Chapter 487: Dual Conclusion
Chapter 487: Dual Conclusion
Chen Chuan's gaze fixed upon the armor, and with his own experience, he could confirm that this was an anomaly.
However, appearing on the stage, under the scrutiny of the audience, was it a deliberate choice by the organizers? Or was there some special intention behind it? Or perhaps an unexpected situation had suddenly arisen? He had no way of knowing.
This musical drama itself had many peculiarities, and with the involvement of several fighters, it was hard to say if they would use certain elements for the sake of the show.
For now, this anomaly hadn't affected those around it, but an anomaly was still an anomaly.
After a moment's thought, he decided to wait and see.
On stage, the Shepherdess, being mute, couldn't speak, so the exchange was one-sided with the Knight speaking in a theatrical voice.
The Knight's voice was high and clear, and even without seeing his face, one could sense his passion, unwavering faith, and courage.
But in reality, the so-called Knight was just an empty suit of armor, and when Chen Chuan used his second self to conceal himself, the voice also disappeared.
This indicated that there wasn't someone backstage doing voice-over work, and the anomaly itself was the source of the voice.
The organizers might genuinely be unaware of this situation, at least the actors on stage were clueless.
He opened the interdimensional connector and used the theater platform's provided list to search for information about the actors.
There, he could see the background stories related to each character and the actors' introductions, with the leading actors naturally at the top.
At the top were the main actors. The Shepherdess was played by Astrid, an actress from Norlund, with the Darshun name Qiu Hudie, aged 25, a third-limit fighter, but on stage, she looked only 18 or 19.
The Fallen Knight was played by Thorsten, with the Darshun name Nan Wang, indicating that the original plan included this actor. But where had this actor gone now? He also looked at the full-body photo of the actor, and his current appearance matched that of the Knight's armor.
His eyes deepened with realization.
Subsequently, he also inquired about some stage-related matters. To ensure authenticity, all the props, costumes, and even the songs were imported from Norlund.
At this moment, the performance on stage continued. Setting aside the anomaly, the actors' performances were indeed impressive, and even with the anomaly, no flaws were evident. The Knight's stubborn and unyielding nature, his unwavering determination in the face of ridicule, was perfectly portrayed.
The audience had a shared feeling that the Knight from those days was just like this, and he was vividly brought to life before their eyes.
The Shepherdess's performance was also moving, even without words, her body language and the emotions conveyed through her eyes were enough to touch people's hearts.
Unconsciously, as the plot progressed, the first six scenes concluded, and the lights came back on, marking a brief intermission.
In these six scenes, all the main characters had made their appearances, and what followed was a major turning point, the most exciting part of the play. During the break, the audience enthusiastically discussed the plot and the actors.
Pan Xiaode and Tan Zhi were no exception, and they eagerly awaited the upcoming fight scenes.
Chen Chuan didn't join in the discussion but instead picked up the Xue Jun Sword and stood up, intending to meet Chen Bitong.
As he stepped out of the corridor, someone approached from the opposite hallway and greeted him, "Captain Chen, what a coincidence, meeting again."
Chen Chuan recognized the man as the one he had met at the training course, from the Canglong Corporation. He replied, "It's Mr. Gu."
"Captain Chen, what brings you here?"
Chen Chuan explained, "I just saw Teacher Chen, so I thought I'd say hello."
Gu Haiting smiled and said, "Well, isn't that a coincidence? I was also planning to meet Teacher Chen. Shall we go together?"
Chen Chuan agreed.
He could sense that the other party seemed to be waiting for him intentionally, but regardless of the other's purpose, having someone accompany him to Chen Bitong's place didn't seem out of place.
As they walked down the corridor, Gu Haiting asked, "Captain Chen, what do you think of this musical drama?"
Chen Chuan replied, "It's indeed excellent."
Setting aside the anomaly, the costumes, props, and songs all exhibited high artistic value, and even someone like him, who rarely watched stage plays, could appreciate it.
Gu Haiting said, "I heard that the songs contain a special fighting technique. I'm curious if it's true. Did you notice anything, Captain Chen?"
Chen Chuan shook his head, "No, I think it might be due to the language barrier."
Gu Haiting smiled, "Yes, on our Darshun soil, Norlund's ancient heroes might face some cultural differences."
Chen Chuan said, "Any power gained without effort comes with a price. We have our own traditions and don't need to seek them from others."
Gu Haiting nodded lightly, "Captain Chen, did you know that the biggest sponsor and promoter of this musical drama is the Norlund company, Porlen Corporation? These foreign companies, operating on our Darshun soil, will naturally bring their own elements, some good and some not so good.
"Chen Chuan said, 'It's inevitable.'"
