Section 1905 Sandstorm

Popota, groggy, followed Shanni from the balcony back into the room, only to find that it turned out to be a grand theater. Not far away, a young boy, about the same size as Shanni, was playing the piano earnestly.

Though the music was somewhat naive, as the performer was merely a child, the tune was nothing sorrowful but rather cheerful and bright. The light-hearted melody, though not particularly graceful, slowly calmed Popota's anxious heart.

"The one playing the piano is Adar, he's a fool." When mentioning Adar, Shanni's tone carried a hint of disdain, but she quickly issued a warning to Popota, "But no matter how foolish, you're not allowed to bully him in the future, or I'll beat you up."

Popota nodded with a smile. Though he felt bewildered and curious about the current situation, he wasn't inclined to make trouble for the two little kids. Besides, this little girl named Shanni had a way of making him feel quite endearing, almost like he saw his own sister in her.