"Today's drinks are on me tonight, guys," Maestro announced loudly, pulling out a crystal card and placing it on the table.

Instantly, the guests broke into cheers, casting looks of admiration and envy at him.

Quickly several beautiful women were drawn to Maestro like moths to a flame.

"Young Master is as generous as always," they cooed, showing off their beautiful assets in full splendor.

"Young Master, would you like to dance with me?" one woman asked, extending her tender soft hand.

However Maestro smirked and asked bluntly,

"Are you a virgin?"

Garret was amused.

While Raizel was stunned. He looked at Maestro as if he were seeing an alien. In this day and age, to ask something so superficial as virgins in a bar? It was outrageous.

But the woman—clearly a bit older than Maestro—smiled instead of being offended or embarrassed. She knew this young master well. He liked virgins the most. That's why many of them used to call him the Virgin Slayer.

The woman raised her brows playfully.

"Yes, we have one ready for you, Young Master. Please come to the stage. We'd love to hear you sing and dance."

"Yes, Young Master, please let us hear your heavenly voice again," another woman pleaded sincerely.

Raizel and Garret felt like background characters in the presence of Maestro's overwhelming charm and influence.

The scene unfolded like something out of a dream, or a high-budget drama.Maestro, surrounded by adoring women, leaned back with his trademark smirk, clearly basking in the attention.

Garret leaned toward Raizel and muttered under his breath, "I feel like a side character watching a main story happen."

Raizel smiled, clearly amused.

The music in Heavenly Nectar shifted subtly to a more upbeat rhythm, blending synth-pop with melodic harmonies. The enchanted lights responded, casting a soft glow on the center stage as if the bar itself anticipated Maestro's next move.

"Very well, ladies. Since you asked so sweetly," Maestro said, standing up with an elegant twirl that drew another round of delighted giggles.

He strode confidently to the stage, the floor lighting up beneath his feet with every step. As he picked up the mic, the atmosphere shifted.

Even the chattering tables quieted down, and the bartender smiled knowingly, having clearly seen this scene play out many times.

Maestro's voice, smooth like silk with a low, teasing timbre, began to sing accompanied by Piano and Violin.

♪ mm-mm… mm-mm… ♪ (slow, wistful humming)

♪ In the ashes where we swore we'd never fall, ♪

♪ Echoes ring of names no one recalls… ♪

♪ Shadows dance in the flame of broken oaths, ♪

♪ I stood for you… but now I stand alone. ♪

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♪ Silver skies bled red the night you turned away, ♪

♪ Vows like feathers, scattered in dismay. ♪

♪ You whispered truth, laced in a liar's tone, ♪

♪ And I drank it like fire in my bones. ♪

.....

It wasn't just any song, it was a haunting ballad, an old piece from before the war, once banned due to its ties to the past. A song about longing, loyalty, and betrayal. But Maestro gave it new life with every note, and it flowed with an almost magical charm.

Even Raizel couldn't help but watch in silence. Maestro was really a Musical prodigy.

Hearing him sing like a professional, Raizel couldn't help but recall about Maestro's claim of having a class related to music that grants him extraordinary musical Spells for attack and support.

The women and other guests looked swayed by the voice, some placing hands on their chests, others wiping tears from their eyes as if remembering something long buried.

Garret broke the silence with a whisper, "I take back every joke I made. This bastard really is dangerous."

Raizel nodded slowly, feeling oddly intrigued. He was not just a pretty face… he's got presence too.

As the song ended, thunderous applause erupted throughout the bar.

The men cheered. And Maestro, like a born performer, gave a slight bow.

The women swooned and went onto the stage for dance.

As the dance began, two women approached Raizel and Garret, who were quietly sitting on barstools.

"Hey, handsome, why don't we go for a dance?" they asked charmingly.

Garret smoothly took one of their hands, giving Raizel an encouraging nod as he left.

But Raizel shook his head apologetically. "Sorry, beautiful lady. I prefer to be alone," he said politely.

"Huh?"

The woman's brows furrowed in clear displeasure. "What a bumpkin. You should feel honored I even gave you a chance. If you weren't here with Maestro, you wouldn't have this privilege, loser," she spat disdainfully before leaving with a huff.

"What's wrong, Mavis? He didn't agree?" her friend asked.

"Nooo... He's just a dork."

Hearing this, Raizel's brow twitched, but true to his quiet and calm nature, he chose to remain silent.

At last, Raizel had some quiet company to himself. He sat in silence, observing everything happening around him with mild interest.

On one side, some were playing games, others were chatting and drinking at their tables, while many danced to the rhythm of a song he didn't recognize.

As the evening progressed, the bar grew livelier with an increasing number of guests.

Most of them wore expensive outfits and carried themselves with the aura of elites. Among them were not just young men and women, but also adults, high-ranking players, and officials.

Soon, the place became crowded and noisy enough to make Raizel feel a little suffocated.

He set his wine glass aside and stood up, deciding to go out for some fresh air .

He walked calmly, almost indifferent to everything around him.

But the next few seconds nearly blew his mind away.

Just as he stepped outside, passing the guards stationed by the stairs, his gaze instinctively shifted forward.

It was an unconscious pull, as if something, someone, was calling out to him, urging him to look.

A refreshing, sweet, and captivating fragrance drifted beneath his nose, sending a jolt through his mind.

He followed the scent and was stunned by what he saw.

At first glance, his heart started beating erratically.

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