episode_0017

“Hmm.”

“Why are you doing this, Your Grace?”

“It’s nothing. Don’t worry about it.”

A temporary residence in the capital city for a theatrical production.

Beatrice, sitting in front of a blazing fire, shaking off the cold of the night, calmly dispelled the knight’s worries.

“… … Phantom.”

Then, I quietly thought back to the masked man I had met the other day.

A non-monetary reward promised if the script is successful.

Although I handled the situation somewhat ambiguously, I actually had a choice in mind beforehand.

That is, having priests crack down on the production and consumption of counterfeit products.

This is because we had previously obtained information that the Gelorusina Theater Company was having a hard time because of the copycat nature of .

She had no doubt that this would be a very good reward for the Phantom.

The positive law of the country merely prevents thieves from stealing.

Because the eternal laws of religion tend to point fingers at thieves and condemn theft.

“… … ”

But that wasn’t all that was on Beatrice’s mind at the moment.

In fact, she had felt a strange curiosity and interest in Phantom since their first meeting.

‘How can such colors come from the soul?’

Saint Beatrice lost her eyesight as a child and became unable to see anything.

Instead, her eyes were capable of seeing things that others could not.

For example, like the color of the soul that burns with each person’s own unique color.

But didn’t the colors of Phantom’s soul seem unnatural somewhere?

Of course, this does not mean that the brightness is murky like the soul of an evil person.

It doesn’t mean that it has some bizarre color that you’ve never seen before.

Simply because it created an optical illusion as if two different colors were mixing together in real time.

Saint Beatrice interacted with countless people and gained insight into various personalities.

Even for her, this was the first time she had encountered such a strange and suspicious spirit.

“Phantom, phantom, phantom.”

Beatrice was lost in thought as she repeatedly recalled the playwright’s name.

What on earth are you?

“Oh, sorry about last time, Phantom.”

“Hmm.”

“No matter how high my name value is, am I just a celebrity? The other person is a saint who came down from the Vatican. There was nothing I could do. I’m really sorry. If you want, I can kneel… … ”

“Oh, okay. I understand. I’ll forgive you, so please accept it.”

“Oh, you’re watching? Thanks!”

Renoir, who revealed my location to Saint Beatrice last time.

After giving him a sharp look at this part, I handed him what I had brought.

“Oh, this time you’re planning on writing a religious play? Judging from the content, it seems to be an adaptation of the story of a shepherd who crossed the sea?”

Mr. Renoir asks, quickly turning the pages of the script.

After finishing reading it, he raised his thumb and boasted.

“If this is the case, then it’s our Killigruger’s specialty! Before the appearance of the great writer Phantom, the theater company’s signature product was religious plays!”

“That’s great. But you realize that you have to go all the way to the northern front for the performance, right?”

I intentionally emphasized this when I received back the script for my new work, , which was completed as quickly as possible.

What the Killigruger Troupe is doing now is a kind of consolation performance.

The conservative party would pay a lot of money, but the structure was such that no profits were made by selling tickets separately.

As a veteran actor in charge of the play, I was worried that this part might be bothersome.

“Haha, who do you think is a fool? Don’t worry about it, Phantom.”

Fortunately, Renoir’s reaction was generally positive.

He spoke in a cheerful voice as he looked around the stage set he had become accustomed to.

“It’s a performance for the knights who protect the safety of the people, so you can’t bring up this issue to such a low level. Besides, the performance will come back anyway, and they’ll just do it again with the same script, right? It won’t matter if they sell tickets to the general audience.”

Oh. This old man is a man of upright and practical values.

Could it be because in my past life I often saw soldiers protecting my country being mocked and exploited behind their backs?

The attitude of being okay with doing a somewhat unprofitable business for the sake of a paladin was secretly touching.

At the same time, it is necessary to calculate in advance a reasonable alternative to compensate for the loss.

‘You didn’t eat the extreme manager’s food carelessly.’

While I was secretly admiring it, I glanced at the script that Renoir had returned and asked.

“The choir’s role is bigger than I thought. Then you’ll have to compose a melody that matches the lyrics. Have you thought about that? You’re a playwright, not a composer.”

“Don’t worry. I’ve already outlined the outline, so you can discuss it with the church choir and adjust it.”

The choir that will take on the choir part, as well as all the props and stage equipment needed for the performance, will be provided by the school.

The Killigruger Troupe and I have completed our practice and we will just go.

That means the saint is sincere, so I guess I’ll have to risk my life too.

‘For that, he said he appropriately mixed the styles of the Old Testament original and the two masterpieces.’

The person who can be said to be the main character of Exodus, or Exodus, is undoubtedly Moses.

He is a prophet who symbolizes the Old Testament and a great man who is revered as a national hero in Israel even today.

I was impressed by Moses through two movies about the Exodus.

