"Oh, I'm very happy to see you again after half a year. Dear Captain Abel, and members of the Phantom Opera Troupe, I welcome you all on behalf of Archdruid Stukry."
In the center of the Rakugo Forest, there is a large theater built on the top of a very huge ancient tree. In the "Rakugo Garden", the young Druid member Isa, who is the receptionist, has been waiting for the Phantom in the theater early.
The arrival of a group of people.
"No...you're welcome, Mr. Issa, we are old friends anyway...haha, hahaha..."
Compared with Isa, who had a fresh look on his face, Abel's face looked a little pale, but he still tried his best to maintain the demeanor of a leader of the group and responded. In fact, he now felt dizzy in his head and his whole stomach.
Everything here is in turmoil.
"...Captain Abel, thank you very much for your hard work. The performance won't start in three hours. You'd better take a rest backstage first."
Not only Abel, but also the other members of the Phantom Opera Troupe behind him looked uncomfortable. In severe cases, they even took a vomit bag and squatted aside to vomit desperately, as if they wanted to vomit their internal organs.
Comes out the same.
You really don't want to sit on it. Isa looked at the huge thing that just fell at high speed on the square in front of the Rakugo Garden with an unknown expression on his face.
Isa was nearby when the "Phantom Ark" plummeted from the sky just now. The impact of the thing when it hit it was enough to shake the giant dragon-blooded tree that supported a huge square and theater.
It felt like it was shaking, not to mention the humans who were staying on top and coming down together. I'm afraid it felt like being at the scene of a magnitude 10 earthquake.
"But it's really amazing. The technological products of the giant chamber of commerce, although the dwarfs are not very reliable, they are so technical that they can't be beat."
I don't know if it's because of his strong body and stable base, but Volibear was not greatly affected by the super-magnitude impact just now. Now he is still in the mood to look around and take in the surrounding scenery.
And the "Phantom Ark" that just hit the square like a meteor miraculously did not fall to pieces. It was just that the camp on the floating island became chaotic, with tents and cargo boxes strewn all over the ground, but the entire
There was no obvious damage to the artificial floating island.
This is the embodiment of the scientific and technological power of the Scientific Research Department of the Giant Chamber of Commerce. Whether it is a volcanic explosion, lightning bombardment, or falling from a height of several hundred meters, this product No. 76 of the Ark series, which embodies the crystallization of various technologies,
There will be no damage to "Phantom Ark"! This is what the promotional brochure says.
As for what will happen to the passengers on it, of course, this is not within the scope of the scientific research department's consideration. Anyway, they themselves will not ride around in such a thing. No matter what, as long as the thing is not broken, the passengers will ask for it.
What a blessing.
However, Volibear's looking around did not last long. Under the hospitality of Isa and several other druids, the members of the Phantom Opera Troupe who looked to be in very bad shape gradually entered the huge theater of the Rakugo Garden.
, preparing to go to the backstage to do some tidying up and take a rest.
This theater is also very big... It should be said that it is a high-end building built in the center of this huge forest city. When Volibear walked into the Garden of Rakugo with the members of the Phantom Opera Troupe,
I was immediately shocked by the opera house, which was as big as a football field.
This theater named after this forest city is not only larger than the average size in terms of area, but also the decoration of the entire theater is very particular. All the audience seats are made of rattan, with morning glory armrests and
The cushions of cotton leaves and the ground are covered with various flowers and plants, which are not only beautiful and comfortable, but also fill the entire theater with a pleasant fragrance.
The design of the stage is even more extraordinary. The stage floating in the center of the theater is like a castle in the air. It is made up of roses and golden flowers. The base of the mimosa that is invisible in the light is used to support the entire stage.
The stage makes the stage look like it is floating in the air. "It's amazing. This Rakugo Garden is one of the top three theaters in the entire holy land. Every time we perform here,
More than 20,000 spectators came from various surrounding towns, and the scene was really spectacular."
Seeing Volibear suddenly stop and observe the place, Ruby, who was walking next to him, said with understanding that she knew very well how Volibear was feeling now, because Ruby first stepped into this rakugo a few years ago.
She had had the same feeling in her heart when she was in the courtyard.
This theater does not look luxurious, but it is very exquisite. It has a strong natural style, but it does not make people feel messy. The architectural attainments of this rakugo garden have undoubtedly reached the state of art.
, just being here can give people a feeling of being bathed in a literary and artistic atmosphere. "Hmm? Mr. Bearman, are you also a member of the Phantom Opera Troupe? It seems that I have never seen you before, could it be you?
Are they the bears of the free tribe?"
Because Volibear and Ruby stopped and separated from the crowd, Issa, who came in with them, immediately noticed Volibear who was standing aside and observing the theater. Although the population base of the orcs was quite large,
Half-beasts who are willing to leave the Emerald Alliance and participate in human activities are very rare.
