si-mexico Chapter 818 Let's treat it as a way to make use of waste.
Chapter 818 Let's treat it as a way to make use of waste.
With the addition of Funina, all the elements for a wonderful performance were finally in place.
A deeply moving story, a solemn and grand stage, emotionally rich actors, and even a wealthy sponsor who invested heavily in costumes, props, and makeup—all this was ultimately for the title sponsorship of the performance.
For example, you could specify in the advertising that a certain wine merchant in Liyue is a special sponsor.
Of course, whether the wine merchant had any additional dealings with certain members of the troupe in private remains unknown.
The day of the performance arrived quickly.
The news that the current Water God, despite his busy schedule, had instructed his staff to book front-row seats at the theater well in advance naturally aroused great interest among the people of Fontainebleau.
The current Water God is undeniably more composed than the former, but he also seems overly calm and even indifferent towards everything in Fontaine.
When he was a judge, he naturally gave people a sense of unparalleled reliability, but as a water god, he seemed somewhat aloof and unapproachable.
But now, a play has suddenly caught the Water God's attention. This is a remarkable breakthrough, and it makes people even more curious about how this play has so magically captured the Water God's heart.
On the opening day, the Opiclie Opera House was completely full.
The entire troupe's performance was indeed impeccable, with no signs of nervousness or mistakes despite performing on such a grand occasion.
Even Funina, who was standing at the right rear as an instructor, couldn't help but comment, "I haven't seen such a beautiful performance in a long time."
The plot unfolds scene by scene, progressing steadily.
Darfi's portrayal of the water sprite Corio captivated the hearts of all viewers, bringing countless people to tears.
Just as the actor playing Colio's lover was about to finish singing the last few lines and it was Dalfi's turn to sing the final scene, Dalfi suddenly clutched his chest and showed a pained expression.
Everyone backstage was shocked and rushed to her side.
Funina rushed over too, "What happened? Didn't you say Xu Ning found a miracle cure for you?"
Darfy looked somewhat ashamed. "Mr. Xu Ning's medicine is indeed very effective, which is why I haven't had a relapse since rehearsals started. After taking a few doses, I thought I was fine and stopped taking the medicine on my own. I didn't expect it to flare up at this time..."
Funina said seriously, "How can you be so irresponsible towards your own body..."
"But... after all, the medicine Mr. Xu Ning brought is far too valuable... I... I'm sorry everyone, I've let you down..."
Darfy covered his face and began to sob softly.
The people in the troupe fell silent upon hearing Darfi's words.
After all, so far, apart from Ms. Fryna's strong support, Mr. Xu Ning from Liyue has invested the most Mora. He didn't even make any demands and even treated Dalfi for free. If the play is a failure, it would not only be a disservice to the late Captain Aurelie, but also to the efforts of Ms. Fryna and this wine merchant.
Dalfi sobbed for a moment, then suddenly looked at Furina and pleaded softly, "Ms. Furina, I beg you..."
Fu Ningna sighed helplessly, "Alright, if you're sick, just rest well. I'll sing the last scene for you. After all, I've watched you rehearse for so long, so it shouldn't be a problem for me to wrap things up. It's just... I didn't expect it to turn out like this in the end."
Darfi apologized to Funina apologetically, "I'm truly sorry for forcing you to go against your principles."
Seeing Dalfi's reaction, Furina felt a little embarrassed. "Now that things have come to this, there's no need to apologize. Blame it on my own willingness to join in the fun. Besides... I don't want to see any more regrets from either Aureli or Corio. Alright, I'm going."
Funinna quickly changed her clothes, just in time for the final scene, and walked onto the stage with a confident expression.
Her beautiful voice, like a bird flying out of thorns, brought forth the most beautiful swan song of her life.
Although born from pain and loneliness, it is still willing to sing for this beautiful world.
Everyone was captivated by the beautiful singing, except for two guys.
Paimon pulled something out of his pocket and chuckled, "Next, it's time for Lord Paimon to make his appearance. I've been waiting for this for ages."
Xu Ning patted her on the shoulder, "Throw away that crudely made prop you're holding, use this one."
Paimon held a water-attribute Eye of God artifact in his hand.
It must be said that although Fontaine has strong industrial capabilities, it simply cannot find a craftsman who can rival the skill of Master Masakatsu Inatsuma in the craft of replicating the Eye of God.
Due to time constraints, I could only make one with a much worse color and shape, just to pass it off as the Eye of God.
However, what Xu Ning is handing to Paimon now is a genuine water-attribute divine eye.
"Wow, you're amazing, you big drunkard! Whose divine eye did you borrow?"
Xu Ning took a sip of wine without a care in the world. "It's just the one that Young Master lost last time. Anyway, it seems like he's not going to keep it. Let's just make use of it."
Paimon chuckled and threw away the defective one in his hand.
"They even used the real God's Eye in a play. This has really opened the eyes of the people of Fontainebleau."
Using the curtain as cover, Paimon silently flew to the top center of the stage, waiting for Furness to finish her song.
Xu Ning raised his wine gourd and took a small sip, then stood to the side and behind him, quietly waiting for the final scene.
"I am still here, and I will always be here, watching over this colorful and beautiful world, never changing, never changing..."
After Frynn finishes singing this line, Paimon will immediately throw the last prop in her hand, the Eye of God, into Frynn's hand.
But just as Paimon threw the Eye of God at Frynn and she reached out to catch it, the Eye of God, falling at an unusually slow speed, suddenly stopped in front of Frynn's chest and then abruptly emitted a blue light.
"That's... the Eye of God descending?"
The entire opera house fell silent instantly, as everyone's attention was drawn to that incredibly pure blue light.
Funina never expected that the prop that was supposed to fall would suddenly turn into the real Eye of God. She now felt as if her body and mind were yearning for the blue color in front of her.
Like a traveler in the desert yearning for water, it seems that only by holding it in one's heart and letting that touch of blue become one with oneself can one feel whole again.
Finally, following her instincts, Funina slowly reached out her hand towards the Eye of God in front of her.