The 'cozy' daily work life of a witch lady in a cyberpunk interstellar era, occasionally also a passionate epic.
She is a timid girl growing up in a cyberpunk city.
She is a cry...
Chapter 258: Flames Rising
On the night of June 26, South District 1, under the Tianhai Bridge.
The mighty river water made splashing sounds in the evening breeze. As the red indicator lights on the bridge flickered, the originally connected bridges were slowly pulled up by the towering bridge columns on both sides, forming a disconnected figure eight shape, and the lights gradually gathered on the raised bridge peaks on both sides.
The whirring sound of the wind came from the projection screen, and as the suspended autonomous units were put into place one by one, the figures on the two bridge peaks gradually entered the audience's field of vision.
"Good evening, friends in front of the screen! This is Jade Skirt No. 1 TV Station, reporting to you the much-anticipated College Alliance Competition!"
"The live time is 18:05 on the night of June 26th in Jade Skirt, and the location is the cross-river Tianhai Bridge in the 214th area module of South District 1. The two academies that will be fighting and competing today are the Swarm Leader Academy and Edes Academy, these two well-known and eye-catching academies. At this moment, we can see that members of both sides have slowly stepped onto the stage."
"Now please allow me to introduce the theme and mode of this competition. As we all know, the establishment of the Federation is closely related to the legendary singer, and music-related training and learning are also areas of focus for many colleges and universities. Therefore, in the competition between the college alliances, there are also special competitions with the theme of 'music'."
"Today's highly anticipated competition is divided into three stages, and the processes are respectively..."
"Okay, I believe that everyone is already fully aware of the exciting process of this competition. Now let us focus on the list of people appearing on both sides!"
"First, the unruly flame in the dark night, wild and passionate, lively and sweet, the talented singer known to countless residents of the Jade Skirt, Pulin Coco!!"
When the host introduced, the audience on both sides of the scene shouted like waves, and the camera was also aimed at the girl standing on the top of the bridge. She was holding a red electroplated guitar, her caramel-colored short hair fluttering in the night wind, reflected by the focused lights below, and her black and white dress full of stage style reflected a little metallic light, and the black knee-high socks on her legs were dyed into a dazzling light gold by the light.
"Pulin Coco!"
"Pulin Coco!"
"Pulin Coco!"
The voices followed one after another, until 20 seconds later, the host inserted the next words in the gap.
"Ahem, next, let's focus on the other side of the bridge, the members who are representing Edes Academy."
"Golden hair with sparks, bright eyes, amazing dancing and figure, the one who is now on stage is Avni E. Krabich, a talented girl who has won awards on the Star Domain stage, known as the 'Flame Goldfish Princess'."
After that, there was a cheer from the audience, but the scene and the sound were far less than before, and some people were still shouting Pulin Koko's name.
...
In a beautiful villa in the South District, on the third floor open air beside the swimming pool, a real-time picture was being projected. A maid in black and white uniforms placed the prepared dinner snacks on the table and then left.
Soon, a barefoot woman stepped across the white marble floor and walked to the small round table and sat down. She was wearing a bathrobe, and her black hair was still a little wet. She was wiping it carefully with a towel, and then looked at the projected picture, as if she couldn't wait for her hair to dry, so she came to watch this competition.
After the host finished the introduction, the screen gradually turned, first to the blonde girl in the middle of the team, then slowly turned to the teammates beside her. One of them, a girl with black hair and blue eyes, also appeared in the projection.
"Tilan."
She whispered the girl's name. Seeing that she did not miss the appearance time of her friend, she felt much better. It was not until the screen switched again and began to play the night view overlooking the entire river that she put down the towel to wipe the water droplets and gently shook the slightly dry hair.
She was not as dignified and flawless as usual after taking a bath. She had a beauty close to life. If an outsider saw such a scene, he might be surprised that this lady of the "Incense Workshop" had another side of pity and moving.
...
The anticipated competition gradually kicked off. After the rules were introduced, the first stage was the first stage. At this time, both sides would be given five minutes to perform, and then the judges on the scene would score.
The pick pinched by the fingers scraped lightly, and then the rich mixed sound sounded at the same time, like a grand prelude gradually opening. Although she hasn't spoken yet, the momentum of 'Flame Candy' Purin Koko is constantly rising, and the dark night cannot cover up the rising high will.
The speed of the strings being plucked became faster and faster, and the drum beats behind him became more and more frequent. The bassist leaned back slightly, and his fingers had already turned into a jumping afterimage. The sound of tearing the night wind was fully launched at this moment. It was the roar of metal, endless shouting, and the roar of mechanical war.
Even though they were thousands of meters apart, the music was like a thundering beast running across the earth. The audience was quickly pulled into the spiritual world of "Flame Candy" Pulin Koko, as if they were in a fierce starry battlefield, with countless fighter planes passing by and exploding flames one after another.
Suddenly, the eyes in the night wind opened, and the small figure seemed to condense the endless drifting flames. She took a step forward and stepped on the speakers in front of her, and the singing voice like a declaration was released instantly.
Uncontrollable "Out of control"
December wind brings only coldness.
Do you still remember the last time we argued
and the clock stopped moving after we separated?
You and I are drifting further and further apart
...
The song rotates with the rhythm, like a high-speed and roaring chariot speeding across the track of cold rain. The steaming heat waves and water vapor, the continuous firing of artillery fire interweave, crashing into everyone's heart, shocking their spirits.
The fingers plucked heavily on the guitar, and the vibrato of the metal strings was so high-spirited and free, just like the eternal youthful will of the boys and girls.
In this way, until a few minutes after the end of this song, the audience was still immersed in this world that was crushed by the chariot, unable to extricate themselves.
"Huh..." Someone pressed his chest and gasped, and then slowly broke free from the immersed state, slowly raised his head, and looked at the tiny figure on the top of the bridge with incredible eyes.
"Is this the power of the singer? It is so persuasive and impactful."
Just from the history read in books, many people do not understand that the organizations and forces thousands of years ago, the powerful and unruly people from all sides, would be persuaded by the golden-haired elf girl, but when they actually arrived at the scene where the singer showed her ability, they would immediately dispel such doubts. This huge spiritual impact and baptism, let alone persuasion, even if it is to turn into the most fanatical believers on the spot, is a piece of cake.
However, the "Golden Flame Flower" Isanisha did not abuse this power, but always restrained herself, so that no religion with her as the core was formed.
After a long pause, the scene was quiet, until the judges' scores appeared, and then the excitement and discussion resumed.
"10 points for performance, 10 points for appeal, 10 points for innovation, a total of 30 points, full marks!"
The host's shout echoed in the night sky, and the scene was also filled with cheers like waves.
'Flame Candy' Pulin Koko did not relax because her opponent was from Edes Academy. Instead, she exerted her full strength in the competition, showing her will like a burning flame.
"So, how will you deal with it, Tilan?"
Her eyes passed through the noisy waves and the night, looking at the inconspicuous black-haired girl hidden behind Avni.
Although no one present noticed, she already knew who her opponent was tonight. A quick meeting a year ago had already made her remember the girl's face.
Heshia Tilan, another junior discovered by senior 'Green Snake' Yulandojia, could perhaps be called her junior sister. Although the two rarely communicated, they were not unfamiliar with each other's existence.
(End of this chapter)