Swordsman Returns from Another World

"By the way, are you interested in becoming my audience? You look like you would like classical music, right?" Arturo asked.

Intuition made Tallulah reject the proposal, shook her head and said, "Forget it."

"I have a lot of free time, but I don't want to waste it on people I've never met."

Arturo didn't seem to realize that Tallulah would directly refuse. He sighed softly and replied with a regretful smile: "That's really a pity."

"Well...I hope you enjoy listening to me. I'm leaving now."

After saying this, she no longer looked at Tallulah, turned around and walked in the direction of the lava giant's footprints, heading towards the volcano in the distance.

It was not until Arturo had been gone for a long time that Tallulah felt the chill on her spine slowly dissipate.

It was a similar feeling to when facing Kosice, that kind of curious look in the cold eyes, as if simply projecting curiosity onto the person in front of him.

I wonder what will happen if the person on the other side bumps into me...

This was a dangerous man, and Tallulah realized it immediately.

She took out her cell phone and wanted to send the message to Baiyou, but Tallulah didn't know how Baiyou handled the incident.

In Tallulah's opinion, Baiyou should still be resting at this time... He was forced to drink a lot of alcohol by the operators at the barbecue party last night, so he should have slept soundly.

Finally, she put her phone down.

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Arturo looked at the road in front of him and felt quite touched.

What lies before our eyes is a dark expanse of scorched earth. The road ends here, and the road leading to the mountain has long since become unrecognizable, covered by the scorched black soil of the trees.

The fallen trees, the charred and cracked earth, and the footprints of the lava giant have carved this hillside into an imprint of the event itself, making people unable to help but imagine what happened that night just by looking at it.

The giant's hand swept across the tree trunks, and the trees fell down in the explosion. The low bushes were stepped on by the lava giant, and when he left again, only charred marks could be seen.

There was originally no road on the hillside, but the giants alone opened up a smooth path by passing by.

"It looks like a great stage... What a pity that I wasn't here when it happened." Arturo wiped the sweat off his face with some regret, then stepped through the crumbling ground at the end of the road and began to climb forward.

Arturo is not the only one climbing this mountain road. Because the lava giant left footprints when climbing, these footprints have now become platforms. Even late at night, you can see people camping on these small platforms.

Some people who were interested in the mysticism sat around the campfire, chanting mysterious spells that came from nowhere.

Young boys and girls set up a huge tent, playing guitar and other instruments in the tent, making a lot of noise.

In the eyes of these people, every footprint of the giant seemed to have become a holy place with some meaning. Arturo even saw candles.

It seemed to be an altar to commemorate the Lava Giant. Some people thought that the Lava Giant died together with the giant volcanic source stone worm, so they took the initiative to commemorate this great hero whose origin was unknown.

Bonfires, camping lights, candles... one light source after another extended over the dark road before him, all the way to the dark volcano at the top, making Arturo truly feel that he was in a land that had given birth to miracles.

The cello in its case seemed to vibrate slightly, as if it couldn't wait.

Arturo walked with brisk steps, and climbed up with great interest even though his little leather shoes were not suitable for the dirt road.

Like a devout pilgrim.

She passed by the bonfire of mystery lovers, greeted the young people who were camping with a smile, and stopped in front of the candles on the altar, closing her eyes silently and pretending to pray devoutly.

And beneath this seemingly approachable appearance, there is a nearly boiling pleasure and desire.

I want to perform in a place like this, I want everyone here... to be immersed in my music, I want everyone's emotions to be released at the same time.

What will they do... Will those young people be controlled by desire and turn into lustful monsters who pounce on their beloved and cherished friends?

Will the local people of Xiosta, who are praying and mourning devoutly, wail in sorrow and cry for the so-called lava giant who has never protected them?

Those who love the occult...will they start a crazy evil cult, using their own flesh and blood and piety as bait to do things that destroy themselves and others...

