Thus, Moros and Elysia entered Osaka Dome without any obstruction.
As they leisurely took their seats, the clamorous venue seemed to have been washed by some kind of magic, instantly falling silent enough that only heartbeats and breathing could be heard.
At the center of the venue, the massive screen slowly began its countdown. Every number was like a dancing note, heralding the opening of an audiovisual feast.
At that moment, the air inside Osaka Dome seemed to freeze, and everyone's eyes were fixed on the screen.
Countless fans, carrying admiration and love for Eden in their hearts, held their breath in anticipation of her splendid performance.
Moros and Elysia were also swept up in the excitement.
Given the depth of their bond with Eden, both Moros and Elysia longed to witness the moment she achieved dazzling success with their own eyes.
Eden's Concert
When the countdown on the massive screen at the center of the venue reached zero, the long-awaited moment finally arrived.
Amid the fervent anticipation of countless audience members, Eden's elegant figure emerged gracefully from backstage. Like a dazzling star, she illuminated the entire stage and bathed the whole venue in her radiance.
At that instant, the previously silent Osaka Dome seemed to be infused with life, instantly—
erupting into a frenzy.
The audience rose to their feet, waving glow sticks in their hands and shouting Eden's name.
"Eden! Eden! Eden!..."
At the same time, spotlights poured over Eden like a brilliant river of stars, making her appear as noble and elegant as a goddess.
Eden wore a red-and-black long dress. Its hem swayed gently with her steps, while her wine-red hair drifted in the breeze like a living painting, radiating irresistible charm.
On the enormous screen behind her, Eden's image was projected as well, complementing her real presence.
Her every movement and every smile tugged at the audience's heartstrings, driving them wild and leaving them utterly captivated.
Seated in the places Eden had specially reserved for them, Moros could not help but sigh in admiration as he watched her magnificent entrance.
"Truly dazzling and brilliant."
"Of course she is~"
Hearing Moros's praise, Elysia turned her head, pride gleaming in her eyes.
"My dear Eden is the very best."
Just then, Eden's gaze swept over the seats she had specially reserved for her two close friends, and she spotted Moros and Elysia sitting there.
A gentle smile appeared on her face, as though she were thanking them for their constant support and companionship.
Moros and Elysia both noticed it and returned sincere smiles, offering their affirmation of Eden and congratulations on her success.
As Eden's smile bloomed, the atmosphere within Osaka Dome was pushed to a new climax.
The audience's cheers and applause surged like waves, while the glow sticks carved brilliant trails through the darkness.
Eden onstage did not become flustered by the fervent atmosphere. She calmly walked to the center of the stage, first giving the audience a grateful smile and silently conveying her thanks for their support.
Then she gently parted her lips and began to sing.
"Once there was a prosperous kingdom."
"The people there had food and clothing, living in peace and harmony."
"But the king had grown old and was nearing the end of his life."
"..."
Her voice rose like heavenly music, clear and moving. Every note seemed to touch people's souls like magic, bringing an indescribable sense of purification.
The audience was completely immersed in her performance, as though they had been transported into the kingdom depicted in the opera—"The Passing of the Nightcap King"—and into the world created by Eden's voice.
Their eyes followed Eden's every movement and expression closely, afraid of missing even a single marvelous moment.
When Eden's performance temporarily came to an end, the entire venue fell into brief silence.
Then even more fervent applause and cheers erupted.
The audience rose in tribute, offering their most sincere praise for Eden's wonderful performance.
Amid the applause and cheers, Eden gracefully walked to the edge of the stage and bowed to thank the audience.
"I see now, Elysia. I understand why Eden has so many fans."
Rising from his seat, Moros spoke softly to Elysia beside him.
"She takes every concert seriously and pours genuine emotion into every performance. Who could possibly refuse a singer like that?"
"This is our Eden. She deserves every bit of praise and love."
Elysia nodded with a smile, her eyes full of pride in Eden.
As the applause gradually subsided, Eden once again walked to the center of the stage, ready to begin the next round of performances.
The audience sat down one after another, eagerly awaiting her next song.
On the other side of the stage, Moros and Elysia also returned to their seats, ready to continue enjoying Eden's performance.
Eden drew a deep breath and adjusted herself. Then she closed her eyes, gathered all her emotions, and sang the next note.
"When the stars grow dim and the wine cup runs dry, my king, why do you remain in this barren land?"
"To await the triumphant hymn, to seek the truth."
"..."
Within Eden's singing, time itself seemed to freeze.
The audience was completely immersed in her world of music, forgetting everything around them.
Every note was like sweet dew nourishing their souls. Her performance was full of emotion and charm, touching the softest parts of their hearts and moving them beyond control.
As night fell, the concert gradually approached its end.
By then, Eden's cheeks were covered in sweat. The intense performance and interactions with the audience had left her deeply exhausted.
Even so, heartfelt joy and satisfaction still shimmered in her bright golden eyes.
This was her purest love for art.
