People in the Alliance, Time Management Master

Chapter 44 Salafine's Task List

The early morning in the underground area is more palatable than at any other time. Dim light shines through layers of haze onto the ground, and the colorful glass on the high-rise buildings reflects the lights, forming a unique steel landscape.

But the girl had no interest in appreciating it; her attention was entirely focused on a piece of paper in front of her.

This is a to-do list—she likes to plan everything in an orderly manner so that she doesn't feel rushed when doing things.

"Hmm...it's going to be delayed again..." The girl smoothed her thick, pinkish-purple curly hair, the little star pattern on her face becoming slightly distorted as she frowned.

The task list has many plans, but they are all underlined to indicate completion, except for the bottom two:

[Visit Mr. Mu Bai and express your sincere gratitude (treat him to a nice meal, or sing him a song alone... perhaps both?)]

Bringing songs to the people of the ditches and valleys

Salafine sighed softly, then picked up the quill pen on the table and underlined the bottom part of the plan.

Now, only the "Visiting Mr. Mu Bai" part remains to be completed.

"Mr. Mu Bai, where are you...?" The girl pouted, placed the pen on her sexy red lips, and looked melancholy.

Ever since she learned that a bomb was hidden in the dance corridor on Evolution Day, she had wanted to thank Mu Bai in person.

Unfortunately, she was too busy for the first few days and couldn't get away. By the time she had time, Mu Bai had already left Piltover, and nobody knew where he had gone...

"Sigh... I hope we can find Mr. Mu Bai as soon as possible..."

Salafine rubbed her fair and beautiful face vigorously, temporarily suppressing the regret in her heart, and turned her gaze to the window.

There are still more than two hours before the concert officially starts, but the area outside is already packed with people. The enthusiastic cheers rise and fall, one wave after another, lasting for a long time.

Such a sight is rare, but she's used to it.

She believes her singing can bring vitality to people, give courage to the defeated, give optimism to the grieving, and bring peace to the angry...

She can hear people's inner voices—those emotions that are mostly unspoken.

In Zaun, she heard the same restraint and ambition as above, but the free rhythm was unique to them. It contained fear of the Alchemist Baron's absolute power, hatred of the pretentious arrogance of the higher-ups, and too many discordant notes.

Therefore, she felt she had to do something.

The concerts in the dance corridor and the mid-level plaza went relatively smoothly, and she could sense the changes in them afterward. Now, she was going to perform in the last area of ​​Zaun.

Many people advised her that the "rats" in the sewer area were beyond redemption and that singing couldn't save them. On the contrary, they might harm the singer.

But she thought that wasn't the case... at least she should try.

"You are not alone..."

Salafine murmured with a smile:

"You will be even stronger when you come together..."

"Your potential is limitless."

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Outside the concert venue, Mu Bai was trying his best to squeeze inside. With each step he took, he silently marveled at how ridiculously popular Salafine was.

Other singers might only have a full house at best, but with her, every seat was taken.

"This is terrifying..." Mu Bai exerted all his strength to finally squeeze into the inner circle and find a spacious spot.

The view here is poor, and the singing may be partially blocked by the stage and walls, so there aren't many people here.

Only someone like Mu Bai, who came for a mission, wouldn't mind.

What he didn't know was that if he could find a way to sneak backstage, Salafine would excitedly arrange a super VIP seat for him.

There might even be some personalized services...

Mu Bai twisted his neck, which was sore from being squeezed by the crowd, and then found a small corner to sit down. His sharp eyes, like those of a hawk, secretly surveyed the surrounding situation.

Although the probability of Warwick appearing is very small, we cannot let our guard down completely.

As time passed, the fans' cheers grew increasingly enthusiastic, even reaching a deafening level.

The area was not only populated by local residents of Digou District, but also by many fans who had come from other areas or cities, making the scene quite chaotic.

If it weren't for the tickets that Camille had prepared in advance, Mu Bai wouldn't have been able to get in.

"Salepani... she's quite a legendary figure." Looking at the enthusiastic fans, he couldn't help but think of Salepani's past.

Although the pink-haired girl had lived in Piltover since childhood, she had Zaunite blood flowing through her veins—her parents were both native Zaunites who had moved to Piltover later.

She wasn't as dazzling as she is now when she was a child. On the contrary, she was always a loner and taciturn.

Because she can hear sounds that others cannot.

My inner thoughts.

Most of the souls she heard were far more filthy and vile than they appeared, and those "voices" filled with negative emotions made her uneasy and fearful.

Later, her parents went bankrupt buying a rare Hextech crystal and creating a device to suppress her magical hearing. After years of nagging, she finally found peace.

