Chapter 539: The scar has not healed yet and the pain is forgotten
Seeing that things were going well and had a good start, Villette extended an invitation.
"Then, after watching the performance, we can go to Mo Mang Palace to discuss the specific details. Do you think this arrangement is appropriate?"
Shao Yun waved his hand casually, indicating that he had no objection, and replied nonchalantly: "Sure, no problem, the guest should follow the host's wishes."
Obviously, Villette didn't expect Shao Yun to be so easy to talk to.
Then, Shao Yun raised his head slightly and cast his gaze again at Funina who was sitting above the opera house.
He lowered his voice slightly and whispered to the Villette beside him: "Do you want to talk to her upstairs? I see she's getting very uneasy."
Upon hearing this, Villette also turned around and looked.
Just as Shao Yun said, Fu Ningna looked anxious and restless in her seat.
However, he just shook his head slowly and calmly, and responded indifferently: "No need, just let her stay like this. She has a strong ability to self-regulate..."
Hearing what Villette said, Shao Yun shrugged and said, "Well, since this is an internal matter of your Fontaine, it is better for me, an outsider, not to get involved..."
After saying that, he no longer paid attention to what was happening on Funina's side.
Just then, Ying and Paimon came back with a few bottles of Fengda in their hands.
"Shao Yun, we bought the drinks back!"
Ying walked quickly to Shao Yun, handed him one of the bottles of Fengda with a smile, then turned around and handed the other bottle to Villette.
"And yours."
Villette looked at Fengda, who was suddenly stuffed into his hands, and was stunned for a moment. He asked with a puzzled look on his face: "You even prepared mine?"
Ying nodded seriously and answered affirmatively: "Of course, let's share it together."
The Villette was silent for a moment, then accepted the drink and said, "Thank you for your concern."
Although he said so, Villette didn't drink it. It seems that he really doesn't like carbonated drinks...
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Because Shao Yun had made a good start, Ying and Paimeng also started chatting with Villette, and the audience who had bought tickets came in one after another.
Before the magic began, the environment gradually darkened.
Shao Yun took advantage of this great opportunity, took the initiative, and directly hugged Ying.
Ying looked at Shao Yun holding her in his arms and punched his chest helplessly, but also let Shao Yun hold her.
As the magic show began, the audience in the opera house stared intently at Linney's performance on the stage.
The hat was suspended in the air. Cards, pigeons, and all kinds of strange magic props emerged from Linny's hands and hat... But these alone were not enough to impress the audience. What followed was what Linny really wanted to show the audience.
In front of all the audience, Linnet jumped into the water tank hanging above the stage. As she spoke, the lid of the tank slammed shut, turning the water tank into a sealed space.
Just when everyone thought it was a sudden stage accident, Linny snapped his fingers, and Linnet in the water turned into bubbles and disappeared, leaving only Linnet's clothes in the box.
Linney was at ease on the stage, and after a few calls, Linnette, seemingly dissolved in a tank of water, stepped out from behind Linney, and the two of them greeted the audience with cheers.
Next, Linny and Linnett struck while the iron was hot and performed the magic of "exchange".
And a girl was randomly selected to become a lucky audience member, and as a performance guest, she entered the magic box in the audience.
Then the show began and the audience began to count down.
Lini's voice could be heard from the magic box on the stage from time to time. He pretended to complain about the difficulty of the magic trick, and then suddenly appeared from the magic box on the stage, and then hurriedly closed the door of the box after realizing that he had made a mistake...
After the audience finished counting down, Linney successfully emerged from the magic box in the audience.
However, just when the chosen girl was supposed to open the magic box on the stage and emerge from it, the water tank hanging above the stage suddenly fell and smashed the magic box...
The audience had seen what happened to Linnet before, so they thought this was also a magic effect and they all praised it.
"Ahhh! This magic is so realistic!"
"Mr. Linnie, are you going to restore the stage to its original state next?"
At this moment, Linny's pupils trembled uncontrollably as he stared at the chaotic scene on the stage.
His lips trembled, and he muttered in disbelief: "How...how could it become like this!"
Villette quickly stood up and shouted in full force: "Silence!"
Then he gave the order decisively.
"Stop the performance immediately! Medical staff, follow me immediately. The security team will take action immediately to protect the scene and control all the performers. At the same time, temporarily block all entrances and exits of the opera house! No one is allowed to enter or leave at will!"
Obviously, what was happening before their eyes was by no means a pre-arranged performance effect, but a real, sudden performance accident!
Paimon was so scared that he rushed into Ying's arms.
"It's only our second day here and we're already in trouble?"
Shao Yun, who was standing next to him, calmly looked up and down at the broken water tank on the stage and the water mixed with scarlet blood, muttering softly.
