The sky was gloomy, and a little drizzle was drizzling, enveloping everything in Alto in a veil-like rain mist, as if even nature had fallen into sadness, and he couldn't help but cry in tears.
The black hearse pulled by four bulls moved forward gently, and more and more citizens stood on both sides of the street in the hazy drizzle, watching them drive by with a little sadness.
The crazy concert that almost caused a commotion in the city only a few days later, the melody seemed to echo in the hearts of everyone who listened to the music, so after learning the news of Lucian Evans' death, they were moved and shocked that they could not control their emotions and spontaneously felt sad.
For the spirit of never giving up that Lucian Evans told them, for the precious pure joy he brought, they rushed to the streets to see off Alto's proud, genius musician Lucian Evans.
The drizzle hit their faces, making their faces moist, which seemed to be mixed with tears, adding to the sad atmosphere of sending off the funeral.
If it had been a week later, if it weren't for Aalto, it might have been difficult to have such a spectacular scene, and the streets we passed seemed to be crowded with people from all over the city.
Watching the hearse go away, some people who were full of emotion or madly admired Lucian Evans rushed into the streets, drenched in the rain, and joined the spirit guards.
As people in black coats and grief throbbed spontaneously from different streets, the team grew stronger and stronger.
When the hearse drove into the aristocratic quarter, most of the nobles who were invited to Lucian Evans' funeral were stunned, because they saw a black human head on the left and right and behind the hearse, and the boundless and inexhaustible "guardians" slowly surged forward like a black tide with a faint sense of sadness and pain.
Perhaps except for the municipal square of the Aartaud concert, they had never seen so many people gathered, and because of the same purpose, these nobles seemed to have an illusion that these thousands of ordinary people had burst out with terrifying power, as if unstoppable, capable of devouring everything in their path.
"I didn't expect Lucian Evans to be so popular and admired." Nobles with knightly rank seemed much calmer in such a scene, and secretly sighed, "If there were so many people to send spirits and protect spirits at my funeral, it would really be the greatest glory besides the coming of the true god and the support of the spirits of the lord. Even if you die, you will have no regrets."
When the hearse passed by, the nobles also joined the team of guardians. This is part of the funeral of the Church of Truth, and those who will attend the final funeral ceremony have to escort the hearse to the last leg, not because they admire and love Lucian Evans and his music too much, and are willing to surrender their identities to protect the spirits with ordinary people.
Cardinal Gosse in front of the Golden Cathedral looked at the spectacular and terrifying guard team, his face changed slightly, he subconsciously drew a cross on his chest, and whispered: "Only the truth endures!"
When the coffin entered the Golden Cathedral, the ordinary people in the spirit guard team who were not invited were reluctant to leave for a long time, pouring misty drizzle, praying and blessing around the church.
This made the bishops and pastors feel indescribable, as if a saint was about to be buried inside.
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In the auditorium, the coffin is placed under the cross, symbolizing his devout faith.
The mourning stopped, and Cardinal Gosse held up a milky white holy cross and said solemnly: "Merciful and merciful Lord, today we pray for Brother Lucian Evans, who has completed his journey on earth and is taken by you. We are convinced that all who believe in You, accept You, believe in You, revere You, and walk in Your path will be redeemed by You and will rest in Heaven Mount."
The nobles, musicians, musicians, etc. who filled the auditorium closed their eyes and prayed.
"He is a pure, pious, noble man, and his music, as you have taught, has brought strength and joy to the world. May he continue to offer you beautiful hymns in your country......"
After praying, Gosey looked at Natasha, Joel, Alyssa, John, Victor and others kindly, then glanced around the hall, and said in a calm tone: "The Lord teaches us that death is like night, but after darkness the light will come. Death is not to be feared, because our brothers and sisters who have passed away will ascend to the mountain of heaven and be in the same kingdom with us, and can still communicate with each other and intercede for each other."
After the blessings and prayers, the remembrance of relatives and friends, Joel, Alyssa, John, Victor and others walked forward to speak, recounting the bits and pieces of Lucian Evans' life.
When the memorial came to an end, Natasha walked up to Cardinal Gosse.
She wore a conservative black dress, a black veil covered her long hair, and recalled some happy things with Lucian Evans with a slightly sentimental expression, and finally calmed down: "He once told me that if one day he dies without making a will, he will donate the 'Brons' manor in his name and hand it over to the Musicians Association for safekeeping."
Speaking of this, Othello and other musicians nodded slightly, Lucian Evans was indeed a person who purely liked music, and was able to donate most of his property, the manor, to the association.
Natasha continued: "He wants to use all the proceeds from the estate to set up an award and a competition. The award recognizes the best musical work on the continent over a three-year period and will be selected by all official members of the Aalto Musicians Association. The competition is also held every three years in the mainland to promote the development of the piano as a new instrument, and to inspire and inspire more piano lovers to truly embark on the path of music."
