I am a hero of the former civilization.

As if by magic, she relaxed instantly and suddenly understood why Alicia had pulled her along.

Since I can't hide it anyway, I might as well face it openly. How many people noticed my ears along the way?

Normally, Sakura would be extremely uncomfortable; the assassin's keen senses are more like a curse, enveloping her in a mixture of disgust and curiosity. But today...

How could I not have noticed?

Completely relaxed, or rather, with all their attention focused on Ryan and Alicia, they were so unguarded.

Perhaps, this is magic.

Alicia was very lucky; her ticket was in the first row, with a giant stage just ten meters in front of her, large screens on both sides, and heavy curtains tightly closed.

Ryan looked around and saw a dense crowd of people and the lights of cameras. Suddenly, he noticed something.

This is probably the first time I've ever been to a concert, both in my past and present lives.

He suddenly found it somewhat amusing that this first time happened in this broken world, and it was even given to Eden—what a strange coincidence.

As Ryan was lost in thought, he suddenly heard the melodious sound of a violin.

The top-of-the-line sound system perfectly reproduced the sound quality, and the flowing melody made people unconsciously calm down. Then the roof of the stadium closed, making the light suddenly dark.

Ryan closed his eyes, his fingers tapping lightly on the armrest, feeling that the melody sounded somewhat familiar.

"It sounds like Swan Lake, um, the bass part is a little different."

Alicia was completely infatuated. Sakura, with her killer instincts, pricked up her ears and caught the words. She turned her head in surprise to look at the man's calm profile.

Hmm, could it be that he wasn't bragging?

Ryan was indeed an expert. He slightly opened his eyes, saw that the curtains were tightly closed, and saw that the venue with tens of thousands of people was completely silent, with only the light from cell phones shining like stars, like a dream.

Then, the sound of a piano began, and Ryan seemed to see a gentle stream, with a girl as graceful as water plucking the keys by the riverbank.

"It's a bit like 'Ballade pour Adeline,' but softer, with added legato transitions." Ryan glanced at Alicia, who was engrossed in the music with her eyes closed, and gently nudged her with his elbow. "Who composed this piece?"

“Eden, I told you she’s a genius.”

Could it be that Eden is also a kind of Möbius, just with a different skill tree?

Ryan thought for a moment, then chuckled to himself, "As long as it sounds good, why worry so much?"

Then the curtain gently opened, and a solitary beam of light gathered on the right side of the stage, revealing a grand piano and a long-haired girl beside it.

Her long, wine-red hair fluttered slightly, and her black dress accentuated her perfect figure. The skirt, like flower petals, revealed two slender legs in black stockings. She closed her eyes, appearing very absorbed, and the piano music gradually changed from melodious to passionate.

Yes, she is indeed beautiful and talented.

This was the tenth hero Ryan had ever met, and she was indeed quite different from the previous ones. Moreover, Eden was different from the others; she was neither a researcher nor a warrior.

'So why did she become Yingjie again?'

Ryan was lost in thought while listening to the music. After a while, he heard the music stop, and the entire hall erupted in thunderous applause.

He saw the young woman gracefully rise and bow, take the microphone, and come to the front of the stage. She stood in the center of the spotlight, gazing at the eyes of tens of thousands of people.

"Thank you all for coming to my concert. Before this, I went to the North and witnessed the ruins and devastation there. I personally felt that despair."

Eden's voice was clear, yet also warm.

"But life must go on. The wishes of the deceased will be carried by the living. Dwelling on the past is meaningless. I hope my song can soothe the sadness and confusion in your hearts."

"Like warriors protecting civilization, like doctors saving lives, I will express that feeling."

She gave off a compassionate and empathetic vibe, which made Ryan nod slightly. Just the fact that she dared to go to the front lines and witness destruction firsthand made her far superior to ordinary celebrities.

Some feelings can only be understood through personal experience, just like the loudest applause that erupted in the entire venue.

The slow piano music began, and the hall fell silent again. Everyone looked at the spotlight on the dark stage, where the girl in the spotlight gently raised the microphone.

[Lying face down under the shade of trees swaying in the wind, weeping]

Looking at a version of myself that I don't recognize.

[The guitar is played for those who have passed away]

A shooting star falls because of someone who never returns.

Even such a plea: "Don't leave me."

[And all that's gained is the quiet swaying of orange petals.]

The girl's voice was low and sorrowful, making the venue as silent as death. Images of her destroyed homeland and herself crying while holding her relatives or comrades appeared in her mind's eye.

Yes, no matter how much you pray to the gods or plead with anyone, the dead will eventually fade from your memory, leaving only the most stubborn pain. Just as flower petals sway, the future will not change according to human will.

The world is cruel in this way; the collapse makes everyone realize their own powerlessness.

Ryan's hand, which was tapping out the rhythm, stopped unintentionally. He frowned and looked at the lonely girl on the stage, as countless images flashed through his mind.

