in a translucent barrier appeared in the
air displaying each person's number
alongside their corresponding scores
gasps of astonishment arose from the
crowd which quickly immersed itself in
the search for their own results both
Gian G and tang in advance to the next
round much to their satisfaction a Burly
man from the adjacent group exclaimed
angrily why did I receive such a low
score I played exceptionally well what
are your criteria for judgment frowning
the man waved his right hand and a scene
of his performance materialized your
strikes were riddled with numerous
incorrect rhythms you were clearly
playing chaotically and you did not
treat the instrument with care the
bamboo Hammer is completely broken the
silver-haired man expressed his anger
upon mentioning the broken Hammer the
Burly man showed no sign of
understanding his faults instead loudly
proclaiming the bamboo Hammer was too
fragile I believe the rhythm of the
piece was just so seeing that reason
would not Prevail the silver-haired man
swiftly dismissed him the specifics of
his punishment remaining unknown after
sending away the Troublemaker the
silver-haired man calmed himself and
reiterated for a musician the instrument
is akin to one's very life I implore all
of you to treat the instruments of me
island with the utmost respect we shall
now commence the second round of testing
identifying Melodies upon his
announcement someone raised a question
senior we all aspire to become Disciples
of Melody Masters but we naturally do
not possess extensive knowledge of
musical Theory or many recognizable
pieces the silver-haired man recognizing
the sincerity of the inquiry responded
gently do not fret this round of Melody
identification entails describing the
music you hear articulating the piece's
essence and your emotional response
there are no definitive answers
advancement will be determined through
comparison within your group The Crowd
nodded in understanding anxiety lifting
slightly the silver-haired man continued
are you all prepared nods of affirmation
followed with a slight smile he added
very well let the first group enter the
venue this time the space was divided
into 15 independent compartments each
participant situated within their
designated area isolated from external
sounds once inside Gian took a seat
sitting upright and awaiting the
commencement of the competition now the
second round officially begins with the
silver-haired man's words A melodic
sound emerged interwoven with the gentle
murmur of flowing water transporting
listeners to a Serene Mountain stream
the participants became absorbed in the
music striving to find their own sense
of Rhythm G on G inhaled deeply focusing
intently attempting to visualize the
imagery conveyed by the piece she could
perceive the emotions encapsulated
within the the melody as if it were
narrating an ancient and mysterious tale
closing her eyes she surrendered to the
music envisioning the scenes depicted by
the composition others too endeavored to
express the essence and Sensations
evoked by the melody as a few minutes
passed the music gradually faded and the
participants slowly returned from their
revery observing the satisfaction and
joy radiating from their faces the
silver-haired man nodded approvingly
well done it appears you all exerted
utmost effort now please articulate your
descriptions of the piece you just heard
in chapter 217 the final round commenced
the participants spoke in turn although
their descriptions varied they all
captured the quintessence of the
composition some described the piece as
a portrayal of the picturesque Mountain
stream While others recounted it as a
narration of an ancient enigmatic tale
when Gian G listened to the melody
memories of her past 20 years flooded
her mind from her first utterances to