Alien world

Chapter 1458 92. The smaller the ability, the smaller the responsibility

Now that he was here, Annan went to visit the youngest contestant, Ruth.

Bean was chewing on Faro's comment: In addition to the child's voice, there is also the taste of adults.

He had thought this was a shortcoming before, but neither the Saint nor the judges had any negative comments about Ruth's voice...

Maybe you can turn flaws into advantages.

When he learned that Annan was coming to visit, Bean left Jack and Rose sitting on the floor playing and hurried out the door, almost bumping into Annan in the corridor.

"Annan Da——"

"Shh..."

Annan pointed around and told Binn not to make any noise, otherwise he would be surrounded by the residents enthusiastically again.

Leaving Losey guarding outside the door, Annan walked into the room, first greeted Jack and Rose on the ground, and then scanned the room.

Because the area of ​​Liberty City was small at the time, the mansion saved space as much as possible. Each room was like a hotel, with only one room and window, and the kitchen and toilet were shared.

It's OK for one person or a couple, but it becomes crowded with an additional bed and two children.

"It's a bit crowded," said Annan.

Bean smiled shyly: "Ruth is still too young. I don't feel comfortable leaving her alone on the boat."

If he went on board with him, Jack would have no one to take care of him.

"I mean, you could consider moving to a bigger house."

After getting an ill-gotten gain... Pah, after getting an unexpected fortune, Liberty City will be undergoing a major expansion, and there will be much more space.

The prize money for the first 1000 winners was 10 Kinnars, enough for Bean to buy a one-bedroom apartment.

"Lord Annan, I have to go back to Conch City after the competition, and Jack and Rose will both be boarding at the school."

"This is easy. Just transfer you back." After Annan said this, he saw that Bin was a little hesitant and asked him what was wrong.

Binn said he needed the privilege of being sent out to receive the fruit of the initial heart.

Annan pondered and looked at Ruth: "How about this, if you can get into the top 100, I will personally give you a basket of primordial fruit, how about that?"

"I'll try!" Ruth cried.

"Very good." Annan touched Ruth's head and squatted in front of him. He found himself looking up at Ruth...

It would be inappropriate to stand up again, so Annan could only pretend nothing had happened and said, "I won't allow you to not repay Mother Binn when you grow up."

"We will get revenge on Bean's mother!"

"We'll repay Daddy Bean!"

Annan took the opportunity to stand up and said to Binn, "Your name is also Binn? What a coincidence, there is also a nobleman named Binn in the capital of art."

"This is the name my father gave to my brother. I was born after he died, so I was also named this," Bean said dejectedly.

Upon hearing this, Annan looked at Bin En carefully.

"Lord Annan?"

"I wonder if Bean from the Art Capital could be your brother who died young."

Bean laughed: "How is that possible? We are all civilians."

"Are you from Breeze City?"

"Yes, you and Lord Olmedo saved us, and the people of the city are grateful."

Most of the people in Free City are former citizens of the Kingdom of Rekanel, either refugees or residents of Breeze City.

When Annan was about to go back, Binn blurted out, "Lord Annan, can I ask you a question about music?"

"You're asking the wrong person."

The gods gifted Annan with outstanding beauty and talent, but apparently, they did not give him much blessing in terms of music.

"You are too modest..." Bean simply couldn't believe it. How could someone who could write a song like "My Heart Will Go On" not know about it?
"Okay, you ask first."

Annan did not want to destroy his glorious image in the eyes of his people.

Bean said that Ruth's hoarse voice was caused by eating randomly while wandering. He originally wanted to cure Ruth, but the judges' comments made him wonder if a slightly hoarse voice would be more beneficial?
"I think we can give it a try..." Annan, who could only say "nice", murmured.

It has only been half a month since Ruth sang her first line of song. She cannot compare with those singers who have studied and practiced for several years or even more than ten years.

Since there is no time advantage, it is better to change the track.

"You can go to the theatre and ask Betty if there is any song suitable for little Ruth."

Or Annan could "compose" a song for him - but he racked his brains and couldn't think of any suitable song.

Annan didn't tell Bean first, in case he couldn't figure it out in the end, which would give people hope and then disappoint them.

Bean smiled bitterly: "Let's advance first."

He hasn't gone to the boat inn to check the ticket count yet, but he thinks it won't be too high, at least not in the top 100.

After seeing off Lord Annan, Bean asked Jack to look after the house while he took Rose to the ship inn to check the rankings.

Because she just debuted today, Bean didn't think Ruth's ranking would be very high. She probably would be somewhere in the bottom 600 or 700...

"No. 130!?" On the deck of the ship hotel, Bean exclaimed as he looked at the votes below Ruth's name.

The staff member in charge of updating smiled and said, "Great result, maybe we can get into the top 100."

"But...why, why are there so many?"

Bean couldn't believe it. Could it be someone from the Church of Wealth?

But Ruth was not the only one singing hymns. For example, No. 500 and No. 299 both received just over votes.

"Who knows, maybe everyone is impressed by how well a little boy can sing."

……

On the other side, Annan returned to the City Lord's Mansion.

It was as if Olmedo had secretly cast a spell on Annan that she would notify her when she came back. As soon as Annan sat down on the sofa in the lounge, she came out.

But it just so happened that Annan also had something to discuss with her.

"Their target is most likely Wilhelm."

After Annan finished describing his encounter with the bard, Olmedo sat down across from Annan and said, “As for coming to participate in the competition, I guess he wants to drag you into it as well.”

"Fortunately you exposed his identity, otherwise we would be in a passive position."

"What do you mean?"

Olmedo was silent: "...I thought you knew."

"Of course I know!"

"You mean to say that you knew that the bard secretly came to Liberty City to convince you, and even if he failed, his appearance in "The National Singer" would leave a stain on us?"

"I know. Otherwise, why would I reveal his identity on the stage?" Annan said confidently.

No matter what, never bow your head.

"So what do you think?" Olmedo didn't pursue the topic any further.

Annan replied: "You wear pants that fit your abilities."

Olmedo looked disgusted: "You mean with great power comes great responsibility."

"That's about the same thing. Liberty City isn't powerful enough to interfere in world affairs."

First, this is Wilhelm's business. Second, this is the business of the Thirteen Supreme Kings and the major races. Finally, this is the business of the Order faction.

Annan didn't have to do anything, at most he could tell Ou Lin secretly.

(End of this chapter)