The Prince's Revenge
10: Role Art

The Dark Prince's

His hair was as black as a raven's feather. His skin was pale as if he had lost its original color. Egon, the prince who came back to life for revenge, only darkness was visible from him. The only thing that could make people believe he was still alive was.His green eyes were sparkling like jade stones every light illuminated him.

His heavy voice was not comparable to his soft rhythmic breathing. Never had anyone else seen him smile, not even a single anger was ever depicted on his face.

Such is the description of the half-prostitute prince written in the novel ‘The Dark Prince.’

“I didn't expect, other than your physique, your voice, your gestures and your gestures were exactly what we were looking for for this role!” Asep, the director.

“Thank you.” Egon smiled. What Mysha said the previous day turned out to be true, she didn't have to put too much effort into casting today, because, although she didn't really understand how to play roles, she did, he just needs to be himself in front of the camera.

“I'm curious, did Frederick ever meet you? The image of the character is very similar to you. In fact.. are your eyes genuine?” Asep observed Egon who was standing not far in front of him.

That eighteen-year-old youth, unlike most of the youths there. His physique looks sturdy and muscular, like a military member who routinely trains his physique. His manner of speaking was very neat and polite, equivalent to a politician.

“Ah, yes, my eye color is original. Buy me a stranger” Egon answered him as he planned with Mysha before leaving for casting today. “Dan.. Who is Frederick?”

“Oh! Buy you a stranger! Worth it! Frederick was the original name of the author of the novel ‘The Dark Prince’ the same name as the crown prince in this novel, right? I was surprised when I first found out.” Answer Asep.

“He put himself in the novel, isn't that funny?” Continue with laughter.

Egon just smiled hearing that. He agreed that putting himself into a novel was the most ridiculous thing he had ever heard. Unless it's a novel based on a true story.

Ah, even novels based on real stories, the character uses the alias.’ Her thought.

*“*Alright then, congratulations on receiving you here. Even though you don't seem to have any artistic experience. But, I'm sure a stagram celeb like you must be quick to learn.”

“Good, I will do my best.”

“Good! Then see you next week.”

Director Asep then stood up from his chair and approached Egon. He shook his hand and patted his back slowly.

“I hope you can quickly get familiar with our staff” he said. Asep realized Egon's rigid character looked hard to make friends with new people.

“Thank you” Egon gave a final smile before saying goodbye to go home.

However, he had not yet reached for the doorknob, suddenly the door opened very quickly. And a white haired girl appeared from behind the door.

“Daddyhh! Has Prince Egon come yet? Oh—ya. I'm sorry, are you prince of Egon?” Say the girl.

Her body was tiny, not much different from Mysha's. Her skin was pale, making her cheeks look reddish. His wavy hair that was blond white was freely blending into his body.

“Good afternoon” greet Egon.

“Ah, introduce, I Lantern, I will play the role of princess Anastasia later”

“Oh, greetings, Lantern” see the color of his hair and eyes, Egon was immediately able to guess it without having to wait for Lantern to tell.

“Haha, sorry for the noise, my daughter is really looking forward to meeting you” explained director Asep.

“What's wrong, your daughter is so beautiful” praise Egon.

Hearing the praise, the lantern blushed in embarrassment. He tried to hold back his pleasure by covering his mouth with his hands.

“Haha if you say that, my daughter will feel the most beautiful in the world.”

“Dad..” he sharpened his eyes on his father, warning him not to say further, which could hurt his pride.

Egon who realized this immediately felt guilty. Such words of praise he used to mention as a formality greeting when meeting a noble princess. He does not know, it has a big impact on his life now.

“How about we have dinner together first? You don't mind Egon?”

“Um, yes, it looks like I do have some free time.”

“Good, then, you two wait in the waiting room first, I will clear up my work for a while,” director Asep then glanced at Lantern before he left. He winked at his daughter as their eyes met.

“Uh.. Basic Dad..” Mumbled Lantern.

“You know where the waiting room is?” Ask Egon.

“Of course! I come to this place often! come with me”

Egon nodded as well.

The lantern turned around and opened the door again. He walked first towards the elevator followed by Egon behind him. There was not a single sentence between them until they arrived in front of the elevator. Then, they stood together while waiting for the elevator to arrive.

“Ah yes, I was shocked, even though I had never played role art before.”

“Yes, I have never seen you on TV” either lantern said while nodding her head.

“You alone, are you an actress?” Asked Egon innocently.

“Ah, yes,” Lantern slightly lowered her head, feeling embarrassed when it comes to admitting she is a famous actress.

“But, because lately more time spent on other activities, I rarely appear on TV.” Further.

“So yes.”

“When, do you want to join?”

“?”

“Umm.. actually other activities that—ah, have come” the awaited elevator arrived. Egon immediately held down the elevator door as soon as the elevator door was fully open. He also told Lantern to enter first before he followed in.

There was no one there but the two of them.

“So, another activity I mean it, volunteer activities. We come to places where people are less able and then distribute food or clothing to them”

“Ah, such activities yes.” Egon did not expect, even in this modern world, such activities are still carried out.

*“*Yes, you can see the details on my stagram account.”

“What is your stagram username?”

“Username-nya—“

“Wait.”

“Ground floor” elevator sounds, indicating that they have arrived at the destination floor.The elevator door opens and they exit from there.

Before continuing the conversation, they walked first towards the VIP lobby, with the Lantern as a guide.

“This.. can you ask for his username?” Once there, they sat across the sofa in red. Then, Egon gave his phone to ask for Lantern username. With some hesitation, Lantern picked it up and started typing its username in the search field.

Ping

When Lantern was just about to press the follow button on his Instagram profile, suddenly a message came in. The lantern accidentally read it.

Mysha: I'm waiting for you in the usual place 🍕

“Who Mysha?” Ask Lantern.

“Ah, sorry, I accidentally read it.” immediately realized his irreverence, Lantern apologized.

“It's okay.. Mysha was my friend, she was the one who set the schedule and finances so much that I was able to manager” Lantern and then return Egon's phone after pressing the follow button.

“Oh? You don't even have a manager yet? Though when viewed from your Instagram, you are very busy?”

“Yes, I also did not expect to be this busy, so I still entrust the work to my friend.” While answering Lantern questions, Egon saw the contents of Mysha's message. He quickly returned the message.

“So yes?”

Egon locked his phone and put it in his pants pocket. Seeing it as an opportunity, Lantern also invited him back to talk about light things such as work and his days as a stagram celeb.

***

I'm accepted

But I'm sorry, sir the director invited me to dinner 🍽😋

Mysha smiled proudly. He had indeed predicted that Egon would definitely be accepted.

Congratulations on 😝

Alright, if so, see you tomorrow ✨

Egon smiled, reading his reply.

Seriate...