Chapter 3377 I am who I am

With the question "Who are you?", a fairyland reminder appeared in front of Uriel.

　　　「Main Mission 4 is officially launched.」

“The duration of this ‘dream’ state is: 50 minutes.”

  　Countdown: 49:59 

  Countdown: 49:58 

 …

  The launch of the main quest means that every question Uriel asks and every answer Luigi gives will now become variables, affecting the outcome of the instance.

 So, even if Uriel just asked "Who are you?", Luigi did not answer immediately. Instead, he was prepared to calculate it silently in his heart and consider every word before answering.

However, before Luigi could think of how to answer, Uriel on the other side spoke first: "I remembered you. You were...recommended by him."

 At first, Luigi didn't realize who the "he" in Uriel's mouth was referring to.

Until Uriel murmured in a low voice: "He not only gave you a letter of recommendation, but also gave you the badge. According to the rules of Eden College in Birmingham, he gave up his identity, and you are his successor." "

 Hearing this, Luigi also came to his senses. The "he" in Uriel's mouth refers to the clown in Circus of the Sun.

At first, Luigi got a letter of recommendation from the clown in the Sunshine Circus dungeon, and then he had the opportunity to come to the Uriel dungeon.

When the circus dungeon was settled, Luigi eliminated all kinds of powerful rewards and chose the "Birmingham Eden College Badge" that the clown had taken out to make up the numbers. Only then did Uriel look at him and gave it to him. The opportunity to go to the "dream stage".

 In a sense, the clown who did not appear is the biggest variable in the Uriel copy.

 Without clowns, there would be no option to have a “dream stage”.

Uriel raised his head and glanced at Luigi with a slightly depressed look: "As his successor, do you plan to inherit his identity now?"

 Accompanying Uriel's question, a familiar fairyland prompt appeared in Luigi's mind.

“Please note that every word you say may affect the subsequent plot development.”

 Luigi immediately understood that this issue was crucial and was a decision that affected the outcome of the copy.

Based on the information currently available, it is not easy to analyze how to choose this issue.

However, Luigi had previously experienced the main mission 2, which was also a conversation, and variables would also occur during the conversation. So Luigi knew that when Uriel asked, he didn't need to give an answer immediately. He could also glean some other information from Uriel's mouth, and then give an answer based on the information.

Thinking of this, Luigi asked directly: "Does it make any difference whether he inherits his identity or not?"

Uriel did not answer immediately. He lowered his head as if he was thinking about how to answer.

 This thought only lasts a few minutes.

Luigi couldn't wait to step forward and shake Uriel's shoulders to wake him up. Uriel slowly said: "He is not only my student, but also the most outstanding graduate of Eden College in Birmingham. He His reputation as a genius is the biggest golden brand in the industry."

“Even the chief executive of the Imperial Music Ensemble values ​​him extremely.”

“So, if you inherit his identity, it also means that you inherit everything about him.”

“You will become a genius like him, you will have his reputation, and when you go to the chief executive with a letter of recommendation, you will be highly regarded by the chief executive, and your future will become extremely easy..."

Uriel was interrupted by Luigi before he could speak.

Luigi: "Simply put, this is a paved road? Right?"

Uriel: "You can say that. Do you think the paved road is not good?"

Luigi nodded without hesitation: "Of course it's not good. You have prepared this paved road for him. And he is him and I am me. If I accept this identity and become a clown, then Who became me?”

Uriel looked directly at Luigi: "I remember that your goal is the stage of dreams. If you inherit his identity, you can also board the stage of dreams, and it will be easier to board."

　　Luigi: “Even if it’s easier to get on the dream stage, but... that’s not me.”

"Even if I want to be on the stage of my dreams, it can only be me, not someone else's identity. Although I am a performer, I am not a stage performer. I can't act. .”

 “I will always be me, and it can only be me.”

Uriel: "Is this your answer?"

Luigi did not hesitate this time and nodded: "Yes."

 Even if Luigi knew that his answer would affect the resolution of the instance, he would not want to change it.

