thefictionvixens Chapter 75 The Show Begins
Chapter 75 The Show Begins
"Isn't that the [Tide]?"
Lin Yongxi's head peeked out from behind Chen Mu.
"Hmm." Chen Mu nodded and continued looking up: "I don't know why she came."
The opening ceremony of the league usually involves speeches from local officials and magical girl representatives, but prior to this year, there was only one magical girl representative.
Magical Girl [Aurora].
Undoubtedly, considering both her strength and status as well as the popular opinion, only she could give the speech.
Chen Mu still remembers that every year around this time, Lin Chaojing would pester him and beg him to write a speech for her.
Then this guy went on stage and awkwardly recited his lines, like a primary school student reading aloud, with basically no emotion or intonation.
However, given her popularity and fame, whatever she reads will be met with cheers and applause...
"Logically speaking, not every city has a Flower-level magical girl giving a speech. As [Tide] said, these Flower-level magical girls are usually elusive, living in seclusion, and have a very high and mighty attitude, let alone participating in this kind of event. Miyuki City is very special because Asakage lives here year-round, so the citizens are very proud of it."
Chen Mu thought to himself, "Could it be that [Tide] wants to continue this tradition and doesn't want to disappoint the citizens who come to watch the game?"
I have no idea what that woman was thinking; her behavior is completely unpredictable.
As Chao Xi slowly walked onto the stage, facing the adoring crowd, countless flashes of light, and cameras, she parted her lips and uttered only three words:
"Let's start the game."
After she finished speaking, she waved her sleeves and stepped off the podium.
It was obvious that the audience in the venue fell silent for a moment, as if they didn't understand what had happened.
After a few seconds of hesitation, a loud cheer erupted from the crowd, shaking the stands.
"So aloof, no wonder she's Lord [Tide]!"
"This is the first time I've seen her in person! I heard she's a teacher at [Dawn]—"
"Waaaah, so this is a kind of inheritance after all, personally standing up for his disciple..."
"So handsome and beautiful!! I've fallen in love with her!"
Sure enough, whatever they said had the same effect. Bixi and the referee stood up simultaneously and applauded to welcome Tide as she descended from the stage.
"What a unique personality!" Lin Yongxi, watching from a distance, couldn't help but exclaim. "Absolutely stunning."
"Perfect, saves time."
Chen Mu shook his head, stopped looking, and called Lin Yongxi to walk out of the venue, into the dark corridor:
"Let's go, get ready to begin. You'll have your day too."
...
Lin Yongxi's competition venue was not in this grand and bustling stadium, because although she was eighteen years old, she was still participating in the [Beginner Group] competition.
She's practically an elderly person, and she protests vehemently every time she hears that adjective.
Although both are league divisions, the attention given to the [Beginner Group] is vastly different from that given to the [Intermediate Group].
The reason is not hard to understand. The "Beginner Group" is limited to "Special" level magical girls. At this stage, the magical girls are basically beginners, most of them are competing for the first time, and many have not even mastered their own unique magic. On the stage, they can only punch and kick, which is not very entertaining and is no different from ordinary fighting competitions.
Some people might enjoy watching little girls pull their hair, but that's a minority.
The Intermediate Group is for Bud-level magical girls, and there is a crucial difference: transformation.
Magical girls who can transform are completely different; there's even a saying that only those who reach the bud level can be considered true magical girls.
What do viewers want to see? Isn't it beautiful transformation costumes, gorgeous magical battles, and thrilling clashes where they fly around?
All of this can only be seen in the [Intermediate Group], so the number of viewers in the two groups is vastly different.
Similarly, the "Beginner Group" will not adopt a league system like the "Intermediate Group," where the champion of each city is the champion and there is no need to compete against the winners of other cities in the final. It can be said that this is a preliminary selection track to cultivate seed players who are suitable for future competitions and attract attention from the very beginning of their growth.
These differences can also be seen in the venue itself.
In the central area of the Fukazuki City Sports Plaza, two of the largest sports stadiums are located. One of them, the venue for the recent opening ceremony, is called the "Phoenix Stadium," the largest stadium in the area, capable of holding approximately 100,000 spectators. It is primarily used for track and field or soccer matches. Next to it is the twin "Phoenix Stadium," but it is smaller in size.
"Our competition venue is right here."
Chen Mu led Lin Yongxi into the "Phoenix Pavilion" and felt that the temperature here was significantly lower.
This venue is mainly used for swimming and diving, but for today's competition, the water has been drained and temporarily converted into a ring, with a magical protective barrier installed.
There are only 5000 seats here, and it's obvious at a glance that there are far fewer spectators than before, making it less lively, but the front rows are still barely full.
"Don't be too disappointed. Most people will definitely watch the intermediate group matches. There's no TV broadcast here, so it's relatively basic. But on the other hand, there are also quite a few veteran viewers who enjoy watching the beginner group matches. They enjoy the process of discovering new players and watching their favorite magical girls grow step by step, experiencing the feeling of nurturing them."
As Chen Mu walked, he explained, "If you can win the championship in this beginner group, you will be promoted to the intermediate group next year and become a highly anticipated seed player."
This is essentially a process of building up popularity, and every top player goes through this process.
However, Lin Yongxi said something behind his back that made Chen Mu stop in his tracks.
"Brother-in-law, you may have misunderstood me."
The girl behind him smiled brightly, her canine teeth showing as she faced the bright spotlight overhead, her arms outstretched as if embracing the atmosphere.
"I participated in this competition not to make a name for myself, not to be the center of attention, not to fill this place to capacity, and not to become a popular star."
"I have only one purpose from beginning to end: to prove myself, to let my family know that I am not a caged bird whose fate they have ordained. This is not for them, but for myself. I am destined to become a top magical girl, simply because I have embarked on this path. I will let my sister's spirit in heaven see that this light will never be extinguished."
She put on the glittering badge, her long hair flowing, and walked towards the ring.
Chen Mu didn't say anything, but a slight smile appeared on his lips. He casually found a seat next to him and sat down, ready to watch the show begin.