[ Expressionless Awakener ]

Life is already a joke. That's why april fools day passed by like lightning... Like the word "Fools" was never a part of that day... But apparently stuck to our whole entire lives.

The crowd shouted in shock.. Complementing my outfit while a few others were impressed.

The look on the audience's faces looked like something they would see in a cliche movie of an ugly girl turning into a beautiful one..

And I...

'I DO NOT LIKE THOSE FACES AT ALL!!!!!' I thought while twitching my right eye in a straight face.. Giving at least a hint of anger and embarrassment.

[ "Oh my! Kim Johnson is that really you!?" ] Instructor Lilac Spoke in disbelief with her hand on her mouth, Making a gesture while expressing in a shock, sarcastic, exciting but gentle look.

I looked at the instructor with my usual straight face, except giving her a hint of my annoyance.

[ "Haha! How unexpected! This is so far the first ever male to ever dress as a woman so perfectly in today's game show! I never would've expected such an occurence like this!" ] Instructor Lilac chuckled.

She is right, I was the only male in the game that dresses like an actual female so far, Despite the beauty fixicated on both my body and face, Everything that was put on my body was very uncomfortable.. But it cannot be helped.

I sighed in humiliation as I scratched my patch of hair... Actually, It's more like a wig.

[ "Now... Let us reveal and introduce..... the rest of our aurorawhales contestants...! ]

I looked around the stage as instructor Lilac spoke through the mic, Seeing two students covered in a blanket while they get dragged by actual mana ropes*

[ *Ropes that have mana that can technically cover and restrain another person's use of skill ability, Sadly, It breaks very easily unless the enemy has an effect of skill restraint, thus weakening their strength and mana from a mana potion used for only 2 minutes. ]

Suddenly, I felt a familiar, yet seemingly strong cold aura as the contestants approached in front of the stage slowly.. Along with the slightest hint of bloodlust as the aura that I felt gets closer and closer.

They were dragged by two strong students gripping their arms whole, The contestants were unexpectedly strong, but because of the effects of the mana rope and potion, They don't seem to grudge from the strong student's grip, obviously forced.

[ Uncover the blankets! ]

The contestants began to reveal themselves as the blankets were snatched away immediately.

I took a glance to my left as the cold aura was not felt in their direction, Looking at a contestant that is... familiar.

'...' '......' '......A guy with green eyes and brownish-light blonde hair...' '...' '......' '.....Was his name.....'

'....Gorilla?'

No, That's definitely not his name.

I took a slight glance to my right, Because of the strong cold aura. I can't seem to look at him in the eye, but instead took the slightest glance as possible.

[ "Meet... Garcila Luven and ....Alexander Grace!" ] Instructor Lilac spoke before I could take that slightest glance, Which obviously hit me.

'-Kwan Jihu..!?' I thought as I took a full glance at him quickly before looking in a different direction.

'What is Kwan Jihu doing here!?' I thought again, confused.

Like any other domineering Mc, This guy isn't the type to randomly join an arena drag show.. Especially with the way he acts in his attitude.. Until I took a look at the rope he got wrapped around with.. Along with the aura of random mana effects from an unknown potion.

It was as if he was forced into this show. But... isn't he strong enough to break the rope apart..? Even if he was forced to drink a potion that could weaken his strength and mana, He could easily get out of it... It was as if.. He joined this drag show on purpose.

But why?

[ "Oh my... The outfits... ....Are quite.. How should I say this... ..Average...? ..Bittersweet..? I can't tell!" ] Instructor Lilac chuckled and shrugged as she spoke through the mic.

I forgot to mention the outfits of the contestants.. Moreover, I didn't even notice it.

Kwan Jihu, wore a simple blue dress with wavey-water designs along with a hue of orange to mix with it... But because his face is really... Dark, He isn't put with any make-up. And as for the wig, He was forced to wear a blue-short wig along with heels that could potentially make him slip and fall at any moment. There were also some accessories that should've matched the outfit... But didn't really go very well. (Imagine anything you want with the accessories, Either flowers or not, It's up to you.)

On the other hand, Garcila Luven, Wore a green short-ish dress with a design filled with different kinds of leaves. The accessories and make-up was also nature themed and a pink wig that barely matches his hair. And I don't know why.. But why is he wearing slippers with different colored-socks?

Anyway, There wasn't much effort put on the outfits they wore... But it doesn't really matter since this show has already started.

And i'm sure Kwan Jihu knew that.

[ "Alright... The last and final classroom on the school... Show us your talents!" ]

The audiences began to giggle, Expecting the contestants doing nothing but stand there in humiliation.

Suddenly, Kwan Jihu took out his sword from his inventory slot and instantly ripped the mana ropes to shreds, startling me to the point were I shrieked expressionlessly.

