Chapter 216 I Only Give You Ten Seconds
"Good afternoon, Miss Hevinia." Phoenix said to Hevinia with a smile, "So many things have happened. I have been a little worried that you will be affected, but fortunately, you look very good."
"Really?" Hevinia touched her face in surprise, then smiled and said, "It was because of Mr. Delin's good care that I was able to rest peacefully for a whole day on the ship when we came here."
Delin, who was standing by, touched his chest respectfully and said, "It's my honor to make you feel at ease."
"It's an honor for the entire Lawrence family." Phoenix took over the topic, then slightly turned his body, "Okay, Miss Hevinia, let's go up the mountain together."
Hevinia nodded slightly, then followed Phoenix into the carriage. Derin and his party, who had brought her here, bowed and left.
Then, the carriage pulled by the unicorn slowly walked on the snow and entered an ancient bronze door. Then, the bronze door slowly closed with a huge sound as low as a string sound.
Seeing this, Hevinia asked Phoenix: "Has the First Academy always been closed?"
"To be precise, it should be semi-enclosed." Phoenix explained with a smile, "College One is different from Colleges Two and Three. This is not only a college, but also a holy mountain. It is the place closest to the Lord. Naturally, people will not enter easily, so as not to offend the great Lord."
"Is that so?" said Helvinia. "I thought we were to be on guard against that fellow."
Hearing "that guy", Phoenix's smile faded a little, and he said lightly: "Although I admit that the guy caused quite a stir, if he wants to offend the Lord and challenge the entire academy just for this, it would be too foolish."
Finnis paused and continued.
"Don't worry, Miss Hevinia. This is not the Three Colleges. That guy can't come here. Even if he can come, we have enough means and people to deal with him. Even if we put aside our two great families and the Taichu, the greatest player of the entire Holy Sound is still here, isn't he?"
Hevinia blinked. "Principal?"
"Yes." Phoenix said with a smile, "Principal Ulysses."
...It's finally here.
Ulysses, the principal of the three major academies of the Holy Music Academy and the greatest contemporary performer who was just one note away from completing a thousand-year feat twenty years ago.
Naturally, Hevinia had given enough endorsements to this person who was the most outstanding contemporary figure in Shengyin in every aspect.
Of course, she couldn't show it to Phoenix, so she could only ask in a seemingly confused manner, "Is the principal still in charge? I always thought he had..."
"He has retired to the backline, right?" Phoenix said with a smile. "Indeed, in the eyes of the Second and Third Colleges, the principal is more like a legendary figure. After all, he is no longer as active as he was twenty years ago. After all... he is getting older."
"Are you old enough?" Hevinia suddenly hesitated. "Well, Mr. Finnis, I have a question that I don't know whether I should ask or not."
"Usually when you say this, you already have the answer in your heart." Phoenix said, "Just say it directly."
"...Okay." Hevinia leaned towards Phoenix unconsciously, looking like a little girl who heard some gossip from somewhere and couldn't wait to verify its authenticity. "How old is the principal? Why do some people say he is very young, while others say he is very old?"
While saying this, Hevinia was clutching the corner of her clothes nervously, but her shining eyes were full of thirst for knowledge and curiosity.
Hevinia herself was a little surprised by how skillful she was.
After seeing Bai Wei giving her a thumbs up, her body and spirit were instantly elevated to an extremely excellent state, making her already good at disguise even more handy.
Phoenix did not doubt anything. He smiled and said, "I guessed you would ask this. However, the birth date of Principal Ulysses should be recorded in the History of Holy Sound. Miss Hevinia, it seems that you did not pay attention to this class."
"Of course I know! I even got... a passing grade in this course!" Helvinia said a little indignantly, "But according to the records in history books, Principal Ulysses should be over 70 years old now, but how is this possible? If that's the case, then at the ceremony 20 years ago, the principal was also over 50 years old, which means he should have been..."
"It's time for the notes to fade, right?" Phoenix pointed out the key to the problem directly, and then said with a smile, "That's what you want to say, right?"
Helvinia nodded.
