Chapter 67

Heimlich Maneuver.

CPR.

These two life-saving techniques almost caused the scene to get out of control. The clergy, or rather, the healers, as Great described doctors in his previous life—everyone had a few lives on their hands. The sight of a patient dying and not being able to save them was something that would be etched in one's memory for a lifetime, something that would be remembered even decades later:

At that time, if I had done this or that, perhaps I could have saved the person...

Great was immediately surrounded by people. Anthony, William, even the beautiful Joanna who had questioned Great, all had bright eyes and were pushing forward recklessly. Elder Elwin, relying on his high rank and strong combat ability, managed to secure the front row, but was almost unable to stand due to the crowd behind him. With no choice, he brandished his staff—

"Ahahaha! Elder, you're cheating!"

Vines as thick as bowls, like spiritual snakes, emerged from the ground. Every healer present was entangled around the waist by the vines, hanging in the air like the Seven Fairies.

Great's lecture boosted his reputation in the church to the point where he was almost carried away. It was only because the church did not have a fixed temple that he managed to escape, being escorted back to the mage tower by Elder Elwin. Great, still shaken, refused to leave the mage tower and stayed there until Midsummer.

Learning magic, learning divine arts; reading journals, writing papers. It wasn't until Midsummer that he finally emerged from the mage tower to meet up with Uncle Kallen's family.

Celebrate the festival!

Have a great time!

Help Brother Raymond chase girls at Midsummer!

Great always remembered that on his first day at the mage tower, Aunt Elin stayed up all night to alter Brother Raymond's new clothes to fit him. Those clothes were originally meant for Brother Raymond to wear at Midsummer...

Great, not knowing how to measure sizes, didn't dare to buy clothes recklessly. He could only buy a bolt of fine cotton and quickly return it to Aunt Elin's family, and deeply remember her kindness.

So he had to go!

He had to perform well and help Brother Raymond chase girls!

Great walked behind Aunt Elin, holding Avril's hand, looking around. The Midsummer streets were a hundred times more lively and colorful than usual, with bright red, light yellow, sapphire blue, and all kinds of vivid dresses visible everywhere.

The women all wore bright long dresses, solid colors, vertical stripes, floral patterns... The young men who usually only wore rough linen vests or even worked bare-chested also put on fine linen or cotton shirts.

The city seemed to have poured out all its colors for Midsummer.

Merchants wouldn't miss this opportunity. Especially the street vendors, who set up their stalls, raised colorful flags, and displayed all kinds of items. Great and Avril bought their way through: a fried fish, a flower for the hair, a slice of sweet melon...

All these small things could be bought for a few copper coins, and Avril held them, eating as she walked, her eyes curved into crescent moons. Aunt Elin had to stop her: "That's too much..."

"I'm buying for my sister," Great replied with a smile. He turned and bought a string of fried balls, handed them to Avril, and gently asked, "Avril, are you tired?"

Midsummer is a traditional festival of the kingdom, usually held at the end of May, within ten days after the summer harvest, of course, on a sunny day. The city hall usually hosts a grand celebration, inviting local nobles, temples, and mages to celebrate together. In front of the city hall, there would even be a specially invited circus and acrobats.

Of course, those with the right to attend the city hall banquet were all local dignitaries. Apprentices like Great, well, go play by yourself.

So Great went to play. He and Avril walked, bought, and ate their way through until the little girl showed signs of fatigue, and he carefully sent her back. As soon as he turned around, he was pulled by Brother Raymond into the dancing crowd.

The whole street was dancing.

This dance, belonging to the common people, was very simple: men and women stood alternately, holding hands in a circle. To the lively and cheerful music, they moved forward, raised their hands, moved back, lowered their hands, kicked their legs, and let go, turning in place.

Then the women stood still, and the men moved one position counterclockwise, changing partners, and repeated the steps...

Great danced until he was dizzy. All around him were skirts that bloomed like flowers, and the flying braids of the girls occasionally brushed his face, making his cheeks itch.

He left one circle and joined another. Soon, he saw Brother Raymond holding a girl, and they twirled together.

The girl wore a fiery red dress, tall and athletic, with fiery red hair. Her skin was fair, and her emerald eyes sparkled. Great noticed that when they twirled, Brother Raymond secretly squeezed her hand, and when she turned back, her cheeks turned bright red...

There's a chance!

The little person in Great's heart propped up his chin. After this round, it was time to change positions again. Raymond moved from the girl's left to her right, and Great took his place on her left. As soon as he stood still, Raymond introduced him:

"This is Great..."

"Oh, this is Great?" The girl was surprised. She looked Great up and down, her eyes shining, and suddenly giggled:

"Very handsome!"

"Of course! Little Great is already a mage!"

Great: "..." What does being a mage have to do with being handsome...

Just as they were chatting, the music started again. Great had to join in, moving forward, backward, raising his arms, kicking his legs, and turning in a circle to change partners. This time, Brother Raymond stood still, refusing to move.

"Wow~~~"

The circle erupted in good-natured laughter. Brother Raymond's face was bright red, but he still held the girl's hand, and she didn't try to break free. Whistles and applause filled the air, and people shouted:

"One more! One more!"

The group dance was turning into a pair dance. The musicians joined in, changing the music to a livelier tune. Raymond held the girl's hand with his right hand and placed his left hand on her waist, quickly spinning her around.

The crowd cheered. The flutist played even harder, and the drummer beat even faster. Men and women, all in pairs, started dancing to the music.

It seemed Brother Raymond had succeeded... He didn't need to be a third wheel, potentially becoming a light bulb...

Great peeked around for a while and quietly slipped away. After dancing for so long, the food he had eaten earlier was gone, and he needed to eat more. Ah, he had only visited half of the stalls on the street...

Eating alone gave him more choices than when he was with Avril. Great didn't worry about getting a stomachache, holding a string of grilled meat in one hand and a string of grilled birds in the other, his mouth dripping with oil. As he was eating, he suddenly heard a commotion ahead, followed by screams:

"Help!"

Great ran forward.

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Global Rebirth: I Became the Lord of the Deep Sea

The whole world has been reborn, and the protagonist has reincarnated as a deep-sea slug...

The weakest race, the craziest imagination, the most beautiful underwater scenery, the funniest jokes...

The only regret I have about this book:

Why didn't I think of this topic!