Arturo stepped forward, the gentle smile on her lips becoming more and more obvious. She was not an unforgivable sinner, but just... she just couldn't bear it.

I can't bear the desire to play. If I don't let her play music, I might as well kill her.

The disaster she brought was nothing more than... an inappropriate performance.

If people are desperate, then her music will make them more desperate. If people have hope, then...

She suddenly stopped walking forward.

On the footprint platform not far ahead, a man was standing in front of a campfire, looking up at her.

He was a confused person, with a smile in his eyes, but no matter how you looked at him he seemed... confused.

Broken bones, please take a leave

This unlucky person is unlucky in everything he does. He can even break a finger while riding the bus. I'm asking for leave. If nothing goes wrong, I'll have the surgery on Tuesday. Let's see how things go after the surgery. I'll resume updating as soon as possible. I hope you guys can forgive me.

Arturo! I must use you as a hot weapon!

It hurts so much, but luckily it's just my little finger. After it recovers it shouldn't affect my typing.

Chapter 566: Brilliant Knight and Arturo

The person next to the campfire was Lin Guang.

The reason why Lin Guang appeared here was because of some recent events.

Casimir's information was finally delivered to Rhodes Island, so Lin Guang also knew the current situation of the Lin Guang family.

If there is no progress in this knight competition and his sister returns empty-handed after giving everything to participate in the competition, it will be difficult for the Linguang family to turn things around.

After knowing the news, Lin Guang couldn't sit still.

Although she believed in Baiyou, the uneasiness in her heart could not be erased. Even the strongest Knight Yao could not help but worry about his family.

That's why she came here, not because she needed comfort from Shining or Baiyue, but simply because she needed to be alone.

Arturo quietly looked at the glowing blonde woman in front of him and asked with interest: "Good evening, ma'am, you look like you need something to talk about."

Lin Guang frowned slightly, not quite understanding what this person was trying to say.

Although he didn't know what the Sakota people in front of him were up to, Lin Guang still retained the elegance of a Yao Knight and said softly, "Good evening, but I don't need anyone's help, please leave me alone for a while."

Arturo suggested, "How about I play for you once, if possible? Maybe music can help you find inner peace."

Lin Guang looked at Arturo's guitar case.

Are you a music lover who recently came to Xiosta? You seem quite enthusiastic... Do you want to agree?

Out of his kindness, Lin Guang thought for a moment and did not choose to refuse. He nodded gently and said, "It is always impolite to refuse someone's kindness. Come on, it will be warmer by the campfire."

Arturo nodded and smiled politely, walked gracefully to the campfire and sat down on a fallen tree trunk.

After sitting down, she looked at the ground and said with emotion: "It is such a terrible force that the earth has melted and become like this."

The land beneath the two people looked quite strange. The power of the lava giant reached its peak at this footprint. In addition to being flat, the ground was covered with a thin layer of barrier of melted obsidian. Through the black stone, one could even see the charred soil underneath.

That is undoubtedly a great power that is superior to humans and a powerful force that can change nature.

Lin Guang continued, "Whether the power is scary or not depends on the user. Although this kind of power is very strong, I don't think it's scary. On the contrary, it makes people feel excited."

Arturo heard something in the words and became interested. He asked, "It sounds like you know something about the lava giant. Were you an eyewitness?"

Lin Guang nodded and replied softly, "Indeed, I saw the lava giant passing through the entire city up close that night."

"It seems that you came here because of your reputation?"

Arturo opened his guitar case and said, "That's true. I was in Colombia before this happened and thought there was a music festival going on here, so I decided to come and see it."

"I just realized after coming here that the impact of the lava giant is much greater than I thought. I can't avoid this topic wherever I go."

"Giant protecting humanity... sounds like a fairy tale come true."

Lin Guang heard this and said, "Maybe it's really a fairy tale coming true... In this land, beautiful things always exist in fairy tales, and now it's time for them to come true."

Arturo became interested and asked, "It sounds like you hope this will happen more often?"

