I Learned Something Too

[Jewelry/Material: Azure Sea Zircon]

[A rare and precious jewel. The Essence energy gathered from the ocean flows within the gem, shimmering with unparalleled brilliance; it can also be used as a material to craft other items.]

[Rare and Advanced Gem, extremely valuable!]

Two names are engraved inside the gemstone.

—Adores

—Lily Danny Dani

"Lily Danny?"

Linsey immediately recalled the half of the play she had seen yesterday.

The female protagonist's name is Lily Danny, and the gem was obtained from the Seven Seas Alliance...

"Fan behavior?"

"Or is it that, just as artists can create islands, this gemstone was also created by human hands?"

Ordinary people encounter this kind of problem.

Without evidence, one will inevitably speculate wildly and list hundreds of possibilities.

But Linsey simply switched the Game Module.

[Decryption Game] Reveals the truth.

[A precious gemstone—a naturally formed rough stone, later polished and carved by hand; its name is engraved inside using superb craftsmanship.]

"..."

Is that so?

Linsey whispered as she put the gems into her bag.

He can now use this Azure Sea Zircon to craft equipment.

But the unusual phenomenon of having a name engraved on it made him feel that there might be some story behind it.

It's best to leave it at that until we understand everything.

"On another note—"

"The gem powder that Lady Agnes gave me is called Azure Sea, and it should have originated from the Seven Seas Alliance."

Linsey looked at the surrounding sea.

Beneath the calm surface of the sea, his heart was in turmoil, and his nascent thought of returning to the cabin was shaken away to who knows where.

"Could this sea be rich in Advanced Gem?"

"..."

Hey Linsey, you're here!

Just then, a voice of greeting came from above Linsey's head.

He looked up and saw that it was the one-armed painter, Alasson, who had run to the stern of the boat and found him.

"I couldn't find you when the sailors brought lunch at noon; and you're still not here this evening, so I came to ask if you wanted something to eat?"

"Ah, thank you!" Linsey jumped back onto the deck, nodded her thanks, "I brought my own food, so I didn't eat in the cabin."

Linsey didn't want to appear too special.

It won't hurt to sneak onto the deck and continue fishing after my roommate falls asleep at night.

The two returned to the cabin together, Ala Song took the initiative to start a conversation:

"Linsey, didn't you see a stage performance last night? Are you going again today?"

Linsey said with a wry smile:

"There was quite a commotion yesterday."

"If it's the same today... let's just forget about it." Linsey changed the subject. "By the way, I saw you drawing this morning, how was it?"

Ala Song looked somewhat tired.

"Results? There were absolutely none!"

"I sat on the deck for most of the day, and in the end I didn't even get my paintbrush wet."

Linsey asked:

"What do you want to draw? You haven't found your inspiration all day?"

Ala Song sighed, "I want to find the extraordinary in the ordinary."

"It's a rare opportunity to come to the Seven Seas Alliance, but unfortunately the Goddess of inspiration didn't favor me today, so I'll have to give up."

"Is it a rare occasion for the Seven Seas Alliance to come here?" Linsey asked.

"You rarely have the opportunity to return to the Seven Seas Alliance?"

Ala Song shook his head. "My hometown is the Mountain Mist World I mentioned before."

"This trip is just a trip to attend Art Festival."

The two chatted as they returned to their cabin.

Not long after they stepped off the deck, they both stopped at a crossroads on the corner inside the ship.

A girl in a long white dress is standing at the cabin door.

She crossed her slender arms over her chest, her beautiful face framed by slightly closed eyes, humming a melodious tune.

Their figures, silhouetted against the light and shadow, resemble a tranquil, poetic painting.

Hearing the two making noise, the girl turned her head:

Hey! Linsey.

"You were so enthusiastic last night, why haven't you come to see me all day today?"

The girl rushed over and stood in front of Linsey.

She put her hands on her hips, her face showing a look of dissatisfaction and irritation.

The deep blue eyes reflected the stars and the moon.

Linsey and the girl made eye contact.

The emotions flowing in those eyes are sincere and profound, conveying an invisible power that touches the heart. Like dewdrops hanging from the tips of morning grass, they are crystal clear, carrying the unique freshness and coolness of morning dew.

Hmm? That tone?

This is incredible! Linsey realized the identity of the person in front of her. "You... Wala Wala?"

The girl, whose style was completely different from yesterday, nodded:

"Who else could it be?"

"..."

A moment of silence fell over the air.

Linsey never expected that the terrifying, savage-like Artist Girl, once she shed her makeup, would turn out to be such an elegant and naturally graceful young woman.

At this moment, Ala Song broke the silence. "Since you two have something to say, I won't disturb you any longer."

"I haven't had dinner yet!"

With that, the one-armed painter opened the hatch and went inside alone.

He slammed the door shut, looking as if he didn't want anyone to disturb his meal.

Linsey was speechless for a moment.

Wala Wala watched Ala Song enter the room, then looked at Linsey:

So, are you going to study or not?

"Didn't we agree that you could come to my room and I would slowly teach you playing techniques?"

Faced with questioning.

Linsey was too embarrassed to admit that she had been fishing all day.

He glanced at his masterful violin performance and tried to explain:

"Actually, I feel that what I learned yesterday was very good, and I can say that I have learned something."

"This kind of arrogance is the worst thing for beginners!"

Upon hearing this Wala Wala immediately became anxious.

She reached out and pushed Linsey against the cabin wall.

"If you want your playing to be recognized by others, instead of becoming a complete mess and being forgotten, you must practice patiently, diligently, and hard!"

Do you know?

"Even if you have talent, if you waste that advantage, you will quickly be left far behind by those who truly work hard!"

"..."

Linsey was considering whether she should perform a piece live.

There are definitely people who want to see this kind of pretentious face-slapping scene, but the girl in front of him is his teacher who is teaching him for free.

So he tried to persuade Wala Wala:

"I will also practice hard regarding the performance..."

A glint flashed in the girl's eyes; she could tell Linsey's purpose from her expression:

"Artistic matters cannot be taken lightly!"

Just then, the stage above was being set up.

Seeing the people walking onto the deck, Wala Wala grabbed Linsey's arm and dragged him onto the deck without saying a word.

"Come on, let's go up together!"

"No one will disturb the performance today. I'll show you the level of a true artist!"