Your Guise Is Slipping, Miss Pearl

The spotlight illuminated the lead singer, who swayed to the music, and the atmosphere reached its peak. The crowd continued to swell, flooding the walkways with people.

Suddenly, someone bumped into Pearl, causing both of them to stagger due to the unexpected collision.

"Ah!" Pearl exclaimed, nearly losing her balance.

In such a densely packed area, a fall could have serious consequences. She couldn't help but think about the recent news of a deadly stampede at an entertainment venue in Hacint due to overcrowding. Many lives were lost in that tragedy. Could something similar happen here?

However, instead of falling to the floor, Pearl found herself securely held by a pair of strong arms. She caught a familiar scent and opened her eyes to see Richard, who appeared on the verge of exploding with anger.

"What are you doing here, Richard?"

As expected, Richard didn't respond to her question and simply pushed her away, allowing her to regain her footing.

and took a few steps back. "Thank

it. Be careful," Richard replied curtly before turning to

saying something more but decided

distinctive, playful yet mature voice called out to her from behind. "Where

him but was immediately hit by a strong scent that made her

but then turned back

going on?" Pearl was surprised, unsure of what

lot of troublemakers are taking advantage of the chaos here. If you can, you should head home early,"

confused, but when she heard the word "troublemakers," Silas's face popped into her mind. Why did it sound like he

that thought and

is looking for me,' Richard's tall