A journey of Shadowverse and Honkai Impact 3rd

"Sera's music feels a bit sad."

In the brief moment after the performance, Lisa quietly told everyone about her feelings, and the others nodded in agreement.

"It's the melody in the beginning. While it's not sharp or strange, the overly quiet tone does have a hint of sadness."

Kokoro commented, however, she still held an optimistic and appreciative attitude towards this song.

"However, the latter part is different. That kind of light and peacefulness without any special expression is like the feeling of a forest, the love contained in the breeze of fresh green."

The evaluation and discussion session was longer than that of Yalisha's piece. Perhaps it was because Sera's short life was not smooth sailing, so she created the melody styles that were very different but harmonious. When Sera heard everyone's evaluation, she didn't feel sad at all.

After all, she is now in her big home called the forest. Even if she leaves the forest and lives in reality, everyone's voices and smiles still give her precious hope.

——She came into this world alone, and maybe sometimes it felt like being in prison, but outside the cell, there were still stars shining on her.

"I've accepted your suggestions for revisions. The melody in the first part isn't very good. I'll make it more subtle later."

Accompanied by a large harp of almost the same size, the powerful Sera immediately interrupted the conversation and then pushed the process forward quickly towards the third player.

"Who's next? Play it for us!"

Someone in the team looked at each other in confusion and wanted to speak, but the first voice came from the other side. Latika, who had a rather indifferent feeling and was in a relaxed mood in the morning, spoke.

"Let me do it. If there are any bad parts, just remember them."

Percussion instruments swarmed in, and among the many timpani there were particularly large drums, highlighting the mighty and powerful Latica. Both of her claws were filled with sturdy percussion sticks. With a gleam in her eyes, the sound of thudding came.

The powerful, tough and incessant percussion sounds are like a torrential downpour, with heavy raindrops that are so dense that they cannot be dissolved. The percussion music, which is not at all peaceful, gradually becomes louder, spreading the passion that arises from unknown reasons all over the courtyard of sound.

"Oh!"

The majestic vocal music turned into thunder that shattered the darkness, and was followed by a regular and clear sound, as if the alien with resentment had finally found a spiritual haven after a sudden enlightenment.

"Great, great!"

"At first, my eyes were dazzled. Latika's speed was so fast that sometimes I even worried about the drums and whether they could last until the end."

It was the first time for everyone to perform such a passionate piece of music. After coming down, Latika listened to everyone's comments for a while, and then she concentrated on studying the completion of the piece of music. Her serious look made Arisa a little embarrassed.

Indeed, when performing solo pieces, you don't need to pay too much attention to your companions. What you need to do next is to modify and complete the prototype of the piece.

Infected by the atmosphere of meticulous study, Sera, who originally wanted to listen to more solos from others, also began to think about her own solo piece. For the low part at the beginning, she decided to express it with soft and dense bass.

The harp's tone is still pleasant, but in terms of expression and performance, it can bring a different auditory perspective, giving people a faint sadness that can only be perceived after careful consideration.

I studied some of the tunes attentively, playing them softly from time to time for audition. In the Garden of Sound where time passed quickly, the simple world suddenly faded away, like a theater with the curtains drawn, revealing its original form: a brilliant clearing in the woods.

"It seems like everyone has found their own rhythm."

The elegant and glorious fairy returned leisurely, followed by a food box held up by the breeze. The tightly covered wooden lid made it impossible to see what kind of delicious food was inside.

"Yes, Sister Serena, your teachings are really useful, and the Garden of Sound is perfect for practice."

"That's good. However, while I was wandering around the Fairy Forest this time, I heard a piece of good news and a piece of bad news. I wonder which one you want to hear first."

With a playful suspense, everyone turned their eyes to Sera who was tuning the harp in response to the sudden decision.

"Um……"

Blinking her beautiful blue eyes, Sera thought for a moment before speaking.

"Let's hear the good news first, Sister Serena."

The lid of the wooden box was opened, and Selina smiled brightly as the aroma of rice suddenly filled the air.

"The good news is that the announcement of your concert has spread throughout the Fairy Forest."

"what!?"

Stunned, no matter how delicate and lovely the face was, it was now filled with sudden shock. Even Sera stabbed Thrandal's little figure in her heart several times in an instant.

It must be the teacher! I hadn't even told him about the concert schedule yet, but he already teamed up with others to warm up for me!

"Bad news."

Her expression was distressed, and her dry questions were devoid of any nutrition. Selina's answers made Sera feel dizzy.

"The bad news is, the announcement says it's going to start in three days inside Yggdrasil. This means you only have about two days to practice."

