Chương 31: A Song that Tugs at the Heart

Eldric looked at Myra for a moment, as if signaling something without words. Myra, with a knowing smile, lifted her violin to her shoulder and aligned the bow with the strings. Eldric took a deep breath, preparing himself for something more personal, more profound.

Gently, his hands touched the piano keys, starting a quiet, emotional rhythm. The piano's sound flowed slowly, like the calm current of a river, filling the space with warmth. Myra followed, adding a layer of violin sound that resonated with emotion. Together, they seemed connected in one soul, playing in perfect harmony.

Then, Eldric began to sing. His deep, emotional voice flooded the silent hall. He sang John Legend's "All of Me," but this time, the lyrics seemed to turn into a promise understood only by those who truly love each other.

"What would I do without your smart mouth

Drawing me in, and you kicking me out?

You got my head spinning, no kidding

I can't pin you down..."

Eldric's voice, deep and warm, blended with the piano, full of emotion, while Myra's violin added depth to the song, gently flowing with the melody. Every word that left Eldric's mouth was filled with meaning, and each piano and violin note seemed to accompany a beautiful and sincere love story.

The guests began to be moved. They listened attentively, and some of them had already begun to feel the warmth that the song brought. Liora, standing at the side of the stage, felt her heart tremble. She could sense how deeply her father's feelings were conveyed through this song, and she knew it was an expression of his love for Myra, her mother.

Princess Elena gazed at Eldric, her eyes sparkling, mesmerized by such an emotional voice. "This... this isn't just a song," she thought, "This is something more. This is an expression of the deepest heart."

Eldric continued to sing with deep emotion, the sound of the piano growing deeper, adding power to each word. Myra's violin became softer yet full of meaning, conveying unspoken feelings.

"Cause all of me

Loves all of you

Love your curves and all your edges

All your perfect imperfections..."

As Eldric sang this part, his voice felt like a confession, an endless promise of love, as though he was letting the world see the deepest part of himself. Myra, accompanying with her violin, smiled softly. She knew that this song was the most beautiful gift from her husband, a love expression that could only be conveyed through music.

The guests were now fully immersed in the song. Some closed their eyes, letting the music flow through their hearts. The beauty and depth of the song seemed to carry them into a world full of warmth and love.

However, in a world that had only known church music or songs telling the legends of heroes, a voice like this was so foreign and stirring. The guests, who were used to religious or epic music, felt as if their world had been shaken by such a personal and intimate melody. This emotional music, which touched the deepest parts of their hearts, was so different from what they knew.

Many of them felt something stirring their souls—something more human, more connected to everyday feelings, not just focused on grandeur or divinity. Those who were accustomed to listening to grand and monumental music felt as if their world had expanded, allowing them to experience love, vulnerability, and beauty in ways they had never encountered before.

Liora, with tears streaming down her face, looked at her parents. "Father and Mother... you truly make this world feel more beautiful. This is more than just music. This is your souls speaking."

The song continued, and as Eldric reached the climax, he sang with full emotion, bringing the song to its peak with a voice full of feeling. The violin and piano became one, like a river flowing with the spring breeze. When the song ended, the guests remained silent for a moment, as if time itself had stopped to make room for the feelings they had just experienced.

When the final note faded, the hall erupted in thunderous applause. Some guests stood, offering sincere respect to Eldric and Myra, who had taken them on an unforgettable emotional journey.

Eldric bowed his head, expressing his gratitude to the guests. But as he looked at Myra with a smile full of love, he knew that this was the true gift he had given—a song that not only stirred hearts but also brought their world closer together.

The applause eventually quieted, and a sense of deep emotion filled the hall. But Eldric, feeling that the night was not yet over, said with a wise smile, "The night isn't over. There's one more thing I'd like to show you."

The guests, still impressed by the performance they had just witnessed, grew more curious. Liora looked at her father with deep curiosity, while Princess Elena stared at him eagerly. Eldric then called, "Lumi, come here."

All eyes turned to Lumi, who was still standing near Myra. The cheerful little girl hesitated for a moment, but when she saw her father's warm smile, she felt confident and stepped forward. A little shy, she stood before the guests who had just witnessed the performance.

Eldric motioned for Lumi, and gently said, "Lumi, sing what I've taught you."