Funinna, please let me steal your heart!

But as the performance continued, I couldn't stop yawning...

Boring, boring, so incredibly boring!

Is there not a single stage that can excite people? Funina thought listlessly.

"The next performance is The Mask of the Dead by the Dark Moon Theatre Company. Please enjoy!"

The Darkmoon Theatre Company? Oh, it's no different from any other theatre company... Funina showed little interest.

But at that moment, rustling sounds of discussion came from the audience.

"Isn't the Darkmoon Theatre the one whose lead actor went missing?"

"No, it seems they found a new lead actor, and it even made the newspapers."

"Luna? Never heard of her before. Is this newspaper just a shill? I think this theater troupe is finished anyway, they're just trying something desperate to keep the buzz going..."

Funina became somewhat interested.

She turned and asked, "Missing?"

Claurind nodded and said, "The rumors say she is the victim of a series of missing girls, and to this day she has not been found, whether alive or dead."

"That's why they found a new lead actor. Why not let the supporting actors take the lead?" Fu Ningna couldn't understand.

"Perhaps it's because the new lead actor is very strong."

"Let me see--"

Fu Ningna took out the program schedule.

Starring: Luna.

"I don't remember," she muttered.

They should be newcomers, but how could they cast newcomers as leads on the opera house stage? Fulina had to admit, the company director was really bold.

However, seeing new faces is always refreshing compared to seeing familiar faces, so it's not boring.

"Then I'll give it a try with a sliver of hope." Funina crossed her legs and looked towards the stage.

The lights suddenly went out, which meant the stage had started.

Then the characters appeared one after another....

but no.

When the lights came on again, the stage was empty.

Just when everyone was puzzled, a powerful melody began to play.

It seems to be quite trendy music, combining classical and avant-garde elements.

What followed was a heavenly singing voice.

That high note and that breath control... For the first time today, Furina showed surprise.

What a beautiful tone, what a steady breath!

Coupled with the complexity of this piece... is this really something a human could sing? Who is the singer?

The audience was captivated by the powerful singing, craning their necks like giraffes to look at the beautiful figure on stage.

Brilliant blonde hair.

Eyes as beautiful as jewels.

Wearing this gorgeous costume, she looked like a princess straight out of a picture book. Her pitiful expression was also captivating, instantly drawing you into the world of the play.

She is so good looking.

This drama is really good.

14: Furina's approval

"The Melosin Orchestra is really good. Shouldn't we see some other performances at the opera house?"

When asked by her brother Linnie, Lynette gently shook her head.

"The battery is depleted. If we stay there any longer, it will enter hibernation mode."

Translation: I'm sleepy.

Linni gave a wry smile: "Thank you for your hard work. Let's head back now, and bring some treats for our younger siblings back home—"

As soon as he finished speaking, he heard faint singing coming from behind the doors of the opera house auditorium.

But he didn't take it too seriously.

"Linette?" But he suddenly noticed that Linette's expression was a little subtle, and the cat ears on her head were twitching.

"What's wrong?" he asked.

Lynette snapped out of her reverie and whispered, "It's nothing, it just sounds familiar... but it must be my imagination."

...............

The show kicked off with a powerful performance that captivated the audience.

This is something no one expected.

But instead of feeling saddened by the audience's tears, what arrived on stage the next moment was—professional acting skills!

"Why are you torturing me like this? All I want is to escape this birdcage..."

His trembling voice and fragmented expression made it seem as if he had become one with the character.

Therefore, although the story constantly portrays "darkness," "depth," and "fantasy," Luna, as the lead actress, always shines like the sun on the stage with an irresistible brilliance.

This is it!

This is the stage I want to see!

As the story unfolded, Funina's attention also became absorbed into everything on the stage.

The protagonist looks distressed when wronged, and sighs when faced with sadness... A good stage can resonate with the audience's emotions, and Luna has done just that this time.

This is how it should be performed, no, this is the only way it can be performed.

But is she really a newcomer?

This acting, this singing—especially the singing, is almost as good as hers! Funina thought to herself, marveling at how formidable the younger generation is.

But that's a good thing.

She wishes there were more actresses like Luna.

The musical continues, and Luna never stops, delivering an incredibly perfect performance in both acting and singing.

That's terrifying stamina.

And so, the play came to its final act.

"Don't forget me..." With these incredibly gentle words, Luna slowly closed her eyes in her friend's arms.

Tears.

Funina sniffed, her eyes practically overflowing with water.

The story... was just so-so. She gave it a 7 out of 10, saying it was a bit cliché.

However, the lead actor was so outstanding that he managed to raise the score from 7 to 10 or even 9.

Clarinde silently handed over a handkerchief, which Frynn used to wipe her eyes before returning it.

She stood up immediately when the curtain was drawn.

"That's fantastic!!" Funina exclaimed, clapping enthusiastically.

Upon hearing the deity speak in this way, the audience below immediately understood something.

Luna is going to be on the front page of the news.

But who cares? The audience also stood up and applauded, and the applause continued like a tidal wave until Luna and the other actors left the stage.

The performance was a great success.

"Oh, I acted pretty well." Luna finally felt relieved.

The following day.

Sure enough, the Steambird newspaper published a news article about her on its homepage.

"God-Certified Rising Star"

Yesterday, a stunning new star was born on the stage of the Opikley Opera House. Even Lady Furina was moved by her acting and singing, but she was originally just an adventurer from the Adventurers' Guild...

...........

Although we weren't able to interview Ms. Luna, the subject of this topic, our reporter Charlotte had the privilege of interviewing Lady Funina...

Reporter: "What did you find so wonderful about Ms. Luna's performance?"

Funina: "What a boring question, of course it's all! But if I had to pick the most outstanding one, it would definitely be her singing. In my opinion, she's a born songstress."

Reporter: "So, where do you think it's lacking?"

Funina: "Not enough!"

Reporter: "What would you like to say to Miss Luna?"

Fu Ningna: "It's very good, but we can't be complacent. If we want to keep performing on stage... the most important thing is not to think about those messy things."

Funina: "Just focus on the mask you're wearing. As long as you have the mindset of 'I will never take off the mask no matter what,' you can reach my level!"

Funina: "But wearing a mask all the time probably isn't a good thing... The most important thing is to keep a stable mindset."

..........

As Miss Luna rose to fame, the problems facing her theater troupe also came back into the public eye.

The whereabouts of the original lead actress, Mary Bestina, remain unknown. Ms. Luna has asked someone to request this newspaper to allow readers to continue to pay attention to these events and figures hidden from the world.

Fontaine may appear glamorous on the surface, but countless cases tell us that beneath the calm surface, there are still undercurrents.