Complaints began to be heard from the city residents as the rain still hadn’t come, despite them performing the dance for several minutes.
“It’s fun to dance and sing, but what we really need is rain!”
“No one guaranteed us that the rain would come.”
“The Baron never promised any such thing.”
“This is pointless, the rain won’t come!”
Max, who had also begun to dance and follow the movements, looked at the camera. “Do you think the rain will come? Do you believe this ritual will actually bring the rain?”
“That’s ridiculous, but this is a game, so anything is possible,” replied another viewer watching the live stream.
When all hope seemed to be evaporating, the dance began to fizzle out, and the excitement of the night waned.
A little girl, who had been gazing up at the starry sky with hope, saw a glint of reflected light. Suddenly, something fell onto her cheek-it was a drop of water!
“The rain! The rain is here!” the little girl shouted, causing everyone to look her way.
“No way, there is no rain!” a skeptical voice still echoed. frёewebnoѵēl.com
But as the people looked up to the night sky, their eyes widened with amazement as the first drops of rain splashed upon their faces.
The rain began to fall with increasing intensity, creating a soothing melody of sound that echoed through the air. As the rain gently touched their skin, the people’s faces lit up with smiles of joy and hope.
“It’s raining!”
“The rain has truly come.”
They embraced each other in jubilation as the long-awaited rain filled the air, bringing with it renewed life and hope.
“The summoning ritual worked! It worked!” they shouted with happiness as the rain they had longed for finally drenched their bodies.
Everyone cheered as they jumped with joy and laughter, their voices rising up to the night sky. The sound of drums echoed into the night, creating raucous music that matched the sound of the ever-increasing rainfall.
The bonfire fought valiantly against the rain, refusing to be extinguished immediately. Water washed over the flames, but the revelers remained undeterred, happily dancing and celebrating in the downpour.
[Congratulations for reviving an old, extinct tradition, the Rain Summoning Ritual!]
[Your awe-inspiring feat of bringing back a long-forgotten practice is worthy of great recognition.]
[May you be showered with love and appreciation by everyone in the town! Cheers!]
[Congratulations on your achievement! You have been rewarded with 50 stat points as a
result.]
[The Goddess of the Moon has graced you with her most sincere gratitude.]
[Your affinity with the Goddess of the Moon has drastically increased to 15%.]
[As a result of your efforts, you have been awarded the Conditional Passive Skill – Rain Summoning Ritual.]
[Rain Summoning Ritual (Conditional Passive Skill)]
[You can perform the rain summoning ritual, a magical ceremony that can bring down the rain from the heavens! Invite your friends and family to join in the fun as you dance and sing together in the hopes of coaxing the rain clouds to open up and bless your land with gentle rain.]
[However, be warned – this is a delicate and powerful process and must not be done too often. Perform the ritual too frequently, and the rain clouds may not respond to your calls!]
The people rejoiced as the rain sparkled under the silvery glow of the moonlight. They twirled and sang, their feet moving in a steady rhythm as they pounded the earth with exuberance. Their faces lit up with joy, they clapped hands and embraced one another, caught up in the bliss of the long-awaited downpour.
Broken stepped away from the celebratory crowd, hoping to find the mysterious girl named Selene whom he had glimpsed earlier. Her presence had been almost ethereal, but now she was nowhere to be seen.
“Did I just imagine her?” he pondered. “She was mesmerizing, dancing with such grace and divine beauty. Surely, she should have been the center of everyone’s attention.”
As he rejoined the crowd, the people surrounded him with grateful expressions, their voices filled with admiration.
“Thank you, Lord Broken.”
“You have brought immense blessings to our land,” another chimed in.
“We are certain that your presence will make Slumdon grow even larger and stronger.”
“Your kindness will ensure continued prosperity for our town.”
Broken accepted their thanks with humble nods, feeling a warm sense of fulfillment. As the rain continued to fall gently, mingling with the moonlight, the entire town seemed to glow with the promise of a brighter future.
***
Leon opened his eyes, his face lighting up with a genuine smile-a rare and stark contrast to his usually stern expression. He had successfully completed the rain summoning ritual, and the satisfaction of his achievement filled him with joy.
Stepping out of the room, he found Lily and Freya in the main room, caught up in the spontaneous celebration. They were performing the Rain Summoning dance, their laughter and voices ringing out as they sang the same melodic chant.
“Lua Tu Lua. Lua Lua.” they harmonized, their faces glowing with happiness.
“This is so much fun, Leon!” Lily exclaimed.
“Come on, Leon, join us!” Freya said.
On the television, the looped footage of the rain summoning ritual continued to play-a live broadcast capturing every moment of the extraordinary event.
Feeling the joy of the moment, Leon joined them in the dance, their laughter and shouts of elation blending together.
After several minutes of jubilant dancing, Leon made his way toward the sofa and flopped down, his body sinking into the cushions. Lily and Freya soon followed, collapsing beside him
with contented sighs.
“I didn’t expect the dance would be such a hit,” Lily said, giggling.
“Yes, initially many people mocked it, but after they started imitating the moves and sharing the video online, they began to like it,” Freya replied.
“You could perform the ritual every so often, Leon. I think it could become a signature event for Slumdon Town. The rain summoning ritual would be so fun,” Lily said enthusiastically. “Yes, I’ve already planned for that. Plus, the geographical location of Slumdon Town in the middle of a desert really needs a lot of water supply,” Leon answered.
Lily responded with excitement. “In the future, Slumdon Town will become a lush, green
city!”
They lay there for a moment, catching their breath, the night still humming with the energy of their celebration.
“So, Mr. Baron,” Freya said, “everything is ready. We’ll be leaving soon. Is there anything else you need to prepare?”
It was a bright Saturday morning, and Leon had planned another trip with Lily and Freya. This time, they were going camping with more thorough preparations and a packed agenda. Unlike previous trips, which had been quieter with just him and Lily, this outing promised to be
livelier with three people.
“No. I’m ready,” Leon replied. “Let’s go.”
The three of them stood up and promptly made their way out of the room.
Over the past week, Leon had taken the time to earn his driving license. He had adapted quickly, needing only minor adjustments from his experience driving a car. Today, he would be the driver, the one steering them toward their holiday adventure.