Chapter 173: Playing with fire in a fun way
The play ended spectacularly with a roar of fire. It almost looked like they performed a play about a dragon rather than Salamander.
Wait--were they related?
Anyway, Jade and Ignis were very much enjoying themselves, and I did too. But without even resting, right after the finale flame was launched, the majestic music by the band on the side transitioned seamlessly into something brighter and more festive, with a faster beat of the drums.
As if mirroring the music, the audience’s applause for the majestic ending turned into a joyful cheer of excitement as they stood up and started to dance to the music.
I was pretty flabbergasted, not gonna lie. The demons, especially the ones that belonged to the traveling caravans, were sitting on the ground before. But now they were standing and jumping and spinning around while laughing and cheering loudly. The actors were either dancing on the stage or jumping down and dancing among the audience.
It was so bizarre simply because the play was so dramatic and filled with tension, but right after, it was all jolly and festive and...honestly, it was wonderful.
The last time, during the banquet, the dance was neat and elegant, even while spectating it from a distance. But this one felt more wild and free and the boisterous beat made my feet tingling.
And then, suddenly, I was pulled on my feet and into the crowd, Arta laughing as she held my hand. "Come, Young Master!"
I was still blinking in a daze when Arta started to move my arms and made me sway. Her friends, those performers, cheered and surrounded me. They already shed their bulky costumes, but still had their makeup on. It was like suddenly being pulled into a masquerade and I was bewildered.
But Jade was chirping cheerfully, and the good-natured laughter was contagious. Before I knew it, I already jumped and pinned and moved just like them.
Well, no--not like them. Obviously, I had no idea how to dance, moreover like these demons who did this often. All I did was just move my body, and (trying) to follow the rhythm of the percussions and flutes.