Mystery: Big Alarm Clock Ghroth Path

Chapter 72 First Performance
Roger's movements were very natural, like a seasoned singer who had been famous for many years and had stage etiquette ingrained in his bones.

Amid the cheers and applause of the sailors below the stage, Roger returned to his own position again.

According to the agreement between him and Hana, the two will be responsible for their respective parts, and the harmony part will be completed by them together.

As Carl Kennedy's banjo came in, the band's accompaniment began.

Roger cleared his throat, and when the music reached a predetermined point, he spoke leisurely in his unrivaled alto voice:
“Are you going to Bayam Market on this trip?
"It is she who awakens the blue Sonia Sea

"And it just slept through a long night
Hypnotized by the swirling clear water and lulled into a dream..."

Some sailors originally looked down on Roger because of his gentlemanly attire due to their inherent preconceptions.

But when such a singing voice came out, it was like a hammer, giving these people a severe shock in their hearts!

The scene suddenly became completely quiet, and even the most heroic sailors became the most silent listeners at this moment.

Everyone forgot about drinking and dining.

They seemed to have arrived at the coastline of the Rossid Islands dotted in the Sonia Sea in late summer, watching the swirling rapids hit the distant reefs and burst into milky white waves in the sunlight.

Such a sound made the three accompanying musicians look at him sideways, as they had never expected that Mr. Jones, who seemed to have no knowledge of art, had such a beautiful singing voice.

Not to mention Hana, who had studied vocal music before, she immediately recognized Roger's excellent sense of pitch and control of breath, which were among the best among all the people she had met.

Even surpassing Miss Alice who had previously escaped from Tingen...

So much so that when it was her turn, Hana was slow to speak.

In the end, Tuckerman was very considerate and deliberately stretched the sound of the clarinet a little bit, so that it matched Hana's rhythm.

In Roger's opinion, Hana's singing voice is actually pretty good, but there is still a big gap compared to himself, a real "singer".

Because the original melody was destroyed, and Hana's singing created a sharp contrast with Roger's, the audience who had been immersed in Roger's singing also woke up.

Different expressions appeared on their faces, some were expectant, some were angry, and some were anxious.

But without exception, everyone was waiting for Roger to speak.

When Roger's part came again, he began to chant again.

The song once again captivated all the audience.

As Roger was singing, he suddenly heard the sound of a flute in the original accompaniment.

He didn't stop singing and turned his head curiously, but saw Hana had already obediently taken out the flute from her backpack and was playing it hard.

I have to say that her flute playing is much better than her vocals. The flute sound blends perfectly into the banjo, clarinet and gentle drum beats, as if it was supposed to be there.

"Giving up so quickly?"

Roger nodded slightly.

Soon, the song came to the female part again.

Just as Hana was looking forward to how Roger would handle this part, she suddenly heard the other party's voice suddenly rise and made a woman's voice!
No one at the scene reacted at first, until they realized that only Roger's mouth was moving, they were all shocked!

One person played two roles, perfectly imitating a female voice. This kind of thing might happen in the big theaters in Backlund, but it was unheard of in a small place like Tingen!
Roger was very satisfied with the reaction from the audience.

This female voice effect is simulated in the high-frequency vocal range by using his "singer"'s superb control over breath and vocal cords!
Even Faye was infected by Roger's singing and her face flushed.

He was very clear about one thing: he had found a treasure!

With Roger's strength, he will surely bring a steady stream of customers to his bar in the future.

After the song ended, Roger took off his hat again and bowed slightly to the audience who were still upset.

After a moment, everyone burst into warm applause, and many people came forward and put coins and banknotes into the cash box in front of the stage as a tip for the band's excellent performance.

Hana and the others' hearts started beating wildly when they saw this.

At a glance, the tips received for this song alone exceeded the total amount they received for an entire night of their previous performances!

They all needed money to a greater or lesser extent, and seeing this, they no longer doubted Roger's ability and worked hard to cooperate.

The band performed all night long, and Roger sang song after song as if tirelessly.

During this process, guests from several nearby pubs heard the news and came to fill the seats, corridors and entrances of the "Desert Island" bar to listen to the performance.

During this process, Roger also clearly felt the digestion of the "Singer" potion.

Finally, around six in the morning, he finished his first performance, exhausted.

The guests in the pub then dispersed one after another with a sense of reluctance, and some even asked about the time of Faye's next performance.

Faye thoughtfully prepared breakfast for the five members of the band. After Roger finished his meal, he sat opposite Roger with two contracts in his hands.

"Mr Jones, your performance tonight was very impressive, you are indeed an excellent singer.

Faye put the contract in front of Roger:

"This is the contract for the resident singer, please take a look.

"We can give you a weekly salary of 2 gold pounds and 10 soli, but you must guarantee at least 4 performances per week.

"As for tips and donations, I will take 20%, and the rest will be divided among the band members through negotiation."

Faye paused here, quickly glanced at Hana, Tuckerman and others who were peeking at him, and continued:
"When Miss Alice is here, the tips are usually divided equally among the five of us... but considering your ability, you can take a little more."

Roger suddenly understood why Hana and the others were so concerned about this matter.

For resident singers, weekly salary is not the bulk of their income; instead, the small amounts of tips received throughout the night are quite substantial.

Roger's current financial situation is not bad, because as the executive director of the "Tingen City Stray Cat Protection Association", he has a generous annual salary. The potion formulas, mystical knowledge and extraordinary characteristics in his hands are high-value assets that can be converted into cash at any time.

But this does not mean that he has no interest in the income from the bar. When it comes to making money, the more the better.

Now Faye has given himself the priority in distributing tips, which is a kind of respect, but it is also kicking the ball over.

　First update today.

　　
　
(End of this chapter)