mysterious Orient of the Salander population, which are priceless throughout Calradia. Next to the display case are several red felt-covered wooden benches and two long dining tables, which are intended for the less important guests. But even so, on the wooden tables were two or three statues of goddesses adorned with precious silver and precious stones, and their hands delicately held sterling silver candlesticks, illuminating the already bright hall even more brilliantly.
Count Atlas and his son, Dewey, were reclining on a bench with their elbows bent against a fluffy velvet cushion, waiting for the guests to enter.
"Father, Lord Gehamer, because of the last unpleasantness that had occurred between our soldiers and his subjects in his realm of Pavron, refused to attend this feast, and sent only his youngest son. The Counts of Mateas, Larrouken, Nilcha, and Richson, all of whom declared that they could not come, sent their sons and nephews. His Majesty King Greyfus was unable to attend in person, and His Royal Highness the Grand Prince Gennaro was present on his behalf, and according to the report of our cavalry, His Highness and they would soon arrive. Father, is there anything else you'd like to add? ”
Count Atlas was silent for a moment, and then let out a long sigh: "Alas, Your Majesty, Your Majesty still can't forgive me...... I've done so much, but why, it's such a small thing! Even with those four guys. My son, who do you think I can count on? ”
Du Wei lowered his head, pretending not to hear his father's question.
"Our most revered prince, His Highness Gennaro has arrived!"
There was a report from the attendant outside the door, and Du Wei quickly raised his head and looked at his father with a serious face: "Father, you can't take this matter to heart no matter what. The party has already begun, and we must not let anyone else see the joke! ”
Count Atlas nodded silently, squeezed out a smile, and headed towards the door. Du Wei followed closely behind him, his head bowed, and he couldn't see a trace of expression.
Time passed slowly, and the seats in the hall were already full of guests, all of whom were wearing extremely gorgeous dresses, showing off their expensive ornaments.
The servants at the table, all dressed in neat and neat white clothes, stood straight behind the guests, always ready to fill any of the guests' plates or glasses when they were empty.
In the corner of the dining room sat a group of brilliant bards, also dressed in splendid clothes and adorned with gold and silver ornaments. They laughed, danced, played their instruments in the midst of the noise, and sang cheerful tunes loudly, making the happy feast even more lively.
"She walked with a light step, spinning, jumping
Dancing skirts, long flowing hair
Passion is like fire and can burn everything
That day, the girl smiling by the trevi fountain
She watched as the silver coins sank to the bottom of the pool
I also heard God's sigh or smile
Roses like fire are in full bloom
With her, the sky is red
I have seen such a scene in a dream, and I am intoxicated
It was a long night, and countless people gathered here
Singing, praising such a night
Forget about your pain
The bare wound in the sun
We dry the blood and soothe the pain
Stubbornly waiting for the carnival to come
It's been a crazy night
Yesterday, I roamed in a beautiful country
The night there is so charming
The girls were dressed in gorgeous clothes and wore glittering jewelry
Glass dancing shoes are dancing to the rhythm
Everyone is happy as if they are in heaven
It's just that there's no sunlight here
There is only a fire and a white moon
Your body will be involuntarily
Your legs will no longer be at your command
Everybody's dancing, everybody's jumping
Girl in beautiful glass dancing shoes
So crystalline, like tears dripping from her eyes in the sun
The next carnival will come at a time
The next carnival, I don't know if we can wait
After spending countless days that didn't belong to you
I just look forward to the fire that rushes to the sky, and one day it will be lit again"
Du Wei listened to the song called "Glass Dancing Shoes", and little by little, he looked extremely intoxicated. Just then, a blind servant approached him and whispered a few words in his ear.
"Ah, finally!" Du Wei shouted excitedly in his heart, this sudden emotion made his face look a little pale. He clenched his fists tightly, his body shaking uncontrollably. He unconsciously turned his head to his sister Jessica, who was sitting on the side, and looked at her expectantly staring at the door, and couldn't help but hate: "You're finally here, you damn bastard, Charles!" ”