I stopped being a warrior and became the strongest

“Are you the musician who figured out how to use the instrument that was drowned in the sleep? ”

“Haha, you're lucky. ”

“Luck is the most necessary force for artists, isn't it? ”

I greeted the Elves on the ship in Cannon.

Some view Odyssey and Kenon with contempt.

“I wonder where the old man brought the Demibeasts... Tsk, tsk. ”

“You must be out of your mind, seeing as you've brought other people into the palace. ”

They raise their voices as if Odyssey's group were to hear them.

‘Don't get provoked. Rather, that's what they want. ’

Odyssey stared at them with no hesitation.

“You have patience. ”

Looking at Odyssey, Kenon nods.

“I'm not foolish enough to express my feelings in a position like this. And most of all, I don't want to blow the opportunity that Kenon has created. ”

Was his answer satisfactory?

Kenon says with a light smile.

“The emotional side is really clumsy. Besides, it's hard to look forward to those who can't escape the old climate of exorcising other peoples. ”

“What? ”

Odyssey looks at him as surprised by Kenon's remarks.

‘I remember when I first confronted him, he also did not take pleasure in the other races..’

“Hmmm..”

In Odyssey's eyes, Kenon clears his throat because he felt anxious.

“Times are changing and history is changing with them. As great lords were born of Giants and Humans, great musicians were born of Demibeasts. ”

“.. is a compliment. ”

“I mean it. ”

Kenon looks Odyssey straight in the eye and continues to speak.

“I could arrange a seat, but I was able to shake their hand because your reputation was supported. ”

“ · · · ”

“Hmmm... After all, what we elves need now is change. ”

Odyssey tilts his head in Kenon's words.

“A change has already begun, hasn't it? Just because you allow the other factions to visit...”

“That's not a change. It's just been swept away by the winds of change experienced by the other factions. ”

Kenon glances at the nobles of his presidency with wrinkled eyes.

“Unless the winds of change blow inside, we will always be wiped out. ”

“.. the winds of change? ”

“Yes. Just as giants are united under the blood and steel monarch's bical, the winds of change change change change many things, as divided men are united by Doren and Doran." Oh, thank you. ”

Kenon set up a wandering young elf with glasses made of leaves on a tray.

Take the glass, dampen the throat with a clear liquid, and then continue talking.

“Of course, we may encounter conflicts and frustrations in change, but the seeds of growth born in change will bloom the flower of development. ”

“So how does Kenon want to make a difference? ”

When Odyssey asks, Kenon smiles at him.

“Let's start by breaking the pride of the old elves. ”

“ · · · ”

When Kennon said something he didn't understand, he showed a suspicious face.

“Serdans II is entering! ”

Through a giant door with a loud trumpet.

Elves in shining crowns have begun to enter the presidency.

“My king...”

Everyone on the chairman's knees.

Odyssey also kneels.

“Rise.”

Serdon II's heavy voice echoes the ileum.

The nobles slowly got up.

Serdans II sweep through the crowd with dry eyes.

“Who will excite my ears today? ”

“M-my accompanied musician dares to play in front of Ser Dunn. ”

“So did I.”

Join the band of musicians accompanied by some nobles and step into the presence of the king.

“ · · · ”

Odyssey looked at them curiously.

Kenon speaks at last for him.

“The king's test has begun. ”

“The king's... test?” “Yes. He loves art more than anyone. It's the music that I love the most. So he would often throw these parties to satisfy himself with great prizes for musicians and nobles. ”

Odyssey nods as if he understood in Kenon's explanation and asks.

“I've never seen a king who loves music.” “He didn't love music from the beginning, either. Her second favorite daughter, Princess Sena, had gone mad after being taken by a Vikal. Maybe to ease the grief of losing her daughter, but the problem is...”

A Kennon that connects horses with a rather heavy face.

“No one has ever satisfied the king. ”

“.. Yes? ”

Odyssey opened his eyes to his words.

“You didn't satisfy anyone? ”

I didn't understand it at all.

There must have been a lot of musicians playing for the king.

No one satisfied him?

“Every day, the royal musicians and musicians from all over the continent listen to high music, so they are not satisfied with the dizziness of the sound. ”

“Indeed...”

I'm sick of eating delicious food every day.

If you listen to beautiful music over and over again, you will be bitten.

“Is that why you brought me here? ”

“I won't deny it. But if you please the king, you will have the king's full support, and with his support, you will achieve what you truly desire. ”

‘Obviously, with the king's support, we can achieve more than Kennon can now. ’

After Kenon's reasonable words, he nodded his head.

Odyssey stares at the musician playing in front of the king.

Are you playing Roland? ’

Roland, an instrument that pulls out tunes using pitches.

It was an instrument not uncommon, but accessible in his hometown.

Round

Whenever a pitchfork is pressed by a musician's hand.

A colorful melody flowed from the instrument.

“ · · · ”

Odyssey flaunts his tune with his eyes closed.

‘I think I have excellent skills with Roland... but it's not dry. I don't feel anything for the tone. ’

I read the importance of how the composer wrote the musical notes.

It would be better to load the meditation onto the instrument or interpret it differently.

"There's no emotion, no conscience in that musical performance. ’

All you see is glamorous craftsmanship.

“ · · · ”

When Odyssey was locked out while evaluating the negative rate.

Round

Suddenly, the sound that was spreading within the president stopped.

“Never mind. Nothing more to hear. There were many who were ordinary savages. Take him out.”

The king clapped his hands with an indifferent gaze.

