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[Assistant] Then damn Blue Shell started talking. Something about doing a library search.


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[Assistant] Fam stared at them for a moment, his face expressionless. He turned back to watch the stars, and the moment was lost.


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[Assistant] Forcing the user to break focus and attend to their environment. We introduce Switchback.


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[Assistant] Switchback is built upon our focus and saccade tracking.


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[Assistant] Which uses the mobile device's front-facing camera in two ways.


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[Assistant] Cicada tracking observes the user's gaze as it jumps to different parts of the screen. Here,


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[Assistant] We show Cicada tracking being used in the context of reading. Every large gaze jump across the screen corresponds to a new line being read.


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[Assistant] If the user becomes distracted, he risks forgetting where he last read. With switchback, however, the system can highlight where the user had stopped. Focus tracking monitors the user's attention.


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[Assistant] As the user walks off the bus, he must look away from his device. Once the user returns his focus to the screen, SwitchBack can draw his attention to where he left off, allowing


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[Assistant] For a moment, the noisy tavern fell into silence and even the patrons seated at the bar counter stopped drinking and turned to look at them. May was a little shocked.


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[Assistant] When I was in the old King's City, I once sought guidance from Cajun, right? That's exactly why he won't see you. The manager lowered his voice. Lord Cajun is very disappointed in you, Miss May.


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[Assistant] Even though the voice was very quiet, the girls next to May could easily catch every word. May felt her hand be suddenly squeezed by Irene.


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[Assistant] Those words struck them harder than any accusation would, especially when it came from a distinguished dramatist.


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[Assistant] It was fine for him to criticize or encourage his juniors for their sakes, but it was harsh to tell his juniors that they were disappointments.


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[Assistant] She would be completely discombobulated or even sob on the spot if she heard those words three years ago. But she didn't think of herself first anymore.


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[Assistant] After so many years as the Star of the Western Region, she, the backbone of the Starflower Troupe, was confident about her acting ability.


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[Assistant] If the blame had hurt her so much, what about Irene, Tina, and the other members of the troupe?


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[Assistant] Not to mention Swallow, such a talented girl who only lacked confidence.


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[Assistant] Therefore, Mae found herself unexpectedly calm at the moment.


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[Assistant] May let out a soft breath, composed herself, and replied, Really? I believe there must be a mistake.


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[Assistant] It'll be better if I'm allowed to explain it to him personally, but if not I can only give him my apologies.


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[Assistant] Anyway, I hope that Mr. Cajun makes more progress in drama and makes a breakthrough in the ceremony. We'll take our leave.


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[Assistant] She turned and walked towards the door, and then spoke over her shoulder, by the way, please don't call me Miss May. I'm Mrs. Lannis now.


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[Assistant] The weather was still the same on their way back, but Mae felt like the sky looked more gloomy. No one spoke a word.


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[Assistant] The joy and excitement they had when they started from their home was all gone.


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[Assistant] It was not until they were about to go home separately that Gate asked, Lady Mae, did you really fall out with Master Cajun? Idiot. What nonsense. Rosea shot him a stern glance.


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[Assistant] How could Sister may pay a visit to him if they had grudges against each other? That's no better than asking to be ignored. How could he say that he was disappointed in her? I reckon he's jealous. Everyone gasped and looked at Rosea in disbelief.


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[Assistant] Hey, the man you're talking about is the great dramatist of Grey Castle.


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[Assistant] I've been with Mason since she moved from Wonsong to Border Town.


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[Assistant] She has stopped contacting Cajun Troop ever since she returned from the Old King City, so their claim that she has disappointed Master Cajun is illogical.


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[Assistant] Perhaps because of Rosea's bold and confident argument, everyone cheered up a little bit.


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[Assistant] I wondered why the manager was afraid to look Lady May in the eyes. Now it appears that he felt guilty.


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[Assistant] So, is that the reason why Master Cajun didn't want to see Sister Mei? Of course not. Mei could not help rolling her eyes.


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[Assistant] How could he such a famed master be jealous of me?


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[Assistant] Almost no one has ever heard of me outside the western region, but his name has spread across the entirety grey castle, and even people in some regions of the Kingdom of Dawn have heard of him. What you're saying is far too wrong. Everyone cringed at those words. Anyway, that's the end of it. Do you understand? Mei said and clapped her hands. Go home, all of you. We have a tight schedule of shooting tomorrow.


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[Assistant] That night, Carter asked her about the visit over dinner. She just ran through the thing with him. Somehow, Mae did not want her husband to be involved. After all, this was just a row in the drama circle. The shooting ran smoothly over the next few days.


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[Assistant] May had been concerned that everyone would be frustrated by their encounter with the Cajun troop, but, on the contrary, in the final act of the movie that was shot in the palace, all of them seemed to have called upon their strength and contributed an extraordinarily brilliant performance.


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[Assistant] Even Gate performed better than usual, and he also insisted on finishing every action perfectly before he took a rest.


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[Assistant] The passion had not only motivated the entire Starflower Troupe, but also become a revelation to the new members.


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[Assistant] Those newcomers who did not participate in that visit guessed it was Master Cajun's guidance that stimulated their seniors to work so hard. Mei was slightly relieved.


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[Assistant] It seemed that the incident did not have much of an impact on the troop.


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[Assistant] She would have thought that the dust had settled, but something unexpected happened again.


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[Assistant] The manager of Cajun Troupe visited her at the end of the day when they had just finished the shooting.


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[Assistant] My lord wanted to see you. Miss May. No, Mrs. Lannis.


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[Assistant] The man seemed to have been waiting for a long time outside the castle district as his hat was covered with a thin layer of snow.


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[Assistant] Of course, his lord was Cajun Fells, the great dramatist who had founded the Cajun troupe.


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[Assistant] Mei was so confused and even wanted to tell him that she would not come with him since she had been such a disappointment to Cajun Fells. But she found that she did want to see Cajun for an explanation for his words. Can my companions come with me? Mei asked. No, Lord Cajun only permit you to visit him. The man shook his head. Mei. Irene sounded concerned.


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[Assistant] She gave Irene a comforting glance and then took a deep breath before she answered, I see. Please lead the way.


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[Assistant] Here she was, at the same place once again, Whistling Hotel.


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[Assistant] May, following the manager, took the stairs up to the second floor and entered a large study, where she saw some familiar friends standing against the bookcase.


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[Assistant] Princess Renkin, Minstrel Agrippo, Flying Cloud Burness, all of them were top level performers coming from all over the country.


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[Assistant] She once worked with them rather well in the memoir of a prince's search for love.


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[Assistant] They should have been happy to see her again after so many years apart, but Mei could only sense contempt and hostility from their cold faces. This was something she did not expect.


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[Assistant] May had not have looked forward to any warm welcome from these people, but she did not understand why they made their dislike of her so obvious. For, as far as she was concerned, actors would never show their actual feeling to the other actors, even those who they did not get along with.


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[Assistant] For famous actors, hiding their actual feelings was no more than a cinch, so very few of them would turn against other people openly, even against new actors.


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[Assistant] Unlike the troublemakers in the Longsong Theatre, the actors would be more cautious as their reputation grew.


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[Assistant] However, now even they refuse to hide any feelings in front of her.


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[Assistant] Cajun seemed to have aged a lot in the past few years, but no one within the room would ignore him. They all kept quiet and waited for him to begin.


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[Assistant] Cajun, seeming to sense her gaze, closed the script in his hands and stood up.


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[Assistant] But they have finished shooting the magic movie and they don't have to perform on stage. No, that's not the point. The question is why he would make such a request.


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[Assistant] For a moment, May was completely lost, for she had never expected to hear this from Cajun.


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[Assistant] Perhaps sensing that his words were a little abrupt, Cajun added quickly, I don't mean for you to cancel it, just shelve it temporarily.


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[Assistant] Make some excuse, such as illness or the need to take some rest.


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[Assistant] If you postpone the show for about a week, I figure that the officials will allow me to see the king. But...


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[Assistant] May wanted to argue that the magic movie was totally different from the traditional dramas and the star flower troupe did not need to be responsible for screening it.


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[Assistant] However, as soon as the butt was set out, Renkin broke into a sneer.


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[Assistant] It seemed that Rengan had been holding back her urge to argue for a long time. I've told you that it's a waste of effort. How could she stop the show that she has been working on? Master, you've asked the wrong person.


