Musical Instruments
Armed with a new instrument, I set out for the legendary “City of Winds,” which I had once heard about from the librarian. It is said that the City of Winds is located atop a towering mountain range, where fierce winds rage constantly, making it an extremely difficult place to reach. The journey was arduous, and I was repeatedly beset by strong winds, landslides, and encounters with strange creatures. However, the experience gained from my encounter with the deep-sea monster, combined with the resonance of cosmic energy from my new instrument, helped me overcome these difficulties. The melody emanating from the instrument supported my body and guided me to avoid danger, as if I were controlling the wind itself.
A few days later, I finally reached the entrance to the City of Winds. It was a narrow, rugged passageway carved into a massive rock face. As I proceeded through the passage, I emerged into a space bathed in a mysterious light. There, a beautiful and mystical scene unfolded before me, as if I had entered another world. The wind was still raging fiercely, but within this space, a gentle breeze blew through, enveloping me softly.
The inhabitants of the City of Wind were winged people who possessed the ability to control the wind. They welcomed me warmly. Their words had a gentle yet powerful resonance unlike anything I had ever heard before. The elder of the City of Wind showed great interest in my instrument. As he listened to the melody it produced, he sensed the cosmic energy contained within its tones and the power of the Words of Creation. “You understand the harmony of the universe and seek to wield the words of creation. That aligns with the wishes of us, the People of the Wind,” the Elder says, and begins to tell me the history of the City of Wind. He explains that since ancient times, they have lived with the wind, harnessed its power, and maintained the balance of this world.
According to the elder, there exists in the City of Winds something known as the “Wind Score,” passed down since ancient times. It is a secret musical score for freely wielding the power of the wind, and if I could obtain it, I might be able to deepen my understanding of the words of creation even further. However, the “Wind Score” is kept in the most sacred place in the City of Winds, and it is said that it cannot be obtained easily.
“To obtain the ‘Wind Score,’ you must overcome a trial. Are you prepared for that?” The elder looked at me with a gaze that was stern yet gentle. Holding my new instrument, I resolved to take on that trial. A new adventure in the City of Winds—and the quest for the “Wind Score”—begins. This instrument will guide me. This instrument will be the key to unraveling the mysteries of this world.
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