, starring Charlton Heston, is considered a timeless masterpiece.

And the animated musical The Prince of Egypt, produced by DreamWorks and starring Val Kilmer.

If you were to write a biography of Moses, you would never be able to surpass these two works, right?

‘The Ten Commandments is truly my life’s work.’

is a masterpiece that recreates the civilization of ancient Egypt on a scale unprecedented at the time.

It magnificently depicts the process in which the hero ‘Moses’, with his outstanding leadership and charisma, saves Yahweh’s lambs.

In fact, is an epic that is nearly 4 hours long in terms of running time.

Still, it was a masterpiece with a sophisticated and refined plot that did not have a single boring part.

‘In contrast, The Prince of Egypt approached the Exodus from a more humanistic perspective.’

Unlike Moses in the Ten Commandments, who was close to a perfect hero, this film focuses on depicting Moses as a human being who is weak but courageous.

There are gorgeous artworks that captivate the eyes and religious performances that naturally elicit exclamations of admiration.

High-quality music that will make you feel a literal eargasm, like Hwa-ryong-jeom-jeong.

For fans of animated films, this is a masterpiece among masterpieces that is truly a comprehensive gift set.

And I wrote the script based on the overall visuals and characters from The Ten Commandments and the musical elements from The Prince of Egypt.

What would be easy for medieval knights to immerse themselves in would be the descriptions and emotional lines from the Ten Commandments.

The production and music of would be suitable for reprocessing for a consolation performance.

Some time later, the members of the Killigruger troupe, including the playwright Phantom, rode a teleportation magic circle and headed to the northern front.

“Balthazar Arture! Balthazar Arture? Isn’t Balthazar the student here?”

In the academy’s lecture hall, the professor was calling attendance and looking for a student who had not even a single nose in sight.

The subject is a class on the political history of the Holy Empire taught by Professor of Humanities Prunelle Rabize.

It has a bad reputation among students because it is boring, rigid, and requires strict attendance.

However, since it was a required course that I had to take in order to graduate, I had no choice but to grit my teeth and take the course.

But you didn’t attend the lecture of Prunel Rabize, who is famous for being strict.

Professor Prunel clicked his tongue and lifted the attendance list.

“Ay, anyway, these days, young students… … Not only do they play all day, but they also think about skipping class to watch a play like Phantom or something. When I was young, if I was just allowed to go to the classroom… … ”

A professor who grumbles and expresses his displeasure with the logic of ‘latte’ in a typical old-fashioned way.

Just then, the second-year student Baltasar Arture was about to have his grades reduced by checking the ‘unexcused absence’ box on his name.

“Excuse me, Professor?”

Someone raises their hand politely with an awkward smile.

A model student who consistently follows along diligently even in political history classes, which are known to be the epitome of boredom.

So even the eccentric Prunel was unusually fond of Maurice Lavallee, his student.

“What’s the matter, Commander Lavallee? I thought Commander Maurice Lavallee’s attendance was already called?”

“Oh, no. That’s not it. Actually… … ”

Scratch, scratch. Maurice, who was scratching the back of his neck with an embarrassed look on his face, carefully revealed the situation.

“Just to clarify, Balthazar is not feeling well today. That’s why he’s lying down in the dorm all day. Instead, he asked me to tell him that he’s sorry for not informing him of his health issues in advance.”

“Hmm, really?”

Prunel wouldn’t have even scoffed if another student had made a similar excuse.

They would have definitely checked to see if you were really sick or not, and even nagged you to get a medical certificate.

But sometimes the identity of the speaker can have a profound effect on the listener’s way of thinking.

“Okay, I understand. Then I’ll process it as a sick leave.”

Professor Prunel nods, stopping from underlining Balthazar’s name in red.

He looked at Maurice Lavalle with a pleased look in his eyes and said:

“Please have Lavalle relay today’s lecture content and announcements to Arture. Arture’s progress must not be delayed.”

“Okay, thank you, Professor.”

Maurice Lavalle nodded his head politely and expressed his gratitude, gently brushing his chest.

How dare you lie by taking advantage of the model student image you’ve built up over time.

It was a lie that was worth telling, even though it felt like my conscience was being stabbed.

Thanks to that, I was able to safely protect the credits of the great writer ‘Phantom’.

‘Leave the small stuff to me and focus on your creative work, Balthazar. Then, continue to produce great works.’

Crumbling. He muttered as he took notes even more diligently, so that he could share them with his friend who was probably busy up north.

Then a snicker filled with anticipation appeared on his lips.

‘Wouldn’t that be the way for this guy to enjoy your play to the fullest?’

Even the beasts of the mountains repay kindness.

So, when he got back, he was going to urge me to repay the favor as soon as possible.

To become a human scenario factory that churns out one script a day.