Chapter 132

Time flew by to mid-July.

Martin took a leave of absence from Peter Jackson and rushed to Munich, Germany, to attend Michael Jackson's concert. The event was raising money for the Nelson Mandela Children's Fund, the Red Cross, and UNESCO.

As night fell, the Munich Olympic Stadium filled to capacity, the crowd buzzing with anticipation. The vast stage was set, and everyone waited eagerly for the show to begin.

The sky gradually darkened, and then—suddenly—a deafening roar erupted from the speakers around the stadium.

The lights on stage flashed on all at once.

A figure appeared at the center of the stage, standing still and silent.

The stadium erupted into cheers, a wave of sound that felt like a tsunami!

Martin, who had been watching from backstage, was stunned by the scene. Even as a succubus, he couldn't help but admire the spectacle. "This is how you should be a husband!" he thought, impressed by Michael's overwhelming presence.

The opening notes of "You Are Not Alone" began to play.

This song, perhaps Michael Jackson's most tender, filled the air.

"Another day has gone,

Still alone,

How could we end up in this situation?

Without you by my side,

You never said goodbye..."

The mournful melody and heartfelt lyrics caused the crowd to wave their hands in unison, swept up in the emotion of the song.

"You Are Not Alone", co-produced by R. Kelly and Michael Jackson, had a storied past. Upon its release in 1995, it debuted at number one on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100, a groundbreaking achievement at the time, and went on to top charts in more than ten countries worldwide. Fun fact: the woman in the music video was Michael's first wife, Lisa Marie Presley, daughter of Elvis Presley. Their marriage lasted only two years.

After three songs, Michael handed the stage over to his good friend Luther Vandross.

Luther Vandross, a late bloomer in the world of R&B, didn't release his first album, Never Too Much, until he was thirty. However, he went on to release thirteen albums, all achieving platinum status. He was celebrated as one of the three giants of black music in the 1980s, alongside Stevie Wonder and Michael Jackson.

While Luther's performance was met with applause, it was clear that no one could match Michael's immense presence. The King of Pop was untouchable.

At the 54th bell, after Michael wrapped up his classic "Beat It", he panted into the microphone and addressed the crowd:

"Listen to my breath—I have to hand over the stage again.

Guess who's next? He's sure to surprise you!

Let's welcome our super genius—Martin Meyers!"

With that, the fierce prelude of "Unstoppable" blared through the speakers, and Martin trotted onto the stage, his succubus aura radiating power.

The energy from Michael's electrifying performance pushed Martin to give his best. His competitive spirit was at an all-time high.

"I will smile. I know what it costs to fool everyone.

I will hold on to myself until the night falls,

Even through the endless darkness…"

Martin's high notes pierced the air, his voice filled with an undeniable "charm." And then, the crowd went wild!

The intense electronic beats and percussion, the heart-pounding lyrics, and Martin's soaring high notes, combined with the power of his magic, set the stadium ablaze. The audience couldn't resist stomping their feet, clapping, and cheering along to the rhythm.

Boom, boom, boom, boom...

Michael, having just walked offstage, turned in surprise at the scene unfolding before him.

Unbelievably, Martin's stage presence was even more powerful than he had imagined.

Many of the celebrities backstage had heard Martin's music and singles, but they were skeptical about his live performance. After all, some singers have great records but falter when it comes to live shows. These singers, often dubbed "studio singers," sound great in the studio but can't replicate that magic on stage.

But Martin had completely shattered their expectations. Not only was he unafraid, he was thriving. He was in his element.

At the peak of the performance, Martin threw his microphone to the ground and began dancing the war dance of the orcs.

Orcs, known for their fearlessness in battle, had a war dance that was full of power and rhythm. Their movements were fierce, rhythmic, and full of energy—designed to stoke the fire of battle. Even elves, long associated with grace and artistry, had sent people to secretly learn this dance from the orcs.

And now, Martin, a succubus, unleashed this powerful dance on stage.

With every step, the crowd spiraled into a frenzy. Some fans, overcome with excitement, fainted and were carried out by the crowd. The energy was so intense that it could only be compared to a volcanic eruption.

As Martin twirled and danced, he lightly tapped his toes, and the microphone returned to his hand, as if by magic. Then, with a soaring high note that both thrilled and intimidated, he sang the final verse of the song:

"I was confident, and now, I am unstoppable.

Now, I am unstoppable.

Unstoppable, now I am unstoppable!"

Backstage, the performers and guests couldn't sit still, crowding to the sides of the stage to watch in awe.

When Martin hit the last note, Ringo Starr, amazed, whispered, "Is his voice made of iron? It sounds like it might tear!"

Luther Vandross, his face pale from shock, exclaimed, "Listening to him sing, I feel like I might vomit blood!"

One person commented, "This guy has at least seven octaves of range! The last note was a whistle, similar to Adam Lopez!"