“… …”

“What’s with the silence?!” I asked. “Give me a round of applause, children~”

“Woooo!!”

“Bring it! Bring it!”

Some whistles, some yelled out, some jeered but most of all, a teasing bout started once again.

I stared at Mely standing not far away and saw her face becoming beet red, either from my words or from the goading and teasing of the old drunkards.

Satisfied, I waved my hand for them to keep quiet; I then looked at the guy holding a guitar. "Lend me the guitar!"

They were the one who was happily singing while drinking just now.

The old guy blinked and handed me the guitar.

From these past few days, I have already completed several missions so I was rewarded with skills and some money.

I manage to acquire a total of 25, 000 which I just throw all into the bank without thinking. I don’t have any use for that large of cash after all…

As for skills, I acquired; Algebra comprehension (Intermediate), Foreign Language ( English ), Russian fighting style: Systema, Throwing, Apple of Strength, ( a rare item that permanently gives 30% strength if eaten ), Guitar proficiency ( Beginner), and Firearms Proficiency (Intermediate).

With Guitar proficiency, I can play the guitar pretty well. I adjusted my state a bit and lifted the guitar.

I pondered briefly, then calmly stated the song’s name I’m going to sing: “I'll incur ridicule on myself today. So please listen, this song is titled; ‘All of me’”

The moment that name was uttered, the crowd went totally silent.

A few people were inattentively waiting to hear me sing.

Other than boss Marie who was looking at me with expectant eyes, everyone else had doubt written on their faces.

All of me?

Was there a song like that?

- They must be thinking like that as I watched their faces filled with confusion.

I sat calmly on the stage while adjusting my mood.

I smiled and immediately started playing the guitar.

And then my voice came out of my throat.

“What would I do without your smart mouth?

Drawing me in, and you kicking me out

You've got my head spinning, no kidding, I can't pin you down”

When the three lines came out, I noticed how everyone was stunned!

[ All of me ] was a famous song in my previous life by an American singer named John Legend from his fourth studio album ( Love in the Future ).

It was originally a tender piano power ballad, which was inspired by his wife, Chrissy Teigen, a model.

“What's going on in that beautiful mind

I'm on your magical mystery ride

And I'm so dizzy, don't know what hit me, but I'll be alright”

Truthfully, my singing was not good. I had never received any systematic training, nor was I good at singing in the first place. But even so, it’s not like I was tone deaf.

I was always singing songs for Tiffany before, and although my voice is not that good, however, Tifanny always told me that he liked my deep, low, authoritative voice.

So even just a bit, I have some confidence in my singing voice.

My head's under water

But I'm breathing fine

You're crazy and I'm out of my mind

… …

'Cause all of me

Loves all of you

Love your curves and all your edges

All your perfect imperfections

Give your all to me

I'll give my all to you

You're my end and my beginning

Even when I lose I'm winning

'Cause I give you all of me

And you give me all of you, oh oh

… ..

As I was singing while playing the guitar, I suddenly noticed that the entire place was deep in silence and only my voice echoing in this somewhat big place.

In the corner of my eyes, I saw people looking at me wide eyes, shock, and surprised coloring their faces.

Some were enjoying the song while drinking their liquor and beers.

Some were even smiling filled with ambiguity while looking at me.

… But most were listening wholeheartedly while enjoying the song.

It’s not like I really have a good voice. In fact, I might even barely contend with those run of the mill's singer wannabes but for some reason, they were really listening to me that I find it hard to react…

I really thought that they would laugh at me. And now, because of their unexpected reactions, I really wanted to laugh at myself, but acting like a professional, I endured it and continued singing.

… ..

How many times do I have to tell you

Even when you're crying you're beautiful too

The world is beating you down, I'm around through every mood

You're my downfall, you're my muse

My worst distraction, my rhythm and blues

I can't stop singing, it's ringing, in my head for you

… …

Mely Solas:

With all her might, Mely Solas forced herself to remain calm.

“Um…”

While this type of joking around inside this shop was really just casual banter…

But to be teased together with Daniel… She really…

She really was just incapable of responding nonchalantly or jesting and jeering with them.