 He is grateful for the opportunity the clown gave him, but he does not want to become a clown.

Any stage, even if it is not the stage of dreams, he must step on the stage by himself, rather than using someone else's identity to step on the stage.

Uriel took a deep look at Luigi and nodded slightly: "I understand, then..."

"Who are you?"

Luigi was stunned. This was the second time Uriel asked him who he was today.

 For the first time, Uriel spoke to himself, defining him as a person recommended by the Joker. In a sense, it defines him as someone inseparable from the Joker.

 But this time, Uriel's inquiry was a real inquiry.

 Obviously, this was the change caused by Luigi's previous answer.

 Since you are not someone else and you can only be you, then who are you...?

 Luigi: "My name is Luigi, a harpist."

 Luigi announced his name for the first time in front of Uriel.

"Luigi..." Uriel muttered the name repeatedly, and after a long time, he said: "I have never heard of your name. It is a strange name to the Imperial Music Group and the entire Dasman Empire. "

“If you go to the chief executive in this capacity, even if you have a letter of recommendation, it will be difficult for you to get the chief’s attention.”

If Luigi wants to get on the stage of his dreams, he must get the approval of the chief.

And if Luigi goes to see the chief as himself, it will definitely be much harder to get recognition than if he goes as a "clown".

“So, are you really sure that you want to meet the chief with such a strange identity?”

 Luigi nodded again: "Of course, identity is important, but more important is the technique of playing."

In other words, although Luigi cannot win based on his "background", he can rely on his skill in playing the harp to get the chief's approval.

 Uriel: "Well, if you insist, then I approve your choice... Luigi."

This time, Uriel called Luigi by his name, instead of defining Luigi's identity as a clown.

 Luigi understands that the first variable has passed, but he still doesn’t know what impact his choice will have. However, even if he knew, he would still choose this way.

 As a performer, you should focus on the job in hand rather than your identity background.

Uriel: "The chief of the Empire Music Ensemble is named Charlotte. She is a person who attaches great importance to birth. In her eyes, only by being influenced by music from birth can one be on this artistic path. further.”

“So, I don’t know whether your choice is right or wrong.”

 “Your persistence may only cause trouble to yourself.”

Luigi shrugged: "If Chief Charlotte values ​​birth so much, then all the people who come to the Imperial Music Ensemble must come from artistic families?"

Uriel: “Of course not, there are also civilian musicians who are stepping up.”

Luigi: "Since Chief Charlotte can tolerate civilian musicians in the music group, he should also be able to accommodate me."

Uriel shook his head gently: "Whether I can accommodate you or not is not up to me. However, talents who come from the common people must have rich interpretation experience and extremely advanced interpretation skills, otherwise they want to be the chief The sight is still difficult."

Luigi shrugged and said nonchalantly: "Isn't that what you're talking about?"

Uriel didn't react at all to Luigi's boastful expression, but Angel, who was standing next to him outside, felt his hands were a little itchy.

Uriel: "You do have superb interpretation skills. The music you played before was qualified to be the finale even if it was placed in the Imperial Music Orchestra."

Uriel did not hesitate to praise Luigi.

Immediately afterwards, Uriel continued: "Since you have passed my test, I will give you the letter of recommendation as promised."

“Besides, I like the music you play very much, so I will write you an additional letter as an introduction in addition to the letter of recommendation.”

Hearing this, Angel finally understood. Uriel had taken out the letter paper before, and it turned out that it was to write an additional letter of introduction to Luigi.

Uriel: "However, originally I thought you would choose to inherit his identity. In this way, if I write a letter of introduction to Chief Charlotte, she will have a greater chance of recognizing you."

"But now, since you have decided to enter this whirlpool as Luigi. I feel that even with my letter of introduction, she may not think highly of you."

 In short, Luigi's previous choices changed Uriel's original plans.

 “So, I can give you another option now.”

"You can continue to choose to have me write a letter of introduction to Charlotte, or you can replace this letter of introduction with Gulemo's challenge letter. I will endorse it, but you challenge him in your own name."