When these words were spoken, there was not only wailing everywhere, but also fear. However, after a hearty dinner, the raging fire started again. Faced with the sudden pressure, they had no choice.

We can only move forward, forward, and forward again! Use our own efforts to give the concert a satisfactory answer.

Anyway, the one who will be the most unlucky at that time will definitely be Sera, the leader!

Woo! A series of ensemble pieces, and a solo piece. I must teach the teacher a lesson later!

Sera joined the rushing team with tears in her eyes. Obviously, this newly formed forest band would have to work for several nights.

90. Lively

The fingertips pluck the silk strings, and the delicate force turns into a rhythmic resonance, and the lush, leisurely and bright spring scene seems to jump before your eyes.

"call."

Thinking back on the two days of hard practice, with very little time to rest, which resulted in these seemingly good skills, Sera didn't know whether she should thank herself for the past two days or complain about the pressure that music brought her.

But all in all it was a good experience. Although the process was a bit difficult, I was fortunate to have the constant support of my companions.

Turning her head and glancing back casually, she could see the beautiful and active figures of her companions and the glorious and tranquil scenery of the Garden of Sound reflected in her clear blue eyes.

Now, it was time for them to set off, taking advantage of the night in the forest to head to Yggdrasil, familiarize themselves with the venue set up by the masterminds behind the scenes, and also have some time to rehearse to try to dispel the tension in their hearts.

"Is everyone ready?"

As the leader of this orchestra, Sera's powerful shouts broke the harmonious and beautiful melody in the Garden of Sound, and a spirit of moving forward ignited the passion in the hearts of the band members.

"I'm ready. Although I'm a little nervous, I'm so excited that I can't even sleep when I think about how many people will come to listen to our performance."

Arisa, who regarded the flute as a treasure and specially asked Serena for a storage container, was very excited. Although she had been up for two nights, the elf girl was still in high spirits, thanks to Sera and the others' magic and Serena's logistical supplies.

"Are we about to go to the venue? Why does it feel like we only got the news a while ago..."

"Hmm."

The excited band picked up their packed luggage and musical instruments, and checked the operation again and again without any mistakes. Then, they formed a united team and ran out of the Garden of Music.

"The youthful energy of young people is truly enviable."

Watching her leave in a hurry, Selina couldn't help but look forward to the concert tomorrow afternoon with a chuckle. For the audience who received the invitation, it was not too late to set off tomorrow morning.

"Enlu~Will you go to the concert with me tomorrow?"

“Chew, chew…”

The favored elf raised its cute little head, and a look of thought suddenly appeared in its innocent yet childish eyes.

"Okay, but you have to give me pocket money."

…………

Just like when they came here, they had to pass through the painful area covered with thorns and the flame-burning area of ​​fire spirits on the way to the Fairy Forest. However, under the guidance of the theory that flying is faster than running, the band of three wizards had changed their route.

The green new wind was like an arrow streaking across the sky at night, or like a colorful meteor. When it passed over the sky above the Fairy Forest, many fairies who were interested in it rushed to chase it. It was a pity that its pair of small wings were not strong enough, and the beautiful things disappeared from their sight without a trace.

"I'll probably just take a nap tonight, so I think everyone should be fine."

On the way, Sera asked about everyone's condition again, and the answers she got were naturally comforting, but among them, there was also comfort for Sera.

"No problem, no problem. But Sera, maybe you should get some more sleep. If you keep asking questions, you might collapse suddenly."

"That's not the case. I'm just a little nervous, that's all."

Responding to other people's concern, she knew that whether she said it or not, it would always make her uncomfortable. Now, Sera hoped that the concert would come and end sooner, so that this fulfilling time of pain and happiness could end cleanly and neatly without causing herself any more troubles.

At the edge of the field of vision is a tangible breeze of fresh green, and the bits of green are bright and eye-catching, just like the forest overlooking. The warm lights at night make the trees still bright, without any of the darkness and mystery that a dense forest should have.

Sera pursed her lips and unexpectedly felt a little dry in the mouth. She wanted to drink something sweet. Whether it was Ying Zi's tonic juice or the refreshing Xiaerbi, they could relieve her slightly anxious heart at this moment.

The time spent on the journey was not fast, but in the end it still gave people the illusion that they had arrived in a flash. Everyone plunged into the sea of ​​trees with light movements and ran very cautiously, because they had discovered the abnormality of the site when they approached Yggdrasil just now.

It was extremely lively, to an unusual degree. Judging from the night lighting alone, it was as bright as day. If the light spots were regarded as the number of people, then saying that the streets were deserted would be an understatement.

“It’s so lively!”

