Chapter 307 Tot Musica
The Music Kingdom Elegia—this once world-famous nation of musicians was now completely abandoned.
After that night five years ago, what had been a prosperous country now remained only as ruins.
That grand theater, which drew worldwide attention with every concert, now showed only decay. Dust covered everything. Vines grew everywhere.
However, on this day, another group of musicians came here. They would hold a long-awaited concert in this place.
"Elegia's grand theater was once so many people's dream."
Standing on the dust-covered stage, Tesoro surveyed this magnificent theater. Those seats that would fill with audiences at every concert now sat empty. Only traces left by time remained.
The country's king, the man named Gordon, stood beside Tesoro. "The last performance was over five years ago. Thinking carefully, I can barely remember what it looked like then."
"It's fine. Today let's hold an even better concert!"
Tesoro patted Gordon's shoulder.
The two shared a sense of hitting it off immediately—probably the mutual appreciation between musicians.
"Let's clean the venue first."
Brett said.
He spread his hands wide, as if to embrace the world.
Then mist faintly began spreading. Next, fierce winds started blowing.
"Mmm—"
Uta couldn't help raising her hand to hold down the two buns atop her head, preventing them from being blown askew.
The wild wind swept through the entire venue in an instant, carrying away all the accumulated dust.
The gale even rolled up seawater the next moment, using it to wash the venue.
"So I've always been curious—what kind of devil fruit user are you, bastard?"
Tesoro stood behind Brett with a curious expression, carefully examining this guy.
But no matter how he looked, he couldn't see any sign of this guy transforming into a dragon. He wasn't using his fruit ability at all.
So how the hell was this bastard summoning these winds?
Now that he thought about it, even in the past when this guy would burst with lightning without using his ability, that was also strange.
What the hell was going on with this guy?
Tesoro was completely confused.
"Don't worry about it. Just a trivial matter."
Brett turned back with a smile.
Tesoro, his hair flying in the wind, looked up at the gale carrying water, then at the massive venue being washed clean. His mouth twitched.
This scale already matched logia-type Devil Fruit users, didn't it? And you're telling me this is insignificant?
Brett smiled faintly.
As his body matured and developed further, the abilities carried by the lineage factors dwelling deep within his body also grew increasingly powerful.
Using the fog fish's cloud-releasing ability combined with Weatheria's wind-manipulation techniques to summon these winds—in terms of scale alone, it was quite astonishing indeed. It might not be any weaker than the winds Brett summoned when transforming into a red dragon.
It didn't take much time. The entire venue was washed clean by Brett. Though the ruins remained unrepaired, a hint of past glory could be glimpsed.
"Alright, we can begin now."
Brett said with a smile.
"Yay! Then let's start!"
Queen Otohime hugged Uta affectionately, happily raising her right hand high.
"Yeah!!"
The other idol group members cheered excitedly as well.
Everyone who could stand here genuinely loved music from the heart. They all held certain feelings toward this nation called Elegia.
Though there was no audience this time, being able to hold a concert in this theater was still something to be happy about.
The concert began. Brett, Tesoro, and Gordon retreated to the audience area. The All Stars members started preparing. They couldn't wait to begin performing.
"Look forward to this properly."
Tesoro crossed his arms, somewhat proudly. "While I was busy messing with the film, they prepared many new songs. You're the second and third people to hear them."
"I'm very much looking forward to it!"
Gordon, who looked somewhat half-dead, was very excited now. The glory of this country in past years appeared in his eyes, as if returning to the past.
"Then, King Gordon—"
Tesoro looked at this king. He said seriously, "How about we also perform on stage? Can you accompany me?"
This man had also been a musician Tesoro admired when he was still young.
He really wanted to hear this man's music firsthand.
Gordon paused, then finally nodded. "Of course!"
"Stop with the pleasantries. It's already started."
Brett indicated these two should shut up.
On stage, the music had begun.
Apoo extended his hands, tapping various parts of his body.
His fruit ability displayed its most important use at this moment. Though only one person, he created the feeling of an entire band.
"Here it comes!"
Though young, little sister Uta's stage presence was quite stable. Even though the audience consisted of only three people—Brett included—she still very professionally greeted all four directions.
"This is our New Genesis!"
The prelude to the song "New Genesis" had already begun.
The next instant, a moving voice rang out.
"We choose our own future ourselves~"
"Trying to walk a brand new path~"
"If I changed this world..."
It was Otohime!
As the band's lead vocalist, she sang heavenly music without hesitation.
"This is!!"
Gordon's eyes widened.
This kind of voice! The feeling was so different from during the broadcasts!
No wonder this Mermaid Kingdom queen could defeat Uta to become the band's lead vocalist!
This voice that reached directly into the heart!
"Amazing! Truly amazing!"
The corners of Gordon's eyes even grew moist.
"Well."
Brett smiled slightly.
Strictly speaking, this wasn't really singing.
But it didn't matter.
Otohime's voice had just finished when the melodious music suddenly became urgent and rhythmic. Uta's voice immediately followed.
"Say goodbye to everyone who opposes us~"
The little girl walked to the stage's very front. Her slender body also began moving with the music.
"No one has the power to stop the change music brings~ You can't stop this magic~"
"Wonderful!"
Tesoro couldn't help swinging his fist forcefully. "How about that, Brett! Gordon! This music from the new era!"
Brett only smiled.
Gordon was almost moved to tears.
"Fantastic!! Truly fantastic!!" He gestured excitedly.
How long had it been since he'd heard such moving music?
Uta, if it's like this, you'll be able to achieve your dream, won't you?
However, at precisely this moment, in the depths beneath this island's castle, in dim light, on a certain sculpture, a purple glow suddenly flickered.
On stage, the beautiful music finally reached its end. The song concluded. All the band members bowed toward the audience below.
"Alright, next comes my performance time!"
Tesoro jumped onto the stage without hesitation.
He snapped his fingers. Gold sand flowing from somewhere directly condensed into a piano on stage.
"King Gordon."
He looked toward the king below stage.
"Then, please leave the accompaniment to me."
The world-class musician, King Gordon, smiled and took the stage.
How long had it been since he'd performed like this?
"Do your best, Gordon!"
Backstage, Uta—who'd just left the stage—waved her small fists, cheering for her teacher.
"Hm? This is—"
At that moment, Apoo noticed something at his feet.
He instinctively picked it up—yellowed sheet music.
"A musical score?"
He raised an eyebrow. Where had this score come from?
"Tot Musica?"
"A musical score?"
Otohime and Uta came over curiously.