Eden: How Could I Ever Be Worthy of That?! (Continued)
The prisoner's resistance and struggle were not against his fate.
The white bird wasn't frantically ramming against its cage.
That's someone else's fate, someone else's cage!
This White Youth wasn't fighting for himself; he was fighting to protect others!
Bai Jiangge took on the burden of others' fates.
It is extremely heavy; it is the weight of many people's fate.
No, that's not right!
That was the weight of the fate of an entire era!
(How could this be? Is this the real him...?)
Tears welled up in Eden's eyes as she opened them to look at the White Youth standing before her, playing his heart out. She felt a pang of heartache that made it hard to breathe.
At the same time, this noble spirit of constantly sacrificing oneself to fight against fate and protect those important to one's heart moved Eden to the point of helplessness; it was the true self of a boy that words could not express.
"Hmm, the violin is nice."
After playing a piece titled "True Self," Bai Ge praised it and returned the instrument.
He sat before Eden with his usual smile, as if the violin music he had just played was not his true self.
Bai Ge pointed to the terminal that had just been handed to her.
Eden then realized that Bai Ge wanted to show her something, and when she saw the data on the terminal, Eden's face instantly turned pale.
"How so..."
"Although the Honkai has come into the public eye, neither the United Nations nor the Moth Chasing Fire has officially announced it, so most people don't know the details. But now, Eden, you know... How does it feel?"
"Honkai, Bai Ge, is this the enemy you fought against? The world has actually suffered such a disaster." Eden was extremely shocked.
In a sense, she is also someone who stands at the top of human society. Although she is just a singer, she understands that the world is suffering from mysterious harm.
But Eden did not know the details and was unaware of the terrible disaster that it was, so he did not take it too seriously.
Only now, when Bai Ge laid out the details of the Honkai before Eden, did she realize that the crisis of world destruction had already arrived, and the flame of civilization was like a candle flickering in the wind.
For a moment, Eden was so frightened that he didn't know what to do.
Bai Ge patted her comfortingly and said.
"It's okay, don't worry, I'm here."
"..."
Eden looked at Bai Ge with a complicated expression, only to see him eating dessert as if he wasn't worried at all.
She quickly realized that Bai Ge was known as a hero because he had defeated the Honkai Apostles several times and protected the world.
It's laughable that I invited him to become an idol star, completely unaware of the heavy responsibility the young man carried.
Eden couldn't help but feel a burning shame on his cheeks. The reason he could still live a leisurely life, holding concerts everywhere, tasting fine wine, and indulging in art was because of this.
Perhaps it is because of people like Bai Ge that the unknown warriors and widows were able to shield them from disaster.
Eden: "There's no such thing as a peaceful life; it's just that someone is bearing the burden for us..."
Then her gaze towards Bai Ge softened with tenderness and heartache. The boy before her looked much younger than herself, yet he had already embarked on a perilous journey she could not even imagine.
"Bai Ge, is there anything I can do for you?"
"What happened all of a sudden?"
"I don't want to stand aside. Since this is a crisis for humanity, everyone has an obligation to do their part. It's just that there may not be much I, as a singer, can do."
After much thought, Eden realized that the only thing she could do was send money, since she couldn't exactly use her singing to fight enemies, could she? But money might offer some help in other ways.
Thinking of this, Eden took out his black card and cell phone, wondering if he should transfer a few hundred billion first.
At the same time, she also felt very uneasy.
The information provided by Bai Ge showed that the Honkai was terrifying, with Honkai Beast spawning everywhere and an incurable Honkai Disease, and the Herrscher who could cause massive casualties among humans upon their arrival.
If the Honkai continues unabated, humanity will one day truly face a life-or-death crisis.
By then, the art that Eden loved might be burned to ashes in the Herrscher's fire. She was born for art, so she found it terrifying.
"What can be done? Eden, you don't need to worry about that. I will banish the Honkai from this era, and your existence is already a great help to us."
Bai Ge said seriously.
The songs of Eden can soothe people's emotions.
