Fate said, "Maestro, I am built to be compatible with your Dark Magic, so I can't have a partner who doesn't share the same magic as you."
Liebe said, "What?"
Alex said, "It's true. A Musizian can only be compatible with the attribute of her partner, and she can take more than the backlash of your darkness."
Liebe said, "Well then, thank you, I guess."
Alex said, "Make sure you take care of her now. She is dependent on calorie consumption for energy to recharge her magic, or you can use your own mana for that."
As the ice in the glass turned to water, Alex said, "I suppose with this, our conversation is over."
Liebe said, "Of course, and thank you for the melted ice and the Musizian."
Alex said, "It's quite alright."
As he left Alex's office, Snyder said, "Please feel free to enjoy the city. If you need anything, just feel free to ask."
Licht said, "Can we see the facility where they research the Musizians?"
Snyder said, "Of course, but as visitors, please make sure not to interrupt any important events. The research facility is 150 floors below this building."
Licht said, "It already has 200 floors and another 150 below? How big is this?"
Snyder said, "The main purpose for this is because we needed to ensure that the Musizians are actually human beings who lost themselves in battle against the Abyssal monsters and are revived through the power of music and faith."
Liebe said, "Sorry, what? There is an Abyssal Zone in Symphonics?"
Snyder said, "Fortunately, no. But about a thousand years ago, there was an Abyssal Break that time in the Empire. For a constant 50 years, the Abyss continued to create monsters without stop for a single second. During that period, even the Knights of the Round were overwhelmed by so many monsters until, eventually, they broke through and made their way to every continent, even here in the continent Auria. And even though we would have ended it long ago, all the nations of Auria failed to do so, as the monsters evolved to be able to breed amongst themselves. As you know, in the Abyssal Zone, monsters can't breed and easily die if you destroy their core."
Liebe said, "I'm aware."
Snyder said, "That is why all the nations in Auria made an alliance."
Liebe said, "The Aurial Union, correct?"
Snyder said, "Exactly. And unfortunately, even in the Aurial Union, we have been hit the hardest. And due to geographical positions, we are almost struck by harsh catastrophic disasters almost every century. After keeping this information in mind, we developed the Musizians. But only female human warriors are capable of becoming Musizians, and the research facility is kept so deep into the defense building simply because if anything were to go wrong, the Grand Maestro would be there to stop it."
Liebe thought, So Fate must have had a family yet...
Snyder said, "And once a person is revived as a Musizian, they don't have any memories, and only those who want to protect can undergo the process. And we can't control who transforms, but we need to try our best to find them suitable partners. Such as Fate here, who wasn't compatible with anyone for the past five years until the Maestro asked to try your DNA."
Liebe thought, He wanted to give me Fate for the past five years?
Snyder said, "And that's why the defense building is so deep underground. But I can assure you, from the research facility, we can see the ocean water."
Liebe said, "Seeing the joy of your people, I had no idea you were carrying such a heavy burden."
Snyder said, "Thank you. Since we try to ensure at least the people are in the dark, that is why we spread music so that the people can rest easy. And our chief warrior is known as the Grand Maestro so that the people can be put at ease."
Liebe said, "I can understand."
Snyder said, "I'm sure the Grand Maestro himself knows this far too well, but the joy people enjoy here is a fragile one. That's why we at the military work to ensure the people won't have to lose it."
Liebe said, "As a militaryman myself, I can understand. The civilians take priority above all."
As from the elevator, they were able to see the underwater fishes, Alysa said, "It's beautiful."
Fate said, "The glass here can stand up to 5 atm, but it also ensures in case of an emergency, by destroying it, we will be able to neutralize the threat."
Liebe said, "Interesting."
Snyder said, "That is the brief history about our nation. I certainly hope you enjoyed it."
Liebe said, "Of course."
And as they were seeing around, at 5 AM, in every speaker around the city, the voice stated, "Everyone, it's finally that time of day again."
Liebe said, "What's happening?"
Snyder said, "Nothing to worry about."
The voice said, "It's time to begin today's song." As music could be heard.
Liebe said, "Is the Grand Maestro doing it?"
Snyder said, "Of course."
Hearing the music as Heaven and Hell began to sing, Liebe couldn't help but think, What is this? The music... it can be compared to divinity. As the Grand Maestro also started to sing, Liebe said, "How can someone's voice be so heavily blessed? I feel like my soul is at ease, yet I don't feel any pain from the holy parts."
After the song ended, Liebe said, "Is that your national anthem?"
Snyder said, "No, it's not. Here, we encourage everyone to sing what they feel. That's why even the Grand Maestro does it. He sings what his heart desires or how he is feeling. That's why his voice has such divinity."
Liebe said, "Fate, want to make music like that someday?"
Fate said, "Yes, Maestro."
Snyder said, "The Grand Maestro does it to show even though we may be suffering, we can still let our hearts resonate."
Liebe said, "I see."
The following morning, as it was time to depart and everyone reached the port, Alex came to say goodbye.
Liebe said, "Sir, why are you here?"
Alex said, "I came to wish you on your journeys."
Liebe said, "Thank you, sir."
Alex said, "Let your heart be the rhythm that defines you."
Liebe said, "I will."
Alex said, "And take care of Fate. I'm sure she will prove useful."
Fate said, "I will remain by the Maestro's side."
Liebe said, "Of course."
After Liebe left, Alex collapsed on his knees.
Heaven said, "Maestro, are you all right?"
Hell said, "Someone get a doctor!"
As Alex shed a tear, he said, "I couldn't do it. I couldn't tell him the truth."
Heaven said, "Why, Maestro?"
Alex said, "I don't want to do it. Tell him how I felt about Lilith. I wanted to tell him that nine years ago, I wanted to ask her."
Hell said, "Maestro..."
Meanwhile, on the ship, Licht asked, "So, how does it feel? There was a chance that Alex could have become your stepdad."
Liebe said, "Honestly, if that happened, I wouldn't mind."
Licht said, "Why is that?"
Liebe said, "Did you ever look at Gabriel? Compared to him, I doubt Alex could be worse."
Licht said, "Yeah."
As Alex screamed, "Liebe, thank you!" with his magic power, as it was heard.