-156- Ekko!

Original author note: best read this chapter with "Ekko, the Boy Who Shattered Time"

————The time had come to the evening.

Near the boundry markets, more and more people gathered.

Above the railing in Piltover, the boundry markets was already crowded with people. A group of Piltover citizens looked down below with puzzled expressions. The view here was broad, and they could see many things, but why hadn't it started yet?

In Zaun, on the huge elevator platform, Zaunites were seated with snacks and fruits. This place couldn't see what was happening above because the enormous corridor blocked their view. But it didn't matter; the enforcers of Zaun had said that they would be able to see from here.

After all, the seating arrangement was limited, first come first served. So, those who came later could only use this method to watch the performance.

Unlike the Piltover citizens, Zaunites were looking forward to this so called "concert".

You see, Powder from Zaun also appeared on the promotional posters! That was Powder! Vander's daughter.

She was the Head of Weapons Department in Zaun.

She was the admired and respected Powder!

Now, Powder would perform for them personally!

Therefore, even if the performance turned out to be not so good, Zaunites knew they had to show support! Applause and cheers were a must!

Time was passing bit by bit.

Piltover citizens were becoming increasingly impatient.

"Why hasn't it started yet? How long do they want us to wait?"

"It's almost dark. Are they planning to have us listen to music in the dark? Isn't that insane!"

"I haven't had dinner yet."

Unpleasant voices of Piltover citizens echoed.

This immediately sparked dissatisfaction among Zaunites.

"What are you complaining about? If you don't want to watch, just leave!"

"Shut up, ya Pilties! This is Zaun!"

"If you're afraid to leave, then stay and watch quietly. Didn't they say it would start at 6:30?"

That being said, Zaunites also felt something was strange.

Although the Boundry Market was at the top of Zaun, it was still situated in the trench, and at night, it would be quite dark. Even with streetlights, the brightness would be low.

"Tick, tick."

The large clock swung, and time flowed bit by bit.

Until the sun disappeared completely over the Piltover sky, merging into the sea. As the streetlights gradually lit up, it started to darken.

At this moment, a voice rang out.

"Dong!"

Accompanied by the sound of table thumping.

"The Twin City Concert is officially beginning!"

It was Vander's voice.

After Vander's voice rang out.

"Tock!"

"Boom!"

"Ah, what's going on? It's so dark, too dark!"

"Did the streetlights break?"

"Wait, what are they doing! It's too dark!"

In the Boundry Markets, rows of streetlights were systematically turned off.

In an instant, the entire plaza became pitch black, so dark that people could only see their own hands.

The people present had no idea what was happening around them.

"This is normal; please don't panic! Do not leave your seats without permission and do not move around!"

Vander's voice echoed once again.

On the stage, the citizens from both cities, who were close enough, seemed to hear some commotion.

It was a clanging sound.

Like the collision and pounding of metal pieces.

But they couldn't see what was happening on the stage at all!

Because it was too dark!

In a situation where one could only see their own fingers, how could they possibly see what was happening several meters away on the stage?

"How are people supposed to see? Is it just like what those Pilties say, that music is meant to be heard, not seen?"

"Is this really not an accident?"

Even the Zaunites started questioning.

At the scene, it seemed like chaos was about to break out.

But suddenly, at the back of the stage, a holy white light appeared.

The light made people feel warm.

And then, the light became even brighter.

Until it spread to all around the stage.

It allowed the people at the scene to see what was happening on the stage.

"Wow, they are really beautiful!"

"It's Miss Powder!!!"

"It's Zeri! I know her!!"

On the stage —

A girl with dazzling hair, styled into two shining buns like horns, was holding a musical instrument.

And behind her, the drums that were left empty on the stage before now had an owner.

It was a girl with a long high ponytail, beautiful blue hair, wearing a black short top tied around her slender waist. She rolled up her pant legs, revealing fair and slender legs. She lifted her head, confidence radiating from her beautiful face, holding drumsticks in both hands.

Not far from her, there was an electronic keyboard on the stage, and a woman with purple clothes and black hair stood in front of it, gently touching the keys.

There were only three people on the stage.

But... didn't the promotional poster mention four people?

