Mythology: Ragnarok

Chapter 310 Artistic Needs

Following that, Xuan Yuan Mu Ze accompanied Agrede to see three more plays. To put it simply, the overall impression was excellent, but his mental state was terrible. All of these plays were tragic love stories with heartbreaking endings, which made Xuan Yuan Mu Ze's liver hurt. The plots, which were so mindless, always created all sorts of misunderstandings that made people angry. In addition, the silly male and female leads also made Xuan Yuan Mu Ze's stomach ache with anger.

'If I didn't know this was a play, I would have rushed up and beaten up all the main characters!' These were Xuan Yuan Mu Ze's exact words after watching three plays. This post-viewing impression made Agreed realize that Xuan Yuan Mu Ze didn't seem to be interested in love stories, so he quickly comforted him.

"Well, it seems you don't really like this art form. That's normal. Let's go check out the performance art section. You're probably unlikely to find a happy ending script here, since no one in the Kingdom of Ten Thousand Races has written a comedy for many years."

Xuanyuan Muze asked, puzzled, "Why? Is your taste really that unique? I'm speechless that you have to make things so difficult for yourselves."

Agreed explained, "Maybe... they're living too comfortably. Based on my own experience, people who are happier tend to enjoy watching tragic dramas full of regret and remorse, because they don't have those kinds of stories in their own lives. That's just how life is; they're only curious about the lives they haven't experienced."

People living in poverty don't like to watch these tragedies, because writing about their misery and repeatedly reenacting it in front of them is like rubbing salt into their wounds. They prefer to watch happy endings with families reunited, simply because they don't experience those in their own lives.

Moreover, those who are most receptive to these fabricated stories are actually children who are inexperienced in the world and have no knowledge of it. Because their lives are relatively simple and pure, they can accept any fantasy and accept the ending of a story without any emotional burden.

In other words, you can actually see a lot from the art of a civilization. Happy people don't watch comedies because that's their life. They don't need to sit in front of a TV or in the audience. This kind of life is readily available to them, so they naturally have no interest in it.

People who have suffered cannot accept tragedy, because the shared experience can easily shatter the last bit of defense they have left. In other words, isn't this like pouring chili oil directly into someone's eyes? To be honest, from my perspective, this is just too inhumane.

"Because people living in poverty cannot accept tragedy, I am quite relieved that they enjoy watching tragedies. It means that at least their lives are not bad for now, which makes me quite gratified."

Versailles' words instantly stung Xuan Yuan Muze's fragile soul. He glared at Agreed with resentment, thinking, "Damn it, do you think I'd die if you didn't mock me? Seriously, you think your people are the only ones living well?! What kind of bullshit theory is that?!"

Thinking of this, Xuan Yuan Muze walked forward angrily, then said to himself, "Anyway, I'm not staying here anymore. Let's go to the next area. I can't stay here for even a second longer."

Seeing this, Agreed nodded helplessly and followed him. The two then arrived at the performance art area, which was much more comfortable than the previous drama performance area. There were artists everywhere. Some were dressed as sculptures, some were wearing alternative costumes and walking on the street, some were performing like street performers, drawing cheers from the surrounding crowd, and some were attracting the attention of passersby with inexplicable behavior. In addition, there were circuses, illusion performances, and short drama performances (you can think of them as comedy sketches or stand-up comedy). From Xuan Yuan Muze's point of view, this place was indeed much more fun than the drama performance area.

So over the next three days, Xuanyuan Muze explored the entire area. Fortunately, the art festival would last for two weeks, otherwise Agreed estimated that Xuanyuan Muze would not have been able to visit the entire art gallery.

Finally, under Agreed's forceful dragging, Xuanyuan Muze reluctantly left the performance art area and headed towards the last area of ​​the art gallery, 'Calligraphy and Literature'. Seeing Xuanyuan Muze's unwilling little expression, Agreed could only comfort him.

"Don't worry, the art festival will last for another week. Let me give you a general tour of the entire art gallery first, otherwise it would be a shame to miss something. After you've finished the general tour, you can continue to explore the areas that interest you. Don't worry, it will be over soon. I won't care where you go after the tour, okay?"

After much coaxing and pleading, Xuan Yuan Muze was finally led by Agreed to the calligraphy, painting, and literature section. This was the quietest of the four sections, with only calligraphy and painting exhibitions and fairs promoting various literary works. Everyone silently browsed the various collections, nodding occasionally and whispering comments to their companions. These appreciators even moved very lightly, which made Xuan Yuan Muze feel a strange sense of deathly stillness, as if he couldn't breathe.

Just then, a rough voice rang out, and a burly middle-aged man not far away shouted towards Xuan Yuan Mu Ze's back: "Ethan! You old man, you've finally arrived. The arts festival is almost halfway over, and I thought you hadn't made it through the year. Where the hell have you been? It's been so long since you came."

As he spoke, the burly middle-aged man strode over and put his arm around Agred, even lightly tapping Agred's chest with his fist. As the middle-aged man broke the silence, everyone turned to look at the three of them. Then, as if they had seen someone they admired, they crowded around and chattered with Agred and his reckless friend.

Xuanyuan Muze was stunned by what he saw. It seemed that Agreed's new incarnation was quite famous, and his current name was 'Ethan'.

Soon, Agred and his friend had sent away the admirers who had gathered around. Agred then led the burly middle-aged man to Xuanyuan Muze and introduced him, saying, "This big, burly man is my friend, the writer 'Scottov.' Old barbarian, this is the guest I brought. Please don't be rude."

Stokoff, who was called "Old Barbarian," laughed heartily, patted Xuan Yuan Muze on the shoulder, and greeted him. Then he shouted at Agreed, "What are you saying? How could I be rude in front of a child? Ethan, you bastard, all you do is spread rumors about me all day long!"

Agreed clicked his tongue and then mocked, "Come on, even your apprentice admits that your title of 'reckless literary genius' is fitting. You've really made your character known to everyone."

Upon hearing this, Stukov immediately lost face and cursed, "That brat, he actually teamed up with outsiders to bully me?! When you get back, I'll teach him a lesson he won't forget."