Chapter 425: Sixty, I’m only giving you ten seconds_2
Hewinia nodded again, “Yes, I’ve heard that so older students stay on at school after graduation, just to take part in the grand festivities… But, why is that? Haven’t their notes faded?”
“Of course not,” Phinis said with a smile. “They have not.”
Hewinia managed to show a surprised expression right on cue.
“As I just ntioned, the fading of notes is ‘in general terms’, so naturally there are exceptions,” Phinis explained. “Indeed, so Players are able to delay the fading of their notes, from four or five years to over a decade… it is possible.”
“This… can it really be done?”
“Naturally, it is possible,” Phinis continued. “And the thod is no secret, it is… purity.”
“Purity?”
“Yes.” Phinis nodded. “The more pure a Player’s connection to the music is, the fewer distractions they have in their heart, the better they can preserve their notes. The more one’s heart is filled with other desires, the more they crave things beyond the music, the worse the state of their notes becos. Miss Hevnia, you must have seen such people, whose notes have faded beyond recognition even before graduation. That’s why most Players who wish to delay the fading of their notes choose to stay at school after graduating, because only the Three Great Academies can provide them with this purest of environnts.”
Before Hewinia could respond, she heard Bai Wei’s lazy voice in her heart, “It’s just abstinence, why make it so complicated?”
This startled her slightly, “Can you still speak?”
“Why not? I never said I was going to be mute,” Bai Wei said with a chuckle. “Just that I would speak less.”
“You don’t seem to be speaking less now.”
“I haven’t gone in yet. After I do, I’ll speak less,” Bai Wei said. “That castle is filled with the power of the Holy Sound Master, so the ti I can connect with you spiritually can’t be too long. Hmm, let’s see… I’ll try to contact you with short sentences from now on.”
“…Short sentences?”
“Yes, the shorter the better, but I will try to make sure you understand,” Bai Wei explained. “If we get to so more dangerous places where it’s difficult to even connect with you, I will find a way to leave you so hints. If you suddenly find that I’m not responding and see so baffling short sentences, don’t doubt it, they are the clues I’ve left for you.”
Hewinia felt it was a bit strange, “Like what?”
“Like… ‘hidden path ahead’,” Bai Wei said with a laugh, “or perhaps ‘well done, well done.'”
…Why is he suddenly so enthusiastic?
Hewinia was even more puzzled.
However, knowing that Bai Wei could still give her hints, not just observe passively, made her feel sowhat relieved.
Then, she turned her attention back to Phinis.
Of course, her previous exchange with Bai Wei had not interfered with her conversation with Phinis at all. After spending so much ti with Bai Wei, she was well accustod to multitasking.
“So, did the Principal also extend the fading ti of his notes like this?” Hewinia continued to act “Surprised.” “But even so… it wouldn’t be possible to extend it to fifty years old, right?”
“But that’s exactly what happened,” Phinis said with a smile. “The Principal always kept his notes in very good condition. Until the grand celebration twenty years ago, at the age of fifty, his notes had still not faded, so he was able to play the ‘Seven Notes·Chattering’ that left a significant mark in history. When you et him, you’ll understand. He’s definitely the greatest, the most pure Player of music you’ll ever encounter.”
Hewinia rarely heard such “admiration” in Phinis’s tone.
Only the legendary Principal could inspire such genuine respect from the great young master of the Lawrence family.
To maintain the notes until the age of fifty without any fading.
How exactly was that accomplished?
Hewinia instinctively wanted to ask Bai Wei if he had any information on the Principal.
But at that mont, a piercing cry of birds ca from outside the carriage.
Hewinia reflexively turned her head and saw through the window countless owls launching themselves from the snow-white castle, flying towards the distance.
“We are about to arrive,” Phinis announced. “Miss Hevnia, if you still have questions about the Principal, you can ask him in person later.”
Hewinia raised her eyebrows in surprise, “The Principal is willing to et ?”
“Of course, don’t forget about your note,” Phinis said nonchalantly. “Twenty years ago, the Principal missed the final step to deification because he lacked one Golden Seventh Note. Although he hasn’t ntioned it himself, everyone knows it’s his greatest regret. Since then, even as his health declined and he could no longer participate in the academy’s affairs, he would personally et any Player who possesses the Golden Seventh Note.”
“I see,” Hewinia said, first with an expectant look, then suddenly, as if she rembered sothing, she apologetically said to Phinis, “I apologize, Mr. Phinis, have I brought up painful mories for you?”
“If you are referring to Orenna,” Phinis shook his head. “There is no need for apologies, and an apology from the one who should give it… would be pointless now.”
Phinis obviously did not want to dwell on the topic of Orenna, and quickly he recovered his smile.
“However, since we brought up family. Miss Hevnia, I have a surprise for you.”
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