108 Warm Up for the Festival (1/2)

Chapter 108: Warm Up for the Festival

Translator: Kris_LiuEditor: Vermillion

April third, Aalto Music Festival.

Music was everywhere on the streets. Today, Lucien was dressing less formally, with a simple brown coat, white shirt and black trousers. Wandering on the streets, he was accompanied by Iven, who also dressed like a little gentleman, since Joel and Alisa decided to go out on a date to revive the passion and love that they had when they were young.

Victor was busy with meeting different musicians and nobles from other cities and countries, and so were Felicia, Lott and Herodotus. Natasha was feeling overwhelmed by the royal guests coming from all over the continent, and she spent all her spare time supporting Silvia’s upcoming concert. Rhine was invited to be the first violin for several concerts, and Lucien heard that he didn’t even have time to eat.

Even John could not find any time to hang out with Lucien. He needed to maintain the order on the festival.

”Hey, John!” Lucien waved to his buddy, who was patrolling on the streets.

”Hey, Lucien!” John grinned, ”How’s everything going?”

”Well… Can’t be any better.” Lucien shrugged his shoulders, ”Is there anything better in the world than being a babysitter during the music festival?” Lucien pointed at Iven, who was focused on chewing the huge hotdog in his hand.

John laughed so loud that several pedestrians on the street turned to look at them.

”Come on! I’m taking care of your younger brother!” Lucien complained in a joking way.

”Well… I heard that several noble ladies invited you to their manors during the festival.” John patted on Lucien’s shoulder, ”Say… Miss Yvette Hill.”

”I prefer to take care of your brother,” answered Lucien honestly.

After talking to John, Lucien continued to stroll around the streets. Since he might be leaving soon after the music festival, Lucien wanted to feel Aalto more and cherish the time when he was still here.

While Lucien was quite interested in listening to the street artists playing, Iven paid more attention to the assorted food trucks which were selling grilled cheese, fruit pie, fried potatoes, desserts and so on.

Finishing his hotdog, Iven started to stare at the candy store on the other side of the street.

Lucien and Iven easily spent the whole morning walking around to enjoy the festival atmosphere, and walking into some random small music halls to appreciate the music that the bands played.

During the music festival, except for the Psalm Hall, tickets for any music performance were very cheap, and some of them were even free. Thus, Aalto Music Festival was genuinely a music feast for everyone.

It was close to lunch time. Lucien took Iven to a restaurant.

”Look!” Iven was pointing at the sign standing in front of the restaurant, ”Play music and earn your free meal!”

Iven could already read some words under Lucien and John’s teaching.

”This restaurant seems to be quite awesome.” Lucien smiled.

The restaurant was super busy. When Lucien and Iven were waiting to be seated, they saw an old gentleman who was playing piano in the front. The old gentleman was not playing really well, and every of his key-pressing movement seemed to be a big challenging for him.

But he played in a very devoted way, as if he was having his own concert.

When the old gentleman finished playing, the whole restaurant bursted out a warm applause for him. The guests were applauding for his courage and passion.

”Free lunch for this gentleman!” cheered the owner of the restaurant, ”Who wants to be the next!?”

Lucien and Iven were led to a small table for two, close to the window. They ordered two steaks for lunch.

A few more guests performed. The atmosphere of the restaurant was very nice. Everyone here was enjoying their time.