Chapter 403: The Performer
Chapter 403: The Performer
Violin, cello, flute, piccolo, gong drum, drum kit, trumpet, tuba...
The maiden continuously demonstrated and taught various ways of playing these instruments, and Lindsey absorbed these techniques like a sponge, soaking up every drop of knowledge.
The more he learned, the more amazed he became.
Although the maiden wore a mask and her face was painted, she didn't seem to be very old.
However, no matter what instrument she held, it became an extension of her body.
From dusk until the moonlit sea.
The instruments the maiden manifested changed from the orange-red glow of the sunset to the pure, cold white light of the full moon.
But she showed no signs of stopping.
She seemed determined to challenge Lindsey's playing ability to the very end.
"Is this the artist of the Seven Seas Alliance?"
As Lindsey marveled at the maiden's extensive musical prowess, a crowd had unknowingly gathered on the deck.
Not everyone on the ship was from the Seven Seas Alliance.
But humans inherently possess a sense of musical appreciation, even if it's just a little.
Even if they couldn't discern the subtle disharmony in the music like the maiden teaching Lindsey, they witnessed Lindsey's rapid improvement, from a beginner who couldn't play a single note to someone who could perform simple tunes at an astonishing speed!
"This guy is learning so fast! This speed... is it a bit abnormal?"
"Are these two just messing with us?"
"Is this artist creating a new form of art?"
"Don't joke! Do you think an artist who masters all instruments would be of their age?"
The onlookers whispered among themselves.
The commotion on the deck even attracted people from the cabins, including Lindsey's roommate, Alarson.
Seeing the moonlit scene, one teaching and the other learning.
The one-armed painter pondered:
"This journey has brought us yet another extraordinary person."
"..."
At the same time, Lindsey stood firm amidst the crowd's attention.
In the Seven Seas Alliance, he had a clean slate, with nothing to hide.
Now, he had stumbled upon a teacher willing to instruct him for free.
With his exaggerated stamina, he was even willing to wait until the fishing boat arrived at the City of a Thousand Sails!
Crackle, crackle—
At this moment, sounds came from below the deck.
Some were passengers, and some were crew members. Some dragged planks, while others carried curtains, exiting the cabins one by one and beginning to set up a stage at the other end of the deck.
One of them dropped the curtain and shouted on the deck:
"Ladies and gentlemen, the night is long!"
"Since we're all on this boat together, let's celebrate and mingle under the beautiful moon and sea!"
On the deck, voices of agreement immediately rose.
In the Seven Seas Alliance, it was not uncommon to start a party at any time, or perhaps people had become accustomed to it.
Some took the lead and headed over, while others followed.
The passengers surrounding the maiden and Lindsey gradually dispersed, and some even helped set up the stage.
Compared to this novice-level music lesson.
They were obviously more interested in a livelier performance.
"Hey? There's a party!"
The maiden in front of Lindsey also noticed the commotion.
She saw the movement of the crowd and the stage being set up, and the piccolo in her hand dissipated into the moonlight.
"Come, Lindsey!" The maiden turned and pulled Lindsey, leading him towards the stage, "Let's go and take a look!"
"Sure." Lindsey didn't refuse.
Under the moonlight, the deck was filled with people, the crowd growing larger by the minute.
The stage was still under construction, but the surrounding audience had already marked out their spots, securing themselves good 'seats'.
During the wait, Lindsey glanced at the task panel.
[Soulful Sound]
[Play a piece of music at any music festival and gain the recognition of the entire audience.]
[Task Reward: Unlock the music game module, a small amount of attribute/skill experience.]
"..."
"Play a piece of music at a music festival and gain recognition."
The concise task introduction highlighted the key points.
[Music Festival] and [Gaining Recognition].
The former, in a city of art like Thousand Sails City, would definitely not be a problem, but to gain recognition...
Lindsey turned to the expectant maiden beside him:
"Um, what level of performance is required in Thousand Sails City to gain recognition from others?"
"Also, are there any instruments that are particularly popular in the city?"
Lindsey's question seemed to hit the maiden's sore spot, and her expression immediately turned gloomy:
"You're asking this because you plan to busk in Thousand Sails City?"
Lindsey shook his question, shook his head immediately:
"No, I hope my performance can gain recognition from others."
"Earning money is not important."
The maiden's expression instantly brightened.
The two of them had been studying together for most of the evening, and she hadn't even introduced herself to Lindsey or asked for his name.
But at this moment, she spoke very seriously:
"Hello, my name is Wah Wah Wah. What about you?"
"Wah Wah Wah?"
Lindsey had heard the maiden being called by this name before, but it was still somewhat surprising to confirm her name at this moment.
The maiden corrected Lindsey's pronunciation:
"It's Wah-lah-wah-lah!"
"My teacher often uses this syllable to scold me, so I might as well change my name to this!"
"Wah-lah-wah-lah!" Lindsey repeated it and introduced himself, "My name is Lindsey."
The maiden nodded slightly:
"Lindsey, um... that sounds like a girl's name."
"As for the instrument you asked about—my suggestion is the violin."
The maiden immediately listed a bunch of advantages of the violin:
"It can produce a rich variety of tones, from gentle and sweet to strong and passionate! Techniques like vibrato, glissando, and bow technique allow for the expression of a wide range of emotions and atmospheres, adapting to different styles and performance needs."
"And for someone like you who isn't a professional, it's relatively lightweight and portable. You can practice and perform in various settings, whether it's on the street or during your travels, without any issues!"
After listing the benefits of the violin, the maiden began to explain the criteria for a well-received performance:
"As for recognition, the music just needs to be liked by others."
"But in more formal settings, there are some technical requirements. With your current playing skills, it's still not enough."
Lindsey took a look at his attribute panel.
His skill panel showed a uniform level of mastery in instrument playing, and even if he leveled up once more, reaching the proficient level...
"It seems I need to reach the master level," Lindsey said, a smile forming on his lips.
The good news was that he had a reserve of experience points.
At this moment, Lindsey did a rough calculation. If he focused on a single skill and spent all his experience points, he could indeed raise one of his performance skills directly to the master level!
"That's right, now is the time!"
"It's time to showcase the power of leveling up!"
(End of Chapter)
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