"Could it be that, aside from Little Mia and me, all of you understand music?"
Aside from the Great Witches, Dorothy's mother had been born into nobility, while her father was a university professor, so her musical education was quite refined. Although Luvia's parents had died young, the Prophets' training included music lessons. Using special music to empty one's mind and touch Destiny, thereby assisting divination, was a common method.
Iluna had also encountered musical studies while training in The Church. Though she was not proficient, she understood how to use musical instruments. As for Emilia, while "elves do not eat meat" was a false stereotype, "all elves understand music" was true.
"The next story may really require skill with musical instruments. Shade, I suggest that you learn a few simple instruments soon."
After Luvia said this, the young ladies all looked at Shade expectantly. They were all quite interested in teaching him.
In the end, Shade looked toward Dorothy.
"Have you been busy writing lately?"
Miss Writer smiled. Of everyone present, she usually had the most free time. She neither needed to work nor bore responsibility for any organization or race. In fact, when she was in a bad mood, it was common for her to go days without writing at all.
"Of course I'm not busy. So, what do you want to learn?"
Shade and Dorothy agreed that for some time to come, he would set aside time every evening to learn musical instruments from her. Dorothy was even considering moving into Shade's home for a short stay—Leisha strongly approved of that. Since the Outlander already had some foundation in playing the recorder, he chose to have Dorothy teach him the flute. Dorothy believed Shade would learn quickly.
Shade remained in Kael-Todd Town for the entire afternoon, and