Yi Chen had seen countless false faces in his lifetime. Even his normally "inseparable" playmates had always worn a false mask.
If one could not distinguish them, one would inevitably become an existence at the Lowest Level.
For that very reason,
when Yi Chen spoke with the old man in the sewers, he could glimpse the false mask the other party wore after only two sentences. It had been far too obvious, with not even the slightest trace of acting skill.
However,
although the theater Boss before him wore a mask on the outside, her essence was extremely pure.
There was not a trace of falsehood in her words or actions. She was the same type of person as the innkeeper in Green Lake Town.
That was also the fundamental reason Yi Chen had decided to perform in earnest.
If he could establish a relationship with the Moonfolk, it would greatly aid the progress of the mission.
Moreover, Yi Chen had read an important piece of information from the drama script just now.
The primary person in charge of the Twilight Clinic—Doctor Maco—actually knew "Moon Scar"... This information directly proved Yi Chen's initial suspicion when he accepted the mission: the False Moon Incident really was connected to the clinic.
Old John Theater, front hall bar.
The Boss had transformed into a bartender and was mixing the cocktail he was best at for everyone—"Witch and Monster," named after his favorite play.
Edmund and the others seemed somewhat awkward, since this was their first time maintaining a neutral relationship with the "Sick Ones."
Only Yi Chen held the red-and-black layered cocktail and savored it carefully.
"Mr. John, before asking for your help, there's some information I need to confirm.
In the play we performed just now, what exactly was the relationship between