Performer

Violin, cello, long flute, short flute, waist drum, drum kit, trumpet, trombone...

The girl kept demonstrating and teaching how to play various musical instruments, and Linsey absorbed these techniques as quickly as a dehydrated sponge.

But the faster he learned, the more surprised he became.

Although the girl was wearing a mask and her face was covered in paint, you could tell that she wasn't very old.

However, no matter what kind of instrument it is, once it's in her hands, she can play it as easily as if it were her own arm.

From dusk until the moon shines over the sea.

The musical instrument manifested by the girl also changed from the orange-red halo of the sunset to the cool, white light of the bright moon.

But she still showed no sign of stopping.

He seemed determined to go toe-to-toe with Linsey's playing ability.

"These are the artists from the Seven Seas Alliance?"

As Linsey marveled at the girl's extensive musical abilities, a crowd had unknowingly gathered on the deck.

Not everyone on board was from the Seven Seas Alliance.

However, most humans are born with some ability to appreciate music.

Even if one cannot discern subtle dissonances in music like the young girl who taught Linsey.

But they witnessed firsthand how Linsey, from a complete novice who couldn't even play a note, learned and improved at an astonishing speed, eventually becoming able to play simple tunes!

"This young man learns so fast! This speed... isn't it a bit abnormal?"

"Are these two joking with us, working together in unison?"

"Is a certain master artist creating a novel art form?"

"Are you kidding me! You think an art master who has mastered all musical instruments would be that age?"

The onlookers were buzzing with discussion.

The commotion on deck even drew people out of the cabin, including Linsey's roommate, Ala Song.

Under the moonlight, I saw one person teaching and the other learning.

The one-armed painter seemed to be deep in thought, "I've met some extraordinary people on this trip."

"..."

Meanwhile, Linsey remained unmoved amidst the crowd's gaze.

He was a clean slate in the Seven Seas Alliance, with nothing to hide.

Right now, I've stumbled upon a teacher who's willing to tutor me for free.

With his exaggerated physical strength, he was even willing to keep fighting the other party until the Fishing Boat arrived at the City of a Thousand Sails!

Gara gara—

At that moment, a sound came from below deck.

Among them were passengers, who were also crew members on board. Some dragged planks, while others dragged curtains, as they walked out of the cabin one by one and began to set up a stage at the other end of the deck.

One of them threw down the curtain and shouted from the deck:

"My friends, the night is long!"

"Since we are all sharing this boat, let's take advantage of the beautiful sea and moonlight to celebrate and have some fun!"

On the deck, voices of agreement immediately rang out.

Such scenes of parties starting anytime, anywhere are not uncommon in the Seven Seas Alliance, or rather, people have become accustomed to them.

A group of people took the lead and moved forward, and the others followed.

The number of passengers surrounding the girl and Linsey gradually decreased, and some even helped set up the stage.

Compared to this beginner-level music instruction.

They were clearly more interested in more exciting shows.

"Oh? There's a party!"

The same was true for the girl in front of Linsey.

She noticed the movement of the crowd around her, shifted her gaze to the stage that was being set up, and the piccolo in her hand faded into a sliver of moonlight.

"Come on, friend!" The girl turned and grabbed Linsey, pulling her towards the group. "Let's go take a look together!"

"Okay." Linsey did not refuse.

Under the moonlight, the deck was crowded with people, and the crowd grew larger and larger.

The stage was still being set up, but the audience members around had already marked out their spots and secured good 'seats' for themselves.

While waiting, Linsey glanced at the Task Bar.

The Voice of the Heart

[To perform at any major music event and receive unanimous approval.]

[Task Reward: Unlocks the Rhythm Game module, and a small amount of attribute/ Skill Experience Points.]

"..."

"To perform music at a music festival and gain recognition."

The brief introduction to the task has already highlighted the key points.

[Music extravaganza], [Gaining recognition]

In a city like the City of Sails, which is known for its arts, the former is certainly not a problem, but gaining recognition...

Linsey looked at the expectant girl beside her:

"Um, can I ask you a question?"

"What level of performance would one need to reach in the City of a Thousand Sails to gain recognition from others?"

"Also, what are some popular musical instruments in the city?"

Linsey's question seemed to have hit a nerve with the young girl, and her expression immediately darkened.

"You're asking this because you're planning to perform in the City of a Thousand Sails?"

Linsey immediately shook her head:

"No, I hope my playing can be recognized by other people."

"Making money is irrelevant."

The girl's expression immediately brightened.

The two of them studied and taught each other for most of the night, and she didn't even introduce herself to Linsey or ask for Linsey's name.

But at this moment, she said very seriously:

"Hello, my name is Wala Wala. What's yours?"

"Wah la wah la?"

Linsey had heard the girl called by that name before, so she was still a little surprised to actually confirm the girl's name now.

The girl corrected Linsey's pronunciation. "It's 'wa↑la→wa↑la→'!"

"My teacher often used this syllable to attack me, so I simply changed my name to this!"

"Wala Wala!" Linsey repeated, introducing herself, "My name is Linsey."

The girl nodded slightly:

"Linsey, hmm... that sounds like a girl's name."

"As for the instrument you asked about—my suggestion is the violin."

The girl immediately listed a whole host of the advantages of the violin:

"It can produce a rich variety of timbres, from gentle and sweet to strong and passionate! Vibrato, glissando, and bowing techniques can express a wide range of emotional atmospheres and adapt to different styles and performance needs."

"Moreover, it's relatively lightweight and easy to carry for someone like you who isn't an artist. You can practice and play in different settings, whether it's on the street or while traveling, it's no problem!"

After introducing the benefits of the violin.

The girl then told Linsey about the standards for acceptable performance, "If it's acceptable, then music is fine as long as others like it."

"But in more formal settings, there are some technical requirements. With your playing skills, it's not quite enough."

Lin Zai looked at his Attribute Panel.

The skill bar is filled with instrument playing at the master level. Even if I level up again and reach the proficiency level...

"As expected, one must at least reach the master level."

Linsey's lips curled into a smile.

The good news is that he has some experience points stored up.

I've done a rough calculation, and if I focus on leveling up one skill and exhaust all my experience, I could actually make that performance skill reach the master level directly!

"That's right, now!"

"It's time to show the power of upgrades and skill points!"