Chapter 1244 - 547: Sonata No. 14

"Finally finished reciting..."

Feeling the surge of Magic Power within him, the Hero breathed a sigh of relief.

Though this wasn't the first time someone used such cheesy words to summon him, she didn't know or care how the people of the Wreckage Tomb offered up their prayers.

Yet, after personally handing the words over to others, she had to stand in the center and watch them sing it solemnly and respectfully right in front of her.

The sensation was akin to ants crawling over the top of her feet, making the Hero nearly lose her composure several times.

Nonetheless, this attempt was ultimately successful.

With the prayers chanted by the Moon People, it produced a result exceeding her expectations.

She not only acquired the Magic Power and some Skills she possessed in reality but could vaguely sense other powers that couldn't be projected into the Illusion Realm.

Whether it was the Transformation power stirring within her or the Legendary Equipment intimately connected to her Magic Power, it felt as if they were not in some unreachable other world, but Inches Away, ready to be pulled close with a stretch of her hand.

And it wasn't just a delusion.

It's just that even though the Moon People's chanting was flawless, it was merely pure praise without the support of accumulated years of prayers, extended ritual processes, or material anchors like offerings and sacred icons.

In simpler terms, the scene just now appeared magnificent and holy, but was essentially just an impromptu adaptation of a sacred hymn.

To truly complete a world-crossing summoning, far too many necessary elements were still lacking.

Therefore, the Hero could probably only choose one of those powers she vaguely sensed, projecting it beside herself, thus filling the faith-constructed channel.

"What's the matter, Your Majesty? Is there anything amiss?"

Noticing the Hero lost in thought, the High Priest curiously asked.

The end of the sacred song marks the official beginning. After confirming the Hero had acquired enough power to resist or even suppress the Moon Capital, the High Priests prepared to set out.

Next, they had to head to the area where Grey Moon had just torn through the space barrier and subdue the tide of Magic Creatures formed by its magic.

Upon hearing the High Priest's inquiry, the Hero remembered the advice she had given her earlier, finally arriving at a decision.

"It's nothing, it's just that the opportunity is rare, and I also want to try something."

"That's right, this is how it should be," the High Priest nodded in agreement, a comforting smile appearing on her face.

"I'm grateful to Your Majesty for previous considerations, but there's no need to be so serious about everything. Since we're in a simulation, letting loose and trying some whimsical ideas might make subsequent practices more grounded."

"Thank you for your suggestion."

Smiling, the Hero expressed her thanks without further delay. After a simple farewell, the two parted ways.

The High Priest led most of the Moon People to split up and suppress the Ashen Moon Demon, while a small portion followed the Hero to the Central Temple of the Moon Capital.

In the past, it was where the Moon Empress resided, and also a final sanctuary for the High Priests. Yet, paradoxically, the Central Temple was also the place with the strongest magic and most terrifying Purification powers in the entire Moon Capital.

Just like the center of a Hurricane's eye is the calmest place.

However, being in the eye of the storm doesn't mean one can Shaking the surrounding all-encompassing Storm wall.

For the past millennium, the High Priests could only be trapped in that gradually Shrinking calm space, barely Maintaining their sanity, watching helplessly as their once-homeland and compatriots were devoured bit by bit by the uncontrolled Moon Capital.

If this were reality, to ensure nothing went wrong, the Hero would probably choose to directly disperse the storm. Whether by punching or axing, she had the confidence to crush the storm created by Moonlight head-on.

But since this is a possibility simulation, with a chance to try various methods...

"Speaking of which, you seem to really enjoy singing this time," the Hero suddenly asked curiously, "Is it an original hobby of yours?"

The High Priest shook her head slightly.

"The land on the Moon is barren, with few things available for diversion. But before becoming like this, we too had emotions and desires. For us at that time, singing and music were among the few entertainments."

"The land on the Moon is barren, offering few activities for enjoyment. But before becoming like this, we were also beings of emotions and desires. Singing and music for us were among the few entertainments."

These are not documented even in the Taboo Legacy.

After all, to the Moon People deeply trapped in the Hollow Disaster, gradually forgetting their emotions, those scores once carrying joy and longing had long lost the necessity to continue being passed down.

Perhaps, precisely because those melodies were so important to them, the High Priest chose to sing aloud frequently after becoming unconscious.

"...I see. You might enjoy the upcoming performance as well."

