Starting with "The Demonic Cultivation," I had no choice but to pretend to be a magical gi

When the time was up, almost all the lights next to Lilia's name on the big screen were still on.

Compared to Lin Zhixia's utterly devastating defeat with all the lights turned off earlier, this was practically a case of being the center of attention, which is enough to show just how stark the contrast was.

"Wow, it seems our Lilia is in high demand."

The host, Jin Qing, exclaimed in exaggerated surprise.

"Then, please make your choice."

Almost as soon as she finished speaking, Lilia pointed directly to a corner of the prospective agent's seat without any hesitation.

"I choose number 37!"

The camera quickly cuts to a girl in a gray casual suit who stands up, her long silver hair tied in a high ponytail.

Gu Yun glanced at it and found that it was indeed the case.

Although her attire has changed somewhat, isn't this the same magical girl who annihilated the demon with a single sword strike in the pedestrian street?

As expected, it all came down to accidentally wandering into the imperial family's territory. The young master is truly doing whatever he wants, directly appointing a magical girl as his manager.

Lilia lifted her cumbersome lace skirt and skipped off the stage.

However, she didn't head directly towards number 37. Instead, she turned and walked straight towards Gu Yun.

Or to be more precise, she came to see Lin Zhixia.

"Hello!"

The golden-haired loli's doll-like face suddenly came close to Lin Zhixia's, her beautiful blue eyes filled with undisguised curiosity.

"Your comment about hating magical girls was so cool!"

Lin Zhixia didn't expect to be approached by someone, and she froze for a moment, instinctively shrinking back.

"I... just..."

She was a little flustered and not very good at handling this kind of situation.

Don't be modest!

Lilia reached out and patted Lin Zhixia on the shoulder in a familiar manner.

"It's quite impressive that you dare to say that in a place like this. I also think that the magical girls these days are a bit too... um, too soft and weak. I wish they could all be like Sister Wind Chime!"

Upon hearing the name "Wind Chime," Lin Zhixia's evasive gaze immediately froze.

She suddenly raised her head, looked at the pretty little girl, and a complex emotion flashed in her eyes.

Do you recognize wind chimes?

Lin Zhixia wanted to say this, but she didn't know how to start. It was always uncomfortable to hear her name spoken by others.

She didn't even acknowledge me...

Just then, a soft footstep stopped beside them.

Zhu Baiyu walked over somewhat helplessly. She glanced at Gu Yun without making a sound, and after noticing no danger, she turned her gaze to Lilia.

"Young Miss".

Zhu Baiyu kept her voice very low.

"Didn't we agree to meet up after you stepped off the stage? This is a public place, don't cause trouble for others."

As she spoke, she turned to Gu Yun and Lin Zhixia, bowed slightly, and began to speak.

"I'm sorry, my young lady is spoiled. Please forgive her if she has bothered you two."

She took a business card out of her pocket and handed it to Gu Yun with both hands.

"This is my business card. If I have offended you in any way, or if you require any compensation, please feel free to contact me. We will provide a satisfactory solution."

Gu Yun glanced at the name on the business card, which clearly read "Zhu Baiyu".

So that's her name?

Gu Yun nodded thoughtfully.

You're too kind.

Despite the politeness, Gu Yun still obediently accepted the business card that represented a friend's fee.

That's how social interactions work. If you've already gotten on good terms with a young master at such a young age, you'll have to work at least ten years less.

That's what you call connections.

"She's actually quite cute; it's always better to be lively than lifeless."

Gu Yun spoke quietly.

Nagisa Shiroyu shook her head, neither agreeing nor disagreeing, and gently placed her hand on Lilia's shoulder.

"Let's go, Miss, let's go back to our seats."

Although Lilia was somewhat unwilling and grumbled that she hadn't chatted enough, she was still obediently taken away by Zhu Baiyu's large, tangible hand. Before leaving, she didn't forget to wave her fist at Lin Zhixia.

"Go for it! I believe in you. Let's debut together someday!"

Watching the two figures disappear into the distance, Gu Yun's lips curled into a slight smile.

This young master and his bodyguard are quite interesting.

The auditions were still ongoing, and he turned his attention back to the stage.

The lights dimmed again, changing to a somewhat eerie dark red tone.

"Next up is contestant number 3, Su Qianmu!"

In the dim light, a girl wearing a dark gray cloak slowly walked out.

She didn't even greet the audience. At this moment, she slowly raised her head, her long gray-green hair casually draped behind her, and she was holding a thick book that looked very old.

"What kind of approach is this now?"

Gu Yun seemed to be deep in thought.

Before he could figure it out, Su Qianmu was already quietly standing in front of the microphone on the stage.

She gently stroked the book in her arms, then began to read it aloud softly.

At first, the voice was very soft, like a dream.

"...People sing praises to the light, but forget that there is always a shadow beneath the light."

"...In that period of history, there was never any savior. The so-called peace was nothing more than a false prosperity built on blood and bones."

A commotion broke out in the audience, who looked at each other in bewilderment. The director frantically switched between shots, unsure whether to cut off the strange statement.

There are quite a few "Sleeping Dragons and Phoenix Chicks" this year. Only three contestants have appeared, and two of them have already messed up their performances.

They're all pretty good-looking, but unfortunately, they're not very bright. Is this the kind of girl that's popular for aspiring magical girls these days?

But Su Qianmu did not stop.

She suddenly raised her head, a slight smile playing on her lips against her sickly pale face.

"But this hypocritical era should end."

The girl slammed the book shut with a loud snap, the muffled sound instantly drowning out the noise in the room.

The time for change has come.

"All the forgotten will return from the abyss!"

Gu Yun felt his heart skip a beat.

Then, the girl with gray-green hair covered her face and let out a calm chuckle.

"Transform!"

she says.

boom!

A crimson wave of energy surged and rolled, sweeping outwards in all directions without warning from its center.

At the same time, in several corners of the stadium, the devices that the mole had previously placed in the load-bearing columns and ventilation openings suddenly lit up with a blinding red light.

"Buzz—!!!"

The entire stadium space suddenly distorted.

The crimson tide, like blood bursting from a dam, instantly engulfed everything in sight. Countless dark red beams of light shot into the sky, weaving together a massive blood-red grid above the stadium's dome.

The barrier is now complete.