Chapter 82
The indoor theatre was built in the first district, utilized magical building materials; otherwise known as magical architecture . The difference between it and the ordinary-buildings was that magic reinforced its strength . Its appearance was had a rich and formed a large hall . Ashley said that such large magical buildings were powered with Labyrinth Cores after they were removed from their homes .
This indoor theatre was officially called the Kurtmerga Theater . On first look, it resembled a very large cylinder . Entering it, I presented my mercenary guild card and my escort certificate for Duke Barga . My axes were taken, but my electromagnetic baton and Welrod were allowed in .
Upon entering the theater, we immediately attracted attention . People, especially the theatre’s employees looked on in surprise – some even stopped on the spot and stared at us . The Duke and Duchess of Barga along with Lady Emyrada smiled at the scene . Lapitiricisama was also smiling, but Ashley and the other escorts all had serious expressions – – Though it looked like they had to force the expressions .
Our seating was in the VIP section of the theater, where nobility and the most prominent people of the first district could enter . We went up the stairs and entered that section, which was higher than the stage . Duke Barga’s male escorts stood in front of the door . And the ones that went inside were Ashley and me with the two women we were escorting .
Looking down the stage from the VIP seats, you could see that the theater’s stage protruded outward and its seating curved around it . You could also see the orchestra was lined up before the stage . After all, it was expected for an opera to have an accompaniment .
I visually checked for dangers in my surroundings . Looking over the guests before the stage, and the other guest rooms that were full of people… I didn’t know how many seats there were in total, but there was more than several hundred people present .
The performance was started in the outdoor theatre within the third district . Once it became popular, it’d come over to the first district and it seemed that this was their first performance here . Duke Barga said that tonight’s performance should be gathering a large number of powerful and magically proficient nobles – following the ceremony in the capital .
No strange gazes were seen, nor suspicious sounds heard, and no dots appeared in unnatural positions when I checked the map . After a certain level of safety was confirmed, Mrs . Emyrada, Lapitiricisama, and the Duke took a seat .
The performance’s running time was about 2 hours, o I wondered what kind of shameful play was going to be shown . Eventually, the lights within the guest rooms and the audience seats of the stage slowly began to dim . Apparently, it was about to start, and I could see a man walking from the side of the stage . His destination was the orchestra pit one step down before the stage . He seemed to be the conductor, and the audience applauded him . That included the Duke of Barga and Lapitiricisama .
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The stage was still curtained off . The applause stopped and silenced enveloped the theatre . To begin, the overture, prelude, the conductor shook his stick and an up-tempo tone that foretold a fierce battle broke the silence . The sound of brass instruments resounded through the theatre and string instruments strummed violently, leaving my body vibrating .
I felt as if the live sound of the orchestra was, that after not hearing it for a long time, was not inferior to that of my previous world . It seeped into my body and synchronized with my mind even without knowing the details of the technology used, or how the instruments were performed .
While being hit by the raw sound, I could feel my heart beating after, but I held my hands down by my waist . I forced myself not to be apart of the audience . Other than the light spots reflected on the lens of the kevlar mask, and the sound of the orchestra, I went about searching for any suspicious sounds .
The overture was over, and the curtains rose after a short applause . In the first act, a stage resembled the outdoors at dusk . Was this the rest area of the Royal Capital? There were no horses, but there was a hooded carriage . Apparently, the performance seemed to start from the attack at the rest area .
The orchestra started to play a little lively song . From behind the curtain, a fat man in a merchant styled outfit went to the center cheerfully . Is that Marida? He sang along with the accompaniment . A new labyrinth was found near the Fortified City of Barga, which was quickly subjugated and the harvest festival will take place in the territory . From there, Marida Company obtained the right of First Purchase which granted further development and prosperity with the territory .
The dialogue was spoken in song loudly, which echoed throughout the theater without losing to its accompaniment .
As the number of characters began to increase, the songs turned into a chorus and the prosperity for Barga and Marida eventually turned into prosperity and glory for the kingdom of Kurtmerga . The scene changed and dusk turned to night . The music also changed, taking on a tune that felt like a calm before a storm . So far, the protagonist of the play hadn’t appeared .
And then, the raid begins . The battlefield sounds were accompanied by a solo trumpet . The next event portrayed was Marida being attacked by a gang of thieves, before managing to escape but eventually surrounded . Seriously… Are they really going this direction… If I look at this from my previous world standard… This would already be a classic…
From the curtains – accompanied by the sound of a gong, shooting out were balls of light — Light bullets… Hit the bandits that surrounded the merchant… Did it really look that cool?
