The second assistant shivered uncontrollably, as his face was a mask of terror. "Ma…ma…the…the screen…scre…scr…screen shows your…" he stammered, unable to get the words out.Seraphina Crisisbane's eyes narrowed, and without warning, she slapped him across the face. "Speak up!" she demanded, with a voice which was a harsh whisper.The assistant's eyes filled with tears, but still, no words came. He stood frozen, and his fear paralyzed him. Seraphina's patience snapped, and she slapped him again, harder this time. "Tell me what it says!"But the second assistant remained speechless, as his mouth was opening and closing wordlessly like a fish out of water. His silence only fueled Seraphina's anger, and she turned away from him in disgust. With her heart pounding, she marched back to the stage, with a mind that was racing with questions. As she re-entered the grand hall, she was met with a sea of judgemental glares. The earlier applause and admiration had turned into cold, piercing s
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