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[Assistant] I thought that you were just led astray and gave up your quest for drama, but I didn't expect you to become so vile, Burness said regretfully, stamping her feet. I've spoken up for you on that day. Mrs. Lannis, what do you take drama as? A way to earn your fame?


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[Assistant] Even if she didn't tell us, we should have known about what she really is. The wife of Chief Knight Carter Lannis.


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[Assistant] So, it does make sense to see the officials try to please her.


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[Assistant] Otherwise, I don't believe that King Roland would not even grant Master Cajun, such a famed dramatist, a chance to perform for him. Enough!


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[Assistant] May was astonished when she finally realized what was going on.


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[Assistant] Cajun troop wants to perform for his majesty for his enthronement and has submitted the application in the city hall in accordance with the rules. But contrary to their expectation, they were rejected.


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[Assistant] That's why they blamed me after they knew that I have married with Chief Knight, thinking that it must be me who made the officials lay aside their application and give them the cold shoulder. What a big misunderstanding.


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[Assistant] If that was the case, then she could understand why they showed open animosity towards her.


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[Assistant] In the drama circle, actors had to experience a lot of things, such as rejection, criticism, or the competition for a new role.


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[Assistant] All of these things happen among actors, so no actor would openly argue for their misfortune.


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[Assistant] However, if any one of them used their contacts to hinder other people's performance, that would be regarded as an offense to the actors who loved acting.


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[Assistant] She would be more resentful and contemptuous if such things were put on her.


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[Assistant] May said slowly, I didn't talk to anyone about the incident in the hotel except the companions who were with me. I can promise you that. I trust you too.


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[Assistant] That's why I decided to have a talk with you," Cajun said, rubbing his brow.


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[Assistant] We've known nothing about this new city, nor have we understood why we were rejected.


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[Assistant] To ask you stop the show is the last thing I wanna do, but I have no choice. Of course, we'll compensate you for your loss afterward.


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[Assistant] The other actors frowned and looked away when they heard the word compensate.


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[Assistant] Mei, meanwhile, did not bother to guess what he would compensate her, for she had known Cajun Fells well enough to understand that he must have had his reasons. I'd like to ask you a question before I give you my answer.


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[Assistant] The old man was silent for a long while, and then he waved to the other actors.


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[Assistant] Renkin wanted to say something, but she held her words back at the last moment and then walked out of the room.


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[Assistant] One after another, they followed her out, leaving May and Cajun alone.


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[Assistant] Cajunfels stared at Mei, his eyes full of reproach that almost made her retreat. How many dramas have you played in the past two years? That was a question she did not expect to hear. Uhm, seven or eight? Mei was not sure.


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[Assistant] 12, actually, Cajun said, counting with his fingers.


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[Assistant] Cinderella, The Witch's Story, Dawn, New City. Let's lay aside the quality of the scripts. Do you really think you've played them well? May was shocked. Have you seen them all? No, that's a stupid question. She realized it right after she blurted the question out.


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[Assistant] Most of her dramas were played in the western region, so he must have heard of them from other people. As she had expected, Cajun shook his head.


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[Assistant] I have students in the four regions of Grey Castle, from whom I can easily hear of these dramas. He sighed.


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[Assistant] But did it not take you as long as eight months to prepare for the memoir of a prince's search for love?


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[Assistant] May was speechless, for she had seen behind the old man's words.


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[Assistant] It was a law widely acknowledged in the drama circle that a vivid and successful performance was based on tons of preparation.


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[Assistant] No matter how talented the actors were, they could not be sure that they had memorized every line and every action in a short period of time.


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[Assistant] In truth, as there were so many dramas to rehearse, she had made quite a few simple mistakes that she had never made before, such as saying the wrong lines and making the wrong expressions, which might not be noticed by ordinary people but would be particularly abrupt to a knowledgeable audience.


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[Assistant] I don't know why you moved from the Longsong Theater to Border Town, where you began to perform the dramas of this level. Cajun said seriously.


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[Assistant] You might do it under your lord's order, but he wouldn't force you to do it if it was against your will.


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[Assistant] After all a play is like an open dance and no one can dance well when they're shackled. May, he said. His tone had changed.


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[Assistant] Instead of addressing her as Mrs. Lannis, he sounded like a teacher teaching his beloved student.


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[Assistant] You should have known very well that the audience also helps to improve your acting skill.


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[Assistant] How could you improve without their high demands and standards stimulating you?


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[Assistant] It's true that you've pleased most people, but you gave up your aspiration to be a superb actor, and that's why I'm disappointed in you. May was quiet.


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[Assistant] She could not even find any words to argue as she knew that he was telling the truth.


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[Assistant] In terms of performance, she had indeed become worse recently.


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[Assistant] She had slashed a lot of her private practice time and also declined her role in the Wolf Princess.


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[Assistant] The dramas were arranged in such a tight schedule that it was unlikely for her to have enough time to study every role she was about to play.


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[Assistant] In addition, maintaining the starflower troupe had also taken a lot of her energy. It took her a long while to find something to say.


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[Assistant] Have you spent a long time preparing for this drama that you're about to play? She asked. It took me two years, Cajun said proudly.


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[Assistant] Apart from the time we spent performing the old plays, we've been rehearsing it all the time, even on the boat and in this hotel.


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[Assistant] By now, we've polished every detail and all we need is a stage where my students can present their perfect work.


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[Assistant] I must say that it's better than the memoir of a prince's search for love I performed when I was at the zenith of my fame.


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[Assistant] He looked right at May and continued, Although you've misused the talent God has gifted you, I believe your love for the drama is real. You must be very happy to watch an authentic drama too. Am I right?


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[Assistant] At least, he still stuck to his pure faith in dramas. The exact faith that made him so frank to her and still stick to his opinion even though he was asking for her help.


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[Assistant] In Cajun's opinion, someone who sincerely loved drama was sure to make room for a perfect play. But she found that she could not easily answer yes. Something had stopped her.


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[Assistant] May closed her eyes, the girl's voice coming back to her ears. Mrs. Lannis, please wait. This is a little token of my gratitude. Please do accept it. Then a salted fish was handed over to her. At that moment, May understood what was stopping her.


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[Assistant] She opened her eyes and held the master dramatist's gaze. This time she would not evade the issue anymore.


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[Assistant] There was so much rhetoric she could put in her answer to make it sound both polite and pleasant.


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[Assistant] First, she could compliment him, and then she might use the butt to explain the fact that the magic movie was utterly different from the ordinary dramas and was made under an imperial order.


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[Assistant] Cajunfels knew almost nothing about Neverwinter, nor did he have any idea of the peculiarity of Starflower Troupe and how much his majesty had valued those dramas she had played. He had made a mistake from the very beginning.


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[Assistant] If she could make him understand how wrong he was, it might be a good time to clear up any misapprehensions between them and even change Cajun's bad impression of her.


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[Assistant] But Mei knew in her heart that it was just another kind of evading.


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[Assistant] Mr. Cajun, have you prepared the show only for his majesty?


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[Assistant] And the nobles, ministers, and lords who will participate in the ceremony, Cajun said, nodding.


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[Assistant] A show will lose its meaning without the matching audience, no matter how wonderful it is.


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[Assistant] Like gold matching with jewels and fine wine with exquisite cups, only the careful and attentive audience could understand the very meaning of the actor's every expression and action and appreciate the true perfection of the play. That was true.


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[Assistant] Because the audience will just enjoy the show however wonderful it is, May said, and she felt the strength upwelling from the bottom of her heart.


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[Assistant] They'll applaud, praise, and talk about it perhaps when they're enjoying their afternoon tea. But that's all.


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[Assistant] The play is just one of numerous entertainments, and their life will be just the same whether they see it or not.


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[Assistant] For a creator, his drama was like a child to him and he would never accept such a remark easily.


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[Assistant] I thought your pursuit of fame has blinded you, but I didn't expect that kind of arrogance from you. So, are you telling me that you've seen a perfect drama? I haven't, May said frankly. But I know what it should be like.


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[Assistant] Cajun looked into her eyes, his gaze sharp as knives.


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[Assistant] Years of experience had given him an imposing aura of authority, which was intimidating to every junior in the drama circle.


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[Assistant] He was obviously waiting for her explanation, but Mei knew that no answer would please him. She did not retreat.


