Yao Xing

"Ah--"

Wala Wala yawned.

She ignored the girl's greeting, her eyes fixed entirely on Linsey:

"Linsey, when can we go back?"

"Speaking of which, there's a grilled fish restaurant near my studio that's really good. I'll take you there to try it sometime!"

"..."

The girl staring at the Wala Wala remained silent.

Among her entourage, a man stepped forward and began shouting at Wala Wala:

"Hello!"

"Miss Yao Xing is asking you a question! Didn't you hear me?"

Wala Wala turned her head instantly and replied fiercely, "Are you showing off your masculinity?"

"Trying to woo a woman this way will only backfire. Or do you think Yao Xing would like some unreasonable, rude guy?"

"..."

Wala Wala a barrage of questions, the people opposite him were instantly speechless.

They wanted to angrily refute it.

But once you see Yao Xing standing there, not saying a word.

The apprehension stirred up by Wala Wala's words overwhelmed them, and fearing they might offend the beauty, they dared not do anything out of line again.

The girl, surrounded by the crowd, stepped forward and came to stand in front of Wala Wala.

Her voice trembled slightly, seemingly with a hint of expectation, but also with a hint of anger. "Are you back this time to return to the stage?"

Wala Wala blinked:

"Hey, are you talking to me?"

Yao Xing's eyes turned angry. "The Selina I know is not someone who runs away from difficulties!"

Wala Wala retorted, "What do you mean by escaping difficulties?"

"You are free to be your own canary in this cage, enjoying the pleasure of being the center of attention."

"And I simply don't intend to wear a mask and be a fake on stage."

Upon hearing Wala Wala's response, Yao Xing's expression returned to normal. "Selina, you shouldn't waste your talent."

"There are countless viewers waiting for you, and you..."

Wala Wala interrupted directly, saying, "I'm not called Selina now, or rather, this wasn't my name to begin with."

Yao Xing asked:

"Then what should I call you?"

Wala Wala replied:

"Just call me Passerby A."

"If my information is leaked, my peaceful and fulfilling daily life will be completely ruined."

"..."

Linsey looked puzzled from behind.

Can his experiences with Wala Wala during this period be described as peaceful and fulfilling? On the other side, Yao Xing looked at the large group of people behind him. "You guys go first, I want to stay here and talk to this lady alone."

Someone in the crowd immediately became anxious:

"Miss Yao Xing, your safety is assured..."

Yao Xing retorted, "Do you really think I'd cause trouble inside the theater?"

"..."

He is currently the most popular young actor at the Fimbul Theater.

Yao Xing's words carried significant weight.

She merely glanced at them, and the others dared not meet her gaze, eventually leaving the theater one after another.

Yao Xing then looked at Wala Wala:

"Selina, are you really not planning to come back?"

With no one else around, Wala Wala's expression returned to its previous calm. "How could a publicly announced retirement ceremony be a lie?"

Yao Xing clenched his fists:

Don't you think that's despicable?

"It was because of you that I stepped into this theater and worked my way up to this position."

"But just when we were about to compete on the same stage, you ran away..."

Wala Wala corrected, "Since I have announced my retirement, it means I have given up and admitted defeat."

"Do you really want to drag me back onto the stage for another competition just to satisfy your pointless Vanity?"

"No!" Yao Xing suddenly stepped forward, her beautiful face contorted in pain. "I just don't understand why you left!"

"Are our efforts, the support of the audience, all of this something you can so easily discard?"

"The Selina I know isn't like that!"

Wala Wala replied coldly:

"The word 'performance' means to bring something from a work to life."

She added:

"The person you know is just a performance; when did it become the real me?"

"..."

Yao Xing stood there silently, her heart filled with an icy chill.

When she was still an unknown newcomer to awakening, it was because of the song "Wala Wala" that she worked hard to Fimbul Theater and then made her way to where she is today.

The departure of Wala Wala had a huge impact on her.

This is the answer I'm giving now.

It was as if a precarious thread in her heart had been severed in an instant.

The emotions that had accumulated in her heart over the years evaporated in an instant, like a vast ocean, completely submerging her heart.

"..."

"Gentlemen, let's go to the next place."

By this time, Savat had finished inspecting the corners of the theater.

As before, no traces were found here, so he moved on to the next location to continue his investigation.

Linsey and Wala Wala naturally followed the man in the Blue Robe.

On the way, Linsey whispered to Wala Wala:

"Wala Wala, is this okay?"

"I see that young lady's condition... isn't very good."

Wala Wala then earnestly explained, "I have no right to comment on other aspects."

"But in terms of artistic skill, trying to prove oneself by defeating others often leads to a more terrible gloom."

"Besides, Yao Xing is a talented actress, she shouldn't target someone like me who's a fake."

Just then, Yao Xing caught up from behind.

A perfect smile appeared on the girl's face.

As if everything that had just happened was an illusion. "The three of you, since you are investigating the whereabouts of the missing persons, I will also provide you with assistance."

"There are some places in the theater where activities are very inconvenient, but with me leading the way, that won't be the case."

With heavy responsibilities on his shoulders Savat naturally nodded in agreement:

"OK."

"Thank you very much, Miss Yao Xing!"

The atmosphere was tense as the four searched inside the Fimbul Theater.

With Yao Xing, an important actor, accompanying them, their every move attracted a lot of attention, which further intensified the eeriness of the atmosphere.

"Um..."

Linsey thought for a moment.

He was about to speak, but immediately swallowed his words back.

Linsey had heard a saying somewhere.

Between women, whether they are as close as sisters or have become bitter enemies, it is best for men not to interfere.

"..."

Linsey focused intently on examining the details of the theater.

There are slight fluctuations in the Essence when entering and leaving the Impression Channel.

In the ordinary world, this could naturally serve as a basis for investigation.

But this City of a Thousand Sails...

Awakened individuals, who are considered one in a hundred in the ordinary world, are not uncommon here.

Not to mention this is the Fimbul Theater!

As a key stronghold of the performing arts scene, most of its performers are the most talented young people.

A full six hours passed.

They checked each location in the brochure one by one, and finally only managed to identify three suspicious places.

A rehearsal room on the second floor, an empty theater audience seat, and a spacious rooftop terrace.

Savat turned his consulting gaze to Linsey: "Mr. Linsey?"

Linsey naturally wouldn't refuse:

"I can conduct a more detailed investigation, but that would take a long time."

"..."

Just then, Yao Xing spoke:

"The places you're talking about."

"If it was last night, I seem to vaguely remember it."