Miss Bach's Crab Canon

"Hey, have you resonated with the flames... The bard's servant, the fire element of nature! It has also been endowed with intelligence..."

Miaomiao flickered a few times proudly, expressing her respect to Goddess Laurel, then ran to Gao Yiyu's ear and said, "I will keep it a secret."

"...Secret what?"

"The fact that you found the secret room in the Tsarist Russian palace in this era and slept with the little girl in the secret room, I don't think it will be recorded in history, nor will it flow into someone's ears. Anyway, I will keep it a secret for the master. .”

"Yeah, we are heating because it is too cold." Gao Yiyu didn't think there was anything to keep secret, after all, everything was justified.

Miaomiao paused, and then made the flicker smaller: "Well, I completely understand."

Gao Yiyu further explained: "I don't know why, but suddenly there is no heating. Is it because the heating system in this era is relatively bad?"

"This... Let's take it like this. Speaking of which, master, I think it's time for you to ask Anis. She has completed the task, but she doesn't know how to come back."

"What was the result?"

"Of course I returned in vain, after all, with you..."

Miaomiao knew very well that the laurel wreath next to the pillow, and the one who kept warm with the owner, this little girl with too immature appearance was the answer they were looking for on this trip.As for why it is like this, it may be some kind of means of the master, whatever.

Miaomiao explained: "Your keyboard player has returned from the underground treasure house, but the weather is too cold, and the palace is really chaotic, so I need your guidance. That's why I dare to disturb you."

"Ah."

Gao Yiyu uttered a short syllable.

Afterwards, she lifted the quilt without thinking, the sudden drop in temperature after getting used to the warmth made her stiff.But she didn't go back to the quilt, just exhaled a few breaths, then trembled, rubbed her little hands, but faced the cold with no reluctance.

It's a lot like waking up in winter to study early...but a lot more grim than that.

Gao Yiyu looked around, but found nothing that could be worn as clothes, but fortunately, there was a Meow at hand.After giving her some magic power, Meow Meow responded to her master's thoughts, warmed up, and accompanied her to the gate.

But before she touched the doorknob—

"Wait." It was Daphne's voice, coming from behind.

"what happened?"

"Are you going to meet that Bach?" she asked, accompanied by gasps, wailing cold voices, and a little scraping of cloth, "I'll go too."

Gao Yiyu turned his head, as he said, Daphne also got out of the bed, but she resisted.Before she could ask why, Daphne gave the answer in distress.

"As I said before, out of courtesy, I will meet with him and then decline your invitation, so I want to go with you, don't you mind?"

"Well, I hope she can change your mind - and by the way, let's find out why the heating isn't working."

"Okay!" Although it took Daphne quite a while just to get out of bed, in the end, they walked side by side.

……

Although the surname is so, Gao Yiyu is not tall now, but the ancient Greek goddess beside him is shorter...much smaller, which makes Gao Yiyu have a rare nostalgic feeling.

Pushing open the door, the excitement outside the secret room soon spread in. Gao Yiyu could hear some Russian intermittently, nothing more than rumors about the strange inside story of the Tsar's assassination, the heir's good or bad judgments, and the heating pipes for a while It can't be recovered, it is said that it was bombed or something.

Gao Yiyu didn't know who said these words, but even the Tsar's Winter Palace is the residence of human beings after all.

The only good thing is that it is quite hot outside.

The sunlight passing through the already very clear glass, and the body temperature of people coming and going, these are more comfortable than the cold secret room, but Gao Yiyu still knows that Joannis is only wearing skirts.

Undoubtedly, I have to pick her up early, then tuck her into Daphne's bed to keep warm, and keep away from the limelight until these things are calm, and then talk about bringing Daphne back to modern times.But I'm afraid it won't be easy. Daphne has undoubtedly expressed her dislike for Bach...

Thinking of this, Gao Yiyu and Daphne came to a strange place under the guidance of Miaomiao, keeping a low profile and avoiding people's eyes.

"This is?"

"The kitchen."

"Indeed, I've smelled it."

Although it is called a kitchen, the kitchen where the tsar’s royal meals are cooked is more down-to-earth than imagined. Although it is not time for meals, people coming and going chat and gossip while preparing meals.Because the Tsar is likely to burp, so the food needs to be very careful.

