### Chapter 7: A Review of Tragedy
The gentleman’s lips curled up slightly.
“Since the Audience Performer has stepped onto the stage, I can’t lag behind either. Falling behind is not how a gentleman conducts himself.”
“Wow, the great gentleman is absolutely amazing!”
Night Star gave him a big thumbs up without any hesitation.
As an Audience Performer, motivating group members is also important from time to time.
The gentleman nodded gently.
“Thank you for your praise; it’s just a small step forward compared to you. I still have much room to improve.”
“Seriously, the gentleman is too modest! Didn’t the gentleman say? Being overly humble in front of others isn’t polite. You should proudly admit your progress and be proud of it.”
The gentleman laughed out loud.
“I never thought I’d be scolded by the Audience Performer one day. Thank you for enlightening me; you’re right. I should be proud.”
“Uh-huh, finally someone understands.”
Night Star seemed very satisfied.
Maintaining the confidence of her team members is also part of her job!
She then turned her gaze towards the Fraudster beside the gentleman and stared at him silently for a while.
Interestingly, the Fraudster was the first one to speak.
“What do you want to say, Audience Performer?”
Night Star pondered for a moment, looking directly at the mask on his face.
“Hmm…I’ve always been curious about what the Fraudster looks like under that mask. From our first meeting, you’ve never taken it off. Is there a story behind it?”
Hearing this, the Fraudster reached up to touch the mask on his face, deep in thought.
“I don’t remember where this mask came from, and as for why I keep wearing it—it’s because I’m a Fraudster, skilled at deception. Anything can be used, even my face as a part of deception. The mask often achieves better results when hiding something.”
“Ohh, interesting! Impressive!”
Night Star seemed to understand now.
But maybe she didn’t really understand anything at all.
Well, praising him couldn’t be wrong!
When in doubt, just do it!
“Can I see what’s under your mask now?”
She was mostly curious.
She hadn’t seen the Fraudster’s true face despite being around for so long. Anyone would get curious after that.
However, the Fraudster shook his head.
“Although I don’t mind letting you see, I can’t remove it. This mask seems to be a part of me. It might have something to do with my past.”
“Ah, what a pity.”
Night Star sighed regretfully.
Come to think of it, among the Theater Group, only the story of the gentleman and fraudster were still mysterious to her.
She knew the Group Leader’s story, and met the Makeup Artist through him.
The Puppet Master, Singer, and Playwriter were all saved by the Audience Performer and were well-known to her.
Excluding Announcer and Guqiu, the other members left were just the gentleman and the fraudster.
These two turning into Star Eclipses probably also have a tragic story behind them.
Night Star possesses the power to change tragedies.
Is there a possibility she could change their reality to not turn into Star Eclipses?
But if they regain their human identities, they might not fit right back into the troupe.
Also, the gentleman and the fraudster clearly come from another era, possibly from abroad.
Returning them to their human form could make them unable to adapt to modern society.
Moreover… the stability of the troupe would be compromised.
At least for now, Night Star doesn’t want to break the status quo before thinking of a perfect solution.
Oh well.
Let’s prepare for this weekend’s performance.
—
In the meantime.
In the Gaul region.
The Ballad Conductor hadn’t left the Uncrowned Wanderer’s alternate dimension.
This frustrated the Uncrowned Wanderer, who looked young.
“How long will you stay here? If you plan on causing a major tragedy in this region, I’ll fight you even if you increase your power.”
The Uncrowned Wanderer stared unflinchingly at the Ballad Conductor and wondered if he shouldn’t have brought him to see the Origin Sphere in the first place.
Now it’s gone and the biggest hassle is the Ballad Conductor sticking around here.
If the Uncrowned Wanderer could force him away, he’d have done so.
Their strength gap was too big.
After receiving Kuro’s legacy, the Ballad Conductor surpassed all the First Generation Star Eclipses.
Though inferior to the initial Origin, no one can control him anymore.
While the Uncrowned Wanderer’s power was reduced by a third, he couldn’t handle the enhanced version of the Ballad Conductor.
The Uncrowned Wanderer rubbed his forehead, feeling exasperated.
The Ballad Conductor sat on the Uncrowned Wanderer’s throne, looking like he was trying to take over.
For him, everyone can feel the pain of tragedy.
Even former colleagues are no exception.
Causing a tragedy for the Uncrowned Wanderer would bring him joy.
He doesn’t care who the protagonist is as long as it satisfies him.
The Uncrowned Wanderer stared at the Ballad Conductor sitting on the throne.
“Ballad Conductor, what’s your purpose? Please tell me. Although I can’t force you to leave, confining you permanently in this alternate dimension is possible.”
Only the Uncrowned Wanderer’s “flash” can enter and exit this dimension.
Should the Ballad Conductor try to ignore him and cause significant impacts on Gaul, the Uncrowned Wanderer has a final resort: trapping him here forever.
The Ballad Conductor and the Uncrowned Wanderer met each other’s eyes.
“Boring. Don’t worry, my previous promise still stands. I’m staying here to experiment with powers of evolution, but only temporarily.”
“As long as you don’t affect my territory, go ahead as you wish.”
“Sure.”
Instantly, the Uncrowned Wanderer disappeared, having already left the dimension via “flash.”
The Ballad Conductor smiled.
Right now, he can sense the victims affected by the tragedies he caused.
Some tragic protagonists are dead, while some continue to exist in other forms.
Among them, two were particularly special.
“Two Super Specimen? To be reborn from tragedies and become a different kind of tragedy? Maybe they are my masterpiece.”
But he had forgotten many of the tragedies he created.
From birth till now, the tragedies he caused were countless. He can’t remember the precise details.
However…
With his current strength, he can influence the existence born from the tragedies.
Why not relive them for fun?
“Reviewing my past tragedies is also a form of learning. Let me see my creations.”
The Ballad Conductor spoke to himself.
—
Tragedy began to sound, singing of sorrow and pain.
It’s a story from the distant past—a tragedy indirectly inflicted by the Ballad Conductor.
One protagonist is a young man wearing a mask, skilled at reaching his goals through lies.
The other is a distinguished young man known for his courtesy and beloved by women.
Their story composed a little-known tragedy.
Only that.
