131 Chapter 131 - Singing Performance

Tylene knew what the consequences of being associated with a demon was. According to rumors, she might even have to offer her own soul or life as the sacrifice. In less serious cases, she might have to enslave herself to the demon for the rest of her life.

Perhaps Joshua might be completely different from the rumored demons. But, right now, all the members of the Black Swan Theatrical Troupe were bearing witness to Tylene choice.

If Tylene accepted Joshua’s invitation, the Holy Church will become her enemy. In a world composed mostly of humans, that was not a sensible choice.

But, Tylene did not show any hesitation this time. Even though her Blackwood Elf friend was completely against it, Tylene had already made her mind. Of course, her answer would be, ‘I’ll go with Teacher Joshua.’

“Um… Madam Schroder, thank you for all the consideration you’ve seen me throughout the years. I’m planning to stay in Norland and accept Mister Joshua’s invitation,” said Tylene.

“Tylene! Believe me! He’s much more dangerous than your imagination!”

“…Flay, about that…”

Tylene was listening to her friend’s attempt at stopping her. But, she had already made her decision. Even if she would really encounter danger, she would, for the sake of gathering nourishment for the World Tree, disregard everything.

The instant she stood beside Joshua, she was officially bidding farewell to her peaceful life and stepping into an invisible battlefield.

She would no longer be under the protection of the Black Swan Theatrical Troupe. The Holy Church will view her, an elf associated with the demons, as a thorn in their side.

But, at the same time she lost her protection, Tylene obtained what she wanted!

“That stage is prepared for you. This will be your final performance in the Black Swan Theatrical Troupe. Make sure to not mess it up.”

Joshua pointed to the stage in the center of the performance hall. Tylene’s slightly hazy eyes started shining the moment she saw the light focusing the stage.

This time around, she showed no hesitation. She picked up her dress and walked toward the stage. Even though her footsteps appeared very clumsy and awkward like a duck paddling to the eyes of the Black Swan Theatrical Troupe’s actresses that had experienced countless upper class balls, she managed to walk to the center of the stage with her clumsy steps.

She picked up the originium crystal inscribed with the rune of voice amplification and instantly became the most dazzling existence in the entire performance hall.

This was the first time she stood on the stage after joining the Black Swan Theatrical Troupe!

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Gradually, music began to rise from behind her. This was the first time the Black Swan Theatrical Troupe was performing music for only her. It was also going to be their last time.

“I am only here to warn you all. The enemies of the elves are not the demons. Rather, it’s the Holy Church,” said the actress.

“The Holy Church?”

Flay examined the female actress. She was checking out the areas on her body where she might be concealing a weapon. While doing so, she noticed the imprint of a black bird on her neck.

“Answer my question first!”

A stranger infiltrated into Madam Schroder’s mansion. Furthermore, it was someone who could transform themself into another person. To a bodyguard like Flay, that infiltrator was not a guest she could chat with a smile on her face.

However, the issue lies in how the black cat was on her head. Because of that, she cannot take out her dagger to fight the infiltrator.

“I am only providing you with a warning out of goodwill. Even though I quite loathe you first elves, I loathe those lunatics from the Church even more. Make sure to take care of that cat while it’s still able to snore in peace.”

After the actress finished saying those words, she walked through the corner of the hallway and disappeared before the Blackwood Elf.

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