Taylin knew the consequences of associating with a demon. Rumor had it that she would have to sacrifice her soul and life, or even be enslaved for the rest of her life.
Perhaps Josiah was completely different from the demon in the rumors, but the Black Swan members were witnessing Taylin's choice.
If Taylin chose to accept Josiah's invitation, then the church would become her enemy. This was not a wise choice in a world dominated by humans.
But this time, Taylin did not hesitate. No matter how her Dark Wood Elf friend tried to dissuade her, Taylin's answer was clear. Of course, she chose Master Josiah.
"Oh … Thank you Lady Sizer for taking care of me. I've decided to stay in Noland and accept Mister Josiah's invitation." Taylin said.
"Taylin, trust me. He's far more dangerous than you think!"
"… About that, Frey."
Taylin listened to her friend's dissuasion. She had already made up her mind. Even if there was some danger, she would do anything to collect nutrients for the World Tree.
While Taylin was singing at the Hearthstone Tavern, she coincidentally had a few words with Enoch.
Just the fact that Josiah had turned an unknown succubus into the best actress' Belle 'that almost every young person in Noland had heard of was enough to prove Josiah's abilities.
"That's enough. Go back to the people you're supposed to protect. This is not something you should be involved in."
Mrs. Caesar ordered the Dark Wood Elf with a commanding tone. Frey bit her lower lip and wanted to say something, but Taylin held her hand and shook her head lightly. "You're right. You're right. You're right.
"If you're worried about your friend's safety, you can visit her at the Hearthstone Tavern anytime." Josiah said.
Her authority in front of the Duchess was still too small. Only her mentor, the Elder of the Blackwood Elves, had the right to influence the Duchess' decision.
Frey sighed and disappeared from Josiah's sight, returning to her master, Carolee's side.
After Frey left, no one stopped Taylin. She lifted her gorgeous but heavy dress and carefully walked to Josiah's side.
The moment she stood next to Josiah, it was tantamount to announcing that she had completely bid farewell to her 'peaceful life'. Instead, she would step into an invisible war.
She was no longer under the protection of the Black Swan, and the Church would see this elf as a thorn in their side for consorting with demons.
But at the same time, Taylin also got what she wanted!
"That stage is prepared for you. Don't mess up your last performance in the Black Swan."
Josiah pointed to the stage in the middle of the hall. Taylin's eyes were a little hazy, but when she lifted her head to look at the stage, her eyes instantly lit up.
This time, she still did not hesitate. She lifted the hem of her dress and walked to the stage. Although her steps looked very clumsy and awkward in the eyes of the Black Swan actresses who had experienced countless upper-class social balls, like a duck walking on its own track.
But when she relied on these clumsy steps to walk to the center of the stage and picked up the raw crystal with the inscription 'Strong Sound', she instantly became the most dazzling existence in the entire hall.
This was also the first time she stood at the center of the stage since she joined the Black Swan!
The music gradually began to play behind her. This was the first time the Black Swan played just for her, and it would also be the last time.
"Mrs. Sizer, I think you'll regret this decision."
Josiah stood below the stage and looked at the dazzling girl, whispering to Mrs. Sizer beside him.
"Falosi has no shortage of good singers."
Mrs. Caesar, on the other hand, did not think much of it. The country of Faroese had never lacked people who could sing. What they really lacked was music that could be passed down from generation to generation.
Josiah did not respond to this answer because the performance had already begun. Taylin was indeed born with a natural talent for bel canto. It only took her a few minutes to finish reading the music score of "Star · Sky". The moment the music started, she immediately grasped the right tone.
The raw crystal Josiah brought recorded the performance. The world's first, or rather, the first record was born in Josiah's hands.
… …
Frey left the performance hall, but she did not go far. The singing from the performance hall was like a rope that suddenly tied her legs, forcing her to stop in her tracks.
Her originally depressed mood was instantly dispelled. Driven by curiosity, she poked her head out of the entrance of the performance hall and listened to the Black Swan's performance.
As the performance gradually progressed, a black cat unknowingly appeared on her head.
"Ah …"
She immediately straightened her body and wanted to reach out and hug the black cat lying on her head.
But because this black cat was the Spirit of the Ancient Tree of the Blackwood Tribe, it could be said to be the lifeblood of their tribe, so she did not dare to touch the black cat carelessly.
Among the Blackwood Elves, touching the Spirit of the Ancient Tree required many complicated and sacred rituals. Directly touching it with one's hands was a very disrespectful act.
The black cat glanced at the performance hall, then quickly turned its head to look at the corridor outside the performance hall.
"Who's there?!"
Perhaps under the guidance of the Spirit of the Ancient Tree, when Frey looked along the corridor to the end, a figure suddenly appeared, causing her to enter a state of alertness.
"I didn't expect to see the consciousness of the World Tree again after so long …"
A tall actress walked out from the end of the corridor. Frey recognized her. This actress had a high status in the Black Swan, but at this moment, Frey sensed who this actress was in disguise.
"I'm just here to remind you that the enemy of the elves is not the demon, but the church," she said.
"The church?"
Frey looked up and down at the actress, confirming where she might hide a weapon, but the mark of a black bird on her neck caught Frey's attention.
"Answer my question first!"
A stranger had sneaked into the Falosi Residence, and a stranger who had the ability to transform into another person. For Frey, who was a guard, this was not a guest she could smile and chat with.
But the problem was that there was a black cat lying on Frey's head, and she could not draw her dagger to fight it.
"I'm just giving you a friendly reminder. I hate you wood elves, but I hate those lunatics from the church even more. Take care of that cat while it's still snoring."
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