Tune Tune Town

Let's see... Find a missing cat, catch a candle thief, unclog a chimney... Ugh, it's all just mundane little errands.

Hey, Camilla. When are we going to land another big job, like the one with the Crystallo of Stella?

Enough chirping, Keep doing that, and you'll scare off my customers. And if that happens, today's lost earnings are coming out of your allowance.

Nooo, please don't! Actually, it was Vita who complained the recent commissions were too mundane, with pitiful pay, not nearly enough for her, as the rising star of Icelake and Queen of the Phoxhunters, to scrape by on!

For the record, I never said that.

Vita, how could you just sell me out like that...?

But I'm so bored! The leads my Little Minion's chasing haven't gone anywhere, and Outsider is off doing who-knows-what.

See? Little Minion is backing me up!

I'm so bored... The leads my Little Minion's chasing haven't gone anywhere, and Outsider is off doing who-knows-what.

Oh, how about this, Little Minion and I will help out at the tavern! The Pure-White Redeemer ☆ Demon King of Light will bring an awesome energy that'll brighten up the whole place!

And this rare act of charity absolutely calls for same-day payment!

Not happening.

I've got an important client to entertain today. If you stick around, they'll think I've turned my tavern into a nursery.

Waaah! I've only been away for a few days, and now Camilla doesn't like me anymore! Waaah!

Nice try. Tears are the most useless thing in this tavern, they won't get you anywhere.

Waaaaaah...!

... Here, two opera tickets. Go watch a show and let me have some peace.

Children From the Snowfield is finally making a grand return to Icelake after two years, featuring Lady Violetta herself in the cast. These tickets are nearly impossible to get hold of. Now then, my dear Demon King, is this offering good enough to buy a moment's peace from you?

Children From the Snowfield... It's back on stage?

Wait, wasn't that the show Rhythm mentioned before!?

Rhythm? You mean Rhythm Fischer, that young Legion officer? She dropped by yesterday.

The last time I saw her before that, she was all fired up and raring to go, swearing up and down she'd catch the culprit. But yesterday... she looked like one of those hopeless drunks, bloodshot eyes, barely steady on her feet. I was half afraid she'd trip over her own boots.

She even told me she'd quit the Legion and wanted to try her hand at being a Phoxhunter. What's gotten into her?

...

Alright, I get it. That look on your face tells me it's one of those secrets best left buried. I won't pry.

So... she's a Phoxhunter now?

No. I've seen my fair share of people signing up to be Phoxhunters. Most of them are looking for a way to earn a living. Some are thrill-seekers chasing an adrenaline rush.

But she's different. She's... just trying to drown herself in work to escape something entirely. So I told her, "Come back when you've truly figured out what being a Phoxhunter means to you."

I see. Well, let's hope with time, she'll get back on her feet.

Alright, the show's about to start. You'd better get going. And Snow, keep those tickets safe this time, no more folding them into paper planes, okay? If they fly off, don't come crying to me.

Uh-huh! Relax, I'll take good care of them! Come on, Little Minion, let's go!

There are only two tickets. So, Little Minion, are you coming with your Demon King, or should I invite Rhythm instead?

Need you ask? I'm going, obviously.

Whoa, that was blunt! I thought you'd say something noble like, "I'll let Rhythm have my ticket."

Not when she's like this. Taking her along now might just reopen her old wounds. Let's give her some time to heal. We can invite her another day.

With Lady Violetta's mesmerising voice, those pure, resonant high notes and her artistic mastery of coloratura, she's bound to bring the fairy character to life and elevate this timeless opera to dazzling new heights!

Hmm... I don't know. If you ask me, this opera troupe gets worse every year. These days, their performances are barely passable at best.

Oh, really? Then why do you still buy tickets to every show?

Well, you can't judge a show without actually watching it, can you? Besides, it's the only thing that keeps life bearable for me these days.

Daddy! We're about to hear the ladies' magical singing!

Watching the opera with Daddy and then going out for a fancy dinner, today is officially the happiest day of my life!

Hey, did you hear? A few days ago, during the Silvercandle Carnival, someone committed a murder right in the opera house! Things got so bad the Legion had to step in!

Some say it was a ghost, others say it was the Forsakens, or maybe even the monster behind the "Charon Hunt" coming back to life... Whatever it was, anyone who tried to dig deeper got slapped with a gag order!

Wow... Look at all these people. Are they all here for the show?

They seem to be talking about something interesting. Little Minion, let's go check it out.

Tickets! Special staff discounts, interested?

Only 500 silver coins for the best seat in the house, front row, dead centre, prime viewing.

Five hundred!? That's outrageous!

But it's worth every coin! From that seat, you'll see every sparkle on Lady Violetta's gown, every subtle movement of her lips. It's absolutely a once-in-a-lifetime experience!

Thanks, but we've already got our tickets.

Thanks, but we've already got our tickets.

Well then... I also buy tickets. If you're willing to sell, you could walk away with a pocketful of shiny silver coins. What do you say?

Sorry, these were a gift. I wouldn't feel right selling them.

...You should've said that earlier! What a bummer.

...Ow!

He was the one who stopped us! What's his problem?

Forget him. Let's hurry to the ticket booth before the show starts. Wouldn't want to miss the opening!

...

That lady's been standing there forever... Is she expecting someone?

Here. My reservation confirmation.

(...I should take a break for now.)