The annuity is about 100 Kinthal, which is equivalent to the total annual income of a famous musician, and the total income in three years has reached 300 Kinthal. For many poor musicians, or piano enthusiasts who have just embarked on the path of music, even if it is only half, it is a very, very generous bonus.
"Mr. Lucian Evans has a heart of gold, and he cares about the development of music and those who are new to music." Othello stood up on behalf of the Musicians Association to thank the donation, "I propose to name the awards and competitions 'Evans Music Awards' and 'Evans All-Continental Piano Competitions' respectively. At the same time, the Aalto Musicians Association has decided to erect a stone statue for every master who has made outstanding contributions to the development of music or composed immortal classics."
"They will be built on the top of Cassia Mountain next to the Belém River, so that everyone who comes to Aalto and every child who plays can see them and know their bright names."
Christopher, Victor and others nodded one after another: "I have no objection."
Neat and not enthusiastic applause sounded very much in the atmosphere of the funeral, for the noble character and love of music of a great musician.
At this time, Natasha added: "I will also donate the proceeds from one of my private estates, so that the prize money of the 'Evans Music Award' and the 'Evans Continental Piano Competition' will be stable at 300 kinthales."
"Thank you, Your Highness, for your generosity." For Natasha's request, Othello did not object because the competition prize money was the same as the music prize money, because the three hundred Kintales would definitely score first, second and third prizes, otherwise it would not play a role in motivating and encouraging those who came after them.
Joel, Alyssa, John, and others also had no objection to Natasha's unauthorized disposal of the "Brons" manor, believing that Her Royal Highness would not forge her last words because of a manor, and that this manor was given to Lucian by Natasha.
Only Cardinal Gosse frowned slightly: "'Evans Music Award'? This form is very similar to the evil magicians' 'Holm Crown Award' and 'Immortal Throne Award', and it seems that Lucian was inspired by Her Royal Highness the Princess or the professor."
However, on such an occasion, it is impossible for him to speak out against it, and there is nothing worth paying attention to in an award in the field of music.
With the establishment of the "Evans Music Award" and the "Evans National Piano Competition", the memorial session of the funeral was completed, and the people who participated in the funeral sang hymns and blessings in unison at the choir leader, making the atmosphere of the entire funeral sacred and solemn.
When all the processes were over, Cardinal Gosse sprinkled holy water on the coffin to cleanse the world of all the ugliness and sins.
The coffin was lifted again and headed to the cemetery near the Golden Cathedral, followed by Natasha, Joel, John, Alyssa, Victor, Phyllis and other Lucian's relatives and friends, while other nobles and musicians left the Golden Cathedral and went home.
As soon as they walked out of the church, the nobles were startled by the crowd still lingering around, how many people were waiting?
Seeing the nobles come out, people waiting for the final part of the funeral flocked to the nearby aristocratic cemetery, and saw the black coffin being placed in the tomb through the iron railing.
The rain stopped a little at this time, and a few rays of sunlight broke through the clouds, and when the church guards filled the tomb with soil, the sadness and sorrow still permeated again.
The tawny soil submerged the coffin little by little, as if to sever the last connection between the dead and the living, Alyssa, Phyllis, Alina and others burst into tears and wept uncontrollably, Joel, John, Victor, Natasha, etc. also closed their eyes, deep and solemn.
The people who saw this scene couldn't bear this oppressive farewell atmosphere, and they all closed their eyes, and some even cried.
Suddenly, a girl's hoarse choked voice sounded softly:
"The angel of joy is holy and beautiful, and the brilliant light shines on the earth." ……
The joyful and solemn song seems to be very out of tune with the serious and mournful funeral, but the spirit it contains is so in line with it, Lucian Evans has been shouting non-stop, just to tell everyone not to give up in the face of suffering, but still to persistently run towards light and joy.
As a result, people were gradually infected, and more and more people began to sing:
"On this beautiful earth, all beings rejoice." ……
The singing became louder and louder and spread into the cemetery, and Phyllis and Elena cried even more sadly when they heard it, but Natasha sang along, driving them to use this singing voice to soothe their hearts and inspire their lives.
"All men, whether rich or lowly, are endowed with divine grace." ……
They cried and choked up as they sang the song to bid farewell to Lucian.
"The angel of joy is holy and beautiful, and the brilliant light shines on the earth......"
With a hint of sorrow and hope, the singing mixed with the silence of the soul and tears sounded repeatedly and refused to stop.
In the singing, after the burial, the tombstone was erected, and on it was a short epitaph written by Natasha:
"There is an angel of music buried here."
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In the dead of night, in the aristocratic villa.
John and his family sat on the sofa and didn't sleep for a long time.
(End of this chapter)