Chapter 367

This audition venue is a microcosm of the Age of Possibilities.

Adine replied.

Drink this Su Leda, and joyous dreams arrive at once!

After hearing the advertisement jingle again,

the four arrived at the competition site.

O unknown guests, your arrival reminds me of the grandeur when Pinoconny was first founded.

Back then, I was still a green boy; seeing the Clockmaker's advertisement, I left my hometown with nothing but passion to dig for my first bucket of gold here.

One day, I collapsed from exhausting labor and was saved by Mr. Su Sa's beverage.

That sweet flavor has since been etched into my memory, driving me to create today's Su Leda!

The Age of Dream-Chasing is truly miraculous.

I miss that era, and I miss the Clockmaker; this Resha Society arena was built by me to commemorate that age full of possibilities.

I sincerely wish you all success in reaching the end, becoming the new generation of Pinoconny superstars!

Before the competition officially begins, is there anything else you'd like to say?

After reminiscing for a while about the past,

Adine asked the group.

Our army is doomed to lose!!

Seeing the camera turn toward her,

Stelle immediately made a dejected expression.

Hah! No wonder you're the kind of pioneer who thinks ahead in times of peace!

Adine was stunned by Stelle's words,

and after a long pause, he slowly spoke.

Hey! You really ought to fix that defeatist habit of yours...

March 7th looked at Stelle,

finding her utterly beyond words.

Hu Tao: "Our army is doomed to lose??"

Hu Tao: "Hahaha, Young Lady Stelle is up to her antics again!"

March 7th: "Unbelievable! Every time we're in such an exciting moment, you always manage to turn it into a farce!"

March 7th: "I say, can't you just lift the troops' spirits a little?"

Stelle: "Pfft, what do you know?"

Stelle: "I'm doing reverse flag-setting!"

Stelle: "Haven't you seen those plots online?"

Stelle: "Anyone who confidently sets a flag before doing something always ends up badly!"

Stelle: "So if I start with zero hope, won't the outcome reverse itself?"

Truth Doctor: "Heh, what a genius logic."

Truth Doctor: "I'll write a letter to the Commoners' Academy right away and recommend you for enrollment."

Fu Ningna: "Huh... I actually think Young Lady Stelle has a point."

Paimon: "I... I think so too."

March 7th: "Come to think of it, maybe she's right?"

March 7th: "Then maybe I should learn this defeatist spirit from you from now on?"

Stelle: "You really should."

Stelle: "Otherwise you'll set some stupid flag and end up with all of us wiped out."

Diviner Fu Xuan: "What superstitious nonsense. According to me, your claims have zero basis."

Stelle: "No basis doesn't mean it doesn't exist!"

Stelle: "Better to be cautious!"

Silver Wolf: "When it comes to twisting logic, you're still the best..."

The video continued.

"Miss March 7th, what about you?"

Adine asked March 7th again.

"Hello, viewers!"

"Next, enjoy the Super March 7th Great Adventure, breaking the speed record for clearing the level!"

March 7th clearly handled such occasions with ease.

"Explore the unknown, challenge the limits! No wonder it's Miss March 7th!"

"What about Miss Liuying?"

The camera turned to Liuying.

"I hope that at the end of the journey... everyone reaches the ending they long for."

Liuying delivered a blessing outright.

"What a beautiful blessing!"

"Miss Himeko, what are your expectations for your team?"

Adine looked toward Himeko.

"Safety first, everyone."

Himeko's words were only six short characters,

yet brimmed with concern.

【Haha, what a simple and warm thing to say!】

【You will face three trials, each tied to that era.】

【The first two trials each offer two paths to choose from, each with a unique challenge!】

【And the final trial... you will challenge a defender who has held the throne to this day, a popular contestant of noble character!】

【The rules are this simple—do the brave ones understand?】

【I now declare the 20th Annual, 33rd Edition of the Hot Sand Festival, sponsored by Su Leda Corporation—officially begun!】

After explaining the rules to the four, Adien

announced the competition had officially begun.

Stelle: "It's about to start, it's about to start!!"

Stelle: "It's just a small challenge—I'll sweep through it like a storm!"

Miss Qingque: "What, did you drink some energy drink?"

Miss Qingque: "Didn't you just say our side was doomed to lose?"

Miss Qingque: "You're inconsistent!"

Stelle: "I already said that was just my pre-match strategy."

Stelle: "As for the actual competition, I'll give it my all!!"

Silver Wolf: "Still have to clear trials? Feels too inefficient."

Silver Wolf: "My suggestion: just set the arena on fire."

Stelle: "You're right, but the Hot Sand Festival is a large-scale challenge event sponsored by Su Leda Corporation."

Stelle: "Contestants must follow the rules, overcome each trial, and reach the final boss to defeat him."

Stelle: "Setting fire to the arena outright would leave us with unimaginable compensation fees!"

Stelle: "So it's not advisable."

March 7th: "Huh? When did you get so analytical?"

March 7th: "I thought you'd agree with that idea."

Stelle: "Do you think I'm stupid?"

Stelle: "This arena's built so lavishly—if we burn it down, won't we be bankrupted?"

Silver Wolf: "So what? Have Firefly do it. She's a Star Core Hunter anyway—no one would suspect you."

Firefly: "Uh..."

Stelle: "Do you think I'm that kind of person?"