And it was precisely this love that would eventually allow Eden's artistic path to represent an era.
Unsurprisingly, Eden's solo concert at Osaka Dome was a tremendous success.
Even the most authoritative entertainment magazine on the planet—
Mu Entertainment Weekly—published an in-depth feature on her musical feast.
Professional vocal critics did not hold back their praise.
"To possess such powerful vocal technique at such a young age is truly rare. One can imagine the effort she has put in behind the scenes. Coupled with the beauty of her voice, barring any surprises, she should become a rising star in the music world."
Some critics bluntly pointed out.
"As a song, her singing style is indeed good, but no one should place her on a pedestal because of that. From the video, it can be seen that her stage presence as a singer is still lacking."
"Furthermore, the repertoire she performed was limited, making it difficult to determine whether she has strengths or weaknesses in other styles. Perhaps she is merely another fleeting flower made popular by traffic and hype."
Eden did not pay much attention to those outside comments.
She knew that no matter what others said, only her own heart was real.
She believed that as long as she maintained her love and dedication to music, continuously refined her skills, and poured sincere emotion into her work, she would be able to move more people.
But while Eden could ignore the critics' sharp words, Moros had no intention of standing by.
Moros had silently memorized the names of those "critics" whose comments were clearly malicious, who sought to gain traffic and attention by belittling Eden.
Once he had time to spare, Moros would naturally make these so-called "critics" understand what could be said and what they ought to keep silent about.
As for now, Moros first needed to deal with the green-haired woman before him.
Moros's First Meeting with Dr. Mobius
After a warm but brief celebration, Moros bid farewell to Eden and Elysia.
His destination was the Conrad Hotel in Osaka City, while Elysia chose to remain behind and accompany Eden, who had just finished her concert, through this unforgettable night.
The moment Moros stepped into the lobby of the Conrad Hotel, his path was blocked by a mature woman with flowing green hair.
The green-haired woman asked in an exceptionally gentle tone, one so soft that anyone familiar with her would find it hard to believe it had come from her mouth.
"May I call you Moros?"
Faced with the sudden question, Moros thought for a moment and guessed the woman's identity.
Mobius!
Her green hair fell to her knees. She had exquisite features, pupils that shifted from green to pink, a proud bust, and skin as white as snow. Combined with her white lab coat, black stockings, and ankle boots, Mobius looked exceptionally alluring.
"Dr. Mobius?"
Moros asked tentatively.
"It is."
Mobius nodded with certainty, a playful smile curling across her lips as though she found Moros's reaction quite interesting.
She stared at the young man before her, a profound glint flashing through her eyes.
The portable Collapse Energy detector had shown no reaction. Was it because his control over Collapse Energy was too perfect, or because the power he used had nothing to do with Collapse Energy at all?
That alone made Mobius feel that this trip to the Far East had not been a waste of time.
"Since you're a doctor, then of course you may."
Ignoring the gazes directed at him and Mobius from all around, Moros answered Mobius's initial question with a broad smile.
After three leaps in life level—class advancement, exemplar, and Legendary Rank—Moros's Charisma attribute had already surpassed mortal limits if placed on the Continent of Faerun.
Without any disguise, Moros's very existence naturally drew others' attention.
And although Mobius was renowned across the world for her academic achievements, her beauty was equally eye-catching.
When the two stood side by side, their combination undoubtedly became the focus of the surrounding crowd.
However, like Moros, Mobius paid no attention to the gazes cast their way. She merely straightened up and folded her arms across her chest.
"Moros, can you answer a few questions for me?"
"You can, but you must answer my questions as well."
Looking directly into Mobius's eyes, Moros answered without the slightest hesitation.
Others might fear Mobius, who bore the title of "demon," but Moros did not.
Of course, that was not because he had been an old captain in his previous life.
Moros would never arrogantly believe that a mobile game alone could let him deeply understand every aspect of a person.
In truth, Moros agreed to answer Mobius's questions entirely because he was already a necromancer of Legendary Rank.
Even if he was a watered-down Legendary promoted through the Hero Panel, he was still Legendary.
The confidence brought by that strength gave Moros enough assurance to speak with Mobius as an equal, without fear.
"Oh?"
Hearing Moros's answer, Mobius narrowed her eyes slightly, an intrigued expression appearing on her face.
She curiously pressed on.
"Then what is it that you wish to ask me?"
Having received Moros's promise, Mobius was no longer in a hurry to ask the questions in her heart.
Right now, the little snake was more interested in what questions the young man before her could ask.
She looked forward to Moros's questions revealing his insights and thoughts, allowing her to understand him more deeply.
"Doctor, between vampires and liches, which do you believe is more suitable as a choice for humans to extend their lives?"
Without any intention of concealing it, Moros directly asked his question.
He truly wanted to know which of the two, vampires or liches, was more suitable for human transformation in the eyes of the Pre-Collapse Civilization's finest biologist.
"Vampires? Liches?"
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