Chapter 155 Dusk Orchestra
Lightning that fell from the sky ignited the night.
After the dazzling electric light went out, the young man holding the thunder gun supported himself on the ground, his body covered with wounds, his face stained with mud. He spat and looked at the elf flapping its butterfly wings in the sky again.
The golden-haired and dazzling elf girl raised her arms, and emerald buds extended and grew from the woven vine rings between her wrists, and then formed a beautiful bow of flowers and branches. The magic power continued to gather and condensed in the night sky, forming a spiral bow and arrow, which was placed on the transparent bowstring.
The breath continued to rise, and a series of complex pattern magic arrays unfolded behind her. Layers of light circles gathered around the bow and arrow, seemingly thin, but unmatched.
Then, her fingers loosened, the bowstring vibrated, and the layers of light circles instantly converged, and the gathered force field launched the bow and arrow in the middle.
The silver arrow turned into seven brilliant streams of light that streaked across the night sky, piercing the boy holding the lightning spear below. Then his body fell heavily from the night sky and fell into the black rolling mud.
"Saint Ingo Academy wins!" The referee announced loudly.
Today is the third day of the Winter Festival Gala. After fierce competition, geniuses from all over the Emerald Skirt eliminated each other. In the end, only four contestants were left on the field, two of whom were students of Saint Ingo Academy, and the remaining two were from Thunder Front Academy and Crystal Grid Academy.
Compared with the past, the sixth-ranked Thunder Front Academy was a surprise. The boy holding the lightning spear defeated his opponents in an unimaginable way and stepped into the final four, which amazed everyone present.
"He is only in the second year of high school, right? Today's opponent is the fourth-year student Funai Perrin, who ranks first in Saint Ingo Academy." Although she is in the fourth year, considering the growth rate of elves, Funai Perrin is actually 5 years older than the boy.
"Defeated but still honorable." Many viewers commented in their hearts.
After returning to the audience seats of Thunder Edge Academy, the boy was comforted and cheered by teachers and students.
"Sweetway!"
"Sweetway!"
"Sweetway!"
"Sweetway!"
They shouted the boy's name, threw him high, and then caught him again and again, attracting the attention of the audience.
"Hello everyone, this is the first channel of Jade Skirt. Now I will solemnly introduce the name and origin of this legendary boy to you!" A host explained excitedly and quickly in front of the camera.
"Sweetway, a boy from the mining station of the mineral star 'No-h412', had a poor childhood, he vowed to change all this, and at the request of his parents, he began to learn survival skills..." Although it is unknown how true or false the story told by the host, such sensational words still moved many federal residents in front of the video.
Perhaps they saw their former selves in this boy.
Since the Four-Leaf Crystal Star Region's importance in the Federation declined, the economy has been in a downward and backward rhythm. Too many people are eager to change all this, and the boy who grew up in the mineral mining station is a typical representative in their eyes.
During the intermission, various stories about Sweetway spread in the star network, and just when people gradually forgot about the game, another duel began.
Esther from Crystal Grid Academy vs. Grunos from Saint Ingo Academy.
A young man with short silver-blue hair walked out. He was wearing a swordsman's suit with a white base and gold edges. The mithril broadsword at his side was slightly wide, and it was engraved with dense and complex enchantment patterns like a circuit.
However, this genius from Saint Ingo Academy did not hold the sword, but let it float quietly by his side, with his hands on his shoulders, looking at the opponent walking out from the opposite side.
In St. Ingo Academy, Grunos's ranking often fluctuates between third and fourth. It was unexpected that he could enter the semifinals this time, because the original second-placed Juvilia and fourth-placed Nungnan were eliminated by the genius of Edes Academy, so he was lucky to enter the final semifinals.
"Ester, it's been a year." Grunos looked at the young man opposite him who was wearing a black jacket and functional style.
"There's no need to talk nonsense between us, let's get started." The opposite Ester didn't want to chat, he wore purple fluorescent goggles and carried a small box in his hand.
"It seems so." Grunos didn't care, just felt that it was boring to defeat the opponent like this.
But since the opponent didn't want to talk nonsense, he didn't need to give him face anymore.
His mind changed, Grunos raised his hand, and the mithril broadsword made a trembling sound, then suddenly accelerated and stabbed at the opposite Ester.
