Chapter 62: begins! Five judges.
May 18th, 3097 in the Gabriel Calendar.
12:20 PM.
The Magic Girl Competition officially begins.
Standing at the center of the principality is a huge circular stage, measuring three kilometers in diameter. Surrounding it is a magic overflow interception system, ensuring that even if a mage accidentally directs their spell outside the stage, it will be instantly intercepted. Its defense can withstand a full-force strike from a “Celestial Emperor” level entity.
In the sky, thousands of screens of various sizes float, all made of magic shadowstones. Their purpose is naturally to provide a view for the people on the periphery who cannot see the stage clearly. After all, with so many people gathered in the center of the principality nowadays, excluding those from remote areas, farmers, and servants, the population has reached tens of millions here, making it the busiest place in the empire this year!
“Ladies and gentlemen, viewers of Cyril’s branch channel, good noon to you all. Can you see the background behind me now? It’s an ocean composed of people. I, the reporter, am currently at the outermost perimeter, nearly ten kilometers away from the stage of the Magical Girl Contest. Do you know what that means? It means filling a circle with a radius of ten kilometers with people. I believe smart viewers should be able to imagine such a breathtaking scene. According to surveys, the number of people who came to watch this time has reached the highest in Cyril’s principality this year, totaling approximately nine million and eighty thousand people. And the number of participants in the Magical Girl Contest is even more, with over ten thousand. Just think about it, one in a hundred is a mage, and not just any mage, but a female mage, and furthermore, a talented girl under the age of eighteen. There are over ten thousand of them here! Can you feel that sense of amazement and excitement? So, the competition is about to begin. Let’s hold our breath and enjoy this spiritual feast where vision and soul intertwine!”
“That was really well said,” Yuehai murmured as she looked at the Magic Shadowstone. The words were truly moving, and even she felt compelled to go and see, despite being the one observed.
She and Claude were currently in a void space, created by a spatial cutting technique that could only be performed by comprehending the true meaning of space. Claude mentioned that it was his grandfather’s sister, Aunt Nicholas, who executed this technique. It was the supreme skill to instantly separate all twenty thousand of them into different spaces.
“Master Claude, between your Aunt Nicholas, Lord Thunder Emperor Leilindor, and my master, Lord Laogeri, who do you think is more formidable?”
“Of course, it’s Grandpa Laogeri. He’s a super strong individual who’s lived for over a thousand years. His lifespan surpasses even that of the Duke’s household.”
“What did you say?!! So, Master Laogeri is a deity?”
“I’m not sure about that. I speculate he’s a demigod, possessing divine essence but hasn’t ignited the divine flame. That’s the kind of being, half-human and half-god. Once one gains divine essence, their lifespan naturally becomes extended. This could also explain why Grandpa Laogeri has lived for so long. However, if one ignites the divine flame, they can transcend the theorem of death and attain eternal life. The divine realm may even send angels to recruit them. However, every deity has the right to refuse. The divine realm won’t force anyone.”
This conversation left Yuehai shocked for a while. She couldn’t believe that her old master, who had been patiently teaching her every day, was actually a figure close to the level of Kaming. It gave her a new understanding of the depth of a country.
After all, even though Master Laogeri was powerful, he was not the “Guardian” of the Cyril Principality. So, the strength of this unheard-of “Guardian” was self-evident.
While Yuehai was engrossed in her thoughts, Tyr and the elf Arena remained quiet on the other side. After all, they had taught what needed to be taught, and giving further instructions now would seem overly anxious.
Outside the space, two formally dressed male and female hosts walked out from the stage, instantly eliciting cheers from those familiar with them. After all, the principality had spared no expense this time, and even the hosts invited to preside over the event were renowned gold-medal hosts throughout the empire. Their fans even outnumbered those of most celebrities!
“Friends here at the venue.”
“And to the viewers watching the live broadcast.”
“Good afternoon, everyone.”
Instantly, deafening applause erupted from the audience below.
“Hey, Siva, everyone’s here, but where are the crucial angels?”
“You’re always so impatient. It’s because we need to clear the space. Under supervision, we’ve invited Lady Nicholas, the ‘Cage Emperor,’ to use her unique spatial cutting technique to separate two hundred thousand mages and warriors into various void spaces. They’ll join the stage when the competition begins.”
“That puts my mind at ease. Now, let’s warmly welcome our esteemed panel of judges!”
“The first one is Lady Simira, a Holy Domain Mage from the Kingdom of Cremo.”
Those who understood the significance immediately expressed their admiration, followed by heartfelt applause. Lady Simira, despite being a hundred and thirty years old, had created numerous spells and runes throughout her lifetime. Many people didn’t know that she was the inventor of the frequency system used in conjunction with the magic shadowstone. Previously, magic voice stones could only transmit sound to nearby individuals. However, with the frequency system, two people could communicate regardless of distance as long as they knew each other’s frequencies. Such contributions were monumental, and the fact that the Duke’s household could invite Lady Simira was also due to the prestige of Master Laogeri.
“The second is one of the organizers of this Magical Girl Contest, Lord Leilindor, also known as the ‘Thunder Emperor’!”
Oh! Many exclaimed, recognizing him as the renowned “Emperor of Lolicons.”
Leilindor looked disheveled, scratching his head as if he hadn’t woken up yet. He wore a pair of slippers and casually took his seat at the judges’ table, paying no mind to the gazes and discussions of others, appearing as relaxed and at ease as if he were in his own home.
“The third is the individual we mentioned earlier, Lady Nicholas, the ‘Cage Emperor’!”
Thunderous applause erupted, with most of it coming from the men. After all, Lady Nicholas’ youthful appearance was exceptionally beautiful and innocent. Coupled with her immense strength, she naturally exuded a unique charm, leading to various howls and exclamations from those with more carnal thoughts.
“And the fourth one is our neighbor from Hillel, the Holy Domain Mage of the Kingdom of Milik, Lady Rafinas G. Randolph!”
Once again, applause erupted. Rafinas’s name had long been renowned throughout the empire. She was the youngest mage, the youngest Holy Domain Mage, and a genius magician with her unique theories. Furthermore, she served as the grade director for the second year at the Avalon Academy, earning high expectations from the academy’s chancellor. Her beauty was also a topic of much discussion, and due to her royal lineage from the Milik Kingdom, she naturally exuded an air of nobility. Rafinas herself had stated that she wasn’t inherently a ‘queenly’ personality but rather had certain habits that were hard to change. However, this aspect only added to her allure, captivating many admirers.
“Alright, so it’s time for our final special guest!” The female host excitedly exchanged glances with the male host, then continued in unison.
“That would be the current head of the prestigious institution, the Avalon Student Union, Secretary General Zamiyah Sis. Klinf. Jessimia. Lac. Antimicrei!”