He had absolutely no connection with Long Aotian. Along his journey, he witnessed countless sacrifices and deaths. Amidst the mournful song, he slowly raised his right hand and touched the corner of his eye.

The wet touch startled him, and his gaze calmed considerably.

This Eden is something else.

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The song is full of emotion, and of course, it also features top-notch technique and a divinely bestowed voice.

This isn't a question of whether it sounds good or bad; it's clearly a kind of spiritual erosion, immersing the listener completely in the song.

Those sorrows, those helplessness, those feelings of powerlessness.

Just as Ryan's eyes welled up with tears, he heard sobbing all around him. Eden had actually made people cry in a physical sense, even though some of them had never experienced the Honkai or known anyone who had perished.

But the human instinct to be moved makes them unable to stop their tears from falling, completely immersed in the emotion.

If it's too full, even a piece of iron would melt.

Sorrow wells up within me and cannot be stopped.

Just as Ryan was starting to panic, an electric guitar began to play, raising the somber melody several notches, and at the same time, the singer's voice changed.

She became intense and resolute, her voice filled with penetrating power, as if she had transformed from a helpless girl into a strong warrior.

[Reflected in the pristine white, untouched by sorrow]

A summer scene with swaying orange and yellow petals.

Even though her face is no longer youthful.

We cannot cross those ruins stained with blood.

Ryan tensed his muscles, and the images in his mind shifted. Yes, he saw countless ruins, but humanity's resistance had never ceased.

One wave of people died, and another wave of people followed. Humanity was ravaged by the collapse, but it spanned tens of thousands of years.

From ancient civilizations to later generations, we have never admitted defeat. Just like this piece of music, sorrow and passion coexist, sacrifice and unwavering commitment go hand in hand.

Ryan stared wide-eyed, leaning forward like a warrior before a charge, watching the girl on stage raise her hand, her voice reaching its highest point.

Oh, the melody of farewell!

On this land where memories have all burned away—

The tender shoots of hope are breaking through the soil.

The melodious piano, the exciting electric guitar, and the melancholic violin resounded simultaneously, creating a chord that seemed to blend countless emotions together.

Sadness, struggle, despair, hope—the dead can never return, and perhaps even the traces of human civilization will be burned away.

Even if the earth turns to scorched earth and life eventually becomes extinct, the tender shoots of hope will always remain.

At this most tragic moment, Eden's voice, like the first ray of light at dawn, pleads with the most resolute tone.

Before the dawn, which we have already greeted countless times, arrives once more.

Please do not turn off the light in your hand.

【Wheel, spin on!】

call......

When all the sounds subsided, Ryan let out a long sigh and sank into his chair. At this moment, he finally admired the profession of 'songstress', for she could contain so much emotion in a single song.

Language seemed inadequate at this moment. As he gazed at the silent girl on the stage, it was as if Eden had delivered a powerful and moving speech.

A speech that was both the most sorrowful and the most passionate.

In the deathly silent hall, he slowly raised his hand, not even glancing at Alicia and Sakura beside him, becoming the first to break free from the overwhelming amount of information.

popping.

The crisp applause drew Eden's attention, who was breathing heavily. She noticed the handsome young man, and at first glance, she had a strange feeling.

Pity and cruelty were both concentrated in this man; reason and madness remained in his eyes. Without even looking at today's guest list, Eden seemed to understand something.

A fighter, a hero.

Their golden eyes met their grey eyes, and without saying a word, they simply nodded in perfect unison.

popping...

As if waking from a dream, thunderous applause resounded throughout the stadium. The sound was so majestic, like a continuous cascade of muffled thunder. This 'thunder' echoed from all over the city, crossed the stadium, and filled the entire venue.

Eden smiled subtly, gracefully lifted her skirt and curtsied, and then the applause grew even louder.

"As expected of Eden, it made me cry." Alicia clapped her hands, her eyes sparkling like stars.

She liked the atmosphere, she loved the feeling, and her feelings never wavered.

"From helpless sorrow to determination and passion, there isn't a single word about battle, yet it's like a unique battle song, hard to understand, yet everything feels natural." Sakura nodded repeatedly, feeling that coming today was the right decision.

The highest level of art is to evoke resonance; she completely understood the meaning within the melody.

Ryan said nothing and continued to applaud enthusiastically. Even from the most rational perspective, he could only conclude that it was 'perfect'.

This emotion, this singing skill, is like a martial arts master who perfectly combines form and intent; even Eden himself is extraordinary.

He had a deep impression of that brief eye contact; if he had to make a comparison, it was probably similar to the first time he met Alicia.

As expected, none of the thirteen heroes were ordinary; those who survived to the end must have excelled in some aspect.

He slowly leaned back in his chair, quietly enjoying the performance that followed. He found that Eden's style was very pure, without too many frills or embellishments, and there were no backup dancers.