Although Luigi was seething inside and silently grumbling without end, on second thought, this was probably part of the instance's mechanics as well.
As the saying went, no pain, no gain.
With that thought, Luigi felt somewhat relieved.
Meanwhile, as Uriel explained, the rules of the challenge gradually became clear.
For the entire challenge, Luigi needed to perform three pieces of music.
First, after Luigi met Gu Laimo, he needed to perform the first piece, and an authoritative witness had to be present during the performance.
The first piece was also known as a "pathfinding letter" or a "certificate of qualification."
Luigi needed to use this piece to prove that he was qualified and possessed the strength to challenge Gu Laimo.
Therefore, the first piece had to reach peak standards. If it failed to meet the mark, Gu Laimo could refuse the challenge on the grounds that "your technique has yet to meet the standard."
If the piece Luigi performed met the required standard, yet Gu Laimo still refused him by claiming that his technique was inadequate, the authoritative witness beside them would mock him. If word spread, it would damage his reputation.
Of course, Gu Laimo's willingness to come to the attic meant that he certainly would not refuse the challenge.
Even so, the proper procedure still had to be followed.
Luigi still needed to take the initiative and perform a piece, displaying his strength while also giving the challenged party a general impression of his technique and style. Only then would they have an idea of what to expect during the duel.
A surprise attack-style unequal challenge was unacceptable.
Because this method of challenge originated from Birmingham Eden Academy. It was a temple of art, the noblest academy in the entire Great Sman Empire. Those who graduated from