Chapter 335 - 249: Opening of the Finals

Chapter 335: Chapter 249: Opening of the Finals

In the grand future Zog had painted for her, she wouldn’t just hold concerts in Twin Tower City, but all across the Continent, even singing her way to other continents.

Galina didn’t believe she had that kind of talent.

She felt that becoming famous in Twin Tower City alone would be the highest achievement she could hope for.

But now wasn’t the time to fantasize about future accomplishments.

Galina shook her head, trying to clear her thoughts.

She had a habit of letting her mind wander when she was nervous.

According to the schedule, the Saintess was the last contestant of the first round. After her performance would be the vote tally and a break, which was also the time for the guest performers.

And she was the very first one.

Right after the Saintess finished her song.

It was an incredibly high-pressure spot.

The audience would definitely compare her to the Saintess, and the championship contender’s performance had been truly outstanding.

In comparison, she was just a contestant who’d been eliminated in the first round. Although Mr. Zhuoge had provided a new song, would the audience like this song that she loved so much?

Her heart filled with dread and unease, the stage director’s voice came through her earpiece.

"Prepare to go on stage. I repeat, prepare to go on stage."

Onstage, the Saintess gave a simple bow, waved to her supporters in the stands on all sides, and then walked off.

The host came out and introduced the guest performer for the intermission.

Galina closed her eyes and positioned herself on the lift that would raise her directly to the center of the stage.

"Countdown: five, four, three, two, one. Go!"

As the director’s command was given, Galina slowly rose to the stage on the lift.

The bright stage lights made it difficult for her to open her eyes at first.

She couldn’t see the situation below the stage at all. Tens of thousands of spectators were a dense, dark mass, like a storm cloud ready to unleash a thunderstorm at any moment.

It had come to this; there was no turning back. Galina was surprised to find herself suddenly growing miraculously calm.

She heard people shouting her name, which helped her regain a good deal of confidence.

’There are still people who like and support me.’

The rhythmic BEEP of a metronome sounded in her earpiece.

After four beats, the intro began. Galina brought the microphone to her lips and calmly began to sing.

"I open my eyes and find everything’s happening as it should,"

"My life has never looked so good."

"Slowing my steps, I look around, and I’m amazed,"

"I’m starting to see the little things that make life beautiful."

Her warm voice spread throughout the entire Arena.

The sea of fluorescent stars swayed to the rhythm.

Galina suddenly felt like crying. She knew her performance had been accepted by the audience.

The brand-new song was a huge surprise for the live audience. It was the kind of clever, charming song that you couldn’t really hate, even if you didn’t love it.

Quite a few people habitually pressed their voting Rune Stones, only to find they didn’t respond.

Some people in the crowd even shouted, "Give this young lady a chance! She should be in the next round of the finals!"

When the song ended, Galina gave a deep bow, reluctant to say goodbye to the audience.

Walking offstage, Galina wanted to go tell Mr. Zhuoge the good news. He had been right after all—the audience would like this kind of song.

But when she arrived outside the director’s room, she saw Zog looking grim.

’What’s going on? Did I mess up my performance?’

Immediately after, she saw Zog hurry out and activate a teleportation spell on the spot.

Of course, it wasn’t that there was a problem with Galina’s performance.

On the contrary, it was excellent and had even pushed the viewership ratings to a new peak.

However, Zog didn’t have time to worry about ratings at the moment.

Just a moment ago, he had received a message from Doudou.

The Mammon Sect was on the move.