In addition to most of the alien races gathered in the Emerald Alliance, there are also some half-beast creatures in the Sanctuary that are relatively accepting of humans and live outside the territory of the Emerald Alliance. These half-beasts are usually called "freedom"
The werewolf Hawk of the Phantom Opera is a member of the free group.
"Well, I am a temporary member. Speaking of which, I was born in the Misty Jungle and am also a citizen of the Emerald Alliance..."
"Really...really! This is really amazing! Your people will be proud of you!"
I don’t know why, but Issa seemed very happy after hearing what Volibear said. She ran to Volibear and shook his huge bear paw, just like a child growing up in her own village.
The feeling of returning home after becoming a high-ranking official abroad.
"Really...Haha, hahaha."
Why is this guy so enthusiastic? He's just a member of an opera troupe, and he didn't become the president of another country. Why does he feel like he's returning home in glory? Volibear smiled dryly, but was a little confused at the same time.
In fact, this is just Volibear's ignorance of the situation. For the Emerald Alliance, a huge problem has gradually emerged in recent years, which is that the inertia of the residents living in the Emerald Alliance is becoming more and more serious.
The so-called "inertia" is mainly reflected in the unwillingness to interact with the outside world and the unwillingness to experience new things. Perhaps because of the rich products and sufficient resources in the Jade Realm, many residents live and work contentedly in their own small world.
He has absolutely no interest in places other than Jade, and like Volibear before, he would rather spend his life in a small forest.
In a big country, it doesn't matter if only a small number of residents become like this, but if most people are unwilling to contact the outside world, it will be a problem, which will inevitably cause very serious consequences in the long run. At this time,
There is a great need for bears like Volibear who are willing to enter the human world and have the courage to try new things to set an example.
After finally getting rid of the overly excited Druid Isa, when Volibear and Ruby walked into the backstage lounge, everyone in the Phantom Opera Troupe had already prepared the costumes and props required for the performance, and the rest was
Just go on stage and start the show.
"Get a good rest. In less than three hours, your debut is coming. Don't be too nervous and make a fool of yourself on the stage."
Ruby held a set of light attendant costumes that she was going to wear for a while. She found a relatively open corner and sat down. She closed her eyes and began to recharge her batteries. An opera performance like this is definitely physical work.
, if you want to move, you have to stand on stage for several hours. If you don’t have enough energy, it will be very hard.
Recharge your batteries... It doesn't seem to be necessary. The so-called hard work actually refers to normal humans, but for a pervert like Volibear who has sufficient physical strength and energy to travel for more than ten hours, it is not necessary.
In other words, as long as there is food to supplement, there is nothing wrong with performing on stage for a day or two.
Since we have plenty of time, let's read the script again... For his first opera performance in this world, it is of course impossible to say that Volibear is not nervous at all. After all, he has to do it in front of two elders from his hometown.
To kidnap the heroine with the eyes of more than 10,000 spectators, she has to show an ideal and ambitious attitude.
After all, the roles in "The Tribunal of the Nibelungs" are not easy to play, especially the role of Volibear, the evil bear with the same name as him. This character is far more entangled than other characters in this show.
people.
In the background story, this giant bear that has experienced thousands of years in the world has in a sense transcended the boundaries of ordinary creatures and become a being close to a god. His character is not cruel, but for himself
But he has an unusual obsession with his goal. He will do anything to rebuild his homeland. He is a character who is both good and evil, and it is difficult to play.
But fortunately, this character, both in terms of personality and small actions, was specially created by Captain Abel for Volibear. After Volibear came on stage, he did not need to force himself to play another existence, he only needed to completely
His usual appearance is revealed, and he just needs to keep a cold face most of the time.
"Desert, raise your gravel and block the sun's rays!"
In view of the special characteristics of Volibear (a newbie in opera), Abel, who was afraid that he would not be able to remember too many lines, gave him room to express himself freely in many places without arranging many rigid and coherent lines. Even if Volibear knew everything
It doesn't matter if you don't say it. All Abel wants is the pressure of himself standing on the stage. When the lines and other lines cannot be connected, the narrator can cooperate.
But Volibear is not satisfied with just being a thug. He has thought about many different lines with a very dramatic flavor, and is ready to show his profound cultural heritage gained from "expanding group films" at critical moments.
While I was unconsciously thinking about the lines, there was movement in the originally empty theater outside. People coming from all over walked into the rakugo garden at a leisurely pace, and interacted with them.
The companions and even strangers nearby were discussing the opera program to be performed next, waiting for the stage of the famous "Phantom" opera troupe that had moved them countless times.
"Okay, everyone, it's almost time. Everyone is in place, ready to... go on stage."
With all the members of the Phantom Opera Troupe watching backstage, Captain Abel clapped his hands vigorously and adjusted the costume that he had already worn. The expression on his face became serious. Everyone knew that this
A performance that is different from the past is about to begin... and they will work harder than before.