Chapter 425: The Score
Chapter 425: The Score
Above the Red Sea, the storm-shrouded island quietly vanished.
After several days, the dark clouds dissipated, and the sky once again turned clear, as if nothing had ever happened over the vast blue ocean.
Only the calm sea shimmered with the shape of the waves.
Meanwhile, the fish boat, now devoid of its Seafolk, was being towed by the Red Sea Leviathan, heading towards the City of a Thousand Sails.
With the ancient beast, who had lived in the sea for countless years, leading the way, the journey ahead was smooth sailing, and no more troubles dared to approach.
In the blink of an eye, the fish boat had arrived at the last day of its voyage.
Below deck, in a single cabin, a young woman half-lying on the bed smiled at the man who had just placed a meal tray on the bedside:
"Lindsey, I'm hungry."
Lindsey sighed:
"Wah Wah, can't you move your body yet?"
The girl replied with confidence:
"Physically, I'm fine, but emotionally, it's not so easy to recover so quickly!"
"..."
Lindsey turned and picked up the meal tray, which held a piece of grilled fish.
A few days ago, although Lindsey had managed to buy enough time with the Echo Grass, it was undeniable that if it weren't for Wah Wah taking the initiative to resist, everyone on the boat, including Lindsey himself, would have been captivated by the fallen artist's song.
As the sole resister, Wah Wah directly confronted the fallen artist, resulting in a complete emotional essence disruption, which left her unable to move and bedridden for days.
Under these circumstances, Lindsey naturally took on the responsibility of caring for her.
However, the issue was that through character attribute investigation, Lindsey could clearly see Wah Wah's condition.
The chaotic state on the girl's body had subsided, and she had regained her ability to move.
But even so, Wah Wah still lay in bed, feigning weakness and expecting Lindsey to feed her:
"Alright, alright."
Lindsey skewered a piece of fish and fed it to Wah Wah.
The girl happily bit into the fish, slightly propping herself up before lying back down again.
She eagerly said:
"Lindsey, I want to hear your music."
"The pieces you've been playing these past few days are all new to me, too. Play another one!"
Her eyes sparkled with brilliance.
Over the past few days, whenever Lindsey had some free time, he would use his instrument to record the music in his Skill Score.
Wah Wah, being cared for by him, could hear it all clearly.
These were all new and unheard-of pieces to the girl.
Compared to traditional music that emphasized harmony and melodic balance, Lindsey's performance emphasized individual expression.
His melodies were ever-changing and highly infectious.
Wah Wah could foresee that this brand-new style would undoubtedly be quickly embraced by the artists of the Seven Seas Alliance, giving rise to a new school of music in a short time!
"..."
"Alright, let's continue today."
Lindsey shrugged and took out his instrument to start recording music into the Score.
He was not a professional musician in his previous life, and he only remembered fragments of some famous tunes.
But the skill's advantage was that as long as he played a piece of music, the Score would automatically record the entire song, without the need for a perfect reproduction.
Over the course of several days, Lindsey acquired a collection of bizarre musical abilities.
However, these musical skills were merely an extension of Lindsey's gaming expertise.
Some songs, with effects beyond the standard specifications, required more exaggerated costs to unleash their full potential.
For instance, the song "Faster Than Light" had a very simple ability, described in just one line in the Score.
Lindsey simply played his music, but when he attempted to activate the effects of Faster Than Light, the essence within him drained away like water in a flushing toilet, threatening to take his life in the blink of an eye.
The reason was simple.
The melody from the Stars game was beyond comprehension.
Faster Than Light - Unlocks the speed of light.
...
In the cabin, Lindsey played rhythmically, carefully considering Wah Wah Wah's emotions. Instead of switching songs immediately after recording, he finished playing one before moving to the next.
Hours passed, and as the final notes of M87 faded, the sky outside grew dim.
"I guess this is where we stop for today," Lindsey put down his instrument and turned to Wah Wah Wah, who was still captivated by the melody, "So, it's time for you to sleep as well."
The girl suddenly jolted awake, almost forgetting her pretense of being unwell and nearly jumping out of bed. "What? So soon? I haven't had my fill of listening..."
Lindsey interrupted, "Aren't you still recovering from your injury? As an injured person, you should rest well."
"..."
Wah Wah Wah was defeated by her own excuse. She closed her eyes in despair, lying on the bed and muttering incoherent words that vaguely formed a melody.
Lindsey picked up the meal tray and left Wah Wah Wah's cabin. As he closed the door, leaving only a narrow gap, a shout of patience escaped from the room:
"Lindsey, tomorrow when you play, will you consider infusing some personal emotions into the music?"
"Also, have you thought about forming a music group?"
"..."
"No."
Bang! Lindsey closed the cabin door and delivered Wah Wah Wah Wah's meal tray to the lower deck kitchen.
"A music group?"
"Tomorrow, I'll record Spring Shadow as well."
After finishing his work, Lindsey did not return to his cabin with Alarson. He walked outside alone, heading to the deck under the starry sky, glancing at the sheet music group.
"The last song for today..."
M87 - Summons a white light with just attributes, bathing those with a sense of justice, and granting attribute enhancement based on the strength of their willpower.
Lindsey paced on the deck, the night unusually quiet. Only the sound of waves and sea breeze filled his ears.
After the mermaid attack and the escape, the people on board had no interest in hosting another party. This allowed Lindsey to have a relaxing night of night fishing.
He abandoned the narrow wooden boards beside the bridge. Lindsey circled the ship, looking for a spot with a clear view, and with a leap, he cast his blooming fishing rod over the railing.
After several days of effort, his bag now contained 3 usable gems, and the ocean element crystal had reached 7. The ship's antique treasures were varied, from gold and silverware to porcelain ornaments, almost everything imaginable.
However, there was a solitary storm element crystal, which couldn't be used at the moment.
Lindsey smiled wryly, feeling fortunate:
"I have the materials to craft the Storm Emblem."
"But the more basic Atmosphere Rune is what I can't use now—is this the happiness of acquiring advanced materials too soon?"
As Lindsey reflected, a voice speaking in beast language greeted him from below the waves:
"Young man, you're fishing again."
"According to your customs, should I say—good evening?"
(End of Chapter)
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