"Yes, but some things are a bit excessive. We should find a way to trim them back, even if it's just flowers and grass. We can't let their branches extend onto the road at will."
Gu Haiting spoke with deep meaning.
He looked ahead, "Oh, we're here. There are a lot of people."
Many people had gathered at the door of the box, as Chen Bitong was sitting in the box reserved for the Full President's family. Most of them were those who hadn't greeted the Full President earlier and had come to pay their respects to Chen Bitong.
However, they were clear that once they arrived here, Chen Bitong would surely sense their presence. If he wanted to meet them, he would, and if he didn't, it meant he didn't want to see anyone.
At this moment, the side door opened, and the waiter outside made an inviting gesture.
Gu Haiting said, "Chen Teacher has invited us in. Let's go." Chen Chuan nodded and walked in with him.
This box was quite spacious, with two compartments. Chen Bitong was in one of them.
After entering, Chen Chuan surveyed the room. He saw Chen Bitong sitting on a wide sofa, his back straight as a board, and his sharp, chiseled features appeared even more rigid under the lighting. His eyes, in particular, seemed especially deep and spirited.
His wide-brimmed hat was placed neatly on the table in front of him, while his military coat hung on a nearby rack. At this moment, he was only wearing a gray shirt, and no weapons were visible around him.
"Come, take a seat."
Chen Bitong seemed very relaxed, like a true mentor facing his students. Once the two of them were seated, he spoke in a casual tone, "What do you think of this opera?"
Gu Haiting smiled and said, "Teacher, although I didn't see much, it's still quite enjoyable. It's a treat for both the eyes and ears."
Chen Chuan said, "I've never seen it before, but I think I can accept this kind of thing. It's just that..." He glanced at Chen Bitong, "...there seems to be something hidden beneath it all."
Chen Bitong didn't offer any comments. He appeared not to have sensed anything unusual, and merely said, "If you enjoy it, keep listening. Perhaps you'll gain something from it."
After chatting for a while, they heard a notification from the interdimensional connector indicating that the second half of the show would begin in five minutes.
Gu Haiting and Chen Chuan both stood up, "We won't disturb Chen Teacher any further."
Chen Bitong also stood up. However, he looked at Chen Chuan and said, "Chen Captain, wait a moment."
Gu Haiting, understanding that they had something to discuss, smiled and bid them farewell before leaving the box.
At this moment, Chen Bitong spoke in a gentle tone, "Chen Captain, I'm alone here. Can you accompany me to watch the rest of the show?"
Chen Chuan's heart stirred slightly. He nodded, and using the interdimensional connector, he notified Tan Zhi and the other two. Then, he sat back down.
Chen Bitong asked the waiter outside to pour a cup of hot drink and said to him, "Thank you for helping Xiao Jin."
Chen Chuan said, "Just don't let Chen Teacher think I'm meddling in his business."
Chen Bitong shook his head, "His talent is limited, and I don't have time to teach him. It's better not to teach at all, so he won't be too disappointed later."
Chen Chuan didn't respond.
At this moment, the outside lights dimmed, leaving only the stage illuminated.
Chen Bitong looked over and said slowly, "Let's watch the performance."
The intermission was over, and the second half was about to begin. The noblewoman, accompanied by her poetry, entered the royal city. She passed the test of the royal swordsman and successfully received the king's conferment.
At this point, she was supposed to present her poetry to prove the fallen knight's innocence. However, she changed her mind and sent someone to kill the knight. The shepherdess defeated the attacker and took the armor and sword left by the knight. She then rushed to the royal court, and the two performers would engage in a true climactic battle.
As fighters, the two actors would not only bring out their full potential but also, this was a bidirectional ending.
If the shepherdess lost, the entire play would lead to a dark ending, which, although deviated from the main theme, the audience could understand. If the shepherdess won, it would be a traditional ending.
However, precisely because the ending was uncertain, the audience's anticipation and tension were at their peak.
Chen Chuan looked up at the stage, and as the scenes unfolded, the plot quickly reached the moment when the shepherdess was bestowed with the armor.
Through the interdimensional connector, he saw that in the knight's lofty and passionate singing, the shepherdess was guided to remove her armor, and he used the second self to shield the domain, revealing a different scene.
The armor fell off on its own, and the inside was empty. Then, the actress playing the shepherdess put on the armor piece by piece, raised her sword high, and charged towards the royal court.
The shepherdess remained silent throughout, but her determination and unwavering spirit deeply moved most of the audience. Accompanied by the increasingly passionate music, the audience's eyes were filled with anticipation, eagerly awaiting the intense clash that was about to unfold.
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(End of Chapter)
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