It's not easy to get in - if it's just a face like Gao Yiyu, but after Daphne showed something strange, the pair quickly let it go.It seems that the laurel goddess who signed a contract with the tsar did indeed live an unfettered life among privileges.

Although the people in the kitchen paid attention to the two of them from time to time, they did not dare to talk about any broken words, and had to focus on the supervisor's scolding.Therefore, amidst the smoke and fire and the mixed taste of food, the bard and the Greek goddess always moved forward smoothly.

But soon, doubts followed.

"Why did we come here... Is your fire elemental servant hungry?"

"I don't know either."

But soon, they saw the purpose of this trip with their own eyes.

Besides them, the highest peak of music history is also here.

Near the pile of firewood and coal, she—another member of the band, a ghost of history who is unwilling to be lonely, is leaning against the wall, hugging her knees, and quietly watching the entrance and exit.

And——you will smile when you see someone appear.

"Master, she is waiting for you here by the fire."

"I think it's the same..."

After all, the closer you get, the more you can find that her blond hair is covered with charcoal dust, and her face that should be like a jewel is also ashamed... Not to mention her body, if she is dirty, she will be beaten by her parents when she returns home.

But even so, like the porcelain being wiped off the dust, like the jade being polished, Joannis's smile seemed to be shining.

As a ghost of history, no matter which end of time it is, people living in it cannot observe her. She can freely search in the underground treasure house, or come to the kitchen to enjoy some warmth, but she still has companions.

But the bright smile only lasted a second before it turned weird.

"Who is she..." Ioannis, who was sitting in the pile of coal and firewood, stood up, staring wide-eyed.

"Oh, the harp we're looking for is her."

Gao Yiyu wanted to rub Daphne's head, but after thinking about it, this is not leading the child to introduce to others... So he restrained himself.

only--

"Who is she?!" Daphne also asked the same question, and dangled Gao Yiyu's sleeve.

"Oh, the ghost we're looking for is her."

This ancient Greek goddess who has been transformed into a laurel tree for thousands of years once claimed to have a plant-like spirit. It must be a spirit that is one with the heaven and the earth and does not take joy in things or sorrow in oneself, but now it is not the case at all. .

As if to be fed, she opened her mouth and looked at Joannis dumbfounded.

"Didn't you say...the other member of your band, the last glory of the Baroque era, was a bad old man who composed music for God...that Bach?!"

Gao Yiyu nodded, and Joannis had a dull face, completely confused about her status - however, this did not prevent her from looking at Gao Yiyu with a smile, anyway, it would be nice if she could meet her and go back quickly.

It's just that Daphne cared more: "In the history I know... Bach didn't... look like this?"

"Indeed, but—maybe, history is just a few strokes written like scribbles by someone naughty?"

077. Reached an agreement

A wonderful atmosphere filled the kitchen.

It wasn't a rivalry among the cooks, it wasn't that the servants were trying to scrape bits of meat from the ham to feed the young children.It's not that other countries bribed someone to try to put poison in the meal-it was around three girls.

They were gathered around the pile of firewood and charcoal, whispering in a melodious voice.

Of course, in the eyes of others, there are actually only two girls.

And no matter for Joannis or Daphne, this is quite a shocking scene.

One marveled at the history he was familiar with, and turned into a bunch of sleepwalking, thinking that this was a lie, or a little joke made by the big devil in charge of history.Mr. Johann Sebastian Bach, actually this dirty but really tender little girl in front of me?This made Daphne almost forget how to pronounce it.

As for the person who is called Xiao Niangpi in other people's hearts, there is only one focus.

"Your voice is very special." She said bluntly to Daphne, "It's like... an indescribably turbulent sea, and it's as gentle as a nightingale... Have you ever been to the plain forest? Your voice is also like a strong wind in the forest Run."

Gao Yiyu on the side scratched his head, wondering why he didn't hear it?I have to say that Joannis deserves to be Joannis.

But there is no doubt that it is the sound of history, the strings of her harp.

Gao Yiyu looked at Daphne, wanting to know how the other party would react... well, just blushing in embarrassment and not knowing how to speak.Regarding this situation, Gao Yiyu naturally wanted to act as the talker.

"Joannis, Daphne doesn't want to go to modern times with us."

"...Eh, why, is there any difficulty?"

