Full-Time Magician: Demon Mage

Chapter 275 Chief Pomlay

"Speaking of which, isn't this the opening match?" Jiang Yu said seriously, looking at the draw slips.

At first, everyone was so focused on which team they were playing against that they completely forgot to check the order of the matches.

After carefully looking at the match list displayed on the big screen, it suddenly dawned on me that they were actually holding the opening match!

The opening match is naturally the most important, as it truly attracts global attention. If you can perform well in the opening match, you will basically become famous overnight!

"I'll deal with those Japanese!" Guan Yu was extremely excited, his heart pounding with excitement upon seeing that it was the opening match.

This highly anticipated opening match is the easiest way to get started; if you perform well, you can definitely become famous overnight!

They trained hard around the world for a year, all for the sake of making a name for themselves on this stage.

Especially considering the enormous power that each of them is connected to!

"I'm going on stage too! I have high-level poison magic, I'm invincible in team battles!" Zujiming shouted excitedly as he went on stage.

"The opening match is a standard team competition with five matches per game. We will select five players from our side, and Japan will also select five players."

"I will configure the team battle according to your strength and magic combinations."

Coach Feng Li spoke seriously, noting that the National Team had grown very rapidly during this period, giving him more room to make strategic adjustments.

This year's Venice World Grand Prix is ​​not just about getting by; the mentors are aiming for first place!

Feng Li's gaze swept over everyone, especially at Mu Tingying, Nan Rongni, Guan Yu, and Zu Jiming, and he said in a calm tone, "The four of you are not fully recovered from your injuries, so you don't need to participate in the opening match."

All four of them stared wide-eyed. How could Feng Li just exclude them from such an important opportunity as the opening match?

Missing such a great opportunity, Mu Tingying, Zu Jiming, and Guan Yu were all so angry that they glared at Mo Fan, wishing they could burn him to ashes with the fire in their eyes.

Mo Fan, on the other hand, looked gloating and even thought to himself that he should have gone even harder so that they wouldn't have a chance to play in the later matches!

"Mo Fan, you should take a break too." Feng Li waved his hand, seeing his smug look, indicating that he wouldn't have a chance for the first show either.

Mo Fan's smile froze instantly, while the other four smiled. Now that they had no chance, they felt much better.

"Wang Teng, Mu Ningxue, Jiang Shaoxu, Nan Jue, and Jiang Yu, the five of you come up on stage." Instructor Feng Li immediately announced the list of performers.

It would be impossible to say that there were no special arrangements at all. Apart from Mu Ningxue, all five of them came from official forces in terms of both identity and background.

As the captain, Ai Jiangtu had already made his appearance at the draw ceremony, so whether he plays in the opening match is not that important.

Feng Li was somewhat considerate of Mu Ningxue's arrangements, as she needed a match to prove herself, and the opening match was very suitable.

With Wang Teng on the field, this match is very difficult to lose!

This was based on his understanding of the training process; the opponent's true combat strength had already surpassed the level of a high-level mage.

Currently, among the 32 teams in the National Championship, there are almost no opponents that can rival it!

That's an unparalleled level of power!

"Old Feng, it seems my worries were a bit unnecessary, hehe~" A somewhat aged voice came from behind the rest area.

An old mage with gray hair, dressed in very ordinary clothes, walked over, and his eyes, which shone with a restrained divine light, naturally fell on Jiang Yu.

Jiang Yu hurriedly stepped forward and respectfully called out "Teacher".

"Chief, why did you come down here too?" Instructor Songhe was quite surprised, looking at the old man with short gray hair.

"He is the chief mage of the palace, Pang Lai. I told you before, Jiang Yu is his prized student, the strongest summoning mage in our country." Zhao Manyan knew that Mo Fan had face blindness, so he explained to him in a low voice.

Mo Fan suddenly realized that behind the old mage Pang Lai was someone he knew—Han Ji, the president of the Ancient Capital Bell Tower Magic Association!

Alongside him came a spirited monk, and the two seemed to be having a pleasant conversation.

"Your Honor!"

Wang Teng immediately greeted them, somewhat surprised by their appearance. It seemed Tang Yue should have come too, but he didn't know why she hadn't shown up.

"Haha~ Keep it up!" Tang Zhong smiled broadly and patted Wang Teng on the shoulder enthusiastically.

"This opening match involves so many things. I'm worried that your arrangements are too conservative. If we lose, the public opinion alone will put a lot of pressure on the players and also bring a sense of urgency to all of us. So we must win this match."

"That's why I came here specifically to take a look, but now it seems my worries were a bit unnecessary."

Chief Mage Pang Lai looked at Feng Li and explained the purpose of his visit.

He still paid some attention to the members of the National Government team, especially Wang Teng, the judge of the Lingyin Tribunal, who had already taken up the post before graduating.

Only after a detailed investigation did he realize how extraordinary his hidden strength was. If he hadn't personally intervened, Tang Zhong would still have been trying to hide it.

"Young man, you're quite capable. After graduation, would you like to join the Palace Museum's Master of Ceremonies as a member of the council? Chief Judge Tang Zhong can still serve for a long time, but there are no vacant chief judge positions available for you right now."

Pang Lai turned his gaze to Wang Teng. He was very interested in the young man in front of him; the other man's potential was too great.

Moreover, he couldn't hide what the other party was doing openly from his investigation, but he didn't bother to find out about what they were doing secretly, which was something he was wary of.

As long as they don't betray the country or join evil forces like the Black Vatican, he can tolerate them to some extent.

Not to mention, the other party is a prodigy with impeccable credentials, rising from humble beginnings as a mage!

As he finished speaking, the expressions on the faces of the Nationalist team members were particularly interesting, especially those scions of aristocratic families, who were filled with extreme envy.

The chief mage of the palace, Pang Lai, personally extended the invitation, and in the capacity of a court mage councilor—what an honor!

They'll never reach that position in their entire lives!

Even Mo Fan, who was indifferent to joining any faction, was in a daze. Did Wang Teng become a member of parliament right after graduation?

Han Ji smacked his lips, his gaze towards Mo Fan filled with a hint of regret and pity. With such great strength, he was unwilling to take on any position.

No matter how much he thinks highly of him, it's not of much use. He can only protect him openly as much as possible, and he can't even provide him with any resources.

The higher one's position, the more one's actions will be interpreted. If he wants to help, he must have a reason. The saying "don't let the good stuff go to outsiders" applies to any magical faction.

(End of this chapter)