109 Marcus (2/2)
Actually, Lucien, as the princess’s personal music consultant, got invited as well, but he didn’t dare to go, since a great number of grand cardinals and bishops would be there that night. Lucien did not want to take any unnecessary risk.
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The concert started at eight o’clock sharp.
Sacred light appeared above the central square, covering everyone present.
All of the people present lowered their heads, praying and praising. This was the love of God, the power of God.
Lucien also lowered his head, but he was thinking about something else. As the power of magic originated from nature, Lucien wondered where did divine power come from.
The light became brighter and brighter, then it gradually covered the crystal dome. The spectacular main stage of the Psalm Hall slowly appeared in the sky.
The Golden Cathedral Choir was ready.
”Pious followers…”
The hymn was so wonderful, as if it was being sung by angels.
All the choristers were men, and all of them got castrated before they entered their adolescence. Thus, their voices were even purer and beautiful than that of women.
”Lucien… are you all right?” Felicia asked him with concern.
”Yes? I’m fine, Felicia,” Lucien said to her. ”Why do you ask?”
”Sorry, I was just thinking that the first concert’s grand beginning might have put lots of pressure on you.” Felicia slightly shook her head, ”It looks like I’m even more nervous than you are.”
Lucien grinned, ”Thanks, Felicia. I’m fine.”
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At the adamant demand of Mr. Victor, Lucien attended the second concert in the Psalm Hall, held by Christopher, the president of the association.
”You can’t miss it,” Victor said to Lucien. ”It might be Mr. Christopher’s last concert. You have to cherish this opportunity.”
”Oh yeah… can’t miss the opportunity to attend a music master’s concert in order to make myself anxious.” Lucien joked.
”If you were really that stressed, you wouldn’t say something like that.” Victor knew Lucien’s personality pretty well, ”And I trust you, Lucien. I read the music sheet of Pathetique. Challenging as it is, I believe this piece of sonata can lead to a revolution in the history of music.”
”Thank you, Mr. Victor.” Lucien smiled. ”Your support means a lot to me.”
At this time, a young man in his early twenties with black hair and brown eyes approached them.
”Mr. Victor, good evening,” greeted the young man. ”Is this Lucien Evans?”
Victor stood up and introduced with a big smile on his face, ”This is my previous student, Marcus. He is now the music consultant of the Kingdom of Shaq. He came back several days ago, just because of the music festival.”