"Hmph." Suddenly, Esther was unable to dodge, and his arm was cut by the edge of the mithril broadsword, leaving a smooth cut. Slightly cool blood oozed from the wound and slid down his arm.
Then, his counterattack began.
A snap of fingers sounded in the air, and the box in his hand opened. Crystals like a Rubik's Cube rose up, condensed beside him, and then rotated and combined to form a certain symbol. Rays of light shot out from the Rubik's Cube crystals and connected with other Rubik's Cube crystals to form a complex grating to protect Esther.
After that, the two of them went back and forth, and from time to time there were fierce beams of light sweeping across, and the mithril broadsword also flew in an instant, breaking through the bans and barriers.
Ten minutes later, with a narrow difference of one move, Grunos defeated Esther, and the broad mithril broadsword was across the opponent's neck, declaring victory.
"In other words, in the end, it was two students from St. Ingo Academy who competed for the first place." Some viewers discussed in a low voice.
"It's a bit unexpected, but it doesn't seem strange. Saint Ingo has always been ranked first, and this is not the first time."
...
"Let's go back, Tilan." Amidst the noise, the voice of her companion came from the side of the girl.
"Yes." Tilan and Dolores stood up and walked towards the exit behind.
Although the Winter Festival Gala has not ended yet, there is no need to watch the subsequent competitions. The civil war in Saint Ingo Academy is nothing new. They have fought many times during practice.
Away from the hustle and bustle of the venue, walking out of the passage, outside is a world of rain.
There is still a trace of the residual heat of midsummer in the water vapor. The girl stood on the steps, and a little wind blew from the rain curtain, wetting her cheeks and arms.
"President Amors and his team will graduate next year." The girl thought of tonight's game. Amors led the senior class to encircle the players of Saint Ingo Academy. Although they failed in the end, Saint Ingo Academy suffered a lot.
"Does Tilan want to participate in next year's game?" Dolores raised her hand. Three black hovercrafts drove in the rain not far away. There were dark gold symbols on them. They were luxury cars under the "Incense Workshop".
Under the escort of four men in black, the two girls walked into the middle car, then started and headed towards the direction of Edes Academy.
"I will participate." Tilan's fingers passed through the hair in front of her and said softly.
"It's a bit unexpected." Dolores now knows this girl's character very well. She doesn't look like the kind of person who values fame and fortune.
"Because I promised them, I will perform well." The girl looked at the world outside the car window and blinked her blue eyes gently.
"There are many reasons. On the one hand, the academy has given me a lot of help. On the other hand, it is also because of my sister..."
"Perhaps only when you stand in that position of public attention can you be qualified to explore some past events." Now she is still unknown and has little influence.
Although Dolores has a good relationship with her, the girl does not want to trouble her friend about this matter and involve Dolores in a complicated situation.
As the champion of that year, Themisia has attracted the attention of countless people, but even so, she disappeared from everyone's sight in an instant. There is no media or follow-up reports. If you think about it carefully, you will find that something is wrong. Tilan vaguely feels that many forces are involved.
I have to work hard, the girl whispered in her heart.
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The grand winter festival party came to an end. This year's champion still came from St. Ingo Academy and did not attract much attention. Instead, the dark horse rookie of Thunder Edge caused a lot of discussion. Everyone was talking about Sweetway's background and his dazzling lightning spear.
After finishing all this, Tilan finally began to pay attention to the task assigned to her by Edes Academy.
"That is to say, there are less than three weeks until the end of this semester, and I have to find ten people to form a club, and also make allies and so on."
"Yes, Sister Tilan." Anneli spoke obediently beside her, but there seemed to be a smile in her eyes.
"Uh, I have a headache." Leaning back on the chair, the black-haired girl covered her forehead cutely, and then shook her hair.
"It's okay, as long as Tilan is willing to shout in the school, many classmates will come after hearing the news." Anneli promised.
"Really?" The girl tilted her head, a little unbelieving, it seems that few people in the academy discuss her.
"Yes, believe me." Anneli nodded.
Although in the eyes of the girl, she is low-key and unpretentious, in the eyes of other students in the academy, it is definitely not the case.
First of all, Dolores is very popular. Everyone wants to pursue this single lady who is destined to inherit the family property, but they all know that the gap between their identities and Dolores is too big. If they rashly initiate the pursuit, they will be besieged by many people. This has been tested before.