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[Assistant] There was no doubt that what she was about to say would result in her parting most of her fellows in the drama circle and taking a path that none of them had ever seen nor could understand.


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[Assistant] By then, the criticism on her would be much worse or even lead to breaking off all the relationships between her and those people. She was going to pay a high price, wasn't she? She asked herself. There was a voice answering her. But it's worth fighting for.


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[Assistant] May answered, a great drama shouldn't be something just for people to enjoy or an entertainment that the nobles would seek only when they're free. It deserves more than that. Sometimes it can even change people's fate.


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[Assistant] The witch diaries helped people to understand what a witch is so that the witches could clear the stigma they didn't deserve.


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[Assistant] Don encouraged people to work and get rid of poverty and hunger so that many people could start a much better life.


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[Assistant] New City intuitively showed the new migrants how to comply with the rules of Neverwinter and rooted out the rats that had hidden in them. The Hero's Life.


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[Assistant] She paused and said slowly, help the sad girl to get back on her feet and start a new life.


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[Assistant] I know that there are many people who lost their families in the war.


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[Assistant] You told me that the most excellent drama was able to let the watchers identify with what the character had experienced in their life. But I want more.


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[Assistant] I want my drama to help the audience see their own future, may said honestly.


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[Assistant] The nobles could always find alternatives to the jewels and exquisite cups if they lack them, while my drama is the food that can feed up a lot of people.


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[Assistant] For the first time, her words reduced Cage into silence.


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[Assistant] I have no doubt that your drama will be very exciting after two years of preparation, but I'm also confident that the upcoming wolf princess will be equally mind-blowing.


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[Assistant] We only spent more than a month on rehearsal and some of us haven't even acted before. But, still, it'll be the best drama I've ever seen.


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[Assistant] May curtsied and went on. If you still hold to your original opinion about our drama after you watch it, then I'll recommend your new play to His Majesty for you.


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[Assistant] Mae felt much better after she had left the Whistlin' Hotel, to the point even her steps became springy.


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[Assistant] Just as she stepped out of the alley, she saw Carter Lanis waiting on the street. Why are you here? May was surprised. Irene told me that you left with Mr. Cajun's man. I'm a little worried. Carter shrugged.


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[Assistant] After all, I'm going to stop by the convenience market to buy some food for dinner. Really? May glanced at him. Have you already known what had happened at the hotel that day? You ate less that night. It was obvious to me. Chief Knight said proudly, Hang on. She stopped abruptly.


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[Assistant] Did you ask City Hall to reject Cajun Troop's application for his performance? Ah, Carter raised his eyebrow. What are you talking about? Whose application for performance did I reject?


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[Assistant] It took you many days to finish the fish that the little girl gave to you last time. I like it now. What? Do you have an opinion? May interrupted him and then reached out her right hand to him. Do you want to come with me or not? Of course. The knight took her hand without hesitation. Anything you want.


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[Assistant] At last, the release date of the Wolf Princess was finally here.


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[Assistant] As soon as sunlight began to shine through the window, Victor was awakened by a rustling sound.


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[Assistant] He opened his eyes only to discover that the other side of the pillow had been vacated, leaving behind only a few long strands of hair and the faint body scent of a young woman. Tinkle. He called out in a slightly dry voice. Your excellency, you're awake. The person who replied seemed somewhat alarmed. Was it my being too noisy that disturbed you?


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[Assistant] The jewel merchant sat up and leaned back on the headboard while revealing a slight smile. The maid was still fumbling with her attire.


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[Assistant] This is the kind of feeling that those noble young ladies can never offer. Victor began to chuckle. Alright. I shan't look anymore.


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[Assistant] But I should let you know that you won't be able to put it on properly without assistance. Oh. The latter seemed a little perplexed. Come over and I'll help you. He reached out a hand. But let me have a cup of water first. I'm so thirsty.


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[Assistant] After helping her to tie up the laces, Victor placed his hand on the maid's waist. Done. It suits you pretty well.


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[Assistant] The dress may seem flimsy, but before elastic bands were invented, the servants who were chosen to dress the young ladies had to be big and burly or they wouldn't be able to fasten it properly. I see. The young girl stuck out her tongue. This is the first time I've heard. Many items used by nobles are like that. They look good but are terribly troublesome to use. In short, flashy without substance. He laughed.


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[Assistant] I woke up early just to finish preparation earlier so that I won't hold up your journey. Tinkle shook her hand.


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[Assistant] I shall now go fetch water for you to clean up and also prepare breakfast. Wearing this to perform such tasks.


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[Assistant] Victor glanced at the visibly excited maid but decided not to dig deeper. Okay, go.


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[Assistant] I just need a fresh omelette toast, and don't forget to make yourself a serving. Yes, thank you, your excellency. She bowed respectfully before making her way out.


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[Assistant] Thanks also for the gift of clothing and the chance to watch the play.


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[Assistant] As the door shut, Victor climbed off the bed and poured a glass of red wine for himself.


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[Assistant] This is another plus of this type of girl, that they show immense gratitude for the simplest of benefaction.


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[Assistant] Had I gifted the same things to a noble young lady, I mightn't even get a smiling face as a sign of appreciation. 80 gold royals were nothing much to him after all.


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[Assistant] It was naturally a lot more enjoyable to watch a play together with someone else instead of alone.


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[Assistant] This was simply a matter of self-interest and had little to do with kindness or adoration.


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[Assistant] He was curious about only one thing. How exciting could a magic movie that costs 40 gold royals per ticket be? Teacher, are you really going?


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[Assistant] Rankin peered worriedly at the neatly dressed Cajun Fells.


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[Assistant] Mei might have said that she would recommend your new play to His Highness, but that could just be a pretense.


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[Assistant] If she's simply taking advantage of your fame, you'll be falling into her trap by going.


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[Assistant] I feel the same way. She's no longer trustworthy, Agripo grumbled.


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[Assistant] I doubt she can even meet his highness easily, let alone recommend a play to him.


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[Assistant] But May's husband is, after all, the Chief Knight.


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[Assistant] My intention for going was never because of this supposed recommendation.


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[Assistant] She may be conceited in all, but we cannot behave like this. I have to take a look even if I don't agree with her.


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[Assistant] He humphed before continuing, can a brood of play fledglings really act out the story perfectly? It takes some nerve to say so.


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[Assistant] If I don't see it for myself, it'll mean that I've already been frightened by her words.


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[Assistant] Only by seeing it will I be able to burst her bubble. No.


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[Assistant] He then slapped four finely printed tickets down on the table.


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[Assistant] So, what she has sent aren't admission tickets, but letters of challenge. Whether to go or not will be left up to each of you.


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[Assistant] But remember, those who don't watch the play shouldn't make uninformed criticisms. For those who accept the challenge, follow me.


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[Assistant] The entrance to the new theater was already brimming with chatter by 10 o'clock in the morning.


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[Assistant] Everyone appeared to be in high anticipation of the play, which had been long publicized.


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[Assistant] There were also people present who could not afford the steep prices of the premiere but hoped to catch a glimpse by hook or by crook.


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[Assistant] However, these people discovered to their surprise that the theater was designed completely different from the others.


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[Assistant] There was not a single window, and its entire architecture resembled an inverted bowl.


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[Assistant] It was impossible to hear a sound from inside by planting one's face against the walls, let alone peek through.


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[Assistant] The volume of the theater was extremely small and exquisite, approximating only a quarter the size of a central square, less than 15 meters in length and height, and only one story high.


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[Assistant] Together with the undecorated and gray cement exterior, it was hard to believe that an avant-garde play was about to be staged here.


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[Assistant] Victor walked together with Tinkle into the theater while harboring these sorts of suspicions.


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[Assistant] Many checkpoints were set up along the single-person walkways, which Victor was only allowed to pass after he had turned in the god stone of retaliation and self-defense dagger he was carrying. The duo's eyes lit up the moment they pushed open the doors. Wow! Tinkle exclaimed uncontrollably. Victor was also surprised. The theater was actually illuminated by magic stones.


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[Assistant] He had, before this, only seen such valuable things in black money.


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[Assistant] It was telling of the owner's wealth that he could display these stones in a public place.


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[Assistant] Unlike the austerity of the exterior, the theater's interior was as extravagant as could be.


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[Assistant] For clusters of stones of lightning hung from the arched dome, from where they illuminated the windowless hall.