Many warriors of the Moth Chasing Fire have drawn courage from her songs, and countless others who have suffered misfortune due to the Honkai have found redemption in her.
"Then, is there anything I can do for you?"
"Huh? For me?" Bai Ge pointed at himself in surprise.
"Yes!" Eden nodded seriously.
She desperately wanted to do something for this boy who was carrying so much burden, otherwise her heartache at this moment would not be alleviated.
"It's truly an honor. Let me think about it..."
Bai Ge stroked his chin, pondering a retort.
Eden's problem is difficult because Bai Ge lacks nothing. He has a girl he loves, no worries about money, the power to control the Moth Chasing Fire, and unparalleled strength.
Although he really liked Eden's singing, he couldn't very well have her lock herself in a cage and send herself over, like a canary singing to Bai Ge all day long, could he?
After a long silence, Bai Ge seemed to have thought of something. He suddenly relaxed and then looked calmly at the singer.
"Eden, who did I once tell that I am a man without dreams?"
"Bai Ge?"
"Because I have many people to save, many tragedies to avert, and many enemies to defeat, I never have a clue or time to seriously think about dreams."
Bai Ge swirled the wine glass in his hand. Many times he really wanted to get drunk, but unfortunately he was someone who couldn't get drunk.
"But now that I think about it, if I were an ordinary person, I might want to become a musician, just like you, Eden, singing every day and enjoying life and art to the fullest."
"Bai Ge, you can do it, as long as..."
All you need to do is give up the fight.
Eden unconsciously clenched his fist. If this person were to give up the fight, he would unhesitatingly help Bai Ge achieve that kind of life. There are so many people in this world; no matter what, there's no need for a young boy to step onto the battlefield.
"I'm sorry, but we really can't do without me," Bai Ge, seeing through Eden's thoughts.
It doesn't matter if other people are missing from this world.
But the Previous Civilization really can't do without Bai Ge now.
Because the fates of everyone else are already predetermined, no one can change the destiny of civilization's destruction. Only Bai Ge, as a time traveler, has the ability to change fate.
"So, Eden, you will help me fulfill my wish." As Bai Ge spoke, he directly constructed a thick stack of musical scores in front of her.
"This is...!"
"Eden, let's make a promise."
Bai Ge placed the stack of sheet music in front of her.
"I will help you protect civilization, protect your stage/world, and prevent your art and songs from Honkai and being erased. In return, you will help me sing the songs that I cannot sing!"
Bai Ge has no dreams of his own, but he can protect the dreams of others.
"!!!"
Eden looked blankly at the sheet music being pushed towards him, then excitedly stood up, knocking over the chair behind him.
She, who was always elegant and dignified, lost her composure.
But what Bai Ge gave her was truly astonishing!
Wedding March, Moonlight Sonata, Waltz of the Flowers, Orpheus in the Underworld, Fate Symphony No. 5, Canon, ZeroEclipse, β?ο?, The Lone Brave, Miserable, The Cage, TruE, The Diva of the Honkai World, Nightlow, The Millennial Feather...
The sheet music was as thick as a dictionary, and each sheet contained a divine melody that would amaze Eden. Most importantly, she had never heard of these songs before!
As a top singer, Eden's musical knowledge is undoubtedly that of a walking music library. She may be familiar with pop songs, but no one is more familiar with classical music than her.
However, Eden was certain he didn't know these songs existed, which meant...
"Bai Ge, did you write all of these yourself?"
Her voice trembled, and her eyes were filled with undisguised shock and admiration.
"How could that be? Of course not. Do I look like someone with such great abilities?"
Bai Ge shook his head. Although he wanted to say that he wrote these to show off, he wasn't that shameless. It was precisely because of his love for music that he respected it.
Moreover, it's one or two songs, but to claim to have written so many 5.4 songs yourself is something no one in their right mind would believe.
You look like it!
Eden believed him without hesitation.
Bai Ge's lips twitched, and he was speechless for a moment.
"It's really not me, Eden. These are all... well, songs written by a musician called Earth."