Chapter 1322: Sophia and Audrey
White Avenue in the Central District was renowned for housing dozens of theaters. Thus, it was also proudly referred to as the Hall of Art. Among these theaters, the Magellan Theatre stood out as the finest, attracting the most famous performers from across the Northern New Continent and even the Western Continent. Audrey Ale, celebrated as the Nightingale, was the very best among them.
Strauni only managed to get two tickets to this performance because he was a councilman. If Qi Xuansu had been alone, then it would have been almost impossible for him to enter the Magellan Theatre.
Tonight’s performance at the Magellan Theatre was titled “The Demon Hunter,” a classic play that had been popular in the Old Continent for decades. In the past, chivalric literature had flourished there—knights rescuing princesses, pledging loyalty to their beloved, and dueling for love. In truth, the primary audience for such literature had always been the lofty noblewomen of high society. It even romanticized the knightly class to a certain degree.
However, “The Demon Hunter” focused on the common folk. The protagonist was not a knight but a demon hunter who was feared and despised by society. He was considered a freak, hunting monsters for payment and wandering the world without a home.
The New Continent had no true knights, only adventurers and gold prospectors. Many even dreamed of earning enough money to return to their homes in the Old Continent. Due to this, a story like “The Demon Hunter” that was centered on people of the lower class resonated far more strongly with audiences and became immensely popular.
In the upcoming performance, Audrey Ale would play the demon hunter’s daughter, Swallow, a girl who longed for freedom. The story itself followed the demon hunter’s journey to find his daughter. Both father and daughter had long monologues, making the roles a true test of the performers’ skills.
The story of “The Demon Hunter” had long been known by everyone, yet audiences were clearly drawn by the personal charm of Audrey Ale.
At 7:30 PM, Qi Xuansu and Strauni entered the gates of the Magellan Theatre. Qi Xuansu himself was rather indifferent, since he was not particularly interested in theater. What mattered was that Strauni had revealed an important piece of information. The Chairman of the City Council would also be attending Audrey’s performance tonight.
Leopold was merely a strong contender for the position of Chairman. The City Council’s Chairman turned out to be a woman. This was one of St. York’s peculiarities. Although female citizens had no voting rights, the Chairman was a woman.
Her name was Sophia August, born into a noble family of the Old Continent. In her youth she traveled through many countries of the Old Continent. Later, she married and moved to the New Continent. After her husband’s death, she inherited his seat in the council.