Where was the girl with pink hair?

Wait, where was the lead singer of the concert?

Many people from both cities had such thoughts, but before they could think about it more, the girl with drumsticks turned her head towards the back and nodded heavily.

"Deng deng deng."

The girl with purple hair touched the keys with both hands, and simple music started playing.

After playing a couple of interludes.

"Thud!"

The sound of the electronic drums rang out. It was Powder.

At this moment, she was tilting her head down, vigorously playing the drums. Her little head followed the rhythm, and her long ponytail swayed gently.

With the sounds of the electronic keyboard and electronic drums, the audience at the venue perked up their ears.

Zaunites. Zaunites were familiar with this music!

This was the music of Zaun!

And what about the people from Piltover?

It wasn't a violin, not an accordion, not those expensive instruments.

This was a music style they were completely unfamiliar with.

But it had a unique rhythm!

But if it was just that... that's all there is?

Piltover was prosperous, so basically everyone had heard music. Piltover residents who understood music were rubbing their chins in contemplation.

Meanwhile, in the distance, near the dome, Camille was holding her chest, leaning quietly against a tower.

From this position, she could clearly hear the sounds of the guitar and drums.

This was the power of Hextech.

Next, her hooks were released, and Camille, floating in the air, with a slight arc at the corner of her mouth.

Next. was the highlight!

Camille flew to another location. She was testing how far the music could reach.

Although experiments had already been conducted, to avoid accidents, Camille's current task was to travel throughout Zaun and Piltover to see if the music could be heard clearly anywhere in Piltover and Zaun.

And at the scene, the enthusiasm of the residents of the twin cities was lifted.

Although it was still dark, at least now they could see what was happening on the stage, right?

But with the rhythmic music playing, the Piltover residents at the railing above and the Zaunites sitting on the platform below became anxious.

They couldn't see what was happening on the stage.

They could only hear the music!

But...

As the girl at the forefront, who was holding the instrument, removed the pick from her mouth,

"Zheng zheng!"

Bass, guitar, drums!

Three kinds of sounds created a warm and tense atmosphere.

And just as the three instruments collided fiercely, creating dynamic music, a shout suddenly rang out.

With an spirited cry, "Demacia!"

Behind the stage, the light source,

"Boom!"

A five-meter thick beam of light rose from the ground, rushing towards the sky.

It pierced through the dark clouds and even illuminated the moon!

The residents of both Piltover and Zaun, all lifted their heads, and everyone was stunned!

It was like a miracle!!!

"Boom! Boom! Boom!"

Successive waves of sound burst forth, causing dust to surge towards the surroundings of the stage on the brightly lit Plaza.

This day, the residents of the twin cities would never forget what they saw!!!

In front of their eyes, the enormous stage erupted in a dazzling blue light.

The girl in front playing the bass made thunderous sounds, and a yellow-green thunder overflowed from her. Her eyes became bright, and with a sweep of her fingers, yellow-green thunder filled the entire stage!

With a few blue fireworks rising from below the stage.

This stage, it... it flew up!!!

Like an airborne fortress, this 20-meter-sized stage soared high into the sky!

At this moment, the Zaunites on the platform, the Piltover residents at the railing, they all saw this stage.

Under the sacred white light, blue fireworks lifted the stage high into the sky!

Just as the residents of both cities were shocked for that moment.

A cough sounded.

On the elevator platform in Zaun, a white-haired teenager suddenly stood up.

He stood among a group of Zaunites, holding a distinctive Hextech Tech-Mech.

The Zaunites around him all stared dumbfoundedly at this young man who had spent the afternoon with them.

"Look!"

Ekko stepped onto the Hextech board, rising from the platform in Zaun.

Singing a strange tune, with a strange rhythm, it was a kind of music completely incomprehensible to Piltover residents, but it was music that immersed them.

Ekko flew into the air above the stage on the flying board, then flipped his body, and Ekko descended straight down.

After doing a somersault, Ekko landed next to Zeri.

With a flickering yellow light, Zeri, like a divine mansion, approached Ekko.

Ekko looked proud, his hands crossed, and he crouched down, announcing his name.

"Ekko!"