The audience laughed, marveled, and remained silent, completely captivated by the joys and sorrows unfolding on the stage. They were moved by the loyalty and sacrifice of love, or sighed at the complexity and sinisterness of political schemes.
When the final music sounded, the theater fell silent.
Everyone was eagerly waiting for Shakespeare to give them a more touching performance.
“A person may pretend to be an angel, but may hide himself deep down.”
Under the mask, Shakespeare's lips curled up slightly, and he glanced at Li Mo in the audience with a meaningful smile.
Li Mo returned the same smile.
This was the path of the Phantom Thief that he had thought about for a long time and arranged for Kallen.
It is also the path that suits Kallen best. After all... if you want to get something, you must pay the same price within your ability.
Saving the world is too absurd, so Kallen can only find another way to feel satisfied.
“They stalk like poisonous snakes and devour like vicious rats.”
As soon as he finished speaking, the smiles on the faces of the nobles in the audience suddenly stopped.
Karen couldn't help but open her mouth in a daze, staring intently at Shakespeare's superb performance.
"They indulged themselves without restraint for their own benefit, exercised tyranny with insatiable greed, and disregarded the lives of the people!"
Shakespeare pointed his rapier at the audience in the auditorium.
The audience who can come to the most luxurious opera house in Europe are definitely not ordinary people.
Therefore, Shakespeare's words completely deviate from the needs of the audience.
"Confusing right and wrong and slandering heroes."
"I, the sword-wielding righteous man, will slit the throat of your cult!!"
The words were so powerful that the theater fell into dead silence.
Before anyone could react, Li Mo grabbed Karen's hand and quickly left the audience.
Kallen wanted to resist and continue watching, but was dragged back by Li Mo.
Kallen: "Otto, the show isn't over yet!"
Li Mo: "I know."
Kallen: "What about you?"
Li Mo: "It's time to go save them. There's still time."
Kallen: "Save people?"
Li Mo: "Right, you didn't think she could leave safely without our help, did you? We've been planning this performance for a long time. In her own words: I have to disgust these useless people before I leave!"
"In short, I have arranged for someone to pick her up. You will take her away from Vienna later. Don't let the Church of Heaven's Mandate catch you."
Kallen: “…Okay!”
Kallen agreed immediately.
Otto's move was tantamount to rebellion, causing trouble during such a sensitive period. Karin's mouth curled up wildly, she was right about him!
The two retreated behind the scenes, and something strange happened. Several members of the Vatican suddenly came forward and pressed Shakespeare to the ground, holding a rope to tie her hands.
"You ugly people, the people will not be deceived by you like this anymore!!"
Shakespeare struggled mightily, but it was pointless against the overwhelming force of several grown men.
"What about Otto?"
"It's too late to save her. I can't do anything. We must not let the Church of Heaven take him away, otherwise Shakespeare will end in a terrible way. I'm counting on you, Kallen!"
Li Mo skillfully took out a brown cloak and the same purple iris mask that Shakespeare had worn when he performed on the stage.
Kallen was stunned for a moment, without thinking any more, she immediately put on her windbreaker and mask, and walked out from behind the scenes.
"stop!"
Suddenly, everyone in the venue was attracted by Kallen who suddenly spoke loudly.
"Who is it?" The member of the Vatican subconsciously stopped and looked back.
The audience in the opera house are either rich or noble. Who knows, some noble family might have taken a fancy to this girl and want to take her away.
But when they saw each other clearly, the corners of their mouths twitched, and they had roughly guessed each other's identity through the white pigtails under the cloak.
There are only three people in the Kaslana family who have the courage to say no to the members of the Vatican.
Francis is dead, and Otto Kaslana does not inherit Kaslana's bloodline, so his style of behavior would never be as reckless as it is now.
So the answer is obvious - Karen Kaslana.
Meanwhile, Kallen stood on the stage, bewildered.
What should I do? What should I do? What should I do? Should I just knock them down? Or try to convince them? Convincing them won't work? Should I resort to force? What if I accidentally kill them?
While Karen was brainstorming, she instinctively looked in the direction of Li Mo, but found that Li Mo had disappeared long ago.
"You are from the Kaslana family..."
The Vatican member was just about to reveal Kallen's identity.
"Hehe~" In a hurry, Kallen let out a very abstract villain laugh.
She absolutely cannot be recognized here! Otherwise, the Vatican will catch Kaslana in the act. She must disguise herself as someone else...
Although Karen's brain wasn't as bright as Li Mo's, she still remembered the family's long-standing reminders.
As long as there was no evidence, with Otto and himself as the two main forces, the Vatican would not be willing to take action against the Kaslana family unless it encountered extreme circumstances.
"Poor fellow, have you also fallen into the web of love?"
"You, what nonsense are you talking about?" The Vatican members looked confused.
Aaaaaaah!!! What am I talking about?
Karen subconsciously recited the lines from Shakespeare's previous play.
Who cares? As long as there is no evidence left, it will give the people present the impression that she is definitely not Kallen Kaslana!
Kallen decided to let herself go, showing what she thought was a very charming smile: "Do you want me to say my name in agony?"
"You despicable person hiding in a dark corner, how dare you look directly at the sun in the sky!"
"Puchi..." Li Mo, who was observing in the corner of the opera house, couldn't help but sneer.
Kallen seems to have awakened some hidden attribute, but... she's still pretty cute.
"Now!" Karen's eyes flashed, and she rushed out to rescue Shakespeare from the hands of the Vatican members.
Li Mo chose a good time. It was dusk when he arrived, and now it was night.
Taking advantage of the darkness of the night, Kallen quickly brought Shakespeare to a safe place.
"Uh, um, hello!"
