51. A Foreigner and a Sacred Item

Most of the banquet guests did not realize that Davey was the one playing the piano. The music quietly came to an end.

Noble women or royalty usually learned to play some kind of musical instrument, such as the piano, harp, or violin. It was considered a basic skill. Illyna had definitely learned to play the piano too; she just didn’t learn it in depth, since she had never taken an interest in elegant pastimes.

“Wow…” Winley, who was standing beside Illyna, stared at Davey in awe from the very first note. She couldn’t take her eyes off him, staring unblinkingly alongside Illyna.

‘The music… It’s beautiful.’

The music was beautiful and mysterious. It made Illyna wonder if the piano had always sounded like this. The song was definitely new and unfamiliar, but everyone in the banquet hall seemed to be hypnotized by its melody.

Illyna was unknowingly staring at Davey, who nodded to the rhythm and pressed the keys like he had become...