Chapter 86

Eight contestants were participating in the competition. Luca, who was ranked first, was set to perform as the final act. The first to take the stage was Seth, who ranked eighth. As the host's opening remarks concluded, the competition officially began. Seth, dressed impeccably in a sleek suit with his hair shining and neatly combed back, stepped onto the stage. After clearing his throat twice, he picked up the microphone and began to sing. What shocked Jack was not Seth performing first but the song he chose to perform. It was none other than The Night of Light—the same song Luca had been practicing every day. Jack was intimately familiar with the piece because Luca often sought his advice whenever he encountered any challenges. From what Jack knew, the song's composition and lyrics were created by a well-known professional in the industry. While the song had seemed fine initially, as soon as Seth performed it, its flaws became glaringly obvious. And the problem was incredibly