Facing her idol, Kallen suddenly stuttered.
Shakespeare smiled, took the initiative to step forward and took off the purple iris mask on Karen's face. After seeing Karen's face, he said in surprise: "No wonder."
Kallen asked in confusion, "What's so strange?"
Shakespeare smiled faintly. "Nothing much, I just feel that you're not only beautiful, but your heart is even more beautiful. No wonder he went to so much trouble, regardless of the consequences, to plot this farce with me, even though I really wanted to act it out."
"Are you talking about Otto? Oh, by the way, he asked me to take you out of Vienna. This city is no longer safe for you. In less than a day, Destiny will issue a warrant for your arrest here. What are your plans next?" Kallen asked with concern.
(13) Difference and separation
Shakespeare lowered his head and looked quietly at the Purple Kite Mask in his hand. He closed his eyes and sighed softly. He placed the Purple Kite Mask in Karen's hand and raised his eyes to give her a meaningful look.
"I plan to perform in major European cities. Don't worry, nothing like what happened today will happen again. If it weren't for your fiancé's guarantee and arrangements this time, I wouldn't dare to perform at the Vienna Opera House."
"When I think of those useless guys with shit-eating expressions on their faces, I feel so happy, hahaha!!"
Shakespeare laughed heartily and patted Kallen on the shoulder.
Kallen blushed and said in a voice as soft as a mosquito: "No, not my fiancée, but a friend..."
Shakespeare: "Oh? I see? Then I guess I was wrong. Wait, you only listened to that one sentence? Never mind, I won't joke with you anymore. You have a very good 'friend'."
Kallen's eyes suddenly lit up, and she said with a smile, "Yes! Otto is very powerful. He is the most powerful person I have ever met except for my father!"
Karen was very happy when someone she recognized was praised, as if Shakespeare was praising her.
Karen was still excited, but Shakespeare suddenly poured a bucket of cold water on her head: "But you are not from the same world, and you will eventually go your separate ways."
"Huh? What...do you mean?"
"Literally, I also hope that my perception is wrong. But from my decades of life experience, I have never been wrong in judging people. Just like this time, I believe he will help me successfully escape from the predicament after performing at the Vienna Opera House."
Shakespeare sighed and looked at Karen with a look of pity.
She looked into the other person's eyes, trying to see another person through the blue pupils.
"Do as you please, Kallen Kaslana. There is no eternal justice or fairness in the world, no matter how much you sacrifice or how much he sacrifices. The world will never change based on personal will."
After a pause, Shakespeare added: "Destiny cannot be violated."
"But haven't we already disobeyed destiny once?"
"This destiny is not the same as that one. Anyway, please take me out of this city first. The Vatican should have already started hunting me. I'll give you this mask as a parting gift."
"Well, thank you."
Although Karen was full of doubts, she decided to send Shakespeare away from Vienna first.
Holding the Ziyuan mask in her right hand, she was unaware of the seriousness of the situation and was still full of hope for the future.
A few days later, Karin returned to Vienna. Li Mo appeared in front of Karin with dark circles under his eyes and showed her the carefully crafted thief costume in his hand.
The overall color tone is mainly dark, blending dark purple and dark blue cold tones. The texture design is exquisite and complex. The clothes wrap the whole body tightly, easily showing Kallen's graceful figure and the heroic posture of the Valkyrie, without losing her feminine softness and gentleness.
The short skirt allows Kallen to move flexibly in battle, and the leg armor is inlaid with gorgeous golden decorations.
Li Mo looked at the dress and smiled with satisfaction.
In fact, for a thief, the most important thing is to hide your body, but Li Mo doesn't think Kallen needs to hide, as long as she doesn't leave any evidence.
She needs to be recognized and have a sense of belonging and value.
An eye-catching Phantom Thief costume is important.
"Otto, how did you know I wanted to..."
"We grew up together, don't I understand what you want to do? Try it on, the size should be right."
A few minutes later, Kallen came out of the dressing room, nodded at the gorgeous Phantom Thief costume that fit her perfectly, and asked curiously, "Otto, why does this suit fit so well?"
Li Mo: "Visual estimation."
Kallen: "Oh, let's go do something big now! Shakespeare told me there's an old guy in Vienna who's really bad!"
Li Mo: "No rush. As a Phantom Thief, releasing a preview letter first is in line with the Phantom Thief's style."
Kallen: "Why? Wouldn't it be easier to just steal it? If I send out a warning letter, the other party will probably react. What if I fail?"
Li Mo: "With me here, there's no way we can fail. Furthermore, what we're trying to do isn't just robbing the rich to help the poor; we're also trying to instill fear in the evil. Imagine if you'd sent out a warning letter, and they were on guard, they wouldn't have caught you and their money. From now on, even if you don't actually take action, just a word or a comment will scare them to death."
"A truly powerful weapon is not meant to be used, but to deter."
Kallen tilted her head, seeming to understand. "I don't quite understand, but I believe you! The first Phantom Thief Plan will begin tomorrow!"
Li Mo breathed a sigh of relief. If he had implemented it today, he would not have had the confidence to protect Karen's identity from being leaked.
We have to discuss this with those nobles in advance.
Li Mo looked at the documents on the table behind him without saying a word. They were all evidence against the target.
Using these leverages, Li Mo could make them voluntarily give away some wealth to the people in the slums. He believed that they would not refuse, nor would they dare to refuse.
At most, the process is a little more complicated, with the addition of a thief stealing.
But on the other hand, this is better for them. After all, if their wealth decreases, they always need a reason, or someone to take the blame.
They were hoping that Kallen would come and steal so that they could take the opportunity to make a fortune.
Haha, you can imagine the faces of these nobles with just your toes.
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