"Unless this red liquid is something like ketchup, otherwise, something must have really happened..."
Hearing this, Paimon couldn't help but complain with a sad heart.
"Why? We just wanted to have a good vacation and relax, but we ended up running into something so unlucky!"
However, facing Paimeng's complaints, Shao Yun seemed exceptionally calm. He explained casually, "Death is a very normal thing, right?... Hasn't Paimeng gotten used to it yet?"
After all, the number of people who died in the Tanit tribe could be piled up into a small mountain. At that time, it really made Yin feel the joy of Strawberry Town's participation in the grand event...
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After hearing Shao Yun's words, Paimeng recovered from his shock and made a suggestion.
"Although the situation is indeed as you said, but should we go over to see Linny and Linnet?"
"After all, someone died during the magic show this time! I don't think they will be as calm as they appear."
After hearing this, Ying thought for a moment and then nodded slightly, indicating that he agreed with Paimon's idea.
"Well, what you said makes sense, Shao Yun. Let's go check on Linny and Linnette first. You wait here for a while until we come back."
In Ying's heart, she had always known that Shao Yun and the siblings Linnie and Linnit were not particularly close friends, so she did not let Shao Yun accompany them to visit.
Shao Yun also knew that he could not let his own actions affect Ying and Paimeng’s normal social activities with others.
So he readily agreed.
"No problem. Go and have a look, but don't bring trouble upon yourself."
Ying smiled and nodded, and promised to pay more attention.
Then she took Paimon to find Linny and Linnet, ready to comfort the two siblings who were feeling a little overwhelmed at the moment.
Shao Yun looked at the two people's backs as they walked away, tilted his head back helplessly, and leaned heavily on the back of the sofa, unable to help but muttering softly.
"Well, why not go on a picnic and play with the Bulgemons? It would be so much fun to pat their round bellies..."
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After a relatively long period of time, the security team's investigation into the accident finally achieved some initial results.
Navillatte read the detailed investigation report in his hand with a serious expression.
After a moment, Villette slowly stood up and walked to the center of the stage.
His tall and upright figure instantly attracted everyone's attention. The originally noisy and bustling noises at the scene gradually quieted down, and people held their breath, waiting for the results of his investigation that he was about to announce.
"The security team's investigation has reached a preliminary conclusion. First of all, I regret to inform you that the person trapped in the magic box has unfortunately died."
"After identification, the deceased's name is Cowell, and he was an assistant performer in Linney's magic troupe."
At this point, there was a sigh from the audience, and everyone's face showed shock and regret.
Navrette paused, then continued, "Secondly, according to the investigation and analysis, the direct cause of the sudden fall of the water tank was that the fireworks set off on the stage accidentally ignited the rope above the water tank."
"However, it remains unclear why the person in the box became Cowell, rather than the audience member originally chosen to perform."
"In addition, there is another more important situation that I need to explain to everyone - after a comprehensive search of the scene and the surrounding area, we found that the girl who was supposed to be in the magic box had disappeared without a trace!"
"This situation is not just a simple stage accident... It also has many characteristics of the 'serial disappearance of girls' case."
"Therefore, the guard team will increase the security level, so the blockade may continue for a while. Please be patient."
When Navillatte said the term "serial disappearance of young girls", the entire venue exploded.
The audience was whispering and talking among themselves, and feelings of panic and anxiety quickly spread.
At this moment, Funina, who was sitting in the VIP seat, seemed to be suddenly triggered by some special condition, and she suddenly let out a series of exaggerated and shrill laughs.
"Haha, I get it, I get it! Are you underestimating us by using this kind of puzzle that can be figured out at a glance as the 'finale'?"
Then, Finina's eyes turned, the corners of her mouth slightly raised, with a look that seemed like a smile, and she became mercilessly angry at Linni.
"Isn't this skilled and omnipotent magician, Mr. Linney, the culprit behind the 'serial disappearance of young girls' case? "
Linney was stunned when he heard this sudden and severe accusation.
His eyes widened, his face full of astonishment and disbelief. He stretched out his finger tremblingly, pointing it directly at himself, and stammered, "Wha...what? Why me? This is a complete accident!"
However, Funina paid no attention to Linny's explanation. She remained calm and composed, and began to explain her so-called "reasons" slowly and leisurely.
"Think about it, this whole weird incident happened during your wonderful magic show."
"That poor girl was chosen to perform a magic trick on stage, and then she disappeared inexplicably in front of everyone. In the end, it turned out that the person who died was actually your assistant!"
Having said that, Finina paused deliberately, glanced at Linny sharply, and then continued speaking slowly.
"Thinking back to your opening words, 'From existence to nothing, from nothing to existence', now that I think about it carefully, why does it sound more and more like a naked provocation to everyone?"