Chapter 253: Everyone's Roles Fit Perfectly
Chapter 253: Everyone's Roles Fit Perfectly
"Woof!!!"
Just as Leon was about to say something after touching the yellow hair on his forehead, he heard an unusually excited bark from a lapdog.
The bark sounded familiar, and Leon couldn't help but follow the sound. He saw a small husky with a tuft of yellow hair on its head standing up on a distant counter, wagging its tail excitedly at him.
Yuhua... so you have a role too?
Recognizing the unique tuft of yellow hair, Leon identified Yuhua. Seeing Yuhua with some kind of perfume on her face and her hair tied into two small braids with pink hair ties, he was about to call out to her, but a will transmitted through the silk threads on his body made him blurt out something different.
"What I want, Agatha, don't you understand?"
Taking his gaze off Yuhua, Leon smoothed down the waxed hair on his head. Leon, or rather, "Mr. Joseph," lightly wiped his mouth, and a bright red rose appeared in his lips.
Holding the rose in his mouth, which was a bit prickly, "Mr. Joseph" made a few flamboyant gestures. Then, he grabbed Agatha's arm and pulled her close, winking seductively as he spoke:
"Compared to the watered-down drinks in this tavern, what I truly desire is to pluck you, a rose in full bloom~"
"..."
What the fuck? These lines are dog shit!
The flamboyant and cheesy act disgusted not only Leon but also Agatha, the waitress, who forced a smile after sensing the overwhelming scent of perfume from "Mr. Joseph."
"Mr. Joseph."
Agatha gently pushed Leon away with her hand on his chest. After seeing the rose in Leon's mouth, she smiled and refused, "This is not right. If you truly love a rose, then let it bloom in the garden! After all, the rose you desire does not love those exquisite and expensive vases. What it truly wants is the boundless freedom of the earth and the brilliant sunshine, not blocked by glass!"
"Yes, yes, you're right!"
Apparently, this wasn't the first time "Mr. Joseph" had been rejected. He didn't get angry but instead spat out the thorny rose from his mouth. As he licked the wounds on his lips, he laughed heartily and said:
"Speaking of land, my family owns the most fields in the entire city. The fields my father left me are absolutely boundless when connected, and they're all on slopes with excellent sunshine, just what you, a charming rose, desire!
Dear Agatha, if you like wild roses, I can even plant a whole field of roses for you. Haha! We truly are a perfect match!"
"..."
I get it; my 2B role is the dumb son of a landlord, right?
...
"Mr. Joseph, that's not what I meant..."
Even with Leon's hints, the landlord's dumb son still didn't understand, causing Agatha to shake her head helplessly.
Considering that she only planned to stay in this city for another two weeks and would leave after her successful escape from the wedding, she didn't dwell on the matter. Instead, she smiled and said:
"Let's discuss these things later. Please order first!"
"Okay, okay!"
Hearing the words of the goddess he had been pursuing, "Mr. Joseph" nodded repeatedly without any self-awareness. Then, without even lowering his head, he quickly scribbled on the menu and handed it back, grinning cheaply as he said:
"Just these, and deliver them to the same spot as always, the one closest to the counter, where I can best admire my rose."
"Okay..."
After the princess left, Leon sat back down and slightly tugged at the transparent silk threads on his body. He narrowed his eyes and started pondering.
When Leon was acting according to the will of the silk threads earlier, he hadn't been idle. While holding the arm of the princess, who was playing the role of Agatha, he had secretly tugged at the silk threads on her arm, wanting to restore her freedom as well.
But unfortunately, for Lyon, whose current Corrosion Value was not even 5, being able to resist the control of Materialism and freeing himself was already at the limit. To expect him to rescue someone from the hands of the King of Drama, whose Corrosion Value was 16 points, was simply absurd.
So, he could only continue acting for now...
Sitting in his seat, Lyon struck a flamboyant pose, but he didn't feel any resistance from the King of Drama. This led Lyon to tentatively test the extent of the silk's effect range.
A behavior that was reasonable, in character, and had a certain dramatic flair would not face too much opposition.
Like earlier, he was prepared, but he wasn't in a rush to confess to his "goddess." Instead, he planned to interact with the dog his goddess raised, which was also a behavior that would be stopped as it didn't fit his character.
This way, there was more room for improvisation.
Lyon's gaze drifted to the other side of the restaurant, where a handsome young man was chatting animatedly with Agatha, the waitress. Lyon's eyes narrowed slightly.
Based on their earlier conversation, Lyon's role was clearly a clown meant to highlight the male lead. He was even "jealously" staring at the young man, and there was a chance that he'd have a conflict with the male lead due to his jealousy later.
According to the Princess's words, the main antagonist in this play, Twelve-Day Tour, was Agatha's family member. So, Lyon's role would most likely be limited to the first act. After getting beaten up by the male lead and being taught a lesson, he'd probably exit the stage, with no scenes in the second, third, or fourth acts.
This wouldn't do!
Lyon, with his blonde hair, pondered ways to "steal the show" while contemplating the core logic of the Drama Grandmaster's ability.
If his guess was correct, the original actress playing Agatha was probably on the verge of a mental breakdown due to the Drama Grandmaster's relentless manipulation. So, the Princess, known as the first beauty of the capital, was chosen by the Drama Grandmaster to be the female lead.
After all, if someone else played the female lead, and Princess Veronica was relegated to a supporting role, the lead actress's appearance, temperament, and figure would likely be overshadowed by the Princess, and the play would be ruined, leaving the Drama Grandmaster with no choice.
As for why he became the foolish son of the landlord...
Lyon's face darkened as he recalled his past experiences.
Indeed, he was the perfect fit. Aside from his identity as the Duke of Lionheart, he was undoubtedly the biggest "landlord" in the entire theater. This aligned with the background story of Mr. Joseph, who inherited his father's wealth and became the richest man in the town.
Coincidentally, in everyone's eyes, Lyon was a complete spendthrift. He had squandered his entire fortune for the Princess's beauty, even donating the entire Lane family's assets to the royal family. Now, even his role as a devoted and foolish admirer of the Princess fit perfectly, making him the ideal choice to play the foolish son of the landlord.
...
"Mr. Joseph."
Just as Lyon was brooding with a dark expression, planning to intervene in the subsequent plot of Twelve-Day Tour, Agatha also helped the male lead, Elijah, with his order. She went to the kitchen, circled around, and then came back carrying a tray with steaming dishes.
"Your wine and food are ready."
With her rose-juice-coated fingernails, she lightly pressed two indentations on the menu and smiled, "There are other customers to attend to, so I won't disturb you further. Please enjoy your lunch~"
"..."
Lyon was stunned as he looked at the tray. The sheep's head was red from the charcoal fire, its face brushed with black pepper sauce with small meat chunks, and it had a big red apple in its mouth, staring back at Lyon. Lyon couldn't hold back his shock this time.
Not only was Yuhua given a role, but you, too?!
(End of Chapter)
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