"Indeed, according to common sense, the best 'blooming period' of a note is within ten years after it is fully formed. For a performer, this best 'blooming period' is between the ages of thirteen and twenty-three." Phoenix said, "That's why the ceremony is basically attended by students from the three major colleges, because when they reach a certain age, they will face the inevitable problem of the fading of the notes."
“In fact, the three major institutes were established for this very reason.”
"However, Miss Helvinia, you should also know that not all participants in every ceremony are students of the appropriate age. Some players who have already graduated and are not so young also participate. Among these people, there are also golden sounds."
Helvinia nodded again. "Yes, I've heard that some seniors stayed on to work at the school after graduation just to participate in the ceremony... But why is that? Didn't their notes fade?"
"Of course..." Phoenix smiled and said, "No."
Hevinia still showed a surprised expression at the right time.
"As I said just now, the fading time is 'normal', but of course there are some things that are not so normal." Phoenix said, "There are indeed some players who can delay the fading time of the notes, from four or five years to more than ten years... all of these are possible."
"Is this...really possible?"
"Of course you can." Phoenix said, "And the method is not a secret, it's just... pure."
"purely?"
"Yes." Phoenix nodded. "The purer the music is, the fewer distractions in the mind, and the better the notes are. The more thoughts one has, the more one desires for things other than music, and the worse the state of the notes will be. Miss Hevinia, you should have seen such people. Before graduation, their notes have faded beyond recognition. This is why most of the players who want to delay the fading of their notes will choose to stay in school after graduation, because only the three major colleges can provide them with the purest environment."
Before Hevinia could respond, she heard Bai Wei lazily say in her heart: "It's just abstinence, why make it so complicated."
This startled her slightly: "Can you still speak?"
"Why not? I didn't say I wanted to be mute." Bai Wei said with a smile, "I just said to speak less."
"You don't look like you're saying less now."
"I haven't entered yet. I won't say much after I enter." Bai Wei said, "The castle is full of the power of the Lord of Holy Sound, so the time I am connected to you spiritually cannot be too long. Well, let me think... How about this, I will try to use short sentences to contact you in the future."
"…Short sentences?"
"Yes, the fewer words the better, but I will try my best to make you understand." Bai Wei said, "If we are in some more dangerous places and it is difficult to connect with you, then I will also find a way to leave you some small hints. If you suddenly find that I have not responded and you see some confusing short sentences, don't doubt it, that is what I left for you."
Hevinia felt something was a little strange: "Like what?"
"For example... 'There is a hidden road ahead' or something like that." Bai Wei smiled, "Or 'You did a good job, you did a good job'."
...Why are you suddenly so interested?
Hevinia was even more confused.
However, knowing that Bai Wei could still give her hints and was not just watching her, she felt a little more at ease.
Then, she turned her attention to Phoenix again.
Of course, her previous communication with Bai Wei had never affected her conversation with Phoenix. After being with Bai Wei for so long, she had long been accustomed to multitasking.
"In other words, the principal also extended the fading time of the notes in this way?" Helvinia continued to be "astonished". "But... even if it is extended, it can't be extended to fifty years, right?"
"But that's the fact." Phoenix said with a smile, "The principal has always maintained his notes very well. Until the grand ceremony twenty years ago, he still didn't let the notes fade at the age of fifty, so he played the "Seven Tones: Noise" that will leave a deep mark in history books. When you meet him, you will understand that he is definitely the greatest and most pure performer of music you have ever seen."
It was rare for Hevinia to hear "admiration" in Phoenix's tone.
The only person who could make the eldest son of the Lawrence family feel sincere admiration was indeed the legendary principal.
The note was kept until fifty years old without fading.
How is this done?
Hevinia subconsciously wanted to ask Bai Wei to see if he had any information about the principal.
But at this time, a shrill bird cry was heard outside the carriage.
Hevinia subconsciously turned her head and saw through the car window that countless owls jumped down from the snow-white castle and flew into the distance.
"We are almost there," Phoenix said, "Miss Helvinia, if you have any questions for the headmaster, you can ask him in person later."
Hevinia raised her eyebrows and asked in surprise, "Will the principal see me?"
