As soon as Henry finished speaking, a thunderous cheer erupted from the square.
The common folk waved their hands, their faces wreathed in happy smiles, exuding an air of gratitude.
"Long live the Lord!"
It was unclear who shouted it first, but soon, everyone in the square was chanting along. Henry smiled, waving back in response to their enthusiasm.
"Tonight, let us enjoy ourselves to the fullest and forget all our worries and sorrows!" Henry continued.
'For one person, such extravagance is a vice, but for everyone to indulge together, it is a shared joy! The reason such excess has a bad name is that not everyone gets to live that kind of life.'
'But if everyone could live like this? Wouldn't it just be a normal life?'
'It's the New Year, after all. Happiness and joy are more important than anything else.'
As the sky grew dark, countless torches were lit in the square, illuminating the night as if it were day.