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[Assistant] Warm air could be felt gushing out from the floor to maintain the temperature of the hall at a comfortable level.


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[Assistant] Rows of deck chairs were placed around the center at an arm's length away from each other.


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[Assistant] As a result, the hall appeared to be extra spacious and did not feel cramped in any way.


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[Assistant] Victor was beginning to understand that this was the probable reason why tickets were expensive.


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[Assistant] Though the spacious room offered a comfortable viewing experience, this meant that seats were extremely limited.


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[Assistant] Judging from the number of seats, a single play could only accommodate between 50 to 80 people.


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[Assistant] This figure was significantly less than that of a typical performance elsewhere.


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[Assistant] Hence, if ticket prices were not increased, it would not be possible to break even. But there was another important question.


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[Assistant] As he looked around the hall he could not make out where the stage was.


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[Assistant] Apart from a sturdy stone pillar which was erected in the center of the hall and connected directly to the ceiling, there was nothing else but seats. There was no space set aside for the performance. Unless the starflower troupe danced around the pillar,


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[Assistant] Suppressing his doubts, Victor followed the seat number on his ticket and sat down at row 3, number 10.


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[Assistant] You're that guy from the Lothar family. Someone beside him suddenly exclaimed,


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[Assistant] Somewhat surprised, he turned his head towards the voice and discovered that the latter was an elegantly dressed woman.


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[Assistant] Unlike Tinkle, she was obviously seasoned in courtship and romance and could exhibit her most enchanting side at any time. Victor Lothar. You are? Long heard the name. The woman placed a hand on her chest and smiled. I'm Denise Payton from the City of Glow.


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[Assistant] I see, a young lady from the Peyton family, Victor replied. Never thought I would see a merchant from my city in a foreign land.


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[Assistant] Neither did I imagine meeting a legendary businessman here. She then pointed to someone beside her.


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[Assistant] Let me introduce you to His Excellency Yorko, who previously served as the Kingdom of Dawn's messenger. It was he who invited me. Nice to meet you. More pleasantries followed.


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[Assistant] While chatting with Yoriko, Victor also got to acquaint with a few elites from Grey Castle.


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[Assistant] As he had expected, the people attending the premiere were all extremely wealthy and noble.


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[Assistant] For example, the front row consisted of power holders from the city hall.


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[Assistant] Based on Yorko's explanation, their tickets were gifted to them by his majesty, and hence they did not fork out a single royal.


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[Assistant] The middle and back rows consisted instead of wealthy merchants and guests.


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[Assistant] He even saw, among the audience, figures from King City's troupe.


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[Assistant] The price of 40 gold royals had thus served to turn the theater into a mini banquet of notables.


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[Assistant] If he could build up connections with these people, the price would certainly have been worth it.


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[Assistant] When all attendees had arrived, a dozen or so cart-pushing servants entered the hall through a different entrance and placed weird-looking paper packets in the holders next to each chair. Is this meant for us? Tinkle lifted and examined the packet curiously. Ah, the word written here is P. Popcorn?


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[Assistant] There are also french fries and milk. Are these all for eating?


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[Assistant] Victor noticed that the packet that was labeled milk seemed rather peculiar. It looked like a parchment but felt incomparably soft.


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[Assistant] For a moment, he was unsure of how it was supposed to be opened.


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[Assistant] Fortunately, a demonstrative illustration was drawn beneath the label.


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[Assistant] That many guests had never used a packet like this had, indubitably, been taken into consideration.


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[Assistant] Following the steps in the illustration, he inserted a transparent straw in the seal at the top of the packet.


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[Assistant] As he sucked up the milk he felt an indescribable sense of achievement pouring forth from his heart. This is way too amazing.


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[Assistant] Even the milk, which he would usually find too bland for his liking, tasted sweeter than ever before.


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[Assistant] This owed very much to the packet's thoughtful illustration and exquisite design, which were unprecedented.


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[Assistant] Even if it contained plain water, it would still have sold for a good price.


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[Assistant] Victor also noticed that the design was not simply for novelty's sake.


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[Assistant] Unlike traditional porcelain and glassware, which came with edges and corners, these two types of packets were not prone to causing injury.


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[Assistant] This advantage is even more significant after considering the statuses of the guests.


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[Assistant] Furthermore, the packets fitted perfectly in the holders even if unsealed, and thus there was no worry of spillage.


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[Assistant] It was hard to imagine how a perfect fit like this was possible, given that the packets were a brand new invention.


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[Assistant] Just as Victor intended to try out the taste of the popcorn, an ethereal voice was heard in the hall. A warm welcome to the magic movie theater of Grey Castle. The Wolf Princess is about to begin.


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[Assistant] May everyone kindly return to their seats and listen carefully to the rules which should be observed.


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[Assistant] If there are any problems during the screening, please act in accordance with the rules in order to prevent accidents from occurring. There was a brief commotion inside the hall.


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[Assistant] This was because everyone heard the voice, but could not tell where it was coming from.


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[Assistant] First of all, the Magic Movie's duration is 2 hours and 15 minutes, throughout which there'll be no break. You're not allowed to leave your seat on your own.


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[Assistant] If you require assistance, simply pull on the string of the bell located under your seat and wait.


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[Assistant] Secondly, this will be an unprecedented viewing experience.


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[Assistant] Please don't panic no matter what happens, and remember that it's only a very special kind of play, instead of a real event.


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[Assistant] You'll be held accountable by the Neverwinter Police Department for any harm or loss you cause to a third party. Victor could not help laughing softly as he heard this.


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[Assistant] Whoa, is there really anyone left on earth who can mistake a play for reality? It's verging on self-praise to use the word panic dot.


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[Assistant] He deftly turned his body and took a quick glance behind.


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[Assistant] As he expected, the guests who were also in the film industry had heavily sarcastic looks on their faces.


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[Assistant] However, Tinkle did not seem to feel that the words were any inappropriate. She clutched nervously onto the armrest of her chair.


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[Assistant] As if to give the audience some time to digest, the voice only resumed after a rather long pause. May everyone please enjoy this dreamy moment in time. The show shall now begin.


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[Assistant] As the words fell, the four clusters of stones of lightning gradually ascended and disappeared into the dome, causing the hall to dim temporarily. Where's this going?


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[Assistant] As the widespread popularity of open-air theatre shows, adequate lighting, or its lack thereof, is crucial to the overall effect of the play.


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[Assistant] He was increasingly intrigued as to how the play would end up when the introduction was already this mysterious.


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[Assistant] However, before he could contain his amusement, he was completely stunned by what happened in the next instant.


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[Assistant] A beam of white light flashed by before turning everything pitch black.


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[Assistant] This was the blackest black he had ever seen, as if he was now in a deep abyss.


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[Assistant] He could not even see the chair he was sitting on, let alone his surroundings.


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[Assistant] The only relief was that he could still feel his butt sitting on the chair, or he probably would have leaped up in horror. But even more inconceivable things were to follow.


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[Assistant] Victor noticed that his body had also disappeared into the darkness completely.


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[Assistant] He could not see his hands if he placed them right in front of his face.


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[Assistant] He was not able to tell if this was because it was truly too dark or because he had been robbed of his vision.


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[Assistant] The intermittent screaming and crying made the atmosphere tense It turned out that panic was not just empty talk


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[Assistant] Had it not been for that warning, there would probably be chaos in the hall by this time.


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[Assistant] Just then, a gentle ray of light glimmered from overhead and dispelled the darkness.


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[Assistant] The scene in front of him was no longer within the theater and instead had moved into the sky.


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[Assistant] He could hear cold wind blowing beside his ears and could clearly see snowflakes drifting in the sky.


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[Assistant] There was nothing beneath his feet. He was a few kilometers off the earth, from where the mountains and jungles appeared to be patches of gray and white, just like the doodles of young children.


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[Assistant] This experience, the like of which he never had before, caused his body to tremble.


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[Assistant] He clung as tightly as he could onto the armrest and shrunk his body onto the invisible chair which now bore his weight vitally, as if one little mistake would cause him to fall through the sky and turn to dust.


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[Assistant] Our story begins in the capital of a mountainous province in the far north, where two lively and adorable princesses reside.


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[Assistant] It was only when he heard this assuring and composed voice that he discerned that he was still watching a play and had not been projected into the heavens.


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[Assistant] In the next two hours and more, the jewel merchant had the most incredible time of his life.


