Chapter 65: The Concert (Monday Early Release Seeking Recommendation Votes)

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  Sarde was an old man in his twilight years, with dull yellow eyes that seemed to react slowly to things, yet still wore a benevolent and gentle smile. He did not notice the unusual behavior of Vaorite Grand Duke and Natasha: "A few months ago, due to the revelation of the Lord and accurate intelligence, the night watchman of the Tribunal tracked down an envoy of the Magic Council hiding in Alto. Although the Magic Council often has wizards passing through Alto to venture into the depths of the Dark Mountains' last remnants of the magical empire, few people dare to stay in Alto and try to contact the ancient magic inheritors here."

  "Perhaps they just want to bring the ancient magic inheritors of Alto to the Magic Council, which is what they have been doing for over two hundred years. Every time a magician is added, it can increase the power of the Magic Council, unless that magician does not want to grow anymore." As a devout believer, Duke Vaulierre did not seem to have the same fear and disgust towards magicians as ordinary people do, perhaps because he had seen many and had a thorough understanding.

  While the three most authoritative people in the principality, Sald, Grand Duke Vaoire and Natasha, who were sitting in the first row of the box, were discussing this matter, several counts and countesses behind them listened carefully, with expressions that seemed slightly strange, as if they had remembered some rumors, but none of them spoke up.

  "Judging from the people he contacted in Alto, there was indeed another plot, unfortunately the Night Watch didn't capture him alive and let him self-destruct." Sald didn't answer, but instead looked at the tall Holy Knight standing beside him, who was wearing full armor and had an invisible face, to explain to Duke Vaolette and Princess Natasha.

  "We suspect that the mysterious magician 'Professor' has come for the same plot and also took on the responsibility of investigating the death of the previous magician, so it can be judged that he came to Alto after the witch was burned to death."

  Only knights of the church can be called holy knights.

  Natasha, who had a slightly strange expression earlier, was leaning back in her chair with an air of relaxation, and now gazed at the seats of ordinary nobles and musicians below with a smile in her eyes: "You seem to have a good grasp of the Altor magic circle."

  Although Natasha's devotion to the God of Truth was commended by Cardinal Sald, and her teacher was even the commander of the Church's Holy Sword Knights, except when praying or facing the God of Truth, she always had a lazy look on her face, even in front of the cardinal and the grand duke.

  Although he intentionally concealed his knowledge of magic, the difference between the current magical system and the ancient one made his concealment somewhat unsuccessful. However, it can be seen that this professor does not trust the magicians of Alto, I think he suspects that the previous magician was caught because he came into contact with Alto's magical circle.

  The tall holy knight said the judgment within the church, "And our two hidden ones in the Alto magic circle, because of that matter, are also suspected by others, it's hard to track down 'Professor', and before having accurate news about 'Professor', the Night Watcher dare not approach their secret gathering, for fear of falling into a trap, and may not be able to set up an ambush."

  In the city of Alto, where the church's power is strong, the ancient magic inheritors have been secretly recruited by the church over the course of hundreds of years. Some people have lost their way and been caught by the church, changing sides, but the church has not repeatedly attacked the magicians and magic apprentices in Alto, thoroughly eliminating those who were exposed. This is because their power was no longer sufficient to stir up a big storm in Alto, and instead, preserving the integrity of this magical circle might just catch a big fish.

  Valoric stroked his lean chin: "The professor's affair is not urgent, what's most important now is the movement of 'Silver White Horn' and what they are plotting in Alto."

  "As you wish, Your Highness." The Holy Knight made the decision himself, as the Magical Assembly had only sent one not-so-powerful magician, and there wouldn't be a big conspiracy for now. "The matter of 'Professor' has been handed over to the junior Night Watchers to follow up, while we will pursue the case of 'Silver White Horn' with all our might."

  Natasha played with her own waist-length purple hair, asking casually: "Still haven't found Longsang Airen?"

  "Perhaps being protected, he found what he should have found the root of the incident." The Holy Knight finished speaking and stopped talking, the orchestra below had already prepared, and the concert was about to begin.

  At this time, a young man with purple hair, half a head taller than Natasha, walked in at the entrance of the box. His appearance was similar to Natasha's, but more robust and stable, and on his simple knight uniform, there was only the emblem of the Violet family.

  He smiled and nodded to the Earl of Haynau, the Earl of Radetzky, etc., and finally walked up to the first row, bowing respectfully to Prince Sal. de Reischach and the Grand Duke of Hesse-Darmstadt.

  "Dear cousin, you're late." Natasha smiled and waved her hand at the highest commander of the city guard, Count Verdi, nephew of Grand Duke Vaoiret.

