Volume 1 Chapter 440

Chapter 440: I Do Not Really Agree That This Skill Can Be Used in a Direct Battle

From Yi’s expression and reaction, it is not hard to tell one thing about Lolth and the other onlookers.

Yi cannot be said to be very skilled at "folk music of the Seven Kingdoms."

She likely does not understand it at all.

Especially after the sound of magical synthesis played, Yi’s reaction to the things appearing on the stage around her further revealed this.

Although Lolth does not know what that is, she could probably recognize from its shape that those should be string instruments, wind instruments, and percussion instruments.

Moreover, looking at the materials, these are indeed traditional instruments from the Eastern Seven Kingdoms.

However, the expression on Yi’s face looked like it was saying six big words.

"What the heck is all this?"

The girl looked puzzled as she poked at a horn-shaped instrument beside her, something that seemed like a strange version of a traditional musical horn, and picked it up.

She waved it around, unsure of how to make it sound.

After she picked it up, the other instruments disappeared one by one.

The audience in the stands showed their feelings of "anticipation."

The magic waves that made up their feelings directly expressed the "anticipation," turning it into something everyone could feel.

So, Yi also understood what she needed to do.

That was to play a song with the instrument in her hands.

But the problem was…

In her more than twenty years of life, Yi had never had any experience with "performing."

Her life had really nothing in it except for "swords."

So, Yi also had some guesses about why something like "folk music," which she had never tried before, appeared.

That is…

The skills she could call herself "good at" had nothing that was directly related to fighting.

Even making swords and caring for them…

To put it simply, it was still part of the "killing skills."

"I messed up…"

Thinking this in her heart and looking at the instrument in her hands, Yi gently shook her head.

But even so, she did not give up.

Because she is a genius in the way of the sword.

She is the master of Clean Spring Palace, named Yi.

From childhood to adulthood, she has never faced any obstacles.

The first time she picked up a sword, she defeated a monster that belonged to her master.

Naturally growing stronger, she went from legendary to Holy Domain, taking almost the same amount of time as her journey from apprentice to official level.

Learning forbidden sword techniques and mastering the legendary holy sword took as much time as practicing slashes and mastering the iron sword.

She has never been exposed to folk music simply because she is not interested in it.

Otherwise, as a person from the Eastern Seven Kingdoms, she should have at least seen these instruments.

Because before "that incident" happened, Yi hardly ever left Clean Spring Palace.

Her life was only about practicing sword fighting and competing in sword fights. Even her free time was spent maintaining and crafting swords.

Traveling across the continent and even joining the Holy Alliance were changes that happened to her only in recent years.

But when I calm down and think…

Although this is my first experience, since this realm has chosen the skill I am best at…

It must also recognize this, right?

Thinking this, Yi gently picked up the instrument in her hand that looked like a suona.

Then, she closed her eyes.

Following her instincts, she placed her fingers on the row of air holes on the instrument.

"Yes… it seems like this is how it was designed!"

Yi felt as if her movements were completely natural!

She hesitated for a moment, then leaned in.

The posture was very standard.

Then…

"Toot—"

The instrument made a sound.

She showed a confident expression.

Indeed, she was still a genius.

Seeing that she mastered the correct way to play the instrument in almost an instant, Lolth was also slightly amazed.

Could it be that this guy is as talented as her top student, Kanor, who excels in everything?

After all, Kanor’s ability to learn is somewhat frightening to Lolth.

With just one glance, she can see the essence of all "things," whether they are knowledge, skills, or extraordinary powers; for her, they are like the most basic elements.

If Yi also has such a talent, then Lolth needs to reassess the dangers of this continent.

Soon, Yi indeed started to improve quickly!

She began to play a series of notes.

"Toot, woo—"

A sharp, high-pitched, magical sound rang out.

Lolth instantly confirmed two things.

First, Yi is indeed just a genius in "swordsmanship."

Second…

The judgment system of the Ailuo race is indeed a bit confusing.

Not only is Yi’s performance very poor, and cannot be called "skilled" or even "art."

Moreover…

"Does this really have nothing to do with combat?"

Feeling the literal meaning of the sound ringing in her ears, Lolth showed a painful expression and covered her ears.

Raven and Julie simply covered their heads and crouched down on the ground.

The most exaggerated reaction was from Lalea, who, as a real kingdom princess, had only heard court music since childhood. The noise she heard, which could even be called "noise," made this poor girl turn pale and start to retch.

"Woah—"

Clearly, this thing has caused her a lot of mental harm.

Just as Lolth said…

The "notes" that Yi is playing can clearly be used in battle!

This effect is not any less powerful than some low-level mental magic!

In a way, Yi might really be talented at "folk music."

Because if someone is a complete beginner, even if they finally make the instrument sound, the noise they create, while loud and meaningless, is just unpleasant and harsh.

Each note that Yi plays comes together to form the worst possible arrangement.

This cannot simply be described as noise.

Even if a musician tried very hard to create an instrument that could cause great emotional pain to others, he might only succeed in making a poor imitation of this performance.

Along with the magical energy she unintentionally added, it caused a huge shock to people’s minds and souls.

Lolth had no doubt that if Yi had guided her magic on purpose, it would have been a problem.

Otherwise, she might have summoned something!

After all…

This world really does have evil gods and demon races!

However, Lolth couldn’t say for sure if the evil gods would like this kind of avant-garde art…

Anyway, as an Abyssal Demon, she could not accept it!

Three minutes later, Yi, who had no idea what had happened, finally finished her performance.

She put down the instrument in her hands and wiped the sweat from her forehead.

"Folk music… is quite interesting, isn’t it?"