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[Assistant] The audience didn't divert their attention from the breathtaking shots as the camera shifted its focus from the sky to the earth.


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[Assistant] In fact, the sudden influx of the images made the movie even more fascinating.


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[Assistant] Victor was overwhelmed by the bustling marketplace and the splendid inner palace in the movie.


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[Assistant] Every now and then, they uttered short cries of surprise. They were awestruck by every single change in the scene.


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[Assistant] They gave an involuntary exclamation at the first appearance of the princess.


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[Assistant] They cried out as the princess transformed into a wolf when she turned 14. They yelled when the foreign prince visited the country.


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[Assistant] When they saw the princess lose control of her power and destroy the palace, the entire hall was stirred.


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[Assistant] It's completely different from a traditional theater where the audience was supposed to keep quiet and stay calm. The movie theater exploded with interjections. Victor knew this had nothing to do with the audiences manner. They simply couldn't contain themselves.


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[Assistant] The viewers, on one hand, enjoyed the new theater experience and feared what would happen next on the other.


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[Assistant] They had no way to channel their emotions, but to produce various odd sounds.


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[Assistant] Only in this way would they know that they weren't dreaming and that somebody was with them witnessing the wonder.


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[Assistant] Roland would probably categorize the audience's reactions as another type of bullet screens.


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[Assistant] While the audience was shouting, the princess transformed herself into a giant wolf and departed for the snow land.


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[Assistant] When she leaped over his head, Victor felt all his hair stand on its end. He almost wanted to bolt out from the room. However, a beautiful song calmed him down.


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[Assistant] All his uneasiness dissolved into a multitude of feelings, sadness, bitterness, relief, and determination. Victor felt his eyes filling. At that moment, he seemed to understand the princess.


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[Assistant] He felt sorrowful for her being wronged, but also proud of her bravery.


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[Assistant] The scene changed with the flow of the sweet melody in the storyline of the film. Victor was deeply moved by the tune.


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[Assistant] Looking back on his own experience, he found resonance in the song. Who had not been wronged or misunderstood before? Yet most people choose to remain silent. Victor was not afraid of the wolf girl anymore. He applauded her decision to leave.


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[Assistant] Victor seemed to see past the wolf girl to himself, who had also left his native town.


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[Assistant] Without a shadow of a doubt, the music was a stroke of genius.


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[Assistant] It did not steal the focus but was instead in perfect harmony with the movie.


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[Assistant] From the loud applause of the audience, he knew the song had moved everybody in the hall.


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[Assistant] The whole room suddenly erupted into a deafening cheer at this moment.


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[Assistant] In a split second, Victor had already formed his opinion on the movie. Roland's advertisement was not exaggerating at all. It was definitely a masterpiece ahead of its time. He lost.


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[Assistant] The moment the song rang, Cajun knew he had lost to May. It was not about his personal failure.


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[Assistant] In fact, the wolf princess defeated his new play in every aspect. Plays were essentially a form of entertainment.


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[Assistant] At first, Cajun had been dumbstruck by the film and wondered how Roland could possibly achieve this. Soon, he became numb to the constant shock. The magic movie simply blew him away.


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[Assistant] All his knowledge about acting accumulated over the past decades seemed to become incredibly absurd.


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[Assistant] The audience in the theater actually had quite high expectations of new plays.


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[Assistant] Although they were not as picky as nobles, they did know the difference between a good play and a bad one. In other words, it was hard to fool them.


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[Assistant] Yet, when watching the new movie, everybody was now flabbergasted like an ignorant and uncivilized country bumpkin. Cajun did not blame them.


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[Assistant] It actually took him a great deal of self-control to maintain his silence as well.


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[Assistant] Meanwhile, Keijin Nua's new play could definitely not arouse the audience like the magic movie did.


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[Assistant] Everybody would think the wolf princess was undoubtedly much better than his play. Did they not notice the acting mistakes in the movie? Of course they did.


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[Assistant] Nonetheless, the movie was so good that they could simply overlook those little mistakes.


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[Assistant] Cajun knew the amount of information a man could receive within a period of time was limited.


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[Assistant] As the audience was overwhelmed by the story and images, a few small errors would barely divert their attention. So was this an unfair competition? Cajun did not think so.


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[Assistant] He knew the development of theatrical plays better than anybody else.


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[Assistant] The reason why famous actors and actresses always favored big theaters was that big theaters were financially more capable of providing better costumes, equipment, and settings.


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[Assistant] These elements were also the key to the success of a play.


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[Assistant] In fact, the success of Cajun's teacher was largely attributed to the usage of large stage backdrops in his plays.


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[Assistant] Cajun's teacher reached a pinnacle in his career when he had invented a removable wooden house.


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[Assistant] Ever since then, all other troops have followed his example.


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[Assistant] The removable wooden house had thus become a staple in every play.


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[Assistant] Without good equipment or costumes, no actor or actress could give an excellent performance.


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[Assistant] The more lifelike and detailed the setting was, the better theatrical effect.


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[Assistant] Starflower Troupe simply perfected their theatrical scenery. Cajun felt relieved after he came to this conclusion.


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[Assistant] He leaned back on the soft recliner and breathed out a deep sigh. Finally, he could focus on the brilliant movie. The story was drawing to its end.


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[Assistant] The candles were rekindled and people could once again see the chairs and the stone pillars as the light was restored. However, not a single person left.


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[Assistant] Everybody was still savoring the aftertaste of the story, revolving the bitter battle between the wolf prince and the demon lord in their heads. Cajunfels was the first to applaud. The applause jerked the audience out of the trance.


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[Assistant] Soon, more people joined and the waves of thunderous applause swept over the entire theater. Mr. Cajun.


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[Assistant] Looking at the applauding Cajun, Retgen and Agrippo almost burst into tears. Benes eyes were glistening. Don't cry.


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[Assistant] The old actor's eyes also reddened, although he did not know what he was sad about.


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[Assistant] These actors and actresses had spent years perfecting their acting skills, but now all their hard work had been for nothing.


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[Assistant] Nobody who had experienced the new film would ever want to watch traditional plays again.


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[Assistant] The distance between the stage and the audience makes it impossible to capture every single change in the actor's expressions. But the magic movie has solved this problem.


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[Assistant] I'm sure in the future, acting skills will become even more important.


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[Assistant] Probably one day, just a perfect smile would grab your audience's attention. So our failure is just temporary. It doesn't mean your hard work has amounted to nothing.


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[Assistant] Cajun paused for a second and then continued, don't worry.


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[Assistant] I assure you that we'll come back once we figure out the mechanism behind the magic movie. We'll soon return to compete with Starflower Troupe. By that time, people would see for themselves. Now, dry your eyes and stand upright. The movie deserved an applause.


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[Assistant] In a tumultuous applause, The Wolf Princess soon became the most renowned film in the whole city of Neverwinter.


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[Assistant] Roland had foreseen that the movie would create quite a buzz among the mass.


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[Assistant] In fact, he, as the producer and first viewer of the movie, had also been shocked by the epic-making film when he had watched it in the castle hall on the night of its completion. Words had completely failed him. The visual impact of the virtual world was phenomenal.


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[Assistant] Roland realized that he had not been so impressed when watching the recordings of the meetings and ceremonies through the Sigil Back and Reflection Church in the Old Holy City.


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[Assistant] As most of the recordings were static images, they were not as lifelike as motion pictures. Although Roland had to admit they were quite interesting.


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[Assistant] However, once the images were animated, human brains would be easily deceived, making people believe what they saw was real, even though they knew very well that it was not the case.


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[Assistant] The best example was the scene of a falling object in the movie.


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[Assistant] Even Roland was quite amazed at the movie himself, let alone the general public, whose sole entertainment in this world so far had only been theatrical plays. The success of the movie was almost certain.


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[Assistant] However, there was also something beyond Roland's expectations.


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[Assistant] The visual impact of the movie seemed to go beyond what audience could physically bear.


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[Assistant] When the movie had been on show for the third and the fifth time, one viewer had panicked out and attempted to leave the theater, whereas another had passed out in the middle of the show.


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[Assistant] The former almost trampled over other viewers while the latter had been sent to the hospital immediately.


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[Assistant] Had Nana not been there, the unfortunate incident might have ended in tragedy. Both incidents had occurred when Echo had started singing.


