Chapter 271: Chapter 46: The Audience of the Opera
In fact, the Secret Ceremony Society was founded by Anvis to clandestinely recruit certain Pamir students.
Half a year ago, after obtaining the Dream Entry Mysterious Object for gatherings from the Duke, he handed over the rings that connect to the object to people he valued, like Claire and Orbins.
Fearing that the na might overlap with other organizations, he ultimately decided against using “Secret Ceremony Society” and gave that na to the organization of players instead.
“Just a small private group of a few individuals, that’s it?”
Alisa was sowhat surprised, as she initially thought it might be a deeply hidden secret organization that Anvis personally invited her to join.
“What else? Did you think I would threaten you in the na of reciprocation to join so evil organization?”
Anvis chuckled lightly, spreading his hands in a casual manner toward the slightly blushing girl.
“Don’t worry about anything, Alisa. In fact, other newcors who joined the True Knowledge Society are also courted by people from other families after the assessnt, joining their small groups.
This year, an incident just occurred causing us to miss the gathering point in ti, and it seems like this step has been temporarily put on hold.
For example, the other two who teleported away with us should have already been approached by mbers of the True Knowledge Society. It just so happens that I t you first, Alisa.”
“I understand, Anvis. If that’s all, then I agree to join you.”
After pondering for a mont, Alisa nodded and took the ring that was floating in front of her.
“Then, on behalf of the Secret Ceremony Society, I welco you to join us, Alisa—”
Anvis showed a smile, picked up a tall, slender glass filled with pale blue juice, and gently raised his glass to the young knight.
Where there are people, there are factions, and the True Knowledge Society is no exception.
At present, several factions are also forming within the True Knowledge Society, mainly led by the Four Great Families and the Royal Family, as well as so neutral factions dominated by the major Marquis.
Choosing to join Anvis’s small group naturally ans joining Olivendi, or, on a larger scale, allying with the faction of the Four Great Families.
“Normally, the gathering ti is on the first of every month at midnight. However, you can activate this ring at any ti to enter the Dream Space.
Before using the ring for the first ti, you need to inject your Spiritual Imprint into the gemstone at the top of the ring to confirm your Identity.
There, currently, there is a Free Trade Zone, and a Task ssage Board among other features, where so tasks unsuitable for public posting in the academy can seek the help of mbers here.”
“In the future, if there is a special and temporary gathering, you will also be notified through this ring.
Once you bind your Identity, you can modify the appearance of the ring through thought, but it can only be changed once, so please choose carefully.”
After Alisa confird her joining, Anvis began to carefully explain the usage of the ring to the girl.
The girl did as instructed and, in a mont, the dark gold ring’s design beca slender, its color shifting to a shiny gold-red, matching her hair color.
Just then, the brief intermission ended, and with the sowhat oppressive background music starting up again, the grand opera resud.
It was now the second act, where the protagonist falls into the cavern beneath the waterfall, slaying the Black Water Mysterious Snake that occupied the cave and obtaining the Ancient Magic Empire’s secret stash deep within.
Afterward, he changed his appearance and assud the na Theo Sis, using hefty donations to obtain a noble title and re-enter the Kingdom’s society.
This act made extensive use of magical effects, from the dark waterfall and cave to the ferocious giant snake, as well as the glittering and dazzling treasures within the vault, all constituted by realistic Phantoms.
Especially the giant snake, which was not an ordinary illusion but a specially constructed Phantom Spirit Body that could withstand so damage.
Master Loren’s performance was very splendid, and the Illusionist backstage was equally skilled.
The movent of the giant snake was lifelike under control, whether its attack motion, the agonized posture when hit, the hissing sound, or the scattering blood, were all exquisitely portrayed and vivid.
With the second act coming to an end, the entire audience imdiately stood up, starting to clap and cheer loudly.
“What a lively scene!”
After putting down the Theatrical Mirror, Alisa couldn’t help but admire.
“Tonight’s performance has more guests than usual. This is thanks to Master Loren’s voice and acting skills, and the quality of his Wind Talker Orchestra is also very high.”
After taking a sip of the pale blue juice, Anvis explained the special aspects of tonight’s performance to the girl.
“That is indeed impressive. In the territories of my family, the opera houses are often very quiet, and having the hall half full for an opera performance is already pretty good.”
Alisa shook her head and similarly raised a glass of Star Fruity Juice to her lips for a sip.
“Speaking of the number of guests, I think there is one School that is very good at solving this problem.”
ntioning this, a slight smile couldn’t help but cross Anvis’s lips.
“There once was an Opera House that was unpopular, and one day, the local Lord booked a visit with the Opera House owner, to co three days later.
In order not to lose face, the owner gave a death order to his subordinates: ‘No matter what thod you use to get people, in three days’ ti during the performance, I want to see at least eighty percent of the seats filled by guests!'”
“In reality, because the environnt and actors there were quite ordinary, there weren’t that many local people willing to go to that theatre to watch an opera. And letting people watch for free was out of the question; it wouldn’t be fitting for the Lord to watch a free show alongside commoners.”
“They thought about it for two days, and finally ca up with a good plan. So, on the day of the performance, the Opera House was indeed filled with people!
Do you want to know what thod they finally used?”
“What thod?”
Listening to Anvis’s story, the girl’s curiosity was imdiately piqued.
“They hired a Necromancer to co over, who raised a large number of skeletons overnight, and then covered them in cloaks of various colors and wigs to impersonate living people.
After all, the Lord sat in the high-level box, and from a simple glance, couldn’t tell the difference—”
“Pfft— What about the other real guests, how were they handled?”
Alisa couldn’t help but laugh out, feeling worried for the other guests.
“They probably felt a bit cold, maybe there was even so noise from bone friction, who knows?”
Shrugging his shoulders, Anvis said lightly: “It’s but a shadow army.”
.….….
After the entire opera ended tonight, Anvis and Alisa left together.
But just as the two were about to enter the staircase, a surprising voice of banter suddenly rose from behind Anvis.
“Quite rare indeed, to think that our Lord Anvis would one day also enjoy an opera alone with a beautiful young lady.”
Upon hearing these words, Alisa’s cheeks instantly turned red, and instinctively, she stepped slightly to the side, distancing herself a bit from Anvis.
The latter turned his head back in mild surprise, looking towards the source of the voice.
“Harvey, you’re here too?”
Behind him, the golden-haired Harvey, with two beautiful brown-haired, purple-eyed ladies wrapped around his arms, walked towards them.
The two girls looked almost identical, seemingly twins.
At that mont, seeing Alisa’s subtle movent, Harvey imdiately understood.
He had a good eye and could tell at a glance whether it was a companion or a female friend.
“How about it, Anvis? Won’t you introduce to this beautiful young lady?”
“This is my newly acquainted friend, Alisa, an excellent Knight.”
Giving him a resigned look, Anvis similarly introduced him to the young girl.
“This is Mr. Harvey, Harvey Kalavin, the dream lover of the noble young ladies of the Royal Capital.”
“A pleasure, enchanting lady—”
Hearing Anvis’s formal introduction, Harvey imdiately dropped his playboy attitude, placed his right hand on his chest, and bowed slightly to Alisa with utmost formality.
As he bowed, a concealed spiritual ssage was transmitted into Anvis’s Spirit Sea.
“Be careful, Anvis, I’ve recently received so information; so people are preparing to test you. I don’t know if you have received the sa news, but I still wanted to warn you.”
Hearing this, Anvis nodded subtly without any change in his deanor.
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