After Uriel finished speaking, the familiar fairyland prompt came again. Obviously, this is also an important choice node.

Luigi: "Who is Gulemo? Why should I challenge him?"

Hearing Luigi's question, Uriel did not answer immediately. Instead, he lowered his head and seemed to be pondering to himself about how to answer.

 This situation has occurred for the second time.

Every time there is a rhetorical question at a key node, Uriel thinks for a long time. Perhaps, this is also the hidden mechanism of main task 4. The time in the "dream" state is limited, so you can ask back, but every time you ask back, Uriel will fall into a retrieval state for a period of time, and it is easy to waste the "dream" time, so you don't have many opportunities to ask back.

 A few more minutes passed before Uriel's confused eyes slowly returned to normal: "Gulemo is the tutor of Eden College in Birmingham. He was also the finale of the last stage of the nations."

 The stage of the nations, Uriel mentioned it before in the main mission 2.

It is an art feast held by the Dasman Empire and other nearby countries, once every twenty years. Gulemo was the biggest winner on the last stage of the nations.

"He is also good at playing the harp. Therefore, if you challenge him in the field of harp and win, you will gain an unparalleled reputation not only in the Dasman Empire, but also in the surrounding countries."

“At that time, if you go to see Chief Charlotte with your recommendation letter, she will definitely approve you.”

 In other words, Gulemo is a springboard. A springboard to bypass the clown identity and gain Charlotte's approval as Luigi himself.

 Luigi pondered for a moment: "If it is the harp field, I am willing to compete with him... But, is this man named Gulemo really willing to accept my challenge?"

Uriel: "Don't worry about this. With my endorsement, he will definitely accept your challenge. Because..."

Uli paused, a trace of nostalgia flashed in his eyes: "Because, he used to be my colleague, but our relationship was not good. He hated me extremely, and also hated everyone related to me..."

  As for the reason for the hatred, Uriel did not go into details.

But if Luigi challenges Gulemo in the name of Uriel, the opponent will definitely accept the challenge.

 Luigi thought for a while, and finally nodded: "I am willing to challenge Gulemo..."

Although Luigi feels that relying on pedals to get Charlotte to agree is a bit too naive; he also knows that different worlds and different civilizations have their own inherent class stereotypes.

If Charlotte really values ​​"reputation", then Uriel's proposal is definitely the best solution.

Since it is the optimal solution, why not try it?

 Luigi: "I wonder when can I challenge you?"

 “There’s no rush, I’ll write him a letter of challenge, you just need to wait.”

 Luigi: "Didn't the challenge letter be given to me? Don't you need me to come and challenge it in person?"

Luigi thought that the challenge letter was "a ticket to a new copy", but from what Uriel meant, it seemed that the challenge letter was sent by Uriel himself?

Uriel nodded: "Just let me send it. If he hears about your challenge, he will definitely come to me."

 “So, you just need to stay here and wait for his arrival.”

As he spoke, Uriel picked up the quill and quickly erased the sentence "Dear Chief Charlotte, long time no see" on the letter paper, and changed it to "Gulemo, long time no see"...

 The words condense quickly under the pen.

　　However, in Luigi's eyes, these words were chaos.

Even if Angel went to see it, he only saw a entanglement of various fairyland information, and no actual text appeared.

 In the middle of writing, Uriel suddenly turned his head and looked at Luigi: "By the way, can you tell me the name of the music you played before?"

Luigi subconsciously replied: "The Black Sheep Confession Song."

Uriel said "Oh" and continued writing at his desk.

Soon, Uriel finished writing the entire "Challenge Letter". When he finished writing, the Challenge Letter turned into countless light spots and dispersed in the air.

Looking at the light spots in the air, Uriel was a little confused. He didn't seem to understand why the challenge letter dissipated like this?

However, the confusion did not last long.

 Because, Uriel's "dream" state also slowly receded as the light spots dissipated.

 (End of this chapter)