The Hero smiled slightly.

Thinking to this point, she rejected Xia's attempt to volunteer and reached out her consciousness to another Magic Power aura intimately connected to her.

Spring Light Piano Key.

The Legendary Inherited Equipment gifted by the old king. The piano once played by the legendary Music Saint.

Moon City not only regards emotions, but even life itself as filth that needs to be purified, attempting to shape a specimen city that undergoes no further changes, maintaining only the bare minimum of physiological activity.

Then, if the musical instrument said to have the power to blow away the harsh winter and bring spring early is played here, what changes will it bring?

Then if this musical instrument, said to blow away the harsh winter and bring spring early, is played here, will it bring any different changes?

Spring is the season of resurgence, the time when vitality awakens.

On this moon once covered in filth, but now left only barren, is there still room to welcome spring?

"Anyway, we'll know if we try."

[Spring Light Piano Key will begin the performance of Sonata No. 14: "Moonlight"]

[The sonata is divided into three movements, which will be judged separately, and based on the performance results, will influence the reality of Moon Reader.]

[First Movement: Hazy Moon - Soft]

[Second Movement: Full Moon - Agility]

[Third Movement: Broken Moon - Explosive]

→☆→☆→☆→✧←★←★←★←

Encircled by several High Priests, the Hero briskly walks through the streets of Moon City.

Unlike the fearful trembling upon her initial arrival, now her stride is steady and composed, as if a queen inspecting her own domain. Even though the surrounding buildings remain cold and unfamiliar, they can no longer instill any fear.

Meanwhile, as the High Priest force joined efforts to suppress the Grey Moon, Pure World Moon City finally gained a moment's respite from the assault of Magic Creatures.

Naturally, it did not express gratitude for the Priests' assistance, but instead, immediately redirected some Magic Power, attempting to expel the Hero, an outsider who does not belong to Moon City.

However, just as the Hero previously judged the High Priest, even though she had already exiled herself and her original physical body no longer existed, the current state of the High Priest was unprecedentedly powerful.

As if Magic Power cost nothing, under the nearly synchronized chanting of several Moon People, one Ritual Magic after another was rapidly deployed. The attacks from Moon City had yet to reach the Hero, but were easily negated by layered Magic Techniques.

Along the way, the Hero almost didn't need to act personally, and smoothly reached the area where the Central Temple is located.

"However, here, we won't be able to continue confronting It."

The High Priest looked ahead and gently reminded.

Though Moon City's architecture is uniform, there are still clear distinctions between different districts. And the strength of Moon City also changes depending on the area.

In the outer districts, the High Priest can still rely on her own strength and her understanding of Moon City's operation to stand on equal footing with it. But once entering the Central Region, the authority of Pure World Moon City equates with hers, along with endless Magic Power.

Unless hiding in the former Queen's bedroom, the High Priest's own strength is not enough to resist this city that aspires to step into the Divine Domain.

"It's okay, this is far enough."

Facing the High Priest's somewhat apologetic gaze, the Hero smiled softly and then stepped forward alone.

She raised her hands and gently placed them on the Spring Light Piano Key manifested before her.

The keyboard floating in front of the girl appeared slightly miniaturized but was concentrated with Magic Power that no one could underestimate.

Simultaneously, as the girl continued to infuse it with Magic Power, the piano keys bloomed with radiant brilliance.

Immediately after, countless Runes appeared in the space behind the girl, with Magic intertwining and coalescing along intricate trajectories, and matter being constructed out of thin air.

Seeing this scene, a trace of nostalgia flashed in the Priest's eyes.

Purifying filth, reshaping energy, constructing matter...

Once, they too had built this city brick by brick in this manner.

Then, in just a few moments, a magnificent stage building emerged behind the Hero, standing quietly amidst the cold and empty streets of Moon City.

Facing the approaching storm, feeling the steady yet intense emotion conveyed by the Spring Light Piano Key, the Hero smiled slightly and extended her hand.

The black silk covering her hand slipped off, revealing her original skin color.

At least the first note, let it be played with her own hand.

Then, the girl's slender fingers gently pressed down, hitting the first key on the keyboard.

[First Movement: Hazy Moon - Soft (LV Simple Judgment, Spring Light Piano Key +5 cap +2 fixed, successful if hostility of Moon City is reduced)]

D95+2=(10)=12

[Pure World Moon City]

D89=63