Chapter 10 Life is like a play

However, a good film requires a group of excellent extras, as they are one of the most important elements in creating the overall atmosphere of the movie

Even if any of the female wizards in the room were discovered, Serhili would only, out of consideration for the safety of the imperial city, have Joshu send this human back to the human world

Of course not

I vaguely remember that when the third prince used the last bit of his soul power to summon Zenath, the disintegrated soul encountered another version of itself from a different world

The fifty-seven humans that Zenus brought back from the demon realm, apart from Siri who managed to escape by chance, are all imprisoned in the demon realm's prison

"Sister, what do you want to do?" Qiao Xiu rolled up the sleeves of his shirt and glanced at Sechili.

However, this relationship... has gradually become more tenuous as siblings grow up.

Qiao Xiu decided to use those villagers and that village as the "town where Belle lives"

Then can you also rescue me along the way

Life is like a play, and a play is like life; this statement is indeed true

The person has already left, Miss Hiri

In "Beauty and the Beast," there lives a hunter named Gaston in the small town. He is tall and handsome, quite popular among the townspeople, and has been persistently trying to pursue Belle. However, due to his rude and arrogant demeanor, he has never been able to win Belle's acceptance

From Qiao Xiu's perspective, both the victors and the vanquished are pitiable.

Most of these people are survivors from the village that was plundered by bandits, and Joshua has already thought about how to deal with these villagers

The movie "Beauty and the Beast" features three major scenes: the small town at the beginning, followed by the snowy mountains on the way to the castle, and finally, the castle itself

The importance of the small town where Belle lives is second only to that of the main scene, the castle

The villagers' admiration for the character of Qiao Xiu, or rather "Gaston," arose naturally

"Extend your hand," said Cecily

The food supply in the demon realm is severely limited, and I have no reason to support a group of unfamiliar humans. In a few days, I plan to return those villagers to their original village, or rather, I will personally rescue them.

Cecily adjusted Joshu's collar and said to him in a serious tone

I still have work to do, so quickly deal with the human in your room, as well as the human you sent to prison. A prison is not your hotel

Those who must turn against their own relatives for the sake of power are the most pitiful

Thus, the conclusion drawn is quite simple: when a person is playing themselves, their performance is always the best

Qiao Xiu believes that there is still a possibility for change, and that altering a person's thoughts is not difficult, as long as the right opportunity presents itself

Qiao Xiu observed the departing figure of Sechili and realized that the relationship between the third prince and his siblings was not as tense as he had thought

There will certainly be townspeople living in the small town, all of whom are background actors. Although the roles of background actors in the film crew are often minimal to the point of being pitiful

Fortunately, there are no lingering effects

Cecily is one of the leaders of the conservative faction in the demon realm, and as a watcher, she has always despised senseless killings

Because you know too much

Cecily pressed her hand against Joshu's chest once more, a gesture that brought her closer to him, allowing Joshu to even catch a whiff of the fragrance emanating from her body

Eldest brother Nogus grew up in the fortress, arming himself in the capacity of a general, with the aim of one day using war to have humanity acknowledge the status of the demon race

Apart from their identities as royalty and demons, they are essentially just an ordinary family, supporting and caring for one another

Hillary emerged from behind the bookshelf; she had been eavesdropping on the conversation between Joshua and Cecily.

"Why! I was also brought here by you." Shiri was on the verge of tears

Qiao Xiu shook his head to indicate his disapproval

Even if Qiao Xiu casually brought in some humans for a cameo, their acting skills would certainly be problematic

Gaston is also an indispensable character in this play, and Joshua is no longer considering other actors for the role; he has decided to take on the role himself.

Qiao Xiu has a sense of déjà vu when visiting a traditional Chinese medicine practitioner, reminiscent of the experience of having one's pulse taken by those seasoned doctors.

Just as many people are able to believe in love again after watching "Titanic"

Although Cecily still wore a serious expression, Joshua could still discern the worry in her eyes, so he spoke up in hopes of alleviating her unnecessary concerns

Next, Qiao Xiu only needs to play the role of a human hunter who accidentally enters the demon realm, breaking into the prison where those villagers are held captive and rescuing them all in a dramatic fashion

Therefore, Cecily specifically returned to the imperial city to see Joshu.

Are you planning to execute those humans

The magic is not in disarray

Qiao Xiu believes that the answer is negative

The artistic time comes to an end here, and Qiao Xiu feels that the legs of the sorceress should have gone numb from squatting by now

Have you forgotten the incident of the magical surge caused by your experiment last time

Since that incident, the Third Prince has made up his mind to go to the human world to learn new magic. After that, Joash's memories have also become somewhat vague

In pursuit of their respective ideals, they have become adults and are compelled to stand on opposing sides. Joshua can already foresee the scene two years later, where blood will flow like a river due to the inheritance rights.

In a world where there are not even any actors, where can one find extras

She clearly heard the three executioner-like words "dispose of"

Indeed... repatriation, rather than immediate execution

Qiao Xiu closed the door to his room, approached the bookshelf, and retrieved a parchment scroll from the far left side of the shelf

"Execution? Too troublesome, I plan to release them all"

Hiri seemed to confirm that she had not misheard, and asked once again.

What Cecily is currently doing is less about searching for the criminal and more about examining Joshua's physical condition

The essence of the creation of films, music, and novels is to provide the audience with a sense of empowerment

Qiao Xiu's hand was held by Se Xili, and she directly pulled back Qiao Xiu's sleeve, revealing his arm

Qiao Xiu remembers that this is the memory of the Third Prince before he ventured into the human world. During an experiment, he lost control of his magical power, nearly being consumed by chaos along with himself. Although he ultimately managed to rein in the rampaging magic, both his soul and body suffered significant damage.

That is to say, put them all back! It should not be said as putting them back; it should be said that Qiao Xiu personally rescued them from the captivity of the demons

It is regrettable that it is not possible

Qiao Xiu generously extended his hand, after all, he had never done anything to feel guilty about, and there was nothing to hide in front of this observer

Hiri began to regret why she had so recklessly used that ring, as it represented three years' worth of her living expenses

The second sister inherited the authority to govern the capital, donning a mask known as the Observer. In this capacity, she manages the order of the capital, while maintaining a conservative stance towards human relations, preferring to uphold the existing peace rather than engage in war

It has a scent somewhat reminiscent of a blend of currants and lilacs

However, as long as the story is sufficiently fulfilling, there shouldn't be any objections even if one knows the truth, right? For instance, this female magician before me

Qiao Xiu wonders if everyone is like this, have they become so cold-blooded that they can ignore familial bonds?

Do not worry, I am recovering very well

The scope of the watchers' work does not lie within the imperial city; they roam year-round in the darkest corners of the city, dealing with various heinous criminals

Even Qiao Xiu has memories of his childhood when his elder brother taught his second sister and this third prince how to learn magic

Do not let there be another time

Let go of ... ... ?

Qiao Xiu thought for a moment and responded to her with a line of extremely classic dialogue

Well

Perhaps those villagers, after the filming concludes, will remain unaware that they are living within the story crafted by Qiao Xiu