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The performance on stage was indeed the legendary tale of King Haris toying with the feudal lords to win Cora’s captivating smile.
The perspective of the performance naturally followed the style of the previous arc.
The actress was an exquisite beauty. Although she had left the entertainment industry for several years, her look from her working years was mostly restored under artful makeup. She was leaning sorrowfully on the window sill, her expression was mournful, her eyes full of emotions. She embodied melancholy, akin to a bird trapped’in a cage.
As Christopher, portraying King Haris, passed by, he seemed quite troubled and said, “How can I make my concubine smile?”
A treacherous vassal stepped forward with a proposal to stage a grand spectacle of teasing the feudal lords from all regions, believing that it would surely make her smile.
Upon pondering, King Haris found the idea quite amusing. Consequently, he burst into hearty laughter and promptly made his decision.
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Soon, Cora was led onto a tall platform, looking visibly distressed as King Haris held her and made light conversation. Her entire demeanor screamed helplessness.
Until the beacon fires blazed, and thousands of horses thundered across the plains, the feudal lords and generals, with great urgency, hurriedly gathered beneath the high platform, eager to know the enemy’s whereabouts.
However, atop the platform, only King Haris‘ hearty laughter could be heard. The treacherous vassals surrounding him joined in the laughter as well.
Cora looked at the scene below, her expression one of stunned disbelief. She didn’t know the significance of the beacon fires, nor had she ever witnessed such a display. All she could sense was the overwhelming aura from the people below, which was quite terrifying as though something of great severity had
occurred.
“Darling, I’ve specially arranged this show for you, why aren’t you laughing? Isn’t it funny?” King Haris asked.
Cora was filled with panic, seemingly at a loss for the severity of the situation. Faced with King Haris interrogation and the echoing laughter around her, it seemed inappropriate not to laugh. Thus, she forced a stiff smile.
When the concubine smiled, King Haris naturally felt at ease. However, the feudal lords below suddenly realized they had been played with. Some lost their temper out of embarrassment and questioned the king
King Haris, in his foolishness, said, “To amuse my concubine is your honor.”
In an instant, Cora’s face turned pale. This was because she saw countless eyes below glared at her unblinkingly as if she was some unforgivable sinner and deserved a horrible death.
“You actually managed to bewitch the king into doing such absurd things!”
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Countless accusations and insults echoed against the backdrop of a nation’s downfall. This continued until a scrolling text lit up the large screen. It was filled with centuries–old historical criticisms of Cora, which read: She brought the downfall of Harisor. She brought chaos to the world. Beauty is the cause of all disasters.
The stage was plunged into darkness, with a beam of light shining on the actress.
She stood up trembling, stumbling a few steps as if she dared not face the large screen, hiding her face as she sobbed.
“No, no… it wasn’t me! Why would you say such a thing about me? King Haris captured me from my defeated hometown. I was forced into marriage and to live far from home. I was unhappy and missed my family. I couldn’t manage even a smile, not because I was waiting for the king to cheer me up. Even though I didn’t find the king lighting the beacon fire to tease the feudal lords amusing, he had put in so much effort to make me smile, creating such a spectacle. Everyone else was laughing, how could I not join in? Yet, I never expected that I would carry the blame for a nation’s downfall over a smile. I didn’t understand! I couldn’t comprehend! Why did it have to be me?”
It was a genuine act of sorrow, with each cough spilling blood, and every word soaked in tears.
The audience was astonished. Compared to Isabella’s amateur performance, the actress was a true professional. With just one look, she pulled everyone into the story, feeling Cora’s helplessness and injustice.
The discussion inevitably began in the live comments as well.
One such comment read: She’s beautiful and skilled in acting. If she hadn’t left the entertainment industry, she’d probably be a famous celebrity by now.
A commenter wrote: She had originally been accepted into the performing major due to her top–notch scores, so her talent was quite evident.
A netizen commented: What? Does the internet have no memory? She had a sugar daddy right after entering university, leveraging another woman’s husband’s resources to promote herself. However, she ended up in ruin and almost caused her sugar daddy’s company to go under. The wife even angrily posted a video questioning whether she had any shame for sleeping with her husband. This morally corrupt woman is just like Rebecca.
Another commenter wrote: I was quite supportive of Team A–list, considering their reputation as the Justice Upholder of the entertainment industry. Why on earth would they choose someone like her for the role? I’m deeply disappointed.
Another comment read: Is she planning a comeback? I must admit that it’ll be a huge buzz. Even the wife, who was instrumental in driving her out of the entertainment industry has spoken out and condemned Team A–list for using such a morally bankrupt actress.
One person commented: Please use your brains for a bit. Team A–list isn’t lacking in capital or popularity. Inviting the actress to play this role was clearly intentional. She’s an actress who has already left the industry. Other than Justice Upholder, upholding justice, I can’t think of
other reasons. So, I’m going to look through some old gossip
now and see if there’s any twist.
Another person commented: My instinct tells me to trust Isabella. Something fishy is going on here.
One person wrote: Regardless of what the truth was, back then, the CEO had conveniently disappeared, merely stating that he was bewitched by her, leaving her to bear the brunt of the blame. It’s quite similar to this play, where King Haris was the one who lost his kingdom due to his own actions, yet most of the blame fell on Cora.
Another person wrote: It’s strikingly similar indeed. Just like how King Haris lost his kingdom trying to amuse Cora, that CEO nearly ruined his company by investing in a myriad of projects to impress an actress. The outcome is always the same, the man hides behind the woman. When the criticisms start flying, only the woman gets blamed.
The live comments were almost evenly divided, so not everyone slandered the actress. Perhaps the actress. had been out of the limelight for a long time, so the general disdain wasn’t as intense as how they felt Toward Rebecca.
“What? You don’t dare to blame your king for his stupid actions that led to the loss of your kingdom, nor do you dare to admit your own failure in advising him properly, but you dare to take your anger out on me? Just because I’m a woman? Hypocritical, disgusting, shameless!”
The camera zoomed in for a close–up of her face as she criticized fiercely, her eyes full of grief and resentment as if she was venting her feelings. Surprisingly, it was even more convincing than her earlier crying scene as if she was genuinely cursing at someone.
In the end, she picked up the bow and arrow from the ground and aimed at the big screen, letting the arrow fly.
The wind blew, and clouds billowed around Cora as she stood alone. She turned to face the camera with tears in the corners of her eyes, yet her gaze was unwaveringly resolute.
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