Chapter 1The Echoes of a Prodigy

I was the principal pianist for the symphony orchestra, but on the eve of a major performance, I suddenly forgot every single technique I knew.

At that exact moment, my young assistant beside me received a system prompt:

[Congratulations to the host. Successfully plundered Piano Talent (Max Level).]

Amidst the gasps and sighs of the crowd, I plummeted into the mud, while she climbed to the clouds.

I begged my assistant to return my talent, but she heartlessly pushed me off the building.

When I opened my eyes again, the doorbell rang.

I looked at the young woman applying for the assistant position in front of me and revealed a playful smile.

* * *

I was reborn on the day I was selected as the pianist for the Philharmonic Orchestra.

Outside the window, a fierce rainstorm raged, while hearty and impassioned piano notes poured from my fingertips.

Unwillingness, anger, hatred...

"Ding dong."

The doorbell rang, incongruous and abrupt, interrupting my performance.

She was here.

"System, is Harper the piano genius we're looking for?"

"Yes, host. As long as you gain enough affinity, you can plunder her talent."

"Great! I want to be the principal musician of the future exhibition!"

Through the thin door, the conversation between Chloe and the system came through clearly.

I curled my lips in a cold sneer and raised my hand to tuck a stray hair behind my ear.

In this life, things probably wouldn't go as they wished.