The few students who really match Dolores' status and position are either dandies like Jin Senke who are related to her, or elves who are obsessed with research, or their families have been engaged for a long time and it is not easy to openly violate it. Dolores, who
attracts everyone's attention, has always been single, and there is an equally beautiful girl next to her. Such a combination will attract attention wherever it goes. The reason why there has been no big commotion until now is that most of the students in Edes Academy have seen the world and will not be as excited as outsiders.
In order to protect Tilan, Dolores also did a lot of things in private, which made many people who had thoughts in secret back off, so that the girl lived a quiet life this semester without being disturbed by anyone.
However, although Tilan's attractive appearance inherited from her mother attracted the attention of many students, many students still thought that she was just a pretty vase.
"She's just a lucky girl who got together with Dolores."
"If I had her looks and figure, I would have been in love with Shester long ago." Shester, the 'Silver Falcon Nobleman' from the Heywood family, has always been the dream lover of many girls in the academy.
"She looks cute and beautiful, but her innocence and simplicity show that she has never experienced darkness. She might cry after being scolded." This is what some people say about Tilan.
"Girls without family background are just toys of big people after all. Although Dolores has a good relationship with her now, Dolores will get married sooner or later in the future, and she can't marry him together, so she will suffer sooner or later."
"All gifts in fate have a price tag. Girls who are addicted to luxury and have no family background will fall sooner or later."
Even in the interstellar era, society still admires the strong. Valk, who also came from a poor family, has no background, but has won a lot of attention and respect in the academy with his strong strength. Even some noble men and ladies secretly support him as an advance investment.
Among the first-year students of Edes Academy, the most famous one, besides the most flamboyant Jin Senke, is Valk, followed by the 'Ponyo of Flame' Avni, a genius with a family background and talent that is not good.
Listening to Anneli's description of her image in everyone's mouth, Tilan wanted to laugh, but couldn't.
"Although I was ridiculed as a vase, this disguise seems to be good. It's better than being surrounded by everyone after revealing my true strength."
"It's good to get a reputation, but I'm actually afraid of trouble." The black-haired girl held up her elbow with her hand and thought carefully.
"Just follow everyone's ideas and let them think I'm a vase." Thinking about it seems to be a kind of mischievous happiness. Tilan, who has always been a good child, has a bit of novelty in doing such things.
"If there is a battle-related matter, let Ran Bei'er take action. By the way, is Ran Bei'er back?" After conquering Ran Bei'er some time ago, she said she had to deal with family affairs and asked for leave for a while.
"Ran Bei'er said it would take another week before they could get back." Anneli shook her head. The last time the elite troops raided the castle of Ran Bei'er's family, they destroyed a lot of things. She had to go back to deal with them, and also to settle some of her fellow tribesmen.
"Then let's form a club first. I'll think about what name to give it."
"First of all, the purpose of the club and the main activities, and then recruit people.
" Anneli introduced the clubs in the academy to the girl. "According to the purpose and activities of the club, you can apply for activity funds from the academy. With the wealth of Edes Academy, this is a lot of money."
"Is that so..." The girl was thoughtful, resting her head on her wrist, lying on the table and thinking.
Unconsciously, she recalled the scene she dreamed of a few nights ago when she sank into the water.
Her talent is related to crystals and time. She can always see the afterimages of past times and witness those forgotten scenes.
Nostalgia, shock, sadness, feeling insignificant because of witnessing the greatness of history and times... The girl savored the emotions and feelings that rose in her heart.
Just like dusk... The girl suddenly remembered that distant era in history.
Dark clouds cover the sky, and the earth is full of ruins and mutated creatures. Humans awaken from their slumber and head toward the sky behind the dark clouds again.
Breaking away from the dusty, radioactive, and toxic ground, they build cities and a world above the clouds under the clear blue sky.
Relying on academics and ideas to gather people with the same path, they gradually formed different factions, representing the wishes and aspirations of mankind for the future.
This is an era submerged in the dust, full of romance and beautiful ideals - the Twilight Era.
"Let's call the club 'Twilight Band'."
There is no fairyland with seven-color flowers blooming in the world. All beauty has been tainted in the Fifth Era. There is no longer an ideal hometown far away from the world. We can only sing alone under the dark clouds in the dusk sky, break free from the shackles of the harsh environment, and open up a new future in the sky.
(End of this chapter)
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