Later, she was surprised to discover that the crystal was sentient. It guided her, answered her questions, and ultimately taught her how to tolerate noise and resonate with the crowd.

Since then, she has gradually stopped relying on the silencing device and even began to make bold attempts—she tried to sing loudly in front of a crowd.

She succeeded.

Finally, her singing voice spread throughout Piltover, and everyone who heard her was captivated.

Now, she wants to bring her powerful singing to Zaun, to those "lower class" people who have been abandoned by the upper class.

"This time nothing bad will happen, right..."

Mu Bai withdrew his scrutinizing gaze, turned to look at the stage, and quietly waited for the main character of the concert to appear.

"The last concert at the Dance Corridor was almost destroyed by a bomb. Hopefully, we won't run into Warwick again this time... Nobody should be that unlucky, right?"

Not every singer is named Rain God Xiao Mou...

Chapter 45 You must be the songstress?

The concert has started.

The girl with pinkish-purple curly hair began to sing, her fair neck trembling slightly, her beautiful voice amplified by the microphone and resounding throughout the concert venue.

The chorus repeatedly sings of old wounds, injustices, and pain. Few can hear it, but everyone can feel it—a low murmur in the background of daily life, pushing the people of Zaun and Piltover into a jarring disharmony.

The audience closed their eyes, completely immersed in the beauty of the song, experiencing a tranquility and beauty they had longed for.

Soon, some people unconsciously began humming along softly. Their singing might not have been particularly melodious, but it was harmonious.

Salafenny's voice is incredibly infectious and inclusive, seamlessly blending together a wide variety of vocal styles. The powerful current of her voice gradually grew stronger, until almost everyone was humming the melody.

In a corner below the stage, Mu Bai leaned against the wall and hummed a few times.

He couldn't see the girl's face from this angle, but he could imagine the beautiful and spectacular scene—the girl smiling as she raised the microphone, with countless listeners waving in response.

This feeling of relaxation is wonderful, like when your college entrance exam results are blocked and you find money on the street, go to a hot spring, and get free hot milk.

Not bad.

Mu Bai nodded approvingly, and just as he was about to continue listening, a cold, mechanical voice suddenly rang in his mind:

[Mission [Help Jinx] Completed]

[Reward Received: [Hextech Flash Trap] *1]

Huh? The mission was suddenly completed?

Looks like Jinx has fully recovered... She was putting on an act this morning, I'm going to have to throw all her bandages away when I get home tonight...

"As expected, the small runes are also skills but have no physical form."

Mu Bai checked all the places on his body where he could put things, and made sure that nothing had suddenly appeared.

Hextech Flash Trap sounds like an item, but it's actually a rune skill similar to Kleptomancy.

After sensing the fluctuations of magic power within his body for a while, he imitated the extra memory, raised his right arm, and mobilized his magic power.

Now that I've acquired a new skill, why not give it a try?

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On stage, Salafine sang her heart out, and the audience responded enthusiastically.

She was delighted to find that restless souls were gathering, and people were letting go of their hostility and suspicion towards each other through music. This was the result she wanted, and this was the meaning of music and concerts.

She sang with even more passion.

After a long while, the song ended, and the girl opened her eyes to look at the crowd. She saw only one group: people noisily cheering and rushing towards the stage. The cobblestone ground was completely obscured.

The people who inspired her found each other in the crowd, and she could no longer tell which side was which.

"Thank you everyone~" Salafine gripped the microphone tightly with both hands, bowed deeply, and her pinkish-purple curly hair cascaded forward, making her both beautiful and adorable.

A burst of enthusiastic applause erupted from the center of the crowd, as everyone shouted the same name.

The girl gave a warm, genuine smile and then walked back to the back of the stage.

Although the concert was far from over, she needed a short intermission.

There were many staff members behind the stage. They diligently guarded every aisle to prevent overly enthusiastic fans or malicious thugs from sneaking in and causing trouble.

After greeting all the staff members, Salafine returned to the lounge.

She leaned back in her chair, cleared her throat, and took a sip of hot tea.

The break is short, no more than half an hour, so she must take this opportunity to relax in order to avoid any mishaps in the upcoming performance.

The girl closed her beautiful eyes, smiled, and imagined a wonderful new world, like a utopia.

But before she could even rest for a few minutes, a discordant voice suddenly entered her mind—a voice that only she could hear, the voice of her soul.

There's someone else in the lounge?

Salafine opened her eyes in horror, only to see a sudden flash of golden light in the air before her. Then, a young man appeared out of thin air.

Yes, it appeared out of thin air... just... it appeared in a flash...

Their eyes met, and the small space was filled with awkwardness.