章節 26: Liora's Birthday Preparations (2)

Time continued to pass, and as Liora's 13th birthday approached, the preparations for the event grew more intense. The Carval family, especially Eldric, became busier than ever, carefully organizing every detail. In addition to the magnificent dress for Liora and the special dishes already prepared, there was one more thing Eldric decided to do to make the birthday celebration unforgettable: a music performance.

After much thought, Eldric decided to showcase his piano skills in front of the guests. Not only that, but he also invited Myra, his wife, who had been mastering the violin in the past few weeks, to join in the performance. Together, they would play a beautiful piece, introducing music that was still relatively unknown in this world, while also introducing the violin as a new instrument, inspired by the manga Your Lie in April.

For the past few weeks, Myra had been practicing diligently, learning how to play the violin with Eldric's guidance. Initially, she felt awkward with the instrument, but thanks to her dedication and remarkable ability to learn, she had become proficient at it. Seeing his wife excel, Eldric felt proud and confident that they would give an unforgettable performance to the guests.

"This will be an extraordinary moment," Eldric thought, imagining how the piano and violin music would create a magical atmosphere that the nobility in this world had never experienced. "Moreover, this is the perfect opportunity to promote this instrument. After all, we've introduced it through the manga Your Lie in April. Now it's time to show the true potential of this instrument."

While preparing for the performance, Eldric also remembered the Sailor Moon manga that Lumi loved so much. Not only had it brought happiness to their daughter, but it had also yielded a very surprising result. After the Sailor Moon manga was published, Eldric received a reward for completing the first mission given by the system.

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Quest Completed

Stage One: Introducing Manga

Description: The introduction of manga as a new form of entertainment in the world of magic. The host was tasked with recreating the manga and distributing it to various places to introduce this new form of entertainment to the magic community. The mission was complete when popularity reached a certain threshold.

Reward: Access to further manga, one entertainment ability, and a special ability.

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Eldric still remembered how shocked he had been when the reward arrived. The entertainment ability he received was the ability to sing—a talent he had never expected. Now, Eldric could sing very well, like an expert. He felt that this was the perfect opportunity to combine all these elements—music, performance, and entertainment—into one grand event.

One afternoon, Eldric sat in the family room with Myra, preparing for the performance they would give at Liora's birthday. They discussed how they would unite the piano and violin in one performance, but there was one thing Eldric wanted to add.

"Myra, I also want to sing during the performance," Eldric said, a little hesitant but full of enthusiasm.

Myra looked at her husband with surprise, raising an eyebrow. "Sing? Are you sure about that? As far as I know, your singing ability is… average, right?"

Eldric smiled, but there was a hint of doubt in his eyes. "I know, I know. I've never been very good at singing. But recently, I've been practicing."

Myra stared at Eldric with a confused expression. "Practicing? For who?"

Eldric sighed, remembering why he wanted to showcase his singing ability. "For Liora. I want to give her a truly special surprise. Her 13th birthday is an important moment, and I want to present something really meaningful."

Myra fell silent for a moment, seeing the sincerity in her husband's face. "You've been practicing for our daughter?" she murmured, touched by Eldric's intention.

Eldric nodded, a gentle smile spreading across his face. "Yes. I know it's not an easy thing. But if I can make Liora happy by singing for her—when we're all together—then it will be something unforgettable."

Myra smiled warmly, her eyes shining. "Alright, darling, let me hear it."

When they finished their practice, Myra remained sitting with her violin, stunned. Eldric looked at her with a confident smile, waiting for her reaction.

"Well?" Eldric asked with a smile that radiated confidence, though there was a hint of nervousness behind his gaze.

Myra paused for a moment, unable to hide her admiration. "That… was incredible," she replied, stammering. Her voice was slightly surprised, and her heart was racing. Never in her life had she imagined her husband could sing so beautifully. Eldric, who was always known for his intelligence and extraordinary abilities in various fields, had surprised her once again with a side of him she had never seen before.

Myra was in awe, her eyes shining with admiration. "I never… I truly never knew you could sing that well. This… this takes away all my worries about the performance," she said, unable to hide her amazement. "Now I feel more confident. We're definitely going to make this performance something extraordinary."

Eldric smiled in relief upon hearing Myra's words. He felt satisfied seeing his efforts finally pay off. "Thank you, darling," he said, reaching out his hand to grasp hers. "I want us to give Liora something truly special—something she will remember forever."

Myra squeezed his hand tightly. "I know, darling. And I'm sure Liora will be so happy."

They smiled at each other, both feeling more confident about the performance they would create for Liora's birthday. Their music and voices would become an unforgettable gift, showcasing the immense love they had for their beloved daughter, Liora.