Dissonance
The dissonance emanating from the crystal ball continues to stubbornly resist, even as it is overwhelmed by the melody I play. A torrent of intense energy distorts the rainbow coloring the sky of paradise and shakes the earth. Sweat beads on my forehead, and my fingertips begin to tingle. Yet I do not stop playing. I am pouring all my strength into understanding and controlling both the symphony of the universe and the dissonance cast by the shadow of the Atlantis civilization.
The strings of the lyre vibrate in response to my fingertips, as if they were alive. Each string feels as though it symbolizes a different energy and a different law of the universe. I weave the melody, delicately yet powerfully controlling the vibration of each string. This is no longer merely a performance. I am personally playing the grand narrative of the universe’s creation and destruction, of order and chaos.
The performance is reaching its peak. Light begins to radiate from my entire body. It is proof that the energy emanating from the harp is resonating with my power of immortality. The plants of the paradise begin to regain their radiance, and a beautiful rainbow spans the sky. The tremors of the earth also gradually subside.
But suddenly, a sharp beam of light burst forth from the center of the crystal ball. It was an ominous energy, as if intended to disrupt my performance. At the same time, a low, heavy voice echoed through my mind.
“...Interesting... a truly interesting performance. But don’t think it ends there.”
The voice seemed to come from nowhere. I intuitively understood it to be the voice of the entity at the pinnacle of the shadow of the Atlantis civilization. While continuing to play, I began searching for the source of that voice. That entity must be lurking somewhere in this paradise.
“Who on earth are you…!” The Librarian raised his staff, on high alert. “Mitamu-san, be careful!”
The historian opens his notebook and frantically jots something down. It seems he is trying to find some clue about that voice, about that being.
As I continue playing the lyre, I slowly but surely search for the source of that voice. This paradise, this mirror world, and the crystal orb at its center… everything is deeply connected to the schemes of the shadow of the Atlantis civilization. To thwart that scheme and save this world, I am determined to keep playing and confront the owner of that voice.
My performance grows even more powerful, merging with the symphony of the universe to envelop the entire paradise. This performance is my answer, and my will.
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