Performance (Part 2)

Without hesitation Wala Wala.

The Nightfall Violin in her hand had not yet faded, and she handed the instrument, a product of her skill, directly to Linsey in front of her.

"Come on, consider it making up for the lessons you missed during the day."

"I'm going to find fault with you properly!"

"..."

Linsey took the violin and stepped onto the stage amidst the attention of the crowd.

He then adjusted the position of the cold instrument, gripped the frets, and began to draw the bow.

Woohoo—

As soon as the first note was played, the audience fell silent once again.

On the violin's dark strings, the music that had Wala Wala been played began to resonate once more.

The accuracy of its syllable playing.

It was as if the performer had mastered the precision and regularity of the stars' movements.

Every note flowing from the instrument is as precise as a finely tuned machine, landing precisely in its place; without the slightest error or awkwardness, it reveals an astonishing accuracy and a subtle sense of coldness.

The Ruthless Player is demonstrating its unique qualities.

The original song, which celebrated love, retained its melody, but now revealed a chilling and indifferent tone.

This piece of music is like a finely crafted ice sculpture.

The lines are smooth and clear, yet they also carry a certain indescribable depth.

"..."

Even viewers with only a basic understanding of music can tell that the melody is absolutely correct.

Reason told them.

This is an absolutely fantastic performance worthy of applause; such a melody could not have been achieved without arduous and rigorous training.

But they always felt that something was wrong.

The heartless nature of the songs that celebrate love left them with a sense of bewilderment in their eyes.

This is an unprecedented experience.

The audience was deeply captivated by this unique musical style.

They were immersed in the precise yet cold melody, captivated by the calm and profound emotional tension it conveyed.

Solemn, contemplative, awe-inspiring...

Its powerful artistic appeal captivates everyone's heart.

"This..."

"What is this? How is this possible?"

In the audience seats.

Only "Wala Wala" captured with unparalleled clarity the emotion Linsey expressed in the music.

--ruthless.

"This could never have been done by an ordinary performer!"

A sense of contradiction arose.

Yesterday, Linsey began learning the instrument under my guidance.

As an instructor, Wala Wala was perfectly aware of this, and she was certain that the other person's appearance as a beginner was not an act.

But just one night later, Linsey's music had changed into this.

The facts are right before our eyes.

No matter how much your intuition and emotions may deny it, music doesn't lie.

Not to mention the chilling power it contains is already manifesting.

"..."

At this moment, Linsey's performance was nearing its end.

The girl's thoughts gradually moved beyond her initial shock and began to explore the deeper essence of the matter.

"No, we shouldn't dwell on this."

Wala Wala's eyes widened for a moment, then her doubt and contemplation transformed into a sudden surge of joy:

"That's it!"

"The essence of art should be Myriad Phenomena. To understand this ability and master it... um? Ahhh!!!"

Wala Wala exclaimed in surprise.

As she pondered the problem, her body unconsciously swayed, and she even stood up excitedly.

At this point, Linsey's performance ended.

The girl was shocked to find that half of her lower leg was hanging on the railing, her whole body was leaning backward, and her center of gravity was off the side of the boat.

"..."

"Really? I can't swim!"

Thump! There wasn't time to recite the poem.

With a 'bang,' Wala Wala's body leaned back and fell into the sea, instantly being submerged by the underwater stars.

Meanwhile, Linsey had just finished her performance on stage.

This is different from the performance of "Wala Wala" just now.

After his performance, there was no applause or cheers from the audience.

The audience's hearts seemed to be frozen by the emotionlessness in Linsey's music, forgetting their usual reactions.

But Linsey is certain.

Everyone present acknowledged the success of his performance.

Because right there in the Task Bar, the "Voice of the Heart" task is already showing as completed.

Linsey receives her award.

[Task Completed] — [Essence Successfully Entered] — [Rhythm Game Module Login]

[A new skill has been added to the Rhythm Game module - Sheet Music]

Sheet Music: Players automatically receive a sheet Sheet Music.

Record the music that players have learned or listened to, and playing it will produce corresponding effects.

Note: You can't play Rhythm Game without music, right? Anyway—first, transcribe the sheet music.

"..."

"So this kind of stage can be considered a music festival?"

Linsey doesn't think this impromptu performance on the deck can be called a musical extravaganza at all.

The only thing that makes this occasion worthy of this title.

That's all that's left, that performance by the girl just now.

"Wala Wala... huh?"

Linsey looked into the distance and saw the girl fall from the ship's railing.

The silence was created by the audience's stillness.

With Linsey's keen hearing, she naturally noticed the girl's cries of pain as she fell.

"Get out of the way!"

Linsey pushed through the crowd and rushed over immediately.

He flipped over and leaped into the sea, switching the magic runes in his hand as he quickly found Wala Wala's figure.

The girl was in the water, but the situation was dire.

The points of light on the water, resembling stars, were actually a shimmering school of fish surrounding the girl, as if watching this bait that had fallen from the sky.

Wala Wala, remained calm and composed in the face of danger.

But when she tried to sing a cappella, water immediately filled her mouth; when she wanted to paint, she had no tools in her hand.

She had no choice but to struggle and try to dodge the attacks of the fish.

Unfortunately, because she couldn't swim, her actions caused her to sink to the bottom of the sea even faster.

"Are there people in the Seven Seas Alliance who can't swim?"

Linsey made a comment and immediately activated the [Ocean Current Crest]. The next second, she swam towards the girl at lightning speed like an arrow released from a bow.

Splash! A flash of green light appeared beneath the water's surface.

Linsey brandished her long whip, first driving away the school of fish beside the girl.

Then he came to Wala Wala's side, picked up the girl, and at the same time, changed his hands to two fish guns and fish swords.

Whoosh whoosh——

The effect of "Knight of Fish" is activated.

The fish that had just surrounded the two scattered like birds and beasts.

They looked like tiny points of light, rapidly escaping from the center; the underwater scene was breathtaking.

"..."

The eyes of the Wala Wala in Linsey's arms sparkled.

As an artist, she imprinted this breathtaking scene deeply in her eyes.

Linsey's actions were more direct.

Seeing that the surroundings were safe, he didn't dare to hesitate and quickly led Wala Wala upstream, soon resurfacing.

"Wow!"

"You, cough! Cough cough cough—"

Wala Wala was choked quite badly, and started coughing as soon as she opened her mouth.

Linsey helped her climb onto the deck, and the girl, after much effort, managed to speak with difficulty:

"Linsey, the piece you just played was so interesting!"

"Teach me sometime, I really want to learn."

Wala Wala was saying was her desire to learn to play an instrument, which was also her true feeling at that moment.

But even Wala Wala herself didn't know.

At this moment, when she looked at Linsey, who was hugging her, her eyes had already subtly changed.