AFTERWORD

Chapter 59

Chapter 56

Overview

Carl and Donut prepare to perform a duet of "Take on Me" by A-ha at the bar to complete a guild-entrance quest. With magical potions and scrolls to enhance their singing abilities, they take the stage in front of a packed crowd of guild members and allies. As the music begins and performance gauges appear, Dwight the unicorn suddenly attacks the DJ.

Summary

Elle, Zhang, and Tran debrief at a table before leaving to contact Na with a new plan. Linus, a tourist alien, is placed under strict supervision by Elle after inappropriate behavior toward Donut. Donut confirms preparations for the concert performance with Carl, including a special potion compound from Mordecai to synchronize their singing and bypass potion cooldowns. Carl takes a singing potion that grants him improved control, perfect pitch, and extended vocal endurance. Donut summons Mongo the dinosaur to watch despite Carl's question about why he's not guarding Hedy; she explains Jamal is there instead. The DJ announces the performance will be "Take on Me" by A-ha, a two-singer song that qualifies for the guild-entrance quest. Imani expresses genuine support for Carl's performance. As Carl and Donut approach the stage, various guild members and allies arrive and offer encouragement, including Dekoki the kappa, Yuto the Oni, and a skeleton from the Bleak Congregation. Carl uses the Gelded Choirboy scroll to adjust his vocal range, experiencing an embarrassing high-pitched voice. Donut reassures him and the music begins, but immediately Dwight the unicorn stabs the DJ in the face with his horn.

Characters

  • ElleDebrief Carl on plan, place Linus under supervision, and leave to contact Na
  • ZhangParticipate in debriefing and leave with Elle and Tran
  • TranParticipate in debriefing and leave with Elle and Zhang
  • LinusBehave inappropriately toward Donut before being forced to accompany Elle
  • DonutPerform as co-vocalist in duet with Carl; summon and manage Mongo
  • GrigoriFleshmancer who advises on Donut's sunglasses
  • MordecaiCreate special potion compound and Gelded Choirboy scroll for Carl
  • CarlPrepare for and begin singing performance with Donut
  • MongoSummoned dinosaur present to watch Carl's performance
  • JamalGuard Hedy in the garage with slugs
  • HedyGuarded in garage by Jamal
  • ImaniWitness Carl's performance and express support
  • DJAnnounce the performance and begin playing music before being attacked by Dwight
  • DwightUnicorn who stabs the DJ in the face with his horn
  • Dong QuixoteArrive at bar and give Carl a sheepish smile
  • Bucket BoyGrab Dong Quixote and urge him to hurry
  • ChrisArrive at bar and move toward the back
  • FlorinArrive at bar and move toward the back
  • BautistaArrive at bar and move toward the back
  • BritneyArrive at bar and move toward the back
  • JurgenArrive at bar and move toward the back
  • DekokiKappa from team Yokai who pats Carl on the back
  • YutoOni from team Yokai who pats Carl on the back
  • SkeletonMember of Bleak Congregation who pats Carl on the back