Although Luigi was very angry inside and kept complaining silently, but looking back, he thought that this was probably one of the mechanisms of the dungeon.
As the saying goes, you will be rewarded if you pay.
Thinking of this, Luigi felt a little relieved.
On the other side, as Uriel told the story, the rules of the challenge gradually became clear.
Throughout the challenge, Luigi needs to perform three pieces of music.
First of all, after Luigi meets Gulemo, he needs to perform the first piece of music, and when performing, there needs to be an authoritative witness next to him.
The first piece of music is also called the "pathfinder letter" or "qualification certificate".
Luigi needs to use this piece of music to prove that he is qualified and has the strength to challenge Gulemo.
Therefore, the first piece of music must reach the peak level, because if you fail to reach the level, Gulemo can refuse to accept the challenge on the grounds that "your technique is not up to standard yet."
If the music you perform is up to standard, and Gulemo rejects it on the grounds that "your skills are not up to standard", you will be laughed at by the authoritative witnesses next to you, and if the news spreads, it will damage your reputation.
Of course, Gulemo is willing to come to the attic, which means that he will not refuse the challenge.
But even so, the process still needs to be followed.
Luigi still needs to take the initiative to perform a piece of music to show his strength, and also to give the challenger a general impression and an understanding of your skills and style, so that he will have an idea of ​​what to do during the duel.
It is not possible to engage in surprise and unequal challenges.
Because this challenging method is inherited from Eden College in Birmingham, which is a palace of art and the most noble college in the entire Dasman Empire. Those who graduate from this college will also be named "noble".
If you want to wear a crown, you must bear its weight.
Similarly, your nobility comes from the blessing of the art palace, so you must maintain the sanctity of art.
Art cannot be tarnished.
Therefore, those who graduate from this academy must be aboveboard in their beliefs, whether they challenge or are challenged. Any surprise challenge that does not allow room for them will damage their reputation.
Even though Luigi is not a student of Eden College in Birmingham, Gulemo is.
Since you want to challenge Gulemo, you must do things according to Gulemo's way. Otherwise, why would others accept your challenge?
Therefore, the first piece of music was performed by Luigi to Gulemo.
When Gulemo thinks you are qualified to challenge yourself, it will enter the formal challenge round.
There are two formal challenges in total. In the first round, both parties are challenged to perform a piece of their own music.
This piece of music must not only convince oneself and the opponent, but also must convince the witnesses. Because the outcome of the second round is still determined by the witnesses.
In the second round, both parties are challenged to assign a piece of music to the other party and perform it.
This round focuses on “strategy”.
You can take advantage of the situation and give the other party a piece of music that you think the other party will not be able to perform effectively, or you can give the other party an extremely difficult piece of music so that the other party will give up.
This is similar to a preliminary exam without answers, which tests one's technical foundation and ability to perform on the spot.
In this round of judges, in addition to witnesses, there are also challengers.
Because you have chosen the music yourself, you know very well whether your opponent's performance is good or bad.
Who wins and who loses is actually clear at a glance.
All in all, for this challenge, Luigi needs to perform three pieces of music, two of which can be drawn up by himself, and the score of the third piece of music will be given to him by Gulemo; at the same time, Luigi himself must prepare one for Gulemo.
Lemo's sheet music.
Gulemo only had to perform two songs, one by himself and one by Luigi.
After listening to Uriel's story, Luigi already roughly understood the rules of the challenge. However, he still had some questions about the process of the challenge.
"If there are only two formal challenges, and one person wins one, wouldn't it be considered a tie? How should a tie be calculated?"
Uriel: "According to the challenge rules of Birmingham Eden College, there are actually three rounds of duel under normal circumstances. If the first two rounds are tied, it means that the strength of you and the opponent is very, very close, and the strength of both sides is close.
If there is a win or loss, you have the best chance of entering the 'peak' showdown."
"The peak showdown is not a one-sided showdown. It is also the most artistic showdown that can best stimulate the potential of both parties."