  After finishing the Knight's courtesy, Will sat down beside Natasha, with only the middle-aged woman between them: "Before coming over, I was dealing with some information about Silver White Corner from the City Guard, unfortunately, there wasn't much gain."

  As he explained, he picked up the score: "Lucien Evans, who is this composer? When did he write this symphony called 'Fate'?" The Count of Verdi, famous in music circles, was relatively familiar with the musicians' association.

  At this, both Grand Duke Vaurien and Bishop Saldé took up the sheet of music and examined it carefully.

  "Is this a symphony with 'fate' as its theme? It seems to be the work of a composer who dares to try." Bishop Salde said with a smile, not minding Altor's music trend at all, for strength was the church's confidence.

  "Wait, why haven't I ever heard of this musician? And what's his relationship with Viktor?" As a music lover, Altor was familiar with all the renowned musicians qualified to hold concerts at the Grand Hall of Hymns.

  Natasha burst out laughing: "Yesterday, Baron Osero suddenly asked me to change the program, and even kept the song and composer secret. Hehe, but this Lucien Evans, I know him, he's a student of Victor, a guy who has only been in music for three months. What kind of song can he write? Besides being bold, what else can a weak-looking guy like him do? It's really worth looking forward to." As a fifth-level knight, her hearing and memory were both very good.

  "Three months? Although I started learning music at the age of eight and was able to write scores at nine, it's really surprising and unbelievable." Will raised an eyebrow, he was that kind of man who had to do everything perfectly and couldn't tolerate others surpassing him.

  Sarad remained calm: "There are always some people who are favored by God and are geniuses."

  Upon hearing this sentence, Natasha couldn't help but think of all sorts of rumors about Bishop Salde.

  Since entering the Altor Monastery to study, Salde was very mediocre, far inferior to those talented geniuses, but in the end, it was he who became the Holy Spirit Pastor, although it took a full 150 years.

  His oft-repeated advice to those who came after him was: "Faithfulness to the Lord has nothing to do with talent or giftedness."

  So when facing so-called geniuses, Saldor is always so calm and tranquil.

  Count Vautrin turned to look at the nobles who looked extremely surprised after hearing Natasha's words, and smiled: "Only by listening to the music can one be sure whether it is true or not. The talent for music is something that devils cannot grant, but lies are the devil's symbol."

  After he finished speaking, Viktor took a baton and walked onto the stage, first bowing solemnly in the direction of the box where Grand Duke Vaulierre was seated, then bowing to the nobles and musicians in other directions, finally turning around, slightly lowering his head, staring at the baton in his hand.

  The music began to sound, and Grand Duke Vaulierre closed his eyes to listen, then smiled: "This is one of Viktor's best works in the past, fully demonstrating the beauty of music."

  In the beautiful music, all the voices of noble communication slowly stopped.

  Meanwhile, in the background, Lucien and Lott, Phyllis and others exchanged smiles, and it seemed that Professor Viktor's mental state was very good.

  After all that had happened, apart from some reserve with Herodotus, Lot, Phyllis and Lucien became like normal classmates, their change in attitude stemming from respect for truly talented people.

  After nearly forty minutes of the first symphony, the atmosphere in the entire concert hall gradually became more urgent. During the intermission, however, Duke Vaurien expressed his concerns to Count Heinberg and others that Viktor's first piece was already considered one of his best works, so if the next three symphonies couldn't reach this level, the overall tone of the concert would be greatly lowered.

  But Viktor's second symphony dispelled Vaoriote's doubts, the music was more lively and beautiful, like a breeze through the forest, like a rural landscape full of mature flavors, in a simple expression of musical beauty, a touch of personal emotion was infused but not obvious.

  However, its perfect combination with music has elevated the entire symphony, filled with joyful, free and refreshing melodies.

  At the end of the second symphony, Grand Duke Vaulierre couldn't help but applaud during the intermission, expressing his satisfaction: "Victor is indeed an outstanding musician who is always making progress."

  "Of course, it's been a long time since I've heard such a light and beautiful melody." Count Verdi also praised, but more to echo the Duke of Vaulierre. Like most nobles, at his age, he wasn't particularly fond of this kind of pastoral music.

  Another authority, Princess Natasha, clapped lightly and said: "I think Viktor has not done enough, he has infused too little emotion, and there is no theme to support it. This symphony still has room for improvement."

  Victor, in memory of his late wife, had been trying out new musical styles for years, and this work was the greatest gain, but unfortunately Natasha, a fan of thematic music, heard a huge flaw.