A journey of Shadowverse and Honkai Impact 3rd

With a look of joy on her face and the confidence to ask for leave again, Arisa immediately begged her senior Rosalia, who was accompanying her, for a rare vacation. The unreasonable request immediately made Rosalia frown.

"Rosalia, long time no see. Well, what Arisa said is true. I have something to ask her. If possible, please help me approve the vacation."

"..."

Facing Lord Thrandal's disciple and the current Earth Priestess, Rosalia still gave him some face, but before approving the leave, she wanted to hear why Sera wanted to take Arisa with her.

"Then please explain your reasons. At least my side needs to be reasonable, Sera."

"I told you it's a concert, Rosalia, don't you believe me?"

Arisa's yelling made Rosalia look distressed. As for the concert, she didn't think it could be used as a legitimate reason to ask for leave.

"Well, actually, it's about the Sage Candidate thing that the teacher mentioned. The specific situation is just that it looks like a concert..."

Sera told the truth, and judging by her subtle expression, she felt that the statement was a bit bizarre, but Rosalia nodded and replied in a tone of understanding.

"I see. Then Arisa, you should follow Sera. Come back and report when it's over."

"Thank you so much, Rosalia, you're the best!"

Rosalia smiled dotingly at Arisa's cheerful leaps for joy, and she also gave the two of them a casual reminder.

"When the concert starts, please let me know. I really want to see you all perform on stage~"

"Of course, but Rosalia, just keep an eye on Arisa."

"As for me, I'd better not watch it too much. I'm afraid I'll mess it up."

After arranging Arisa's vacation, Selaton heard a request from an acquaintance to participate, which made him feel more stressed.

If I really mess up the concert, then my dark history will be known to everyone, ugh.

85. Glorious Fairy

"Hey, Sera, have you figured out how to host the concert? Just so you know, I have no idea."

Freed from her job as a forest ranger and given a long vacation thanks to friendship, the inexplicably proud Arisa even said that she was a music novice as if it was natural, without the slightest feeling of shame.

"I don't know either, that's why I arrested you... Please come here and help me figure out a solution."

Waiting for the arrival of others at the west entrance of Yggdrasil, Sera in a long robe and Arisa in a short skirt and cloak stood side by side, with Mr. Orange beside them.

"I see. Then what are we going to do in the Fairy Forest? Are there professional teachers waiting for us?"

There was a gleam of anticipation in her delighted green eyes, and she was already imagining how dazzling she would be on the stage. The elf girl was surrounded by excitement, which made the defeatist strategist Selaton feel her great confidence.

She doesn't seem to care that messing up will become a black mark on her life. As expected of Arisa, she easily builds up inexplicable confidence.

The shifting winds carried the news of their arrival, and even from tribes beyond Y'ktrasil, Sera's friends demonstrated remarkable speed.

Mistrina and Latica came together, and as both were settlers from Natara, they showed an unusual tacit understanding. Lisa and Kokoro came riding on the wind elves' ride, their happy smiles visible at every turn.

"I've heard about it, Sera-chan. The sage candidate recognition ceremony is really enviable~" Lisa joked with a smile. As Sera's friend, she was happy for her situation.

"I also heard father talk about something about the music ceremony recognized by the forest dwellers. It is the only way to become a sage. Sera is worthy of her name." Kokoro talked about some interesting stories she heard from the tribal leader and elders, which seemed to be the musical embarrassments of other sages.

"Oh, that sounds like a very difficult task. I don't know if I can help Sera."

"No problem. Now that we're united, we're all the future stars of the forest. Our concert will definitely gain everyone's approval under the watchful eyes of the forest, and then Sera will pass the assessment smoothly."

Latika's tiger ears twitched. Like Sera, she was also a stage handicap. The thought of performing her talent in public made her lose her rare ease and feel a little nervous.

And Mistrina... she is a sunny and optimistic extrovert, and at this moment she is smiling and imagining the future of performing happily together.

"Okay, let me tell you what to do next."

Clearing her throat, Sera, with a tense face, solemnly stated her goal of going to the Fairy Forest and finding a music master. As for the time required to receive instruction, she also frankly stated the fact that she did not know.

“Well, it’s feasible.”

Mistlina praised, and then it was time for everyone to set off together. Lisa, Kokoro, and Sera, three excellent mages, worked together to summon a strong wind. Although it was gentle, it was an absolute hurricane in scale. It swept everyone violently but harmlessly and took everyone into the sky.

The sky is clear blue, and it seems like the ocean is hanging upside down in the boundless sky. Its magnificence and beauty need no further explanation. Where the colorful rainbow light rises, you can faintly see the clear water flowing naturally, looming in the cover of the sea of ​​trees, like a gem inlaid in the forest.

