Chapter 144 (1/2)
Translator: Nyoi-Bo Studio Editor: Nyoi-Bo Studio
Those auras emerging from underwater were from the envoys that were in the sea. They prepared presents and planned to visit Garth city during the celebration, to get along with the neighbors and start a diplomatic friendship.
Sui Xiong of course wouldn’t object to the idea. Just when he wanted to thank them, Janvier suddenly smiled and said, “Why not let them wait for a bit. Wait for a little while more; the effect will be even greater.”
Sui Xiong and Heimsarah were stunned. Have to “wait for a bit” to send a present? “Greater effects”?
“What so mysterious? What’s going on?” Sui Xiong asked.
Janvier smiled cunningly and said, “Don’t forget that I’m God of Celebration. I could clearly predict that there would be some accident during today’s celebration. If you were to let the envoys that came to congratulate hold on for a bit and make an appearance during a crucial moment, the effect would be very good; unexpectedly great!”
Heimsarah looked at Sui Xiong.
Sui Xiong nodded.
Then, he sent out a message again, to have the envoys who were prepared to depart to wait a little while more and wait for his news.
The time passed by and the festooned vehicle slowly came to the plaza. Along with people cheering, it drove past the arch that was built last minute and stopped before the stage that was not luxurious but still crowded.
Ray changed into formal wear, which was a rare sight, a plain black knight wear that brimmed with mysterious and elegant character. In harmony with his good looking face, his healthy and graceful body and his soldierly aura, it drew everyone’s attention. When he stood up to give a speech, there were tons of women gawking at him under the stage.
Ever since he had entered legendary realm, Ray’s appearance had been changing gradually. All in all, he looked younger and even more handsome. Compared to the broken down thief that Sui Xiong forcefully took in, he was now daring and energetic, in high spirits; totally deserving of his identity of a prince.
He avoid verbosity but simple reminisced about when Garth City was a ruin. He thanked everyone for working hard and looked ahead to their future, which he firmly believed would be even better.
Honestly, the speech wasn’t sensational but it tugged the heartstrings of people staying in Garth city.
Everyone had lived a tough life for the last year or so. From building with every brick and tile in a hopeless situation back then, to finally rebuilding a township from a ruin. Even though he didn’t say it, he felt a sense of achievement. When Ray gave his speech, there was surge of emotion in everyone’s heart.
There were times of work, abandonment, depression; changing bit by bit, developing bit by bit. Looking back, every drop of sweat left a deep trace. Looking ahead, scenes of booming prosperity were just around the corner!
Not knowing who started first, the people in the plaza started cheering.
There were tearful voices among the cheers, as they were hot with emotion. The sudden hail was thundering; a spirited fervor soared up the sky and made all the Gods that were paying attention looked to the side.
It seemed as though they could see Garth city as a traveller that was once severely injured, but had fully recovered, and was preparing his luggage by the bed to depart again. He was once injured all over and took staggered steps but he had almost recovered now. He was once depressed and disheartened but at the moment he was high spirited and had high morale.
“Garth city will be revived,” Sui Xiong said.
“Yes, I can see that.” The corner of Janvier’s mouth raised faintly, showing a hint of reflection. “Only… maybe there were too many people that could tell; it wouldn’t be a good thing!”
After cheering, it was the real city owner’s turn to give a speech: Casari Riley.
The east coast maiden that was famous for her beauty was gawking at Ray, especially when his speech stirred high emotions among the crowds. She felt moved. She then walked onto the stage with tears welled up in her eyes and that made people adore her even more.
She was not someone like Ray who could give a short, to-the-point speech. She was also not someone like Ray who had high prestige. But her beauty held a power of persuasiveness, especially when she thanked everyone with her watery eyes, thanked everyone for willing to believe in the Riley family after drastic changes, to have and to hold on, to unite, and to battle for the revival of Garth city. That stirred countless men’s hearts and got their blood boiling.
To work for such a cute and innocent girl? Don’t even mention about putting in sweat and effort, it wouldn’t have been a problem to take their own lives!
After the speeches by archon and city owner, they didn’t invite the local head of religion to deliver a speech, according to convention.
The church of Goddess of Bumper Harvest that originally seized ruling position in Garth city suffered severe damage in the war; even the Goddess of Bumper Harvest herself passed away in her incarnation. All the while, they had been low profile, and weren’t fond of the limelight.
Of course, even if they tried to court publicity, Ray wouldn’t agree with them!
Even the church of God of Wealth who put in a lot of effort and provided a huge sum of loan during rebuilt of Garth city did not go on stage. The God of Wealth was a God that wasn’t good at fighting. Even though the Goddess of Bumper Harvest suffered heavy losses, He did not have guts to fight against the old God. Using the method of spreading money to buy in two wall corner would do. If they were to go on stage to deliver a speech, that signified their intention to fight for the position of core belief in Garth city. That meant He fell out with Goddess of Bumper Harvest. Don’t forget that Garth city was once fully controlled by the church of Goddess of Bumper Harvest. To Her, the city’s belief had a very unique meaning She wouldn’t allow anyone to meddle in.