A dozen or so minutes later.
Shen Ye arrived at the Evernight City Grand Opera House.
At the sight of his badge, two Undead Guards pulled open the doors and let him inside.
Shen Ye climbed the tall staircase into the opera house and continued deeper inside until he reached the brightly lit stage.
There was no official performance today, so the auditorium was empty apart from a handful of people.
Ms. Daisy stood at center stage in a magnificent fiery-red dance dress, demonstrating dance moves as she spoke to the men and women onstage:
"These moves must be crisp and clean. Don't drag them out, and certainly don't make them limp. Let's try again."
Shen Ye watched for a moment and understood.
-They must have been rehearsing.
But below the stage stood several undead who radiated powerful auras.
He could not tell what race their leader belonged to. A single glance back from that man made Shen Ye's hair stand on end.
The two guards beside the man swiftly approached Shen Ye, first inspecting his badge, then asking:
"An unfamiliar face. Who are you?"
"Baxter-Ms. Daisy told me to come see her."
"Your class?"
"I just became a Songstress."
The moment the word "Songstress" left his mouth, their murderous air dissipated.
"So you're new. Wait here for now." The two guards smiled at him, then returned to the man's side.
They reported to the man.
The man gave a slight nod and paid Shen Ye no further attention.
Onstage.
Ms. Daisy bowed to the man below the stage and said with a smile:
"Please."
"Sorry for the trouble, then."
The man held out his hand, and a dark green flame immediately appeared in his palm.
He said solemnly:
"Most people cannot handle this flame of mine. Please be careful,