Magic Lamp: 1-11 Oasis Fairy

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Kahir wants to give the queen a surprise from the Western Provinces at the Banquet, and I have the perfect idea!

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• Style:
• Requirements: Kahir Goodwill Lv. 2, Chapur Goodwill Lv. 2
• Event Logs: Beni
• Recommended: Destiny Calls, Sunlight Earrings, Bright Moon
• Perfect Score: ~2,350
• Rewards: 3,000 , 3 Reader's coupons, Blueprint: Circle of Life, 1 Gift Material, 1 Crafting Material

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Didn't you say that you wanted to give Her Majesty the Queen a surprise at the banquet? When it comes to banquets, it's essential.

• There is a hearty cuisine
  • No change
• There is a lively performance
  • Kahir's Goodwill will rise

What should I do?

• Scream loudly and get the guards to notice
  • No change
• Pretend to be polite and evade him
  • Chapur's Goodwill will rise

Transcript

As promised, I return to Palace. This time, with Kahir's pass, I don't have to worry about sneaking around. A line of veiled maids pass by me, but they all look puzzled when they see me enter the Prince's study.

Kahir: Gina, you finally made it! I was worried that you had run into some trouble..

You: Everything has been good since I got to the Palace. It's just that it took a lot of effort to explain why I was leaving home.

Kahir: I guess I didn't give it enough thought. I should have included an explanation to Sinbad im my letter. You made a special trip to help me, but I made things difficult for you. I'm sorry.

You: no,no,no, don't worry about it..(It wasn't Sinbad who made things difficult, it was Light who thinks that I'm ''neglecting my work''...) Didn't you say that you wanted to give Her Majesty the Queen a surprise at the banquet? When it comes to banquets, it's essential that...

a-There is hearty cuisine

b-There is a lively performance

a - Why don't we prepare some delicacies from the Western Provinces? Classic hometown flavors will surely make the Queen very happy!

Kahir: The place chefs often cook Western Provincial dishes, but they usually uses local ingredients that don't really capture the right flavor. The Western Provinces are far away from the capital, and there is no way to transport fresh ingredients from there. And even if it's wasting possible, the royal family can't justify wasting so many resources just to satisfy their tastebuds.

You: I guess this isn't a good idea. It won't result in anything new, nor effective..Let's change our approach. What about giving the Queen a performance showcasing the culture of the Western Provinces?

Kahir: Yes.. In recent years, the capital has become so fashionable and exotic. It's rare to see traditional performances from local provinces at court banquets. Now that's a good idea.

You: I'm curious. What does a traditional Western Provincal performance look like?

Kahir: The people of the Western Provinces are know for their singing and dancing. They use a unique instrument called the Beni. It produces a beautiful sound. When I was little, I heard a court musician from a Western Province play it.

Kahir seems to have thought of something, and suddenly stops talking.

You: What's wrong?

Kahir: I was just thinking that the musician left the palace last year to go home. He was also the only musician here who knew how to play the Beni..

You: Is there really no one else in the palace who can play it? We still have two weeks before the banquet. We must post notices immediately to recruit folk artists who know how to play this instrument..

Kahir: No, wait.. There is one other person in the Palace who knows how to play the Beni.

You: That's wonderful! Who is it?

Kahir: It's me. I was so enchanted by the instrument's wonderful sound that I asked the musician to teach me..

You: Well, that's perfect! I would mean so much to the Queen if you're the one playing the traditional instrument!

Kahir: I'm only a beginner and the lessons were so long ago. I'm afraid I'm quite rusty.

You: (He's right. He's a prince, and he wouldn't have had time to learn that instrument properly.) Why don't you just play a simple song? It's the thought that counts, not your skill.

Kahir: A simple song..

Kafir ponders for a while. Then his eyes suddenly light up.

Kahir: When I was really young, Mother would often hum a song to get me to sleep. The melody is light and beautiful. I still remember it.

He seems to be lost in nostalgia he gently hums the lullaby.

You: That's a lovely song! There are no words, but it feels like it's telling a touching tale...

Kahir: It's a nursery rhyme from the Western Provinces and tells of the people's longing for the ''Oasis Fairy''.

You: The Oasis Fairy?

Kahir: The old folk tales describe the fairies as immortals who live in the desert and serve as guardians of divine water.Legend has it that they're very beautiful and dressed in jade feathers. They fly in the night sky like fireflies.

You: So beautiful in bothmelody and meaning! I can't wait to hear you play it on the Beni!

Kahir: But it seems a bit inappropriate to play nursery rhymes at a banquet that is attended by Provincial Governors..

You: Not at all! I'm sure it'll be refreshing to hear such a beautiful and ethereal song at a formal banquet. But I think we need to add more to the performance. Why don't we pair it with a dance? We can use the Oasis Fairy as the theme for the dance.

