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352  Is this the real life, is this just fantasy?

Ethan wasn't worried at all about what Damian might think later. After all, the kid was still just that—a kid.

I mean, even Conan has moments where he's powerless, so what's Damian in comparison?

Compared to the Fairchild siblings, who had gone through soul reincarnation, Ethan found himself more concerned with Serena for various reasons.

It wasn't like they had no connection at all. In fact, they had crossed paths five years ago, back when they were both in the same hospital.

There was no doubt Serena was talented. If she hadn't paused her idol career due to pregnancy, she might have already become one of the top idols by now.

But Ethan didn't really have any strong opinions about Serena.

After that, he wandered around the venue to kill some time, only heading back when he figured Sierra and the others had finished changing.

Meanwhile, back at Ethan's place…

All the lights were on, making the room glow like a sea of gold.

Lila was sitting nervously in front of the computer, clutching her phone tightly.

Soon, she got a reply from Ethan. It was a meme.

A cartoon character smoking, with the caption: "Don't worry, I got this."

Seeing the message, Lila finally let out a sigh of relief.

It had all started when she suddenly realized something: What if Ethan, in her body, ended up becoming famous after the performance?

Would her life be filled with flowers and cash?

No way. She'd be too terrified to leave the house, constantly under the gaze of countless people, and would end up a miserable shut-in!

So, Lila had begged Ethan for one thing:

"Please, whatever you do, don't reveal my identity!"

Even though she hadn't known Ethan for long, after going through something like this together, she already saw him as a reliable partner-in-crime.

Normally, Lila would've been in a state of panic over something as bizarre as a body swap.

But just like what happened that morning, when she was at her most scared and confused, Ethan's voice had appeared out of nowhere, like a ray of light, clearing away the clouds of fear in her heart.

Of course, part of her subconscious didn't believe this situation would last forever.

Maybe they'd switch back tomorrow.

That's why she could still sit calmly in front of the computer, waiting for the concert to start.

Even though she didn't want her identity exposed, she was still curious to see what she'd look like on stage.

When the concert finally kicked off, Lila was immediately blown away.

The opening act was Imagine Dragons, the super famous band.

As the concert went on, Lila's shock only grew.

Clearly, she hadn't checked the lineup, so every guest performer was a surprise to her.

"Oh my God, that's Neon Vibes! Sierra looks so freaking cool!"

"Wait, even VELOCITY X got invited? Serena is absolutely dazzling!"

The more she watched, the more stunned Lila became.

The organizers of this concert had some serious pull. This lineup could rival the Grammy Awards! n/o/vel/b//in dot c//om

And I'm really going to perform alongside these incredible people?

The show was so amazing that Lila got completely sucked in, and time flew by.

Before she knew it, the concert was nearing its end.

As the next guest took the stage, Lila was swaying along to the music.

But in the next second, she froze, her eyes glued to the screen.

Lila suddenly realized that the person currently performing on stage was none other than Liam Hudson.

Wait, Liam Hudson?

Lila was completely stunned. Liam was the headliner for Jack-o'-Lantern, the perfect choice for the final act.

Hold on, what about me? I haven't even gone on yet! How is the headliner already performing?!

Instead of feeling relieved that she wouldn't have to go on stage, Lila was filled with disappointment. After all, she had been looking forward to this moment all night.

Sierra was just as confused.

After finishing her own performance, she had been waiting for Lila to take the stage.

But as she waited and waited, now even Liam Hudson had performed, and the "Guitar Queen" was still nowhere to be seen.

This left Sierra feeling incredibly puzzled, even a bit lost.

So, Sierra turned to Tessa, who was standing nearby, and asked her the question.

"Huh?" Tessa was completely caught off guard by the question.

Then, as if realizing something, she grabbed Sierra's arm with a panicked expression and said, "Sis, don't scare me like that!"

Sierra was momentarily taken aback, then couldn't help but laugh. "What are you even thinking?"

Soon, Liam Hudson's performance came to an end.

Since this was an anniversary celebration, there was supposed to be some kind of interactive segment with the Jack-o'-Lantern team—like the company president coming out to talk about their future plans or something.

But what happened next left Sierra even more confused. According to the usual schedule, after Liam Hudson's performance, the lights should come on, and the staff would all come on stage together.

However, after Liam finished, he simply exited the stage, and the entire venue went dark.

Sierra, being a professional, immediately understood what this meant.

But she couldn't quite believe it.

No way…

And yet, at that very moment, music began to play in the darkness.

As the intro came to a close, Ethan, controlling Lila's body, stepped up to the microphone and sang the first lyrics.

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"Is this the real life, is this just fantasy?"

This meant the concert wasn't over—the show was still going.

In that instant, countless people were filled with curiosity. If Liam Hudson wasn't the final act, then who was this mysterious guest?

As the soft, rising intro merged with the lead guitar, the rhythm quickly built to a small crescendo.

The intro was unfamiliar to the audience, but every note seemed to carry a kind of magic, drawing everyone in.

The guitar playing made Sierra certain that the person on stage was the Guitar Queen. She didn't have any proof, but she just knew. Not that she needed proof.

Because in the next second, a spotlight descended from above, illuminating a familiar figure in the center of the stage, playing the guitar with wild abandon.

Whether it was Sierra, Lila, or anyone else in the audience, all eyes were immediately drawn to that figure.

Under the dazzling stage lights.

As the intro came to a close, Ethan, controlling Lila's body, stepped up to the microphone and sang the first lyrics.

"Is this the real life, is this just fantasy?"

"Caught in a landslide, no escape from reality..."

The voice that came from the girl's throat was in stark contrast to her appearance.

But it carried a unique kind of power, gripping everyone's hearts the moment it emerged.

Ethan was singing Bohemian Rhapsody, an iconic rock anthem. From the very first note, the entire audience was captivated.

Even though he was using Lila's body, Ethan had fully adapted to it, delivering a flawless performance of the song.

The entire venue fell into a hushed silence, everyone completely absorbed in the performance.

Even the live stream chat had slowed down, as if everyone watching was equally entranced.

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