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Sitting at the wooden table, Edric was wrapped in multiple layers of bandages, forming a stark contrast with the festive crowd around him. He faintly felt the curious and sympathetic gazes of the people around him, making him somewhat uncomfortable. He lowered his head slightly, trying to avoid those gazes, but he couldn't completely hide his presence.
At this moment, a smiling woman walked over. She held a tray with several wooden cups filled with beer and distributed them to the villagers. Seeing Edric sitting there alone, she approached and placed a large cup of beer in front of him, asking with a smile, "What's wrong with you? Did you fall into the field and get trampled by a cow? Why are you covered in injuries?"
Edric lifted his head and looked at the energetic and caring woman in front of him, a slight smile appearing at the corner of his mouth. He answered somewhat awkwardly, "Oh, it's not that serious, just a little accident." His tone was light, but his eyes revealed a subtle depth not easily noticed.
The woman laughed heartily at his response, seemingly not believing him, but she didn't press further. She patted Edric on the shoulder and encouraged him, saying, "Well, then, enjoy the celebration tonight! The beer here is the best in the village." With that, she continued on to distribute the beer to other villagers.
Edric picked up the beer in front of him and looked at the liquid with golden foam in the cup, feeling a hint of emotion in his heart. He raised the cup of beer, took a sip, and the cold liquid, accompanied by fine bubbles, slid down his throat, bringing a slight stimulation to his long-unmoistened esophagus. This sensation made him furrow his brow slightly, clearly, he hadn't enjoyed this taste in a long time.
Edric took a deep breath, trying to adapt to this sudden sensation. After a long period of exhaustion and suffering, his body seemed somewhat unaccustomed to this sudden stimulation. He silently contemplated everything he had experienced during this time, which had made his body and mind extremely fragile.
His gaze swept over the surrounding crowd once again. Their laughter, conversations, and singing formed a harmonious and beautiful scene, filled with warmth and joy. Edric couldn't help but feel a hint of envy and longing in his heart. They could live so simply and happily, while he was bound by his past, identity, and responsibilities, unable to enjoy such ordinary happiness.
He raised his beer once again, this time taking a deep sip, allowing the cold, stimulating liquid to fill his mouth before slowly swallowing it. This time, he tried to accept the sensation, letting it stir a ripple in his heart. He pondered to himself that perhaps he should learn to let go of those heavy burdens, at least for this moment, and try to enjoy this hard-earned sense of ordinariness and tranquility.
Edric put down the beer in his hand, and his thoughts drifted to Feren, the brave and innocent young man. Since he fell unconscious at the village chief's house, he hadn't seen Feren again. He couldn't help but be curious about how the young man who had rushed forward without hesitation in moments of danger was doing now.
He felt a strange closeness to Feren. This young man, though somewhat naive, had a pure and brave heart. Edric saw his younger self in Feren - a time when he was also naive, full of aspirations, yet unaware. He couldn't help but smile, marveling at the strange connection between himself and Feren.
Edric's eyes searched through the crowd, hoping to find a familiar figure in this lively celebration. He wondered if Feren would also appear at this harvest festival, perhaps enjoying the happiness with family and friends. Edric felt that if he could see Feren again here, maybe there would be more to say to him.
A slight longing arose in his heart, hoping to meet Feren again, to share their stories and their courage and ignorance on this simple and joyful night. Edric knew that this opportunity might be rare, but if it could happen, it would be a wonderful thing.
When the village chief's glass gently collided with another cup, emitting a crisp sound, the surrounding noise gradually subsided, and everyone's gaze focused on the makeshift stage. The village chief stood there, holding the glass, with a gentle smile on his face, as if he had something important to say to everyone.
In the crowd, from children to the elderly, everyone quieted down, anticipating the village chief's words. The air seemed to have frozen, with only a gentle breeze blowing through, bringing a hint of coolness.
The village chief's voice rang out in the night sky once again, permeated with deep gratitude and respect: "Tonight, we gather here, first and foremost, to express our deepest gratitude to our great Mother Earth. It is because of her generosity and abundance that we are able to enjoy the fruits of a bountiful harvest."
His gaze shimmered in the candlelight, seemingly recalling countless days of hard work: "On this land, each of us relies on the heavens for our sustenance, a time-honored and sacred way of life. Although our lives are often affected by the weather and natural conditions, it does not mean that our efforts are in vain."
The village chief paused for a moment, then turned his gaze to Edric with a look of profound understanding and encouragement. "Our efforts are like waiting for an opportunity to shine, just like a seed waiting to sprout in the darkness. Whether you're a farmer or a warrior, we are all waiting for our moment." His words seemed to hold deep meaning for everyone present, but especially for Edric, they were like a beam of light, illuminating his inner confusion and uncertainty.
"Therefore, tonight, let us celebrate our efforts and the harvest together, celebrating the unbreakable bond between us and Mother Earth." The village chief's voice rang out in the gradually quieting crowd, filled with deep affection and determination.
As the village chief's words came to an end, the crowd erupted into enthusiastic applause once again. Edric seemed to feel a new revelation at that moment, his face showing a thoughtful expression.
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