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[Assistant] Apparently, the birds-eye view shot at the beginning and the transformation of the princess posed some safety hazards.


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[Assistant] The movie was currently targeting wealthy audience only, so the viewers should be more open to new things than ordinary civilians.


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[Assistant] Roland projected that when the movie was introduced to the mass a week later, there would probably be more incidents like this.


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[Assistant] Due to safety concerns, Roland had no choice but to make some adjustments to the movie theater.


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[Assistant] Initially, he had planned to replace the recliners with benches to accommodate more people and prohibited food and drinks in the theater.


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[Assistant] However, it now appeared that benches were not a good option because they would be easily tipped over when a stampede occurred.


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[Assistant] In the end, Roland decided to use iron benches fastened to the ground and require audience to wear seatbelts all time during the show to prevent similar accidents.


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[Assistant] Additionally, he imposed some restrictions on audiences' age and their health conditions.


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[Assistant] Anyone who was over 45 had a heart disease or acrophobia was not allowed to watch The Wolf Princess.


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[Assistant] Since it was Roland's first time to manage a theater, everything from designing the venue to drafting theater rules and regulations was new to him.


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[Assistant] As The Wolf Princess became the most popular show in Neverwinter, the movie also attracted many businesses.


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[Assistant] Over the past few days, the City Hall had received a dozen applications from various merchants, all of whom had expressed their desires to open franchises for selling popcorns and milk bags.


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[Assistant] However, after hearing Barov's report, Roland turned all of the requests down.


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[Assistant] The business of snacks such as popcorns was not very lucrative after all.


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[Assistant] For one thing, the product was hard to preserve, but easy to make, so people could easily steal the related technologies.


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[Assistant] For another, corn was not the main agricultural crop in Neverwinter, so Roland did not have much competitivity in the market.


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[Assistant] As such, he would rather keep the business to himself for tourism purposes.


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[Assistant] As for the milk bags, he had no excess to sell at all. They were indeed the first product made from the rubber worms.


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[Assistant] These worms had pretty much settled down in the third border city after one year of adapting.


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[Assistant] The ancient witches had achieved great progress in their research.


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[Assistant] After they had found that they could adjust the flexibility of the rubber by changing the ratio of the slimes and the gall of the worm, they had soon settled where their research should head.


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[Assistant] The rubber business had thus become a side project for the tequila survivors.


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[Assistant] They dedicated themselves to the production of various rubber samples and the testing of the rubber's durability and corrosion resistance ability. The milk bag and the straw were two products they invented.


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[Assistant] Roland did not decide to manufacture these two items on a whim. They actually played a significant role in the logistics.


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[Assistant] The rubber bag could be used to carry food and disinfectants.


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[Assistant] Compared to metal or glass containers, rubber bags were much cheaper.


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[Assistant] Other than worms, the production practically cost nothing.


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[Assistant] Although there were a number of wormholes in the third border city, with the number of rubber worms increasing from 100 to nearly 1,000, it was still not enough to meet the war requirement.


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[Assistant] Therefore, the rubber worms would be one of the most important strategic resources in Neverwinter for a very long time.


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[Assistant] For days after the release of the movie, Roland learned that Edith, the Pearl of the Northern Region, had returned to Neverwinter with Olivia.


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[Assistant] He met the girl whom he had just met once in the castle parlor Olivia looked pretty nervous


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[Assistant] She did not avert her eyes, but there was almost a Spartan despair hidden underneath her serenity.


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[Assistant] Unlike their last encounter, this time, Roland could see her face clearly in the well-lit hall.


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[Assistant] Her soft facial features and the emaciated frame reminded him of a flower that had just overcome a storm.


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[Assistant] After a long trip, she looked even more drained and fragile, but she managed to sit upright, which, at the same time, made her look even more beautiful.


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[Assistant] Roland knew if she had fallen into the hands of some other lords, she would have either been well protected or completely destroyed.


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[Assistant] It seemed that she was ready to accept whatever came her way. Roland broke into a smile.


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[Assistant] He knew many nobles in this era lived a life of debauchery, but he was not that type of person. Don't worry, Roland comforted her. It's much warmer than cold wind ridge here. Nobody will disturb you. You'll soon fall in love with this city. Yes. Your majesty, Olivia said quietly. She hesitated for a moment and lowered her head. Take a rest first. Somebody will take you to your room, Roland replied.


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[Assistant] After the guard led Olivia out, Edith dipped in a curtsy and asked, That's all? I thought you would have a chat with her to get familiar with each other. You have covered everything. I have nothing to add, Roland said while shrugging.


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[Assistant] Ignoring the latter half of Edith's statement, he asked, how was your trip? Pretty good.


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[Assistant] On our way back, I received a message from the combat engineer unit.


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[Assistant] Asima didn't find the glory of the sun in the eastern region, so she has turned to the north. Roland Fraun at the news.


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[Assistant] So, the extension line is from the other side of the swirling sea? He wondered.


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[Assistant] If the mine was outside of Grey Castle, it would be a little problematic. I see.


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[Assistant] Roland soon regained his composure and said, You should also go take a rest now. Yes, your majesty.


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[Assistant] When Edith was about to leave, she suddenly turned around and said, Your Majesty, it's time for you to go to sleep as well. You must take care of yourself. Ha! Roland looked at her in surprise.


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[Assistant] Because this world would be a lot less interesting without you, Edith replied with a smile and then disappeared from his sight.


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[Assistant] She was way over the board, said Nightingale grumpily as she revealed herself from the mist. What did she mean by that?


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[Assistant] Roland also noticed the subtle change in the attitude of the Pearl of the Northern region after he told her about how Iron Axe had dealt with the nobles.


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[Assistant] He had a vague feeling that Edith became completely honest with him which was actually not a bad thing. Well...


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[Assistant] Roland thought for a while and asked, are you able to tell whether she's lying or not?


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[Assistant] She was telling the truth, Nightingale replied while twitching her mouth. She did mean what she said.


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[Assistant] Nightingale instantly stopped her complaining after hearing these words.


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[Assistant] She jerked her head away indifferently and said, You, you're right. You just need to focus on one or two people and that will do. It took Roland a great effort to suppress his laughter.


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[Assistant] He twitched his lips, amused at how bad Nightingale was at concealing her own thoughts.


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[Assistant] Roland cleared his throat and said, then let's go back to the office. I have a lot of work to do.


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[Assistant] He has to test out the two newly developed internal combustion engines and figure out how to use them to achieve mass production.


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[Assistant] Also, he needs to design the parts and other supplementary mechanical equipment.


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[Assistant] Furthermore, he has to work on the design and the assembly of the armored trains, the manufacture of the biological rubber, as well as the expansion of the plants and the armies.


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[Assistant] However, there was one thing that outweighed all of these tasks.


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[Assistant] Although it was just a matter of formality, it played a significant role in bringing the people together.


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[Assistant] The moment Olivia arrived in Neverwinter, Roland knew it was time for him to officially ascend the throne.


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[Assistant] A week later, the Castle District of Neverwinter was open to the public for the first time.


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[Assistant] Under the guidance of the police and guards, thousands of civilians who had gone through a screening process gathered around in the yard, waiting for the coronation in excitement.


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[Assistant] The streets festooned with streamers and lights beyond the castle district were swarmed with people.


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[Assistant] Apparently, people's enthusiasm was not quenched by the snow.


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[Assistant] The Lord's Castle was also temporarily altered due to the upcoming ceremony.


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[Assistant] All the facilities in the yard had been removed and new patches of grass had been laid.


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[Assistant] The audience would have a full view of the whole ceremony once they walked up the slope of the castle district.


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[Assistant] Each side of the castle was decorated with a red banner hemmed with black that dropped down from the roof and stretched across the whole building.


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[Assistant] The bright color of the banner stood out in the vast whiteness, adding a note of solemnity and grandeur to this shabby castle. The biggest change was on the second floor of the castle.


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[Assistant] A balcony facing the gate of the front yard protruded from the second floor.


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[Assistant] No doubt, the king was going to receive blessings from his subjects here after the coronation.


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[Assistant] Only the designer of the balcony, Minister Carl, knew that the temporary alternation had been completed by the witches.


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[Assistant] Miss Agatha had first created an ice wall, to which Miss Saria applied a brick coating, making it look like a part of the castle.


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[Assistant] In such cold weather, the thick ice wall would last for several days.