The towering green mountains are dotted with trees, but there are also giant beasts whose figures are no less than the natural landscape. Their towering postures gradually become smaller in everyone's eyes, but this is because they are very quickly away from the place where the origin beasts and immortal tree people are.

"Oh wow! This is so comfortable!"

The calling sound was thrown down in the sky, disturbing the surrounding birds, and disappeared in an instant with the cawing sound. After flying for a long time, everyone fell down lightly.

And below them is the fairy forest in the true sense, a magical place connected with fantasy.

The silver tree species called fantasy trees are distributed at intervals, and they are deliberately not grown in groups. They are dotted among the curling green shadows. The blooming flowers are colorful, and the fruits are purple. Many faint lights are emitted from them. Upon closer inspection, they are actually small fairies flying in groups.

The trails of the brightly colored butterfly wings are extremely gorgeous, and the pretty glow illuminates the surroundings. Even at night, the figures of the fairies are dazzling, and they are the well-deserved trendsetters of this land.

"It's landing, it's landing~"

The three mages have extraordinary control abilities. Compared to when they first formed a partnership, they have all made great progress. Even Kokoro is now considered a leader among elves of the same age.

"Sniff, sniff-"

"There's a wonderful fragrance in the air."

Arisa shouted, and her action of searching for something based on her sense of smell was lively in her own way. After this sentence, some of her companions who were infected by Arisa also joined the search. However, they did not forget to ask someone about the whereabouts of the music master.

"Excuse me, do you know where Master Serena is?"

After finding a magical tree, Arisa looked up and asked the carefree fairies. At that moment, countless butterfly wings glowed and flew away, and soft voices chirped, like schools of fish migrating in the water, or like flocks of birds.

"Selina, I've never heard of her. Is she a famous master? What does she do?"

"I don't know. After all, we just like playing in the fantasy tree. If you want to know something else, you shouldn't ask us, stupid elf."

"Hee hee hee."

At first they were discussing seriously, but within three minutes, their enthusiastic attitude turned into cheerful playfulness. The fairies even teased Arisa who came over to ask about it, which made the elf girl blush slightly and she had to turn around and leave in anger.

I will never go looking for the fairies in the fantasy tree again!

On the other side, Sera and Lisa did not go to the conspicuous fantasy tree, but found a little girl passing by. She was shorter than Sera and looked cute. Her short light pink hair and layered skirt gave her a unique fairy-like dream feeling.

"Hello, may I ask if you know Master Serena? If so, please show her the way. The sisters will reward you."

The delicate smiling faces showed a friendly attitude. The cooperation between Sera, Lisa and Kokoro was so convincing that the puzzled little girl immediately turned her attention to the reward.

"Sister Serena...I know, but first, give me some candy to see your sincerity."

A request stumped Sera and Lisa, but fortunately there was a Kokoro in the team. Amidst the subtle smiles of the two, the elf girl with white hair and red eyes took out her usual snacks from her waist bag.

"These are candied apples. How about that? We are very sincere, aren't we?"

The soft green candy feels like pastry. It has a special softness when put into the mouth, and the refreshing apple flavor immediately captured the cute little girl's heart.

"Well, your sincerity is very good. I will take you to see Sister Serena right now. However, you have to give me more candy afterward."

"no problem."

The breeze brought the signal to assemble, and immediately, the regrouped people took the traveling Mud and Dust Colossus with them and headed deep into the Fairy Forest.

After crossing a painful area covered with thorns and seeing a strange forest with flames, they finally arrived at a glorious area with great effort.

The trees that are not growing close together appear thicker. Although the lush treetops are huge, they leave enough space for sunlight to filter down, allowing the flowers dotted on the fresh grass to reflect a wonderful white light, making the place brilliant.

"The wind carries the scent of guests from afar."

A clear and sweet voice sounded, and a kind meaning gradually spread. The fairy in a green dress flew over with a classical elegance. Her long golden hair was braided into slender Roman curls, and there was a blooming blue flower in her hair. Her lighter blue eyes were reflecting the people who came to learn the skills.

"So, guests who have come from afar, what is it that you are seeking here?"

The glorious fairy, Serena, asked so gently.

86.The Garden of Sound

In the shining forest area, the flowers and plants all have a unique bright light. The brilliant blue light source is hidden in the tree canopy, making the blue and green colors combine with each other, creating a bright but not dazzling splendor.

If it is at night, then these lights are undoubtedly the best natural lights, just like the sun in the daytime.

She can be called the Glorious Fairy, or Selina. The music master that Sera and the others are looking for is the very beautiful female fairy in front of them.

"Master Serena, we're actually here for the concert... the concert during the Sage Examination, the ritual ceremony where we use our hearts to gain the approval of the residents."

Sera, who had sorted out her thoughts, spoke as the convener and leader, in an earnest tone, while Serena nodded slightly and smiled to show that she understood.