Joannis was very surprised, but immediately thought of a possibility.

She jumped off the woodpile lightly, and licked Gao Yiyu with her index finger on her chest, which attracted the girl's ear.

"Did you... tell her... the area of ​​our house very honestly?"

"Go, go, that's really not too small." Gao Yiyu pushed aside the great musician. These damn rich Europeans probably never thought about those people who lived with livestock in the Middle Ages in their concept of life. farmer.

Joannes immediately turned to Daphne and explained to her: "Although it is small and messy! But you can take a hot bath at any time, and there are many weird gadgets and tricks! But we have a big factory and land, in fact, activities Lots of space...”

"It's just secretly occupied, not bought..." Gao Yiyu couldn't help correcting.

Joannis was upset this time, she glared at Gao Yiyu: "Damn it, do you want to bring her back to modern times with us? Such a good voice, it would be great to sing for us... Hurry up and make something nice" Lie to her! Just like when you took me away..."

The two sang together, back and forth like a fierce allegro.

Daphne stood by, not knowing how to respond—she was still stunned.

After a pause for a second—Gao Yiyu retorted: "No, she likes me quite a bit, but she doesn't like you. As soon as she heard that my band partner is Bach, she came to see you politely, and then declined my invitation."

"What... what... why?!"

"She also said that you have written a lot of music in your life, and you are copying yourself to cheat money."

Hearing this, Joannis showed an embarrassed expression, and unnaturally played with the skirt with her hands, completely ignoring the ashes in her hands.

"...Is it really too obvious? Then I can't help it. Polyphonic music and the syncopation of the temperament of that era are very limited. There are still a lot of unwritten rules in religion, which prohibit the use of many chords and music. style, so as not to be reduced to secular music ... there is only so much that can be written."

"Indeed, because you have written so much on your own, there is nothing left to write about Baroque music for future generations."

"hey-hey."

"That's why it fell..."

"Ugh."

"But what you wrote is enough."

Gao Yiyu said casually, just like every day.Joannis's expression changed with her words, emotions were on her face, as naturally as the seasons change.

While chatting, Gao Yiyu had already started to help her slap the dust on her body. Joannis didn't mind the dirt too much, because most people in the world can't see her as a ghost, and those who can see her can't see her. Don't dislike her for it.

"Huh? Why can Daphne see me?"

"Because, I have lived from the other end of the long history to the present..." Daphne finally found a chance to speak, and gave a decisive answer.

But in Gao Yiyu's mind, another answer floated up.

The Pop Demon stole Ioannis's necessarily massive magical powers and used it to alter history in an attempt to summon Daphne into modern times... So, that's probably why?Did Daphne and Ioannis establish a certain relationship because of this?

But no matter what, this couldn't change Daphne's unwillingness to go with them.

But——Gao Yiyu was surprised to find that Daphne didn't feel too much disgust, but looked at Joannis with high interest.

"I have a lot of questions! JS Bach." Her voice was higher than before, like a bird singing to welcome the dawn.

"You can call me Joannis."

"As you wish, Ms. Joannis, how do you prove that you are the great musician? How do you prove that you edited history? Rather, for what purpose?"

Facing these questions, Yoannis didn't even need to think about the answers, she could answer with a smile on her face and in a gentle voice: "I don't know how to prove it, but the purpose is very simple—" She pointed at Gao Yiyu, "Because She invited me to her time, that's all."

"Huh?" Daphne was at a loss, like a kindergartener who stumbled into an advanced math class.

Gao Yiyu, who considered himself the most normal human being here, felt that the work of explaining and proving had to fall on himself.After a sigh, she was simple and easy to understand, proving the identity of Joannis——

Mobile phone.

This is Daphne—no, something that is still unfamiliar to this era.

But it does not have much power remaining, but it is enough to show a lot.

The label of the musicians is only the work, although it is only a short overture, but it is a label that they can get now.

Gao Yiyu put on earphones for Daphne, and the two led Daphne out of the kitchen one by one, although they had already received enough attention.But in any case, the sound of knives and axes is not suitable as a background sound.

Out of the warmth, into the cold.

But Daphne didn't notice it right away - because she heard the music.

With every step she took forward, the prelude slowly moved forward.Simple musical instruments carry the initial strokes of great musicians, but they are also rich enough.