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[Assistant] On the other hand, people inside the castle were busy with the preparation work. Your majesty, are you ready? Wendy's voice popped up outside the bedroom. All the ministers and guests are now here waiting for you. Got it. Just give me one moment, Roland replied.


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[Assistant] He turned around to the girl in a white dress and asked, are you ready? Wait a minute. I'm still a bit nervous. The girl was no one else but Anna.


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[Assistant] She peered down at the crowd below through the curtain, apparently unnerved by the frenzy down there. Are you sure you want me to come with you?


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[Assistant] The ceremonial officer told me no king has done it before.


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[Assistant] Although she was smiling, she was still worried and lost upon such a big event.


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[Assistant] Her confidence came from her outstanding academic performance and her desire for new knowledge.


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[Assistant] When she is dedicated to her work, she is a true genius.


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[Assistant] Despite her talent, she is essentially a girl in her 20s, born and brought up on the countryside.


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[Assistant] Anna is certainly not accustomed to presenting herself in front of thousands of people.


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[Assistant] She pounded Roland's shoulder with her little fist, then reached out her gloved right hand and said, Thank you, Roland. Let's go.


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[Assistant] Roland grasped her hand tightly and replied, as you command.


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[Assistant] The couple pushed the door open, walked across the hallway, down the stairs, and into the hall on the ground floor. The hall instantly fell silent.


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[Assistant] People automatically made way for the pair while bowing their heads.


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[Assistant] He saw Tilly, Ashes, Nightingale, Windy, Lightning and Agatha.


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[Assistant] Completely different from what they had looked like three years ago. They blended into the society and became an inseparable part of the kingdom.


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[Assistant] On his right side stood the city hall officials and local officers, including Barov, Edith, Ironaxe, Carl, Kyle, Theo, Yorko, and so on.


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[Assistant] They formed the governmental bodies in the Kingdom of Greycastle.


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[Assistant] Through the years, they have elevated themselves from common people to the prominent political figures.


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[Assistant] The coronation should have been a very complicated procedure.


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[Assistant] However, since the witches and the officials of Neverwinter had all acknowledged Roland's sovereignty, the process was considerably simplified.


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[Assistant] As both King Wimbledon III and the Church of Hermes were gone, Roland dismissed the request of the ceremonial officer to administer the coronation, insisting that the king and the queen should crown each other.


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[Assistant] It was the first time in the history of Greycastle to crown a king and a queen at the same time.


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[Assistant] The ceremonial officer was certainly opposed to Roland's suggestion, but to no avail. Surprisingly, Barov sided with Roland this time.


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[Assistant] Roland bent down and allowed Anna to crown him, and then he gently placed the other crown on her head. When the pair turned around, everybody knelt down. Long live our king!


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[Assistant] In the cheers of the crowd, Roland and Anna walked to the platform at the other end of the room, out of the domed hall onto the balcony. There was an eruption of noises below.


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[Assistant] Without waiting for him to raise his hand to wave, a deafening cheer flooded over him. Long live King Roland. Long live the King. Long live the city of Neverwinter. The cheers were earth-shattering.


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[Assistant] The crowd was flooded with euphoria as the king ascended the throne.


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[Assistant] Streamers and pedals drifted down from the balcony and swirled in the cold wind.


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[Assistant] For a moment, nobody seemed to care about the flurries of snow anymore.


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[Assistant] Just as the city bell told, the cannons at the encampment of the 1st Army also produced thunderous roars at a distance.


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[Assistant] There, on the border of the barbarian land and the western region, rose the new king of Greycastle.


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[Assistant] In the city of Glow hearing the noon bell ring, Horford Quinn put down his quill and looked toward the southwestern.


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[Assistant] The news of the coronation of Prince Roland had not only spread throughout the whole of Grey Castle, but also to the Kingdom of Dawn.


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[Assistant] According to the flyers distributed on the streets, this should be the very moment the young man was crowned. Everything was happening so fast.


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[Assistant] Horford found it hard to believe that the new king was several years younger than his daughter Andrea.


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[Assistant] Roland had now secured his throne and even extended his influence to the neighboring country.


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[Assistant] After the war against the Moya family, the name of Roland Wimbledon was known by every noble in the King's city of the Kingdom of Dawn.


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[Assistant] In the beginning, the rumors about this extraordinary prince were just circulated among some underground chambers of commerce, but news of him soon spread throughout his country like wildfire.


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[Assistant] Three years ago, Prince Roland had just been the insignificant lord of a remote town.


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[Assistant] Nobody in the Wimbledon family had thought he would become the sovereign of the state in the end. His sudden rise was shrouded in mystery.


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[Assistant] A lot of his behavior was as unpredictable and bizarre as his unprecedented ascendancy.


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[Assistant] The coronation ceremony, for example, perfectly illustrated the eccentricity in King Roland's character.


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[Assistant] He was probably the only king in history who chose to hold the ceremony in the months of demons.


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[Assistant] Kings with such unique characters typically emerged when the country was in a state of chaos or experiencing a civil strife.


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[Assistant] With the looming battle of divine will, Horford felt that the world would soon undergo drastic changes.


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[Assistant] For the past 20 years, he had been the hand of the king and had spoken those words countless times.


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[Assistant] Horford had thought he would be immune to the pleasant intoxication brought on by the sudden surge of power and prestige. But the truth was his heart swelled with pride every time somebody addressed him in this way.


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[Assistant] Regardless, he should congratulate the new king of Greycastle.


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[Assistant] It was not Ser Quinn's swords those big nobles feared, but the deafening thunder that could raise the whole city that Roland commanded. That was why his authority had yet to be challenged.


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[Assistant] Horford knew the best way to secure his grip on power was to form an alliance with Grey Castle, particularly at this moment when everything was about to change.


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[Assistant] The letter says that Grey Castle has sent a mining expedition to the border of our country. They're expecting your assistance and support.


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[Assistant] Inform Rolowashi of this matter and tell him to greet the expedition with the nightage. Horford instructed immediately.


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[Assistant] Also, inform all the local lords in that region and make sure the expedition gets what they need. As you command, your majesty.


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[Assistant] Archduke Island, off the coast of the Kingdom of Wolfheart.


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[Assistant] Although the town was far outside the range of influence of the Months of Demons, the wet, cold sea breeze made the whole town look desolate and grim.


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[Assistant] Few people could be found on the muddy streets, except in the dock area.


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[Assistant] Despite the weather, an open air bar next to a warehouse drew a lot of attention.


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[Assistant] The bar offered cheap wines to sailors and travelers who want to warm up a little.


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[Assistant] Most of the customers simply came and left, but now there were around 100 people gathered about the bar.


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[Assistant] Farina waved her hand and inched closer, hoping to hear more of the conversation. I've never seen such gruesome monsters.


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[Assistant] They had wings wider than a man and tusks bigger than our arms. City walls are nothing to them. A merchant boasted.


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[Assistant] Now the sender of attention for the surrounding people. He spoke even louder, but that isn't the worst of it.


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[Assistant] There's another type of demon who looks like a man, but much stronger. Their spears are faster and deadlier than a ballista. Armor is useless against them.


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[Assistant] I don't mind if you laugh at me, but I almost peed my pants when I saw them. People in the crowd gasped. Is it true? Are they invulnerable? We couldn't lay a finger on them if they are flying in the sky. Still, some people looked incredulous. Get over with yourself.


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[Assistant] What demons? Do you even know the difference between demonic beasts and demons? Go to Hermes Plateau and take a look. There are all kinds of monsters there. You seem to wet your pants easily. Don't freeze your dick off. What do you know about it? The merchant cried indignantly. That's how Prince Roland Wimbledon described them.


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[Assistant] Demonic beasts are just dumb, roving mobs, killing, but demons have well-trained armies.


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[Assistant] Have you ever seen animals coordinate attacks on a city, one after another?


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[Assistant] If what you said is true, how did Grey Castle drive them off? You wouldn't be able to understand.


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[Assistant] The situation was precarious, but suddenly thunder roared up from the city wall and pierced the sky. The merchant bragged, spraying his audience with spit. The demons were instantly blasted to smithereens. Their blood splattered all over the ground. One of them fell right in front of the hotel I was staying at. There was a hole as big as a bowl in its chest. God knows how they did this. Even Ballista couldn't do that.


