Chapter 2 : Big News
After seeing all the troupe members come out, Ye Xing happily extended both hands, as if showcasing something.
"Look! This is a member of the original Rising Sun Troupe—the Makeup Artist. I think you should all get to know her!"
Except for the Troupe Leader, the others had joined later and didn't know about the original members.
In this light, a proper introduction wasn't a problem.
Subsequently, the gazes of these troupe members all focused on the Makeup Artist, carrying varying degrees of scrutiny.
Under these gazes, the Makeup Artist's neck shrank, her personality quickly becoming timid, a stark contrast to earlier, as if she had switched personalities or even become a different person.
It made Ye Xing feel as if the person appearing now was Yozakura Kagami herself.
The reality was close to this—the Makeup Artist was both Yozakura Kagami and [Mirror Image].
This led to some split in certain situations.
The former had a more timid personality, while the latter was tougher.
In front of Ye Xing, the Makeup Artist had nothing to worry about.
But these troupe members seemed to be terrifying existences, making her instinctively apprehensive under the suppression of their Star Eclipse levels.
So the Makeup Artist didn't dare to look at them directly.
At least before becoming familiar with them, the Makeup Artist definitely wouldn't easily get used to it.
"Hello..."
The Makeup Artist's greeting was met with nods from the other troupe members, considered a response.
At this point, the Troupe Leader spoke: "Everyone, get along well from now on. This is the Rising Sun Troupe's Makeup Artist, who will be responsible for stage makeup work. Understanding this is enough."
Afterwards, the theater became quiet again, with the male members gradually leaving, leaving only a few girls present.
Ye Xing understood, after all, most people in the theater were Star Eclipses, and the theater's atmosphere wasn't suitable for celebration. Cheering and shouting would make it unlike a troupe.
The Makeup Artist's welcome ceremony was this simple, even though she had long been a troupe member.
At this moment, the Announcer teleported in front of the Makeup Artist, seemingly sizing her up.
"You... in this state, it seems you can't leave the theater, like an earth-bound spirit. In the future, you can only move within the theater's range."
The Announcer could fully sense this point.
Because this was the theater she had built.
Hearing this, Ye Xing was somewhat surprised.
"Why is that?"
The Announcer divined briefly and quickly knew the result.
"Because her existence has completely fused with that portrait backstage. A Star Eclipse reviving after complete death is already an outrageous thing. Even if she happened to awaken with your power, there are still great limitations. Being bound to that painting is the biggest price."
"Ah, this?"
This was something Ye Xing hadn't expected.
She had originally thought she could let the Makeup Artist gradually understand everything about this era, witness its glory, and even personally experience it.
But to Ye Xing's surprise, the Makeup Artist actually couldn't leave the theater?
"Mm... If we take that painting out, can the Makeup Artist go out?"
"Perhaps. Why don't you try when you have the chance?"
"Alright."
Regarding the Makeup Artist's limited mobility, Ye Xing felt quite regretful.
At this point, the Makeup Artist beside her said: "It's okay, this is fine. Staying in the theater is quite nice. After all, I'm not a performer, but a backstage staff who does makeup for performers. Even if I don't leave the theater, I can still carry out my work. I just need to do your makeup before you go out to perform."
Hearing this, Ye Xing had to accept the current situation.
Perhaps she had been too greedy.
The power of the Wish Machine had allowed the Makeup Artist to revive by chance. Ye Xing should feel fortunate. If she complained about too many shortcomings, it would only make the greed in her heart grow. When one should be satisfied, it's better to be satisfied.
The Announcer beside her also didn't plan to get involved in this matter anymore.
This wasn't much of an amusement, not interesting enough. What she wanted to see was Ye Lan stirring up a "bloody storm" in the capital. That would be interesting enough!
At that time, she would definitely make an appearance to participate, becoming part of the amusement herself, making the ongoing events even more interesting!
Unfortunately... that kind of interesting event seemed still far away. Looking at this loli's progress, it might even be possible that nothing would happen. The Announcer even wanted to step in and give a push.
But the price of doing so was that once exposed, it might invite more outrageous retaliation. The Announcer didn't want to be tormented by strange wishes again.
Thinking of this, the Announcer prepared to leave.
But at this moment, Ye Xing called out to her.
"Mo Tutu! I have one more thing to ask of you!"
"Uh..."
The Announcer stumbled and fell to the ground completely, then stared at Ye Xing with a forced smile.
"Spectator... what else do you need?"
"Please bring a bed here. I won't have to sleep on the floor anymore!"
"Are you treating the theater as your home? It's amazing that you can fall asleep in such an eerie environment..."
The corner of the Announcer's mouth twitched slightly, speechless at Ye Xing's adaptability.
Ye Xing scratched her head embarrassedly.
"Because I'm used to it. Once you're used to something, there's nothing you can't overcome."
The Announcer let out a light sigh.
"Then do as you like. One bed isn't necessary, I'll add a few rooms instead."
With that said, the Announcer's power immediately unfolded. The theater's environment changed according to her thoughts, and in no time, several rooms appeared.
After doing this, the Announcer looked back at Ye Xing.
"Spectator, when will the wails I'm expecting arrive?"
"Eh? What did you say?"
"Nothing, just that something big might happen in the capital soon. You should be careful."
"Eh? Eh? Eh? So suddenly!?"
Before Ye Xing could inquire further, the Announcer's figure quickly disappeared.
This elusive character was always like this, saying things incompletely, leaving her nervous.
So what exactly was this big event?!
Ye Xing's expression was very resentful.
The Makeup Artist beside her looked at where the Announcer had disappeared, her face showing some curiosity.
"Is our troupe's Announcer really that cute? Though her personality seems a bit strange."
"Mm... Don't be fooled by her loli appearance in the theater. Actually, when she goes out, she turns into a young adult."
"Wait?! Is it a male?"
The Makeup Artist's expression was very shocked, apparently stunned by this news.
At this moment, Kong Yubai and others also walked over.
"What the Spectator said is correct. That person is actually quite a handsome gentleman, but because he made our Spectator angry, he suffered a delightful curse."
"I see, then Mr. Announcer is quite pitiful."
Ye Xing immediately muttered: "She's not pitiful at all, she even enjoys it. What a strange person."
Hearing Ye Xing say this, the Makeup Artist could guess the extent of the Announcer's strangeness.