Jianhua University, Starfall Hall.
“… In order to promote the spirit of positive struggle, create a healthy and competitive environment, and promote friendly exchanges between Jianhua and Truth schools, the stage is now handed over to the outstanding students of both schools to participate in a friendly match under the gaze of the stars.”
As Sonia’s voice sounded, the dome of the hall rose up with a bang. The interior of the dome was lined with mirrors, and under the clever reflection of the mirrors, the starlight shone into the hall like spotlights. Everyone seemed to be covered in a layer of faint starlight, even more dazzling than the indoor lighting just now.
In the Starry Kingdom, all important activities must be conducted under the starry sky. If the daytime with the shining stars hanging high is considered as “working hours,” then the starry night is “leisure time” – of course, ordinary people cannot enjoy such a busy schedule, only the sorcerers who can rest their bodies through exploring the virtual realm can play like this.
And starlight is not only beautiful, it represents the favor of the Adeptus of the Starry Realm. Therefore, sorcerers who enter the virtual realm, fight, learn, and train at night can gain additional benefits, even if it’s not much, it’s still better than nothing.
“In the gap where the starlight falls, let’s invite Professor Olleron from Truth University and Professor Nidara from Jianhua University to give their opinions on the friendly match,” Asennu said.
Of course, there won’t be any principals appearing at the joint party. After all, the time of the legendary sorcerers is very precious, and they think that even the time spent in the virtual realm is not enough. Therefore, the representative professors sent by Truth University are “Weapon Master” Olleron, and Jianhua University sent “Rhythm Sword Saint” Nidara.
Nidara glanced at the students from Truth University and said lightly, “Leonie, hurry up later. I’m in a hurry to go to the virtual realm. I’m not interested in staying at this boring party.”
Olleron, who had a burly figure, snorted coldly. He didn’t have a single hair on his head, and his body was engraved with various line patterns. If it was before, Sonia couldn’t see any clues, but after fighting with the Thunder Wielder in the virtual realm, she knew that the tattoos on Olleron’s body were most likely the amplification products of the Thunder Art faction.
But compared to his rough appearance, Olleron spoke unexpectedly politely. “I hope that tonight’s friendly match can be a rewarding experience for the outstanding students of both schools. I am looking forward to the performance of Jianhua University students, but I also believe in the abilities of our students. I am planning to take in a research apprentice this year. If you don’t perform well, this opportunity might be taken by a student from Jianhua University.”
The students from Truth University looked indifferent and nodded lightly towards Olleron. Obviously, they didn’t care about Jianhua University.
“Haha, the two professors are really full of gunpowder. Professor Olleron even offered a reward for a research apprentice. You know, the ‘Weapon Master’ hasn’t taken in a new apprentice for five years. None of the apprentices he personally taught have failed to advance to the Second Wing before graduation. I believe tonight’s friendly match will be very exciting,” Asennu smoothly redirected the conversation back to the two professors, making it flawless. He glanced at the dome that was about to unfold in a few seconds and naturally said to his partner next to him, “Seway, what do you think?”
Sonia, who had been maintaining a professional smile, couldn’t hold it anymore. She looked at Asennu with a horrified expression.
Didn’t we agree not to talk to me as much as possible and not to let me perform on the spot? Can’t you come up with something interesting yourself?
It’s not Asennu’s fault either. After all, he thought Sonia was just being polite, and it would be embarrassing for one person to hog the spotlight. The two hosts were supposed to create a lively atmosphere with their back-and-forth dialogue, so it wouldn’t be excessive for Sonia to say a few nice things to buy some time.
Soon, Asennu realized that he had gone too far, very far. If we were to describe it with the recent hit drama “Love Across Time and Space,” it would be “I want to go back five seconds and shut my mouth.”
“I think Professor Nidara is a person with high emotional intelligence.”
“Oh, why?”
“Because Professor Nidara said such low emotional intelligence things here, which not only aroused the disgust of the teachers and students of Truth University, but also made us, the organizers of the party, feel uncomfortable. It shows that we are not worthy of being treated with emotional intelligence by him. Therefore, the person he treats with emotional intelligence must be someone of high status. So he has high emotional intelligence.”
Sonia said fluently, “Perhaps only at a party where the principal is present can we see the high emotional intelligence of Professor Nidara. So, Nidara is good at language arts, but a bit rotten; Nidara’s demeanor is also hard to evaluate because he doesn’t have any.”
Silence.
Apart from the sound of the unfolding dome, there was almost no sound in the party. It should be noted that although this party is not public, there are still many participants, one-third of the professors and outstanding students from each grade are gathered here.
They looked at Sonia on the stage, all dumbfounded. Unfortunately, Nidara was sitting in the corner, and no one dared to turn their heads to observe his expression.
Lois and the others who were secretly watching from backstage were also shocked. They had already had a premonition of Sonia’s performance tonight, but they didn’t expect her to do something like this.
Even Asennu was stunned for a moment, his head turned into a mess, and he couldn’t come up with a clever joke to follow up Sonia’s words.
“Haha!”
Olleron’s laughter thundered, and he applauded, saying, “Well said, Jianhua University really has a lot of talented individuals!”
“Truth University is not to be outdone,” Sonia said, “With Professor Olleron, who is so full of flattery, Truth University has really struck gold. I must admire Garlean’s excellent matching mechanism. Professor Olleron and Professor Nidara are evenly matched.”
“How am I full of flattery?””You just said that if a student from Jianhua University wins against a student from Zhenli University, you would take a research apprentice from Jianhua University. Isn’t that just a polite remark? Your past three apprentices were all top students from Zhenli University. You’re clearly just making empty promises. You’ll do as you please when you get back, you won’t really take students from other schools as apprentices.”
“Of course, I meant what I said!”
“Then put it in writing! Use the Sealed Membrane Contract! Make it official!”
Some students who enjoyed the drama also shouted, “Yes, put it in writing!”
A student from Zhenli University immediately retorted, “Why should we put it in writing just because you said so?”
Watching the party gradually turn into a marketplace, Asennu suddenly realized that this might be the biggest challenge he had ever faced in his career as a host, without a doubt.
He decisively shouted, “Now, please welcome Luo Lianzi from the Swordsmanship Department of Jianhua University and Li Gang Carol from Zhenli University to the stage for the first single friendly match!”