'....?'

He began to swing his sword and directly pointed the crowd in front of him, Giving them hints to back away.

He immediately took a huge strike on the floor, The front part of the stage instantly cracked as the sword's impact went straight towards the walls of the arena. Luckily, The audiences were fine, as they knew the sword's impact went straight in front of them.. Or they would be dead meats themselves.

The impact was so strong that the floor beyond the stage cracked open, The strike even destroyed the walls of the arena.. Leaving a dark-blue aura within the deep edges of the cracked floor.

Kwan Jihu's impact on the sword wasn't even close to the current strength he has.. Holding back his power just to entertain the audiences and the crowd in front of him.. He even did it so briefly.

[ "My! What a sudden strike of entertainment! Don't you think?" ]

The crowd began to clap and shout energetically, Impressed by Kwan Jihu's power and showing them impeccable talent.

Kwan Jihu knew that the entire school is only devoted to bloodrunning action and excitement, With a way that impresses them with power and mana.

He is, After all, The protagonist of the novel isn't he?

I stood for a while as I witnessed the whole "situation", Sweating nervously with a straight face.

[ "What about the other contestants? What talent/s do they have to show us?" ] Instructor Lilac spoke through the mic with her mouth smiling at each end point., Giving a gentle hue around her.

".Uhh..." I mumbled silently as I gently scratched my head, not knowing what to do in this situation.

Suddenly, A firm yet cold hand tapped my right shoulder, then gripping it to the point where my bones might break.

'!?'

"..." "Sing." He spoke bluntly in a deep monotone, Giving a cold yet dark expression in his eyes.

".." I slowly turned my head and glanced at him awkwardly, Trying to remove his hand from my shoulder.

"....Why?" I mumbled as I continued trying to remove his hand from my shoulder.

It felt as if we met again after a long time.. Even tho we just met a few hours ago and trained together during the first game of the arena. Combining it with the atmosphere, It felt really awkward... It doesn't even make sense anymore..

He sighed in a cold demeanor, Removing his hand from my shoulder and looked at me with a cold expression.

"I thought you would've known about it." He mumbled quietly.

"How would I know?" I answered.

I pondered for a few seconds as we stood on stage awkwardly.. Trying to get something out of this.

"IT'S THE REWARDS." Kwan jihu mumbled a bit loudly as he twitched his right eye.. Giving me a keyword.

"..." "......" "Oh!" "Oohhh!.." "..." "..Wait, there are rewards?" I tilted my head and mumbled.

At least now I know why Kwan Jihu purposely let himself get forced into this drag-show now.. Even though he never liked this kind of thing in the first place.

Prizes and rewards were given in each game of the arena. Which depends only on performances and activity of the students that have won.

During the first game, There were no rewards nor prizes given, Not because of the students low performances, but also because the first game is just a practice game. The first game is meant to practice the students on their endurance and strength of how many pies they would dodge, but even if they somehow dodge one or two pies, They wouldn't escape more than 700 pies at once.. Which is why Kwan Jihu never attended the first game in the first place. I wonder how they get their pies tho.?

Anyway, The rewards are all based depending on performances, and winning most of the games.

The rewards are mostly valuable items found in dungeons, Some have their own rarity from common to its rarest item.. Having prices over more than 3.5M dollars. They also have their profound uses like weapons or accessories founded by a B-class dungeon or founded by an A-class boss drop. Of course they are usable as long as they don't get destroyed that easily.

The Arena rewards are mostly items that are costly and valuable, moreover, founded through C to S-class boss drops or chests from dungeons.

Rewards were either donated from known hunters or founded by the school themselves.. They are stored inside a high-security warehouse were most valuable items are stored.. It's probably under the school surface.. But i'm not too sure since the warehouse was hidden secretly somewhere around the school.. Thus kept secret by the school government.

Although i'm not very familiar with these kinds of rewards, It doesn't mean I don't want them, Since they cost a valuable price that a normal person wouldn't hold.. But it just depends on myself. Who doesn't like money anyway?

"Ehh..." I groaned for a bit as I stared at Kwan Jihu.

I don't really know what kind of rewards that will show during the second game.. But i'm sure that Kwan Jihu knew what the Arena will likely give.. Since, he is the protagonist and the main reincarnater after all.

I scratched my wig a bit as I continued to stare at Kwan Jihu, in a puzzled yet expressionless face.

He began to stare at me with even more aggressiveness, while not even moving an inch of his face.

I'm sure he was hinting me to do it or he'll murder me by the palm of his hands... What is he, My boss?

But honestly, That affected me a bit, Even tho he is the protagonist of the novel, he is also a murderman that could kill not just any kind of dungeon monster.. but possibly a person that could destroy the entire world.