Kahir: That's a great idea. It's just.. I don't think there's a dancer in the Palace who would share the stage with me. I place my fingers on my chest.

You: If you'd like, I could be your partner.

Kahir: Do you know how to dance?

You: Don't underestimate me.

I circle Kahir in a  dance. After a few simple moves, I can see approval and appreciation in his eyes.

You: (Who would have thought that those dance classes would finally come in handy here?)

Kahir: Gina, I had no idea you could dance so well.

You: And I didn't know you knew how to play the Beni. It seems we both have our secrets.

We look at each other and smile, solidifying our partnership.

You: I want to know more about the culture of the Western Provinces so I can find some inspiration for the choreography.

Kahir: That's easy. I'll ask my mother's personal maid to come teach you. She followed my mother from her hometown to the Palace. She is very familiar with the customs of the Western Provinces.

You: That's great!

It's two weeks before the banquet and I've become a frequent visitor to the palace court. The Queen's maid has told me a lot about the customs of the Western Provinces and many local folk stories as well. With all this material, I was quick to come up with a dance.

You: I'm going to rehearse it with Kahir today. I wonder if he'll be surprised if I show up in traditional western garb?

I happily rush to the Palace but is informed that Kahir is in a meeting with the Minister. I thus have to wait outside the library. As I sit, bored, in the hallway, I start humming the song.

???: It is a beautiful song, but it doesn't really capture the spirit of the West.

I quickly turn and see an uninvited guest heading up the promenade.

Chapur: It's you again, young lady. It seems you're quite popular around the Palace. Previously you came as a female officier and now you're a dancer. It seems you have many identities and a lot of talents.

You: (It's that annoying Magician again!)

I stand up to go, but he quickly grabs my arm and pushes me against the wall.

Chapur Trying to escape? You sly minx. You want to pretend like you don't know me?

I happily rush to the Palace but is informed that Kahir is in a meeting with the Minister. I thus have to wait outside the library. As I sit, bored, in the hallway, I start humming the song.

???: It is a beautiful song, but it doesn't really capture the spirit of the West.

I quickly turn and see an uninvited guest heading up the promenade.

Chapur: It's you again, young lady. It seems you're quite popular around the Palace. Previously you came as a female officier and now you're a dancer. It seems you have many identities and a lot of talents.

You: (It's that annoying Magician again!)

I stand up to go, but he quickly grabs my arm and pushes me against the wall.

Chapur Trying to escape? You sly minx. You want to pretend like you don't know me? You don't have your shield this time, so I'm not going to let you go. Give me the Magic Lamp! Chapur draws his face close to mine and I can almost feel his piercing gaze. Without knowing it, I turn my head to the side.

You: (What should I do?)

a-Scream loudly and get the guards to notice

b- Pretend to be polite and eade him.

A - I take a deep breath..

You: Hey, what are you trying to do?! The Palace is a sacred place. How can you behave like this? Please show some respect!

Chapur is taken aback and quickly shoves me away. It's kind of funny to see the color drain from his face.

Chapur:

You: What? Who said I didn't have my shield? Several patrolling guards arrive and Chapur recovers his cool.

Guard: What happened?

Idon't know the inner corridors of the Palace and I got lost trying to find my way back to the Astrology Chamber. I was merely asking this dancer if she knew the way.

You: Oh, so you're the Astrologer. This is a big misunderstanding! I think it must have been your gloomy expression, like a suspicious assassin, that made me nervous..

Guard:

Master Chapur, this is the Royal Library. The Astrology Chamber is in the other direction. I'll take you there.

A narrow escape! I wave my hand with satisfaction at Chapur as he is led away. He seems to sense the gesture, and glances back at me with a grim look.

You: (Forget about him. As long as he is in the Palace, he has to watch himself.)

Kahir: Gina. I'm sorry for making you wait. I saw the Palace Astrloger on the way here. He didn't give you any trouble did he?

You: It's nothing. He was just being a bit provocative grotesque.

Kahir: Do you know him? When I found you in the Royal Library, I felt like somethinkg was off between you two.

You: Actually, he came to one of Sinbad's banquets. There are some grudges between us.. He's very dangerous person. He must have a sinister motive in becoming the Palace Astrologer. Kahir, you must stop him! I sent someone to investigate his past, but he didn't come up with anything. My guess is that he used a fake to get into the Palace.

Now he's become Uncle's close confidant, but I will pay closer attention to his every move. Since he seems so intent on giving you trouble, you'll have to be careful. Don't give him any opportunity to be alone with you.

You: I won't, don't worry. Enough about that stupid guy. Aren't we here to rehearse? I can't wait to hear you play!

Kahir: I've had a servant prepare a Beni. Let's go to the garden together.