Crane-Roland, who had stopped the performance, completely ignored the rising complaints from the interviewees on the stage, his gaze fixed on Jia Na.
"I am truly sorry, I really didn't want to interrupt your performance, it's just... I lost my composure a bit... Your performance gave me new inspiration, and I hope that after I revise this next part of the script, you can perform it in its entirety again!"
At this point, everyone present, including the professional judges of the Nightingale Opera Troupe, no longer regarded Jia Na as an inexperienced newcomer.
After all, some people might be born favored by the God of Performance.
Her self-taught acting skills even made many veteran actors feel ashamed.
For example, Jia Na's continuous and fluid micro-expression control throughout the entire scene was enough to leave many professionals dumbfounded.
"Thank you for your praise, I am very much looking forward to the new script later."
Wiping away the tears from the corners of her eyes and gradually detaching herself from the performance emotions, Jia Na, upon hearing Crane-Roland's slightly emotional remarks, sincerely gave a Wizard's salute towards the judges' panel, expressing her gratitude for the judges' repeated compliments.
"It was indeed very wonderful. If it weren't for Director Kelan's interruption, I sincerely would have wanted to see your entire performance."
Unlike Crane-Roland's excitement, Anna-Moonshadow, his colleague, appeared much calmer.
"Anna is right, that's exactly what I was thinking as well..."
Commander Roman-Roland, who also felt a little unsatisfied, nodded appropriately from the side.
"Ahem... Well, shall we continue with the interviews? How about we chat in detail after the interviews are over?"
Seeing that a few people seemed to have no end to their conversation, David-Berg, who was already certain of Jia Na's success, couldn't help but clear his throat slightly, glanced at his younger brother, and began to urge the continuation of the interview process.
"Ah... right! Then please ask Miss Jia Na to rest first, and we will continue with the remaining interviews..."
Xiuka-Boge, who had received a look from his brother, quickly recovered from his distracted state and resumed his hosting duties.
...
"Jia Na, you were amazing! You're truly someone I taught!"
As soon as she sat down, Liji-Xiaosi threw herself at Jia Na in a bear hug, completely disregarding the looks from those around them.
"I'll have to ask for your guidance in the future as well, after all, in terms of opera performance, what I know now is only what you've taught me."
"Of course, no problem! But, remember to pay me."
"That's for sure."
Rubbing Liji-Xiaosi's slightly messy red curly hair, and putting on her wizard robe, Jia Na felt very happy inside.
After all, if she could indeed sign a contract with the Nightingale Opera Troupe for the role of 【Natasha in her Youth】 this time, even a short-term contract, the remuneration would be quite substantial. Moreover, 【Natasha in her Youth】 is the absolute main character in the first act, so even if Jia Na is a newcomer, based on the length of her part, it would be enough for Jia Na to earn a good sum.
"But I can't be happy too soon, after all, there are always people better than you, and mountains higher than yours... Maybe there will be even stronger competitors later."
"There are always people better than you, and mountains higher than yours... Is that a direct translation from Elvish? It sounds very meaningful."
"It's not Elvish, it's just a saying from my hometown."
"Your hometown? Is it the Lower City? But I'm also from the Lower City, and people there don't speak so formally..."
Listening to Liji-Xiaosi's string of questions, Jia Na shook her head and did not answer.
"You are number fifteen in the first group, and there aren't many people left in group one... Although there are quite a few young actresses in group two, they aren't as good-looking as Aoli."
When she said the latter half of the sentence, Liji-Xiaosi deliberately lowered her voice.
"Then what if they want to audition for 【Nakiusha】? Aren't you nervous?"
"Just them?"
Discreetly glancing around, Liji-Xiaosi said to Jia Na in a low voice with considerable confidence:
"Although I don't know the names of a few people, I have heard of them. If we talk about strength, they are far worse than me, a Sound-type apprentice... Of course, if there's foul play, then pretend I didn't say anything."
Looking at Liji-Xiaosi's confident appearance, Jia Na also nodded in agreement, and then refocused her attention back on the audition performances.
After all, for Jia Na, even though she possessed both the Heavenly Voice and Muscle Control character talents, besides the benefits brought by the talents, she still had too little mastery of other professional skills.
For example, there are many ways to perform pain, and the control over facial features varies with different degrees of emotion. Therefore, Jia Na could use this opportunity to observe and remember everyone's performance styles thoroughly through her Exceptional Memory talent, and summarize them afterward to accumulate experience.
...
In the subsequent interview assessments, several more outstanding actors appeared, but most of the roles they were competing for were specific supporting characters. Interestingly, after group one finished interviewing, eight of the group two interviewees who had been observing chose to withdraw.
There were both men and women among the eight, and since they hadn't submitted their registration forms, Jia Na didn't know which roles these people were planning to audition for.
It wasn't until around two in the afternoon that the Nightingale Opera Troupe's interviews officially came to an end.
"Today's interview session has officially concluded. The specific results will be communicated within two working days... Everyone has worked hard."
Whether joyful or disappointed, upon hearing Xiuka-Boge's closing remarks, the interviewees, with their varying moods, no longer lingered and stood up one after another, heading towards the exit of the box.
"Jia Na, are you going back to the academy later? Do you want to go back together..."
"Miss Jia Na—"
Just as Liji-Xiaosi was about to leave the box with Jia Na, David-Berg, with a smiling face, walked over and softly called out to Jia Na.
"Looks like I'll have to go by myself."
Seeing David-Berg approaching, Liji-Xiaosi could only shrug her shoulders, wink at Jia Na, and then very considerately nodded towards David-Berg, joining the flow of people heading towards the box door.
"Be careful on your way back."
"You too."
After saying goodbye to Liji-Xiaosi, Jia Na turned around and smiled at David-Berg, who was now standing in front of her.
"Director David, you were looking for me."
Looking at Jia Na's usual social smile, David-Berg also smiled and nodded.
"Director Kelan and Commander Roman both want to see you, mainly to discuss the terms of the contract... Shall we move to the small hall next door to talk first?"
"Of course, no problem."
