On the stage in the square, noisy songs and crowds mingled together, creating a lively and bustling scene.
But at this mont, in the mind of the Orc official Water,
the surface of that inner lake was so quiet that even the drop of a pin would be noticeable.
When the newly arrived Orc soldiers in the square simply opened their mouths to ask questions, Water could still find ways to cover it up.
But the content spoken by Orel’s avatar was equivalent to directly self-destructing.
The sudden disastrous situation reduced Water’s options for response to zero in an instant. And the situation at hand, how was it possible to find a way to break through montarily?
As Water’s heart sank into the abyss, the others on the judges’ panel also reacted.
Everyone looked towards Orel’s avatar.
The curiosity in their gaze was nothing other than a puzzlent as to why their king would say such words.
Orel was the actual ruler of "Songwood"!
Even though he hadn’t won against outsiders a few days ago, his image among the Orcs was still exceptionally high.
—’Follow orders’
Such a term should not and could not appear in Orel’s mouth.
Especially in the current public setting!
"Sir, what are you saying?" Quickly soone asked out of curiosity.
"I am stating facts," Orel’s avatar naturally replied: "Because..."
At that instant, Water interrupted Orel loudly:
"Because Ronald is a distinguished guest of the grand master!"
"A thousand years ago, Master Orel and the forces they belonged to were like a single entity; this is a testant to their forr relationship!"
In a mont of urgency, the Orc official forcibly made up an excuse.
But after speaking, even Water knew this was a horribly failed attempt, and the situation was worsening.
—Acting beyond authority.
To others, the act of interrupting Orel’s speech would be seen as a glaring usurpation!
"..."
However, the scenario Water anticipated did not unfold.
No voices of doubt arose, and silent air enveloped the judges’ panel.
Water turned his head and understood.
Orel’s authority remained.
Except for the bravest person daring to ask a question earlier, everyone now fell silent. Though they might be puzzled by Orel’s current condition, they dared not probe further!
The discovery ca as charity in dire straits.
Water’s mind raced, and within one breath, he had a plan.
"Today is already the last day of the festival."
"Master Orel, in consideration of the people’s will, has granted the citizens of the city complete joy!"
"Other issues can be postponed for half a day without harm. The citizens of Orel need not worry; enjoy the festival to the fullest!"
"..."
Water’s words served to divert attention on one hand and provide partial explanations on the other.
But these were minor effects.
The true decision of the Orc official lay in the strength with which he shouted these words. Using Songwood’s unique singing system, he amplified the volu of his proclamation to the maximum.
Not just reaching the judges’ panel, not rely the stage,
every Orc throughout the whole square where the singing contest took place, and even across the entire street where the square was located, heard the official’s pronouncent.
They heard Orel’s decision to postpone certain issues to let citizens enjoy the festival!
"..."
"Long live Master Orel!"
"Long live the festival!"
Following a brief silence ca cheers.
The atmosphere in the entire square was ignited by this news, boosting the festival vibe significantly. The previously joyous crowd beca even happier, and even the perforrs on stage perford better than before.
Looking back at the judges’ panel,
those who previously held puzzled gazes also changed their attitudes, carried by the popular will. The heightened emotions spread infectiously throughout every corner of the square, and the situation turned around instantly.
"Whew—"
Observing the changes on the square, Water finally let out a sigh of relief.
It seed his choice was correct.
Under the circumstances just now, any explanation would have worsened the situation because the flaw in Orel’s avatar was an irreparable loophole.
Only by leveraging public opinion and the burning emotions,
could everything occurring in the square be changed.
Thinking that, Water leaned back relaxedly in his chair. Yet soon a faint bitter smile appeared on his slightly relaxed face.
Yes, the problem in the square was resolved.
But what about Water himself?
Orel’s avatar hadn’t been exposed yet, but sooner or later, it would be. At that point, he, the fellow covering for the avatar, would likely face a situation far beyond today’s that couldn’t simply be brushed off.
"Hope..."
"Hope our world can continue to endure."
"..."
The turmoil at the judges’ panel subsided.
anwhile, amidst the crowd on the square, Ronald and Martha, who were prepared to act, also sighed in relief.
Returning the Saint Catherine sword, held in their hand, onto their back.
Ronald looked at the saintly priest beside him:
"Looks like my trust wasn’t misplaced. Mr. Water didn’t just avoid selling us out, and he had enough wisdom to handle sudden situations."
Martha concurred with this:
"He’s, after all, the first to notice the anomaly in Orel’s avatar. Having Mr. Water’s assistance is indeed our fortune."
"More than this fortune." Ronald paused slightly, his gaze falling on the judges’ panel, "What I hope more, is that he hadn’t noticed this matter from the beginning."
Martha nodded slightly:
"But the event has already occurred, and we can only respond."
"..."
The incident cald, and the singing contest continued.
Orel’s avatar continued to assu his original duties without exposing any flaws. Occasionally, soone would approach to sing praises, and with the Orc official on the side to accommodate, things were handled properly.
As the singing contest proceeded smoothly, the festival continued successfully.
Just as things appeared to be back on track, while quietly observing among the crowd with Ronald, the saintly priest suddenly stiffened.
A subtle magic fluctuation flashed across the girl’s body.
Imdiately, Martha pointed in a direction within the city, saying to Ronald:
"Ronald, there’s an issue!"
"This direction seems to be experiencing sothing quite harmful, and the situation is worsening..."
After just one glance at the direction Martha pointed out, Ronald reacted:
"This direction..."
"Martha, do you rember the soldier who ca to deliver orders earlier?"
As the words fell, the two exchanged a gaze, realizing a situation was developing in the city.
The excuse deployed by the Orc official while facing the crisis earlier was just a pretext.
But the Orc soldier who ca to deliver orders wasn’t fabricating trouble out of thin air.
Hence, sothing dangerous is indeed happening in this city, and it is escalating!
Ronald’s eyes sharpened, and he promptly made a decision:
"Martha, you stay here and watch over Water and Orel’s avatar."
"The situation over there, leave it to to handle!"
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