However, the Master's answer to Sera was different from what she expected.

"Haha, you were tricked into coming here by the sages, right? The concert used as a test is just a formality. Being able to enter the test stage actually means that everyone has recognized you."

"As long as you're well-known and everyone has heard of you, they'll generally not give you any trouble."

Showing the kind smile of an elder, Selina explained the facts in a clear voice, which as expected caused the young people to exclaim in surprise.

"It seems to be true. Even if it's a resident I've never seen before, if I were the audience, I would also give it my approval, as long as it's not some kind of demonic sound that penetrates my head..."

"But, it is still necessary to come here. At least it is a very meaningful challenge for me."

Her friends' speeches each had their own emphasis, but even though she knew in advance that the result would basically pass, Sera was still nervous.

There is no other reason. Even though he has experienced the grand scene of defeating alien species with the Origin Behemoth, artistic performance and combat are completely different things. Being the center of attention is not the same concept at all.

Besides, I don’t want this concert to become a dark history!

"I understand, Serena..."

"It's not bad to call me sister. After all, although you are old, you are still young at heart, little Sera."

Slightly interrupting Sera's address, Serena maintained a slight smile, her words still gentle.

"Well, Sister Serena, even though the concert won't go wrong, I still want a concert that I can look back on with pride, not embarrassment."

"Really? Young people really like to mess around, but this isn't a bad thing. Then, follow me first. I'll let you know your level."

Her smile was calm and charming, her elegant demeanor was calm and bright. The bright blue butterfly wings behind Selina fluttered, and the gentle breeze guided everyone to the Garden of Sound.

We walked around the freely growing trees and through the clusters of flowers. Although we didn't know what the specific destination was, the melody gradually echoing in the wind already had the charm of vocal music.

Excitement and tranquility, cheerfulness and dullness, the invisible notes combine into various images. Some are like the gurgling water in nature, rushing through the mountains with a natural and crisp posture, while others are the embodiment of the heart. Only the melodious and sacred syllables are transformed into a quiet chant.

"When you're here, you can use your musical instruments at will. A cappella singing without instruments is also permitted. There's no need to feel any pressure, just sing as you please."

The Garden of Sound is an open space opened up by Selina after communicating with the surrounding plants and other inhabitants. Various musical instruments float in the air, like fish swimming without support, their leisurely postures naturally responding to the sound of the music, as if the instruments themselves also have a unique musical soul.

There are so many things to choose from, which is a good thing, but I only know a little bit, so it's not so great.

Walking around the Garden of Sound in a seemingly reserved manner, Sera and Latica met each other silently. Unlike the lively Arisa and Mistlina, the rest of the people were somewhat modest on the surface.

"This looks very simple."

After touching the tough hand drum and trying it out, Latika, feeling that she could control it, struck it a few times casually. She looked for patterns in the sounds produced by different parts and different forces, and came up with an alternative option in her mind.

"Drumming, but this small hand drum should be accompanied by dancing, right? What do you think, Latika?"

Sera glanced at Latika's choice, and her casual remarks made Latika silently give up this simple and rustic instrument. For a moment, the clear and crisp sound of the hand drum returning to the air seemed to be a little lonely.

Suddenly, a clear and cheerful sound was heard, attracting everyone's attention. When everyone's eyes focused on the source, Arisa, who was trying to play the flute, looked at everyone with different expressions with a blank face.

"Why, I don't think my playing is that bad."

The confused eyes revealed the elf girl's heartfelt confusion, but in Sera's opinion, Arisa might have an unexpected musical talent.

"Yeah, Arisa plays pretty well. If she could get more precise with her fingering and strength, she would be able to produce even better sound."

She walked over gracefully, and Serena's praise immediately dispelled Arisa's doubts, making the optimistic elf girl start to ask for advice attentively. It seemed that she might shine in the next concert.

Yes, yes, that’s why I asked everyone to come here. As long as a few of you have hidden musical talents, it doesn’t matter if I just do nothing.

Sera was pleased with this, and in the following time, starting with the good start given by Arisa, various sounds, some melodious and some bright, rang out in the Garden of Sound, showing everyone's efforts for the concert.

Latika finally chose a different model of timpani, carefully avoiding anything that might cause dancing.

Mistrina and Lisa chose the violin and cello respectively, and are currently learning the techniques of vibrato and string drawing.

Kokoro, like Arisa, chose the flute, which is also a wind instrument. As for the specific differences, Sera couldn't understand it.

Finally... Sera took on the most important responsibility.

As the protagonist of the concert, she has to do more than just participate in the performance. She also has to direct everyone to complete a series of processes to ensure a perfect conclusion of the concert.

In concrete terms, Serra would have to act as conductor and possibly composer.