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[Assistant] Based on what you said, isn't the prince a god? Ha. If he's not, how do you think he wiped out the church?


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[Assistant] Hearing these words, Farina's hands curled into fists.


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[Assistant] Joe put his hand on Farina's shoulder and shook his head in silence. I know. Farina took a deep breath and unclenched her fists. What do you think? The bloody moon has not appeared yet. The demons shouldn't have arrived at the barbarian lands.


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[Assistant] But his story fits the descriptions of the demons in the holy book. It doesn't sound like a lie. I don't really know.


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[Assistant] After the death of the Acting Pope, Tucker Thor, Farina had followed his orders, retreating from New Holy City along with the rest of the Judgment Army.


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[Assistant] She had planned to reestablish the church on Archduke Island in the Kingdom of Wolfheart where the witch organization, the Bloodfang Association, used to be.


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[Assistant] Yet to their great surprise, the news of the fall of Hermes had spread throughout the whole region.


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[Assistant] After learning the fall of Hermes, the bishop on Archduke Island had turned against the church and colluded with the nobles. Now, he was known as the Earl of Archduke Island.


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[Assistant] To secure his new title, he had even hanged the messengers from the church outside the city gate.


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[Assistant] The unexpected betrayal was a heavy blow to the judgment army. Because of this, many of them had left the judgment army.


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[Assistant] If she could not reestablish the church and attract new believers, this would probably be the end of the church.


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[Assistant] Without a doubt, the only way to save the church from this precarious situation was to execute the traitor as a deterrent.


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[Assistant] The only problem was that the enemy also had a group of God's punishment warriors. It was going to be a bitter fight. Let's get out of here.


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[Assistant] Farina pulled up her hood and cast a last glance at the bar. The merchant rambled on. There are a lot of interesting things there.


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[Assistant] For example, black iron ships as huge as hills, and a giant building taller than Tower of Babel. Once you see them, you'll never forget. Come on, tell us everything. I'll buy you another drink. Were they all built by that Prince Roland? Of course! But you can't call him His Highness anymore.


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[Assistant] The battle of divine will would eventually reduce the whole world to ashes. We'll sooner or later meet again in the hell. The only problem is who'll go there first.


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[Assistant] At the headstream of Silver Stream, located in the southernmost region of the Sand Sea.


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[Assistant] Brian sat in a tent, waiting for news from the front to arrive.


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[Assistant] Sitting opposite to him was the chief of the Wildflame clan, Gwell's Burnflame, and the elder of the Osha clan, Thurum.


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[Assistant] The two men had become the representatives of the Majin clan.


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[Assistant] Together with the commander of the gun battalion who represented the chief, all the leaders who participated in the decision-making process with respect to the San Nations were here.


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[Assistant] The cold desert wind whistled outside the tent, but the interior of the tent was quite warm as if it were sitting on the top of a giant brazier.


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[Assistant] No matter how cold the ground seemed to be, every time Brian buried his feet into the sand, he could feel heat escape from underneath.


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[Assistant] It was even warmer than the brick beds and the heating system used in Neverwinter.


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[Assistant] The locals invented this so-called sand bed, which was a shallow hole as wide as a man in the ground.


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[Assistant] Native people would first replace the coarse sand with sifted fine sand, and then bury themselves in it to keep their body temperatures.


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[Assistant] The fine sand had a soft touch and was even softer than burlap matrices.


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[Assistant] With just a tent and a sand bed, the Sand Nations could spend their winter very comfortably.


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[Assistant] Sadly, it was also the same terrestrial heat that destroyed the life here.


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[Assistant] As seawater gradually evaporated, the desert within 100 miles was wiped out by sea salts.


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[Assistant] Hardly any sandworms or scorpions lurked around, let alone trees and flowers. Without an oasis, there would be no food. The entire plain was thus a bleak emptiness.


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[Assistant] Perhaps, nowhere in the whole southermost region could be more dismal and dead than here except Blackwater Swamp.


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[Assistant] For the past hundred years, Majans had erected several wooden houses here and there in this saline alkali land to provide accommodations for traveling salt merchants. However, things had now changed. You don't seem to be worried at all, young man. Gwell's ended the silence.


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[Assistant] The Wildwave Clan and the Cutbone Clan were two biggest clans in Ironsand City.


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[Assistant] The chief can easily crush them, but this doesn't mean those small tribes can do that too. Do you really put so much faith in them?


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[Assistant] As Quells spoke out, Thuram also said, in the past one year, not a single tribe in Ironsand City has been promoted to be one of the six big clans.


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[Assistant] Apparently, Wildwave and Cupbone have kept all the resources to themselves.


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[Assistant] One hundred soldiers and the warriors from the Wildflame clan and the Osha clan would be more than enough to deter those brutes from setting foot on the small oasis again. Then what?


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[Assistant] The first army would be permanently stationed in silver stream oasis protecting those small tribes. Brian stared at him. Do you think his majesty wants a future like this? Uhm, well. Thuram was at a loss for words.


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[Assistant] Shortly after the relocation, they had started exploiting the resources in the southernmost region.


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[Assistant] Apart from building the festive harbor at Endless Cape, another key project was the development of the Saline Alkali land at the headstream of Silver Stream.


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[Assistant] Since there was no river, they had to rely on manpower and animal power to transfer those salts out of the desert to the closest branch of Redwater River by cart.


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[Assistant] For this reason, Fallen Dragon Ridge and Port of Clearwater have provided competitive wages and benefits to the laborers in hopes of attracting more sand nations to help with the transfer.


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[Assistant] Within a year, various tents had been pitched in the saline alkali land, and the place was soon alive with busy workers.


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[Assistant] The laborers dug wells and drew consumable water from the underground stream of Silver Stream.


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[Assistant] They not only drank the water but also used it to filter salt. Shortly afterwards plants were built.


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[Assistant] Without steam engines or other machinery, they did all the work manually. The whole working process was similar to gold mining.


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[Assistant] People separated the scattered salt from the sand and gravel, collected and crystallized them before shipping them to the inner land of the western region where they would be further processed.


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[Assistant] The repetitive and tedious work gradually became a new mundane routine of everyday life in the saline alkali land.


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[Assistant] Although there was no oasis, sand worms or scorpions around this area, the place started to get teeming with life.


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[Assistant] Many relocators, as well as some small tribes who had been hesitating to come simply could not resist the good compensation.


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[Assistant] They came to the border in groups and offered to work for the project in exchange for wheat, dried meat, and fabrics.


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[Assistant] Some of them returned to the oasis with the food while others stayed, becoming one of the earliest settlers. The big clans in Iron City were not happy about this.


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[Assistant] The more tribes that chose to move out of the oasis, the fewer resources they would obtain.


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[Assistant] The increasing tension between the big clans and the small tribes had finally turned into an open conflict two months ago, where the wild wave and cut bone clans had dispatched infantry and killed some tribesmen departing the oasis.


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[Assistant] They had left their heads on the road leading to the north, apparently to deter people from the Sand Nations from leaving.


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[Assistant] The big clans did not have the courage to openly provoke King of Greycastle, so they had attacked the small tribes who had yet to submit to his rule.


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[Assistant] They had thought the chief would dismiss the matter, for no northern king would actually care about the lives of hundreds of sand nations.


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[Assistant] They had not expected, however, that this would be the very thing that Roland detested.


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[Assistant] Brian knew very well that King Roland dreaded any loss of the population for no reason.


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[Assistant] Before Gwell's had sent his letter to Neverwinter, Brian had already prepared himself for a probable war.


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[Assistant] What if they lose? said Gwell's burn flame as he massaged his forehead apprehensively.


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[Assistant] If I remember correctly, those people received training on how to use a flintlock just three months ago, right?


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[Assistant] Prior to the war I told you that it's going to be your battle, not mine. I've provided you with weapons.


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[Assistant] If you still can't save your clansmen from their swords, you don't deserve the honor of being one of the soldiers of Grey Castle. I can always train new people if I want.


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[Assistant] Gwell's manner tightened abruptly into a grave expression for the first time as if he was reevaluating the young officer in front of him.


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[Assistant] Plus, you forgot that the training three months ago was only for flintlocks.


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[Assistant] Brian went on, apart from flintlocks, they also use swords, daggers, their fists, and teeth.


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[Assistant] These are weapons sand nations have been using from the moment they were born, aren't they?