She’s not that thick-skinned, on the contrary, she was easily embarrassed. Her friends once told her that her feelings are always reflected in her expression. When she’s happy, sad, angry… or especially in love all of it could be seen just by looking at her.

Truthfully, she had a crush on Daniel. Ever since she was saved by him in that very instant, Daniel had already stolen her heart. She doesn't know if this was genuine or just an after-effect from the hero saving princess incident that seems like it was straight out from a romance novel.

However, she can’t say anything, especially to Daniel. She was scared that the moment he realized her feelings, he will go somewhere… somewhere she can’t reach.

She was sure that Daniel didn’t feel the same way to her.

So she couldn’t say anything because she was scared she might not see him again.

If she can’t see him, that won’t work for her…

She just can’t have that…

She wants him to stay where her eyes can reach.

Rather than make him leave her sight and lost him, she’s fine with just desiring him. In any case, from what she could guess, love is still too far for Daniel.

And so, she hides her feelings and kept it herself. In front of him, she act and behave like a friend, a family…

I’m really a coward…

Thinking like this, Mely couldn’t but smiled bitterly at her own cowardice…

When she went to look for Daniel after changing her clothes, she was suddenly greeted by this unbelievable scene.

Daniel, sitting in the stage and saying he will sing. Oh my god! Her heart almost stops due to shock! (>_<

The next second, her heart skips a few beats!

“I’m going to sing a song,” He said with a hint of laughter in his voice. “… a song dedicated for our beloved Miss Mely Solas…”

What, what did he say?

For, it’s for me?!

… …

My head's under water

But I'm breathing fine

You're crazy and I'm out of my mind

… …

Mely’s heart was thumping wildly, still not daring to believe this was real.

For her…

This song was for me…?

… …

'Cause all of me

Loves all of you

Love your curves and all your edges

All your perfect imperfections

Give your all to me

I'll give my all to you

You're my end and my beginning

Even when I lose I'm winning

'Cause I give you all of me

And you give me all of you, oh oh

Give me all of you

Cards on the table, we're both showing hearts

Risking it all, though it's hard

… …

It was not only Mely…

The excitement level of every person in that shop was rocketing off the meter.

“Amazing!!” She suddenly heard one of the men sitting in a table not far away from her position muttered.

“… Although his voice can’t be said to be good but he’s absolutely nailed the mood.”

Indeed, in all honesty, his singing ability was mediocre. He was neither terrible nor amazing. It was just normal singing at the level of a kid singing karaoke.

However, he was able to inject sufficient emotion into his singing… this made it more impactful to the audience…

“What’s this song? I have never heard of this before? It’s quite good!”

“I think it’s an original, after all I never heard of it before.”

“An original huh, pretty good~”

“Ah, it’s incredible! Ahh, look, look I’m getting Goosebumps just by listening…”

The man’s friends also started talking and commenting in a soft voice, seemingly afraid to disturb Daniel.

Then she suddenly realized something… that’s right, this song was an original, right?

She never heard of this song before… well, not until now.

She took her phone, open the internet and search for the song ‘All of me’ which seems to be what Daniel said as the song’s name.

[ No results containing all your search terms were found.

Your search – All of me - did not match any documents. ]

- Is what the search engine shows.

It only meant one thing. There’s no song called ‘All of me’.

Then… it’s true? This song was an original? Who made it?

Of course, it should be Daniel… right? He was the one singing it right now…

This realization caused Mely to stare at Daniel performing in daze. “Amazing…” she subconsciously muttered.

How did he manage to compose a song like this…?

Just when everyone was listening to the point they felt they were going to burst a blood vessel, the song was already on its finale.

'Cause all of me

Loves all of you

Love your curves and all your edges

All your perfect imperfections

Give your all to me

I'll give my all to you

You're my end and my beginning

Even when I lose I'm winning

'Cause I give you all of me

And you give me all of you

Daniel sang the last part lightly with a soft, deep but somewhat emotional voice.

I give you all of me

And you give me all of you, oh oh

… …