Walking in the center of the forest with a look of surprise on her face, Sera looked at the crowds that grew larger and larger as she got closer to the venue, and her little heart was filled with shock at the propaganda machine.

What kind of publicity campaign have the teachers put in place? What if the warm-up fails and fails to meet everyone's expectations?

The heart beat faster, and fresh blood began to rush to the face with heat. The delicate cheeks began to turn red as if drunk, and the small ears were also occupied by warm pink.

"Are you... the performers at this concert?"

An enthusiastic resident who was shorter than him came over to talk, but suddenly he seemed to have discovered something and spoke even more passionately without thinking, leaving the band members looking at each other in bewilderment.

"Ah, yes, it seems you are looking forward to this concert."

Seeing Sera's eyes starting to roll in circles, Lisa, who was traveling with her, had no choice but to speak on behalf of the band leader and communicate cordially with the audience.

"Of course, with the arrival of a new era in the forest, we naturally need some beautiful things to express our joy, right?"

The dwarf laughed heartily. His thick beard did not look messy, but instead gave him an infinite sense of heroism, as if he was a rare hero at the table. His talkative tone contained an appreciation for beautiful things.

"By the way, are you guys going over now? After all, the concert starts tomorrow afternoon."

The members of the newly formed Forest Band all nodded, and after receiving an affirmative answer, a loud roar woke up Sera who was immersed in panic.

"Everyone, please make way! Don't block the road! The band can't even get in!"

The short body seemed to contain infinite power. With a shout, the crowd scattered, and their eyes, either curious or expectant, were cast on the band walking together. Even the gazes that were not scorching seemed hot at this moment because of the large number of people.

It was impossible to say that they were not nervous. At this moment, with more and more enthusiastic residents leading the way ahead, every performer who had been the focus of attention before even going on stage was like Serra just now. They gradually looked confused, and then suddenly came to their senses, and blended into the enthusiasm of the residents in a restrained but excited manner.

"I...I, I've never been looked at by so many people since I was born."

Arisa stammered, and her words echoed everyone's thoughts.

"There's no other choice but to go. Everyone, tomorrow afternoon's concert will be the final battle."

It was tragic and brutal. Although Sera was full of confidence now, she almost collapsed and fell asleep when she got to the venue. Everyone also chose to rest for a rare time.

This night is a night of peaceful sleep. In order to better practice and performance during the day, they will accumulate strength to soar into the sky tonight.

91. Play Music

It was a bright day with brilliant sky and lush green woods flourishing. At the concert venue, a small and exquisite barrier enveloped the vast stage. The number of people that could be accommodated was so great that Sera had given up thinking about it.

Too many people sat down in an orderly manner, and the noisy shouts and footsteps seemed to fill all the space. The undulating waves of sound echoed in the air. Although it was mixed with kindness, the full expectations could also bring tremendous pressure to people.

Plucking the silk strings, feeling the dense pain of the tough strings rebounding under the pressure of the fingers, is different from the phantom pain of the trial, because it also represents the beginning of vibration, the origin of music, and contains extraordinary personal meaning.

"The morning rehearsal was over in a flash."

As if lamenting the rapid passage of time, Sera stopped listening to the instrument. Her words, spoken in a very light tone, seemed to float in the air, without any support, like a baseless dream.

"Now that the time has come, don't lose heart, band leader."

Laughing and patting the girl's shoulder, the tall Mistrina had a sunny face, which in Sera's eyes showed her fearless courage.

"I get it. Anyway, running away at the last minute isn't my style. As long as we do it as we rehearsed before, there won't be any problems."

In response to Mistrina's comfort in a contradictory manner, Sera took a deep breath in the backstage to adjust her state, and then showed the momentum of the captain of the Forest Band.

“I won’t say thank you to everyone for being with me until now.”

Her eyes were clear and bright, and her bright blue pupils reflected the smiles of the band members. In an instant, Sera's firm words came out of her mouth.

"Now, we have to face a vast sea of ​​people. Listeners from all over the forest come here with anticipation. All we can do is give them beautiful music in return."

"I hope that when we look back on our lives in the future, we can all regard this time as the most precious memory."

Sincere feelings are contained in her words. Sera's speech is not very inspiring, but it is very relevant to the present. However, some people have objections to this.

"That's not a good thing to say. We will create even better memories in the future, Sera." Lisa smiled slightly, and the elegant posture of holding the violin showed the melodious temperament of a musician.

"Well, Lisa is right, but we have to get over this hurdle first."

Straightening her flexible robe, if the harp was smaller, she would be dressed like a bard. With a smile, Sera was ready to lead everyone on stage.