"Of course, don't forget your notes." Phoenix said calmly, "Twenty years ago, the principal missed the last step of the road to godhood because he lacked a golden seventh note. Although he didn't mention it himself, everyone knows that this is his biggest regret. After that, even if his health deteriorated and he could no longer participate in the affairs of the academy, he would personally meet with the players who possessed the golden seventh note in the future."
"Is that so?" Hevinia looked expectant at first, and then suddenly seemed to remember something, and said to Phoenix in an apologetic tone, "I'm sorry, Mr. Phoenix, did I remind you of something sad?"
"...If you mean Olenna." Phoenix shook his head, "You don't need to apologize, and those who should apologize...there's no point in apologizing."
Phoenix obviously didn't want to stay on the topic of Olenna for too long, and soon he smiled again.
"But, since we're talking about family. Miss Helvinia, I have a surprise for you."
……surprise?
What surprises could Phoenix give her?
Helvinia was confused.
At this time, the car slowly stopped.
Phoenix opened the door of the carriage, allowing Hevinia to see an indifferent middle-aged man standing outside the carriage in the wind and snow.
After seeing the middle-aged man's face clearly, Hevinia's pupils condensed slightly.
Because the man's name is Ivan.
Ivan Hero.
Hevinia pursed her lips, then slowly walked to the man, lowered her head and spoke slowly.
"Father."
…
"I heard about the three colleges." Ivan sat in front of Hevinia with a serious expression. "I wanted to go directly to the three colleges to find you, but Master Phoenix sent someone to inform me that he would take you here, so I came here directly to wait for you."
His eyes roamed over Helvinia's body.
"You...are you okay?"
"No, father." Helvinia shook her head. "That man did not hurt me."
"Well, I've heard about the general situation." Ivan nodded, and then looked at Phoenix who was sitting next to him. "Fortunately, Master Phoenix lent a hand. You should thank him."
Before Hevinia could speak, Phoenix smiled and shook his head: "No need to be so polite, we will be a family sooner or later."
"...Of course." Ivan did not deny it, and then he took out a beautifully wrapped package from his pocket and handed it to Helvinia, "This is from your mother."
...Mandy gave it to her?
Helvinia opened the package and showed a surprised expression.
Because what was contained in the package was actually a box of baked cookies.
What's going on?
Hevinia really hadn't expected that.
"Your mother knows what happened to you and is very worried about you, but she can't come in person, so she can only do this." Ivan frowned in displeasure, "She also treated you like a child and told me to hand you over in person. Really, she spoiled you too much."
Helvinia stared at the cookies in front of her in a daze. Before she could respond, Phoenix smiled again: "If I also had a daughter as outstanding as Miss Helvinia, I would surely spoil her to the sky. But Miss Helvinia, you do have a mother who loves you very much."
Helvinia responded to Phoenix with a smile.
But I don’t think so in my heart.
That guy Mandy...can bake cookies?
The original Hevinia liked to eat the cookies baked by Mandy?
How could she not know about such a thing?
She looked at the biscuits in front of her and was about to put them away when she heard Ivan say, "Master Phoenix, can I talk to my daughter alone? Her mother asked me to tell her something."
Hevinia suddenly felt a strong sense of uneasiness in her heart.
"certainly."
Phoenix smiled, stood up, said "I'll be right outside", and walked out of the room.
Suddenly, Hevinia and Ivan were the only ones left in the room.
The two looked at each other, and Ivan's eyes no longer had the stern and fatherly look from before, instead he stared at Hevinia coldly.
After a long while, he slowly said, "Eat the cookies, now."
Helvinia didn't move. "May I know why?"
"You only have two choices. First, eat those cookies." Ivan said calmly, "Second, I will tell Phoenix your true identity right now."
Hevinia's pupils narrowed slightly.
"Come on, choose."
Ivan leaned back in his chair, looking down at Hevinia from a superior position.
"I'll only give you ten seconds."
I will attend a classmate's wedding tomorrow at noon and an elder's birthday party in the evening. I don't know if I can make it back to update. I can only try my best.
By the way, I have to lament that all my classmates are married, but I am still single. How miserable it is.
(End of this chapter)
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