"A lot of people don't think so. Many people outside of Colombia think this is a precursor to unrest, like a foehn, like a natural disaster... a prelude to more disasters."

Lin Guang paused when he heard this, and then he seemed to understand something.

Yes, without realizing it, I have become more optimistic than before.

Because I believe that Baiyou can do it, I will be more optimistic and look at things with a more positive attitude.

Not only because I know the inside story of the Lava Giant, but also because I... believe in Rhodes Island, and therefore believe in the future, and can bring the beauty that seems to exist only in fairy tales... into reality like this time!

Thinking of this, Lin Guang couldn't help but laugh.

"I don't know if there will be more disasters, but I am sure that there will be many more people like the Lava Giant who can prevent disasters in the future."

Arturo stared at her playfully and asked softly, "Why do you feel that way?"

"Because if there is no lava giant, there will be others. If there is no one in front of me to stop the disaster, then I will go." Lin Guang said something that many Terrans thought was too naive: "If there is no hero in front of me, then I have to become a hero. Isn't this a matter of course?"

These words suddenly raised the level of the conversation. Arturo was stunned for a moment, then looked into Lin Guang's eyes.

Unfortunately, she didn't see any hesitation or hypocrisy in those eyes.

Is she…is this, this Kuranta, serious?

If there are no heroes around, then you have to become a hero. Does anyone really think so?

Why don't you go to the Lateran and become a saint?

Arturo found it hard to believe that just someone he met could be so aware.

She slowly picked up her cello and decided to give it a try.

"Can I... play a song for you?" she asked.

Lin Guang accepted it happily and said with a smile: "I should be the lucky one to hear your performance, please don't flatter me."

Arturo didn't reply, but just stood up with a smile, stood gracefully, and slowly raised his bow.

Just when Arturo was about to play, Lin Guang's terminal suddenly rang.

Arturo paused what he was doing and looked at her.

Lin Guang looked apologetic, took out the terminal and turned it on.

The terminal displayed a series of information sent to all operators. The more Lin Guang read, the more solemn his expression became. Finally, he raised his head and looked at Arturo in front of him.

Lin Guang was very sure that the Lateran mentioned in the intelligence was the guy in front of him.

The Originium technique that can evoke emotions in others...

Lin Guang frowned slightly.

Arturo suddenly spoke up.

"You're an operator from Rhodes Island, right? ... What you said is indeed very similar to that man's style." She revealed Lin Guang's identity in one sentence, proving that she knew it from the beginning.

Let me play a song... I want to know whether you, who were raised by that man, are really so noble.

She suddenly waved the bow, stared at Lin Guang with a smile in her eyes, and began to play.

To her surprise, Lin Guang didn't seem to be afraid of her Originium skills at all. He just sat there calmly, staring at Arturo quietly.

With the determination of a Brilliant Knight, he faced Arturo's Originium skills head-on.

Chapter 567: Playing You, Lin Guang

Arturo was sure that Lin Guang knew who he was. Lin Guang's determined eyes said it all, so he was surprised.

She seems totally unafraid?

Arturo has seen too many people who think they are upright. They boast of their glory and kindness, as if they are the only conscience on this earth. But as soon as Arturo starts playing, those people's true colors are revealed.

False kindness and justice are exposed in front of Arturo.

She gently placed the bow on the violin, stood gracefully, and began to play.

The early summer wind passed over the crater and blew down the hillside, ruffling Arturo's long hair and skirt. In the night, the light of the moon and the campfire fell, hitting her crystal-like wings and halo, revealing a layer of crystal highlights.

Like a living sculpture, the gentle and well-behaved face is so sweet, but there is only emptiness in the pair of dark eyes, staring quietly at Lin Guang.

The beauty of the devil is chilling.

Then, along with those eyes came notes that surged like the tide.

Invisible sound waves suddenly burst out, surging out from the strange cello and spreading in all directions, as if a hand had plucked the gap between reality and the soul. It was extremely weird.