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Finally, the “Black Mask Shaft” finally appeared, dressed in a light-black knight clothing, with a black cloak and redlining . Of course, the mask that he was wearing was a black – – Venetian mask – – not!
A Venetian mask was a mask that could be work in a masquerade, so you’d immediately think of it as an eye mask . “Black Mask Shaft”, which donned a black cloak, flipped over the stage and light bullets were thrown around . His face was only covered from the bridge of hi nose to the top of his eyes . His mouth was completely exposed .
However, it seemed like the light bullets used may have been the same as the ones used as the light source . I could understand that they were chanting the spell similar to singing, but I couldn’t hear them at all, because of the magic that concealed them . It’s not like it was an offensive magic, so there was no way the actors would get hurt if hit .
The first act seemed to end when “Black Mask Shaft” saved Marida and sung his name . The curtains than descended as if pushed by the wave of applause and a small break was entered .
“How about it, Shaft-kun? Was “Black Saft” similar to what you’ve expected?”
As the actors descended, the applause subsided and began to get up . Looking at it, the Duke of Barga – whom I was standing behind – asked .
“It was completely embarrassing after all . ”
“Did Shaft really fight a large number of enemies?”
“That’s right, Mrs . Emyrada . The assault on the area was carried out by a group of 30 people . ”
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“My! Shaft is really a wonderful magician if he were able to repel all of them!”
“No, Emyrada . He did a mock battle before this against knights and magicians . He’s a fighter that conquered them all using only melee . ”
“Is that true?”
“Yes, mother . They did it at the Knight’s training grounds . ”
During the conversation, I answered questions with a smile, despite wearing a mask . Before long, the curtain rose for the second act . The next scene was… a mansion or a merchant’s house . It was different from the first act, which was only the actors . In the second act, it was a lot of actresses playing Marida’s wife, Marta and his daughter Minea along with the maids . They sang in a soprano’s voice, high-pitched and powerful .
The child who played Minea was quite young, but her voice was stilled carried throughout the building . Was she receiving help with magic? The girl sang a light happy tune . However, it ended and Minea and the maids were kidnapped . The actors representing Marida and Marta sang a song of love for their daughter in a deep quiet tune…
Probably because I was struck too much by the live music, their lyrics reminded me of my family, who were in my old world .
My parents were still alive before I fell into this world . I had no siblings, but that’s probably why they had let me do whatever I liked . I studied language from a young age to fit into FPS and said that someday I would go abroad . But on the contrary, I did not put the effort into anything else . As a parent, they’d probably been encouraging me to study hard, get a job in a good company, get a wife, and maybe create a family . I had no memories of any filial piety… I had decided to live in this world, but I still had one regret that remained .
I wish I could do something, but… At least in this world, I wanted to live without regrets .
Eventually, behind Marta’s voice, “Black Shaft” appeared and moved out of the chamber . Singing about prioritizing the family’s happiness . The curtain descended on the second act, and the stage entered its climax .
The third act was a battle scene . “Black Shaft”, who’d sent a threatening letter to Yagoche Shokai, fought with the leader of the bandit group – the beastman Runode .
Now, flying bullets and wire action? I don’t know if its magic or a skill combination, but they were singing while firing spells . They moved freely as if flying and performing close combat . And then, when it was time to settle things . Runode was toppled and the only one remaining was Yaguchi . Yaguchi’s actor, who taken the girls hostage, evilly sang as he confessed .
Then finally, after dodging, he was defeated . The stage then turned to a certain mansion… Don’t tell me… “Black Shaft” sang of condemnation . The deep, low-sounding void was like Enma’s judgment, echoing from the bottom of hell .
“In the darkness of the Royal Capital, I will be watching . In the darkness of the Royal Capital, evil shall be vanquished . In the Darkness of the Royal Capital, judgment shall be delivered by the darkness . ”
[Kay: I am Batman . ]
Then the actor shot out a large light bullet, swallowing the mansion behind the stage . When the light subsided, only rubble remained . They knew that I destroyed it! That was a really embarrassing thing to do…
And lastly, Marta and her husband came on stage . Knowing that the daughter was saved, sang a song of delight . While watching the scene, “Black Shaft” disappeared, not by exiting left or right, but by jumping up to the top of the stage . As a result, Yaguchi’s evil plot was crushed, and “Black Shaft” disappeared while leaving a declaration of war from the capital’s darkness . The members of Marida’s family sang their thanks and love . The audience gave them a big round of applause . And “Black Shaft” The black nobleman who flown down to the Royal Capital, came to a close .