Chapter - 6057

Charlie had long embraced the idea of peace ever since his arrival. Stefanie had encouraged him to cooperate however he saw fit, and that was all that truly mattered.

As he stepped onto the stage, the staff was fully prepared. The moment the tall figure of Charlie emerged in his assassin costume, he immediately captured the attention of many crew members.

It was hard to tell if it was just an illusion or if Charlie genuinely exuded the aura of an ancient knight. Upon seeing his ensemble, everyone felt as though the heroic style of yore had come to life.

This sensation was remarkable, for it wasn’t just Charlie’s costume; it was the unique way he moved and carried himself that conveyed an extraordinary presence.

In essence, Charlie was a formidable power in his own right—a far cry from the action stars who relied on flashy moves and tricks. This unique feeling resonated deeply with all who beheld him.

To prevent any leaks, the staff had prepared wireless headphones for everyone before the rehearsal of this song. A stage manager then addressed them, saying, "After Miss Sun's penultimate song, we will play some behind-the-scenes footage for a few minutes. During that time, Miss Sun will need to change quickly. Miss Sweet will already be in her costume waiting at the elevator, and the same goes for this dancer."

Charlie nodded and asked Stefanie, “Will a few minutes be enough for a costume change?”

“Yes, that will work,” she replied with a smile. “The costumes for my penultimate song are relatively simple. After I finish, I’ll just need to switch into the costume for the last song and do a few minor adjustments.”

At that moment, the prelude of ancient Chinese-style music played through the headphones, prompting the live stage director to say to Charlie, “Sir, you can appear with Miss Sun. We’ll provide communication via the headphones for specific actions needed.”

“Got it.” Unfazed, Charlie stood behind Stefanie, sword in hand, as they boarded the elevator together.

As the elevator ascended to the stage, Stefanie took his hand and led him to the center.

The lyrics conveyed the joyful life shared by the two of them during their time together on Mount Manan.

Suddenly, Charlie heard instructions over the headphones: “Please step forward to point A and express yourself freely.”

Looking up, he noticed a light illuminating the stage, highlighting letters A, B, C, and D.

Since he was asked to move to Point A, he complied.

He took a few steps forward, arrived at point A, and began to demonstrate his adapted swordsmanship.

Last time, he had used a simple hiking stick with a basic disguise to showcase refreshing sword moves for everyone.

Today, clad in a full ancient costume and wielding a realistic long sword, he executed his flowing sword technique and his long hair added to the impression as if he had stepped straight out of a martial arts novel, captivating everyone.

Coincidentally, the lyrics Stefanie was singing described an assassin woman who trained with him daily in the mountains, reflecting feelings of satisfaction and admiration in his heart. Charlie participated energetically, while she sang beautifully behind him, perfectly embodying the essence of the song.

At that moment, Charlie received another reminder in his headphones: “Please pay attention to the choreography, as we are transitioning to the second part. Stop and watch the big screen.”

Charlie halted his sword practice and turned to watch the large screen behind him. It displayed incredibly realistic computer-generated visuals, depicting a tyrant waging war and poisoning the populace. Blood flowed freely, and corpses littered the ground wherever he went.

Stefanie's lyrics echoed the chaos engulfing the world, and Charlie couldn’t bear to remain a bystander.

Once again, an instruction came through the headphones: “Please bid farewell to the heroine.”

Immediately, Stefanie approached Charlie and embraced him.

Following the cue, Charlie dropped his long sword to the ground and cradled Stefanie’s face in his hands.

Even while singing, Stefanie conveyed her sorrow over parting, expressing her longing to retreat to the mountains and fields with her beloved.

Charlie pointed toward the screen displaying the grim reality of suffering and gently pushed Stefanie away before picking up the long sword and resolutely walking back.

Stefanie ran up from behind and wrapped her arms around his waist, her lyrics pleading for him to stay.

Charlie had no choice but to disengage her arms and stride forward.

He moved closer to the big screen, now featuring a battlefield where the tyrant emperor led his army, visibly reveling in the destruction around him.

At that moment, a group of professional dancers took the stage, mimicking enemy soldiers, while the tyrant stood arrogantly behind them.

As instructed, Charlie charged forward to defeat the enemy soldiers.

Then, the song abruptly shifted.

Tawanna began to sing on stage.

The lyrics of her song moved the plot forward, maintaining the momentum without looking back.

Once Tawanna began singing, the lyrics reflected Charlie's struggles in battle and the hopes that everyone had for him.

Charlie, along with the dancers, continued the fight until every foe lay defeated, leaving only the frantic tyrant standing before him.

At that moment, the tyrant lacked his previous fierce demeanor; instead, panic and fear were evident on his face.

He knelt before Charlie, likely promising countless riches and treasures in exchange for mercy.

But Charlie's thoughts were solely on his love and the afflicted people, so he swung his sword and dispatched the tyrant.

After the tyrant fell, the screen behind him transformed from a battlefield strewn with corpses to a serene forest filled with golden wheat waves, sparkling trees, and chirping birds.

The villagers worked diligently in the fields, children joyfully laughed and played, and some even flew kites shaped like swallows.

As required, Charlie turned gradually from the big screen back to the center of the stage.

At this point, Tawanna was already there, waiting.

As part of the performance, Charlie was expected to engage with Tawanna intimately. Overjoyed, Tawanna rushed into his embrace, squeezing him tightly.

Her curves pressed against him, but she looked anything but relaxed. She thought to herself: Regardless, what I want to convey through this song is my overwhelming joy and excitement at my lover’s safe return, so I will express this happiness enthusiastically and embrace him even tighter!

Though Charlie found her grip somewhat uncomfortable, he focused on maintaining the stage effect and didn’t dwell on it.

However, Tawanna felt a pang of regret; Charlie's hard mask concealed his mouth, and she lamented that it would have been the perfect moment for a kiss if only she could see his face.