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Chapter 740 - 651: Song of the Witch
Inside the narrow corridor, the sound of black short heels continually and rhythmically tapped on the ground. The red-haired girl hummed a tune cheerfully, a skeletal-print pistol spinning around her fingertips before settling on her wrist.
"Yesterday, Tifa rushed onto the stage, stammering and unable to say a word clearly. Did she forget to even review the script once?"
"Chiyu Witch, indeed, she performed exactly like her character, playing herself."
"Ruebena is in real trouble, defying that director. I’ve heard she’s notoriously eccentric in the industry."
"What are you chatting about, so happily?" March squinted with a smile as she spoke.
The sudden voice startled the two staff members, who straightened up and looked toward the smiling red-haired girl.
"Director March, no... nothing. We were just, just passing by. What a coincidence. Where are you headed?"
These staff members had no expression on their faces—strictly speaking, they had no features—but their embarrassment was palpable.
It’s the same with those around March; the entire world except for her is composed of faceless, expressionless beings whom she couldn’t see nor cared about their joys or sorrows.
As long as these people were willing to act according to her script.
But it’s just a tad dull.
"Your outfit, this is?"
"Let me think." March pondered as she pointed the gun barrel at her chin, "I plan to go to the filming studio and take a look at the script my dear writer submitted this time."
"About the script for the final scene of the Unauthorized Battle visit."
"Alright, go busy yourselves now."
March waved her hand and continued walking forward.
After she left, ’click-clack’ sounds emanated from the two staff members, their necks crooked to one side.
A few seconds later, two short-limbed red alder dolls lay on the ground.
...
The scene of the finals.
In the millions of expectant eyes, the ten people on stage transformed into pillars of light and vanished simultaneously.
"Welcome back to the Eternal Tower."
Amidst the unclear light and darkness, the system’s cold broadcast echoed overhead.
Flowing data formed formations in the air, constructing the grand interior scenery.
Xu Xiaoyou opened her eyes and realized they had arrived at a circular platform.
This circular platform was ascending swiftly along the tower’s body, the tower’s scenery flying past its sides, fractured light pouring from the dome, casting reflections on every face.
"Final rules: Unlimited Attack!"
"The platform will reach the tower top in five minutes."
"Any form of attack will earn points, and as the platform reaches the top, the finals will end immediately, and the side with the higher score will win and seize the Key at the tower top!"
Upon hearing the word ’Key’, everyone—be it those from Light Chasing Garden, Queen’s Armament, or all the finals’ spectators—was slightly aghast, countless people showing an intense, eager expression.
"Five minutes of unlimited attack..." Xu Xiaoyou listened to the system’s broadcasted game rules and sensed something was amiss.
The start of the match came faster than she expected; in just a fleeting moment, Evergreen Ivy sidestepped and charged straight towards her.
"Don’t forget, this guy is really troublesome." Bai Youyou lifted the Heavy Hammer to remind Angelina beside her.
"Better take care of yourself first."
Angelina immediately unleashed "Crow Slaying Ash Armor," spun the lance, and leaped out meters ahead.
Black, nightmare-like aura surged, as fiery wings crystallized on her back.
"Angelina." Xu Xiaoyou called out to remind her.
Yet the girl seemed not to hear, clashing head-on with Evergreen Ivy, at the moment when black-and-white Lance met with the Heavy Sword, it shattered, faced with Angelina’s slightly stunned expression, Evergreen Ivy crushed her own heart, releasing "Death Knight Ghost Armor."
Weaponless, Angelina’s chest was pierced, endless deathly aura akin to parasites consuming her body and wings, the silver-haired girl slowly engulfed by flames, turning into a vanishing remnant.
"With just one face-off, contestant Angelina was eliminated by God of Killing Changqing!"
The commentator shouted excitedly.
As if not noticing Angelina’s elimination, those from Light Chasing Garden showed little change on their faces, Bai Youyou wielded the Heavy Hammer and forced Evergreen Ivy back.
Something’s wrong...
Xu Xiaoyou surveyed this entire scene, a strong unreal feeling emerged from her heart.
Tang Xin added buffs to Bai Youyou but failed to notice a bizarrely vivid rose blossoming slowly behind her.
In that moment, time froze, Xu Xiaoyou noticed Everme watching her with unusual calm, that expression solemn and dignified as if attending a funeral.
Previous scenes once again surged through her mind, the distant chamber deep within, the five guarding the throne, Jian Liu’s cold mechanical words resounded in her ears again.
"Some people’s stories truly begin once they’re gone."
"I said, she’s merely veiled by dust, as Starry Singer, she was born a Yaoxing."
"See you in the Golden Era, Miss Xu."
Everme swung her hand, and with a swift red shadow, Tang Xin was engulfed.
Tang Xin’s face showed cracks, and in just a blink, those cracks spread over her entire body, her figure shattering like a reflection in water, never to reunite.
It was so unreal, remote, and beyond reach.
By the fifth second of the match, Light Chasing Garden had already lost two members.