Although things had been a little rushed, everyone ultimately managed to successfully perform the final scene: the Light Knight led her army into the Demon King's castle, slew the Night Demon King, and rescued the Princess. Fortunately, whether it was Fang Zheng, Colos, or Towa, they were all quick-witted. Even improvising lines on the spot posed no difficulty for them. Thus, amid the audience's enthusiastic cheers and applause, the play came to a successful close.
Once everyone had changed back into their clothes and emerged, they were immediately surrounded by students.
"Miss Colos, your Light Knight was absolutely amazing!!"
"Teacher, your Night Knight was so cool!"
"Not bad, not bad. It was all right..."
Facing the students' praise and compliments, Fang Zheng laughed heartily. Then, several little girls squeezed their way out of the crowd.
"Brother Fang Zheng, you were amazing."
Tita clenched her fists and stared at Fang Zheng with wide eyes.
"The Night Knight was so cool."
"Thank you... Oh, and don't forget to like it."
"Of course. Anjie and I were applauding for you the whole time."
Enneia chimed in with a grin.
"It really wasn't easy catching the right moment. Who told you to play the big villain, Mr. Fang Zheng? Applauding at random would have had the opposite effect, so Anjie and I worked really hard to find the right timing, you know?"
"Thanks, thanks... Hm?"
Only then did Fang Zheng realize that Ling and Tio had not come over.
Where had those two little ones gone?
At the same time, two petite figures dragged Alisa into a corner behind the auditorium.
"W-Wait, what are you doing?"
Looking at the two figures practically radiating black smoke, Alisa trembled in fear.
"Didn't I tell you to keep an eye on Big Brother, Alisa? Is this how