He finished speaking before anyone had time to react.
The King of the Underworld suddenly clapped in delight from his lofty seat.
The King of the Underworld laughed so hard he rocked back and forth, and the musicians' tune grew fierce and rousing.
"I do enjoy a good love story onstage."
He said.
In the center of the hall, Moon Shadow placed her hand in Bai Tan's palm.
With her other hand, she lifted an invisible skirt. "Oh! Dear Bai Tan! Is what you said true?"
"Yes, Miss Moon Shadow!"
"Truer than pure gold! More sacred than the sun!"
Bai Tan stood and wrapped an arm around Moon Shadow's waist.
The two began to dance with light, graceful steps.
They spun and leaped to the musicians' rhythm, performing an exquisitely beautiful waltz.
The King of the Underworld rose happily from his throne, head held high and hands waving like a professional conductor.
It felt as though they had stepped into a stage play.
Yin Chao narrowed his eyes dangerously. He crossed the center of the hall and approached the King of the Underworld.
"But today's leading roles belong to Orpheus and Eurydice!"
He spoke loudly.
His dramatic cadence made him sound as though he, too, were performing in this absurd play.
The King of the Underworld stopped moving his hands and gave a jaunty snap of his fingers.
Eurydice appeared in the center of the hall, dressed in white.
She looked a little confused, but the cheerful atmosphere around her put her much more at ease.
A smile appeared on Orpheus's face as he approached Eurydice.
He bowed and extended his hand, hoping to invite her to dance.
But Eurydice did not look at him. Her gaze did not settle on him for even a moment.
She simply lifted her