"This kind of duel is beneficial to any performer and viewer, and can bring great inspiration."
"So, generally speaking, in order to maximize the artistry, the third round of duels will go to the whole school performance stage, and the final round of exciting duels will be held under the witness of all the teachers and students of the school."
Luigi thought thoughtfully and said slowly: "So, if we tie, will we go to Eden College in Birmingham for the final showdown?"
Uriel shrugged: "If it were anyone else, there is a high probability that it would enter the third round, but Gulemo is different from others."
Luigi was stunned: "It's different? What's the difference?"
Uriel: "Gulemo is an extremely proud person, especially in the field of harp. He does not think that anyone can defeat him."
"For him, there are only wins, no draws."
"Once there's a draw, it's the same as defeat for him."
To put it simply, as long as Luigi can beat him, he has won.
Therefore, even if there are only two rounds of competition, the winner can still be determined.
Uriel: "So, judging from the final result of the challenge between you and Gulemo, you actually took advantage. As long as you win one game, you are the winner."
"But then again, if you can rely on your own strength to defeat Gulemo in two consecutive rounds of challenges, and make him convinced that he lost. I guess you can even ask Gulemo to write a letter to Xia Xia for you.
Lottie's letter of recommendation, he will also be willing."
Luigi's ultimate goal is not to win Gulemo, but to gain Charlotte's approval.
If he wins Gulemo and gains great fame, he also gets a letter of recommendation from Gulemo. Based on Uriel's understanding of Charlotte, she will definitely regard Luigi as a supernova. When the time comes, Luigi
If she makes another request on the grounds of "dream stage", Charlotte will no longer refuse.
Luigi nodded: "I understand... By the way, I have another question besides that, who are the witnesses to this challenge?"
In the rules of challenge, the role of witnesses is very important.
First of all, Luigi needs to be guarded by witnesses when he performs the first piece of music to confirm that he is qualified to challenge Gulemo.
Next, the witness plays a role similar to that of a judge in the first and second rounds of challenges. His words can determine who the final winner is.
Initially, Luigi thought that the witness was Uriel. But after thinking about it carefully, he felt that something was wrong. Uriel used his reputation to endorse Luigi's opportunity to challenge Gulemo.
If Uriel serves as a witness, in Gulemo's view, Uriel may favor Luigi in the outcome for the sake of his own reputation. This certainly does not fit the fair image of a witness.
Even if Uriel does not have such thoughts, as an endorser, he certainly has no share in his role as a witness.
If the witness is not Uriel, then who is it?
In Main Mission 5, will there be new NPCs besides Gulemo?
Facing Luigi's inquiry, Uriel gave up and said: "You will know who the witness is when the time comes. Don't worry, the witness is absolutely fair and will not favor you and Gulemo.
Anyone who has witnessed it, and the musical literacy and artistic accomplishment of the witnesses are also extremely high, and there will be no random comments like those of outsiders."
After hearing what Uriel said, Luigi didn't ask any more questions. As long as the witness could remain impartial, there was really no need to care.
But after listening to Uriel's tone, it should be safe that the witness is a new NPC.
…
The challenge information Uriel gave this time is undoubtedly very useful.
Luigi can use this information to prepare for the war.
He must carefully select the three pieces of music. The first two pieces are performed by himself. He can choose them according to his own level and needs, and improve them to the limit as much as possible; and the last piece of music prepared for Gulemo, then
It requires more consideration.
Luigi even had a vague premonition that the piece of music prepared for him was the key to whether he could defeat Gulemo in the end.
Although Luigi's mind had already wandered to the preparation of the music, he did not forget the last Wonderland box.
His expectations for this wonderland box were extremely high.
Previously, when he obtained "Flower Language", Uriel gave additional information; if the additional information represents the quality of the Wonderland Box, then this Wonderland Box should also be able to produce good things.
With a ray of light, the Wonderland Box disappeared in mid-air, and what remained in Luigi's hand was a thin piece of paper.
This piece of paper is thinner and smaller than the previous human skin paper.
To be continued...