[ "How long are you contestants gonna stand there hm?" ] Instructor Lilac spoke, Waiting for entertainmemt to come.

Even the audiences were waiting patiently, though some were impatient and yawned at the boring show.

I gulped lightly as I grabbed the mic in front of me, Only doing this for the sake of not dying by the protagonist's hand.

"I could.. sing..?" I spoke through the mic with a stutter.. while giving no expression at all.

[ "Hm..? Then lets hear what you got then!" ] Instructor Lilac chuckled.

The audiences were not very convinced by what I said, Since they only wanted to see action more than singing on a stage wih performance.. Atleast some of them are willing to hear my voice at least. (Have they already forgotten the incident that two months ago?)

I coughed lightly at the mic and began to open my mouth.

'..' '....What song am I supposed to sing?' I thought as I quickly closed my mouth to think.

Suddenly, A red screen appeared in front of me! which startled me a bit.

[ HI KIMM!!!!♥️♥️♥️😘😘😘 ]

'....Red..?'

I haven't seen the system/s ever since we got out of the labyrinths collapse last time. It's either that they're busy coding data through [AI] or they were talking to Kwan Jihu through telepathy.. But it's not like i'm involved in their conversation.

[ I could choose a song for u kim!! ☺️ ] The system replied with an emoji.

'Erm...' I hesitated for a while but decided to give in, It's amazing how the system appeared just right in time where I was having trouble finding a song to sing.. Especially on a half-broken stage.

[ YAYYY!!!! 😆 ]

The system began to lay out all of the songs listed on the screen.. Though familiar, I had already forgotten the format of these songs.

[ > Cat got your tongue? ] [ > Flower bloom!!! ] [ > Seizing pink; ] [ > 1 o 1-! ] [ > Ruling queen ] [ > Etc... ]

'Aren't these... K-pop based music...?'

[ Yeah!!! Thus, In a girl's voice!!!😘😆 ]

[ > Randomizing song... ]

[ Choosen! > Pink Roullette! < ]

'-!!??'

Suddenly, an aura of mana began to surround me, but instead of a red and black-ish color, It was surrounded by violet mixed with a pinkish hue, Giving Idol vibes.

[ Taking 10 Vs... (Vocal Sound) ]

[ Current Vs: <45> Max[230] ]

'....?'

A sudden excitement and thrill began to fill through my body, A music beat that sounded like drums are starting to flow each volume.

It was just like last time... Lyrics that float above my head, The right part of my side was a time flow calculation and the left part of my side was a volume percentage.

A sudden flow of memory fragments began to recall one by one.. Though it only seems to appear whenever I activated this power.

[ The Skill; < Musical Therapy > Has been activated! ]

[ Loading... ]

[ Auto Mode [Activated]! ]

I slowly opened my mouth as my eyes began to glow in a purple-violet like color.. the beat began to appear in Volume waves on the floor of where I'm standing.. Giving a music start.

Finally.. The beat dropped.

The music was K-pop themed, Where the starting beat of the music matches the color of pinkish hue.

♪ Oh-! ♪

♪ La- Lalala -La ♪

♪ Lalala- La- Lalala ♪

The music felt as if energy was flowing through my viens, Dancing and waving around in front of the audiences.

I didn't even know that my dancing skills were decently good, even tho I barely danced my whole entire life.

More importantly.. My expression, Once again changed entirely. I gave off a smile of excitement, a color of violet rays of pink.. And other colors that matches the theme of the beat. A ray of light that flows through out the atmosphere.. Even the sky turned dark so that light will appear on stage!

♪ Never-ending Cue! ♪

♪ La-la-la-la-la- -La! ♪

I continued on singing the starting beat... The lyrics above me copied into texts of whatever I sung.

The audiences.. were amazed by the sight.

[ UPDATE! ]

[ NEW SKILL ABILITY HAS BEEN ADDED! ]

[ [New!] Skill Ability....;>Voice Change < ]

[ Skill Ability; >Voice Change <..... ]

[ ..Has been activated! ]

[ Expressionless Awakener ]

Garcila Luven: 'Why does it feel like i'm the only one invisible here..?' . . . . Hello everyone!!!! 😆

Sorry that I published late again, My braincells have been hurting a lot because of the activity i have on my phone (And also my eyes)

So I had to hurry finishing this chapter last night, Luckily, I was able to finish it!

Sadly, My webtoon will be on hiatus for a while since I have MASSIVE artblock, Though it doesn't stop me from writing this novel.. (Though I had severe write block in this past week lol)

And once again... Thank you for reading!!! (⁠づ⁠￣⁠ ⁠³⁠￣⁠)⁠づ♥️♥️♥️