“P-please give me one more chance... one more chance! Please...!"

The musician who was tapping the keyboard and the nobleman who brought him screams and is dragged out into the soldiers' hands.

“ · · · ”

Odyssey stares at Kenon dazed.

“.. what the hell is going on? ”

“For not satisfying the king. The musician will have his hands cut off, and the hauled nobleman will not be exempt from punishment along with the ranks. ”

“ · · · ”

At the words of Kenon, Odyssey feels that both ears stand firm.

“Isn't that dangerous? ”

Even a nobleman, not only a musician, was on an adventure.

If he stepped in front of the king, Kenon also had to take risks.

“Opportunities come with risks. Taking risks, challenging or giving up is up to you. ”

“.. haven't you thought about if I fail? ”

Kenon shakes his head tightly, smiling at his question.

“I believe in the thrill I felt when I first met you. It wasn't just an impression. There's something in your music that beats hot, and I trust the feelings I feel. ”

“ · · · ”

“I'm ready for you to do whatever it takes. What about you?”

Even the sincere confession of Kenon.

“I...”

Odyssey does not make decisions easily.

"Cutting off your arms is the end of your life as a musician. If I don't satisfy Ser II..."

No wonder Kennon sees ruin.

The future he dreamed of would also be cut off with both arms.

“ · · · ”

When Odyssey pondered with a heavy face.

[What are you waiting for? Challenge me when you get a chance!]

Maron, who was watching, whistles in the jealous wind.

“You can get your arms chopped off if you try. ”

Maron sighs at Odyssey's little whisper.

[You've already proven your worth, haven't you? That's why Kenon came out here, trusting you.]

“Yeah, but...”

Odyssey bites his lip thinking about failing.

[Do you think other people are happy about your performance because you're deaf? I applauded you because they were so moved by your performance that they remembered your name.]

Maron keeps reminding himself of his accomplishments and encouraging him.

[Play and run if you don't satisfy the king! What are you going to do with the power I taught you? Are you going to use it for soup stew?]

“ · · · ”

[This is your chance. The opportunity you created. I don't want you to miss your chance.]

Maybe it's because of Maron's repeated persuasion.

“Great, I'll play. ”

Finally, Odyssey decided to stare at Kenon.

“Sounds like you've made up your mind. Good. ”

Kennon also held his hand with pleated hands and nodded his head.

“Is there no one else who can play for me? ”

Serdun II's voice echoes again.

“ · · · ”

But maybe it's because the musicians have already been dragged out.

The president was silent.

Ser Dan II sighs a dry sigh.

“Art lovers? That's ridiculous. Now I have to give that title to the other factions. ”

When his sarcasm rang.

“My musician dares to satisfy the king's ears, but are you all right? ”

“Cannon... hmm...”

Ser Dan II was staring at an old elf with a somewhat complicated gaze.

Soon, he wrinkles his hands as if it were fine.

“I'll tell you what, even if you're old, your punishment won't go down. ”

“Of course. Shouldn't opportunities and risks be fair to everyone? ”

“Great. So where's the music you want to play for me? ”

Serdon II's words fell.

“I'll play for the king. ”

Odyssey slowly walked in front of him and knelt on his knees.

Some of the crowds who had not seen him began to be embarrassed.

“... aren't they Demibeast? ”

“I can't believe you brought Demibeasts... Looks like Kenon's finally getting old. ”

“Word on the street is that the Demibeast resolved Kennon's grumbling. You never know, do you? ”

“But a Demibeast among many musicians... would the king approve of another race playing? ”

While chattering flowed through the crowd.

“Demibeast... unusual. ”

Interesting to the dry eyes of Ser Dunne II.

“Though it may seem different to us, his spirit and talents as a musician will not be undermined by anyone. ”

“Hoho... I heard there's a musician who has solved your family's grievance, so the rumors must be true. All right, I'll let you play. ”

“Thank you."

Odyssey finally got a chance to play thanks to Kenon's support.

“So what instrument are you going to use to please my ears? ”

When Ser Dan II asked, Odyssey pointed to an instrument.

“I'll play Roland over there. ”

When Odyssey's words are finished,

A puzzled Kenon whispers in a hurry.

“Aren't you going to play with the instrument we brought? ”

“Yes, I will play Roland. ”

I've already released the spirit who used to live in the instrument.

Even if I used some instrument, I wouldn't be moved then.

But if you use the power that the Apostle taught you...

Something like that, no. It will be even more touching than then.

“That's ridiculous."

But Kenon, who has no way of knowing that, is embarrassed and dizzy.

I leaned on the cane with difficulty.

Odyssey holds his hand like that and looks at him with sure eyes.

“If you trust me, trust me to the end. ”

“ · · · ”

Maybe it's because I saw two eyes filled with certainty.

Kennon didn't say anything else. He stepped back.

"Whew."

Odyssey sits in a chair in front of Roland.

I slowly slap my hands, looking down at the white and black shelves.

“Can that Demibeast satisfy the king's ears? ”

“Even the musicians who asked me to give it to them failed. How is that even possible? Of course they'll be amputated. ”

“I can see Kenon regretting this choice. Stupid fellow.”

When many Elves anticipated Odyssey's failure.

Boom.

At the same time, the pitchfork is pressed hard by Odyssey's hand.

“What the...”

The strange sounds and emotions coming out of the keyboard surprised the face of the crowd.

“Hmm..”

A faint change begins to occur in the face of a seemingly useless king.

The End