Time fast forwards a few days, and it soon comes to the day before Victory Day, and the sword competition will also kick off tomorrow.
Luo Er had a very fulfilling life these days. He was instructing the girls in swordsmanship every day. The entire imperial capital was always filled with festive joy, and nothing happened.
He also saw reports about medical seminars in newspapers. The doctor's new drug has attracted continued attention, and clinical trials are currently being arranged.
However, due to the previous attack, the doctor is now under very strict protection, and even his whereabouts are kept secret. Rohr doesn't even know where he lives, let alone meet him.
Interestingly, at the end of the report on the new drug, it was also mentioned that some beverage and dessert manufacturers are also paying attention to this drug for treating mental pollution?
The reason is that they somehow learned that this medicine has a sweet, unique, and layered taste, and the smell has a fresh fruity aroma. It seems that it has great prospects for being developed into a new type of drink?
Roll told the girls about it as a joke.
Unexpectedly, Anya said seriously:
"Uncle Luo Er, this is true. I have also heard people say that the beverage manufacturers are very interested in the formula of this potion and hope to make some improvements to develop new drinks and are willing to pay high fees...
"
Keli on the side listened and asked curiously:
"Really? How delicious is it? I really want to try it..."
After hearing this, Luo Er smiled helplessly, thinking it was ironic...
He had seen what the medicine originally looked like and tasted, but he could never associate it with the drink.
As a result, the doctor promised that it would taste better after adding sugar, and it actually came true?
It can be seen that he has put a lot of effort into the taste to achieve such an effect, as if he is afraid that the patient will not want to take the medicine, just like using candy to coax a child to take medicine, which is quite like a doctor's parental attitude.
However, he still very much hopes that this medicine can be successful and can really treat the stubborn disease of mental pollution, rather than just being used as a drink.
"By the way, the competition starts tomorrow, so there's no need to practice any more today."
Rohr turned to Jeanne and Oriana who were still practicing seriously and said.
These two women have developed a very strange interest in swordsmanship these days. They practice very seriously and work very hard.
They all seemed a bit abnormal, and there was a sense of competition with each other...
The reason may be that a few days ago, Rohr saw Oriana was very dedicated in practicing, so he praised her a few words. Jeanne heard her, and then she became more dedicated, and she seemed to want to get a good place in the competition.
posture.
Unfortunately, the reality is cruel. Swordsmanship is not something that can be achieved overnight. Although Rohr thinks that Jeanne's talent is good, after all, she has just started to get started. If you really want to fight with others, the important thing is to participate and experience the atmosphere of the battle.
There would be some hope if holy objects could be used in swordsmanship competitions. Jeanne in black armor still has two brushes, but it's a pity that she can't use them.
Jeanne cannot freely switch forms without using a holy object, otherwise Rolle would have kept her in her young form every day.
So the competition can only focus on participation.
However, learning swordsmanship will definitely have many benefits for her in the future. After all, it will make the black Jeanne more able to fight, and she will no longer be afraid of real strong enemies in the future.
As for Oriana...
Although she does not participate in the competition, she does practice Rolle's family swordsmanship very seriously.
On the one hand, it can get praise from Rohr, which makes the relationship between the two closer.
On the other hand, she also really wanted to find out the secret of Luo Er's strength so that she would not be bullied in the future.
With her saint-level talent and experience, she vaguely felt like she had touched something during this period, but it was still difficult to describe and would take more time.
After you get married and have a baby, you should be able to master it, right?
Oriana often thinks about this.
So just like that, the grand Victory Day celebration came as scheduled.
As in previous years, the colorfully decorated celebration parade began in the city with dazzlingly decorated floats; various streamers hung from the hovering airships in the sky, and celebration symbols were hung on the trees everywhere.
Ornaments.
Many theater groups and bands also held free performances in the open square, and citizens dressed up to participate.
However, Rohr and the others were focused on the swordsmanship competition. They just strolled around the streets, bought some snacks, and then went to the largest ‘Glory Arena’ in the imperial capital.
This arena has a very long history, which can be traced back to the time when the empire was first established. Since then, it has gone through many rounds of renovations and expansions, and now it has reached the huge scale that can accommodate more than 30,000 people.
However, this place is usually mainly used as a sports ground for some ball games, large-scale performances and other activities, that is, during sword competitions, it will have more of an arena feel.
The swordsmanship competition lasts for five days in total. The first two days are the audition stage. Thousands of contestants are randomly assigned to compete in pairs. The losers are eliminated until there are only 32 people left, and the main competition begins on the third day.
"Come on! Believe in yourself! You can do it!"
Rolle encouraged his daughter and Jeanne who were still waiting in line.
Following him, Anya and Oriana, who were not participating in the competition, also gave a few words of encouragement.
Because they have to play in the competition, Keli and Jeanne have no chance to wear those beautiful little skirts these days, so they can only wear swordsman uniforms that are easy to move.
Anya and Oriana, on the other hand, had no scruples in this regard. They all took out beautiful autumn dresses and dressed up brightly and charmingly. Although they used sunhats and veils to slightly cover their beautiful faces, they still
Attracting the gaze and admiration of passers-by.
"What a beauty……"
"The gentleman next to them is also quite handsome..."
"Who is this gentleman? Why are there two such beautiful ladies by his side?"
The expression on Anya's face did not change, but she still secretly raised her ears and listened to the comments of passers-by.
Phew~ Fortunately, I finally didn’t misunderstand me as someone’s mother anymore…
The eyesight of the people of the empire can be saved!
She breathed a sigh of relief.
But immediately I heard someone say:
"Are those two lovely girls their children?"
"Absolutely. Pay attention to their hair color. It's the same as their mother's. They are also as beautiful as their mother."
"But that blond lady doesn't look taller than my daughter?"
Anya:……
Nothing can save the eyesight of the people of the Imperial Capital...
Why didn’t I come out with earplugs today?
After a small interlude, Jeanne and Keli lined up smoothly to enter, while Rolle and the other three people walked into the VIP box in the stands under the leadership of the butler.
"There is a handicap outside. Is Mr. Rolle interested?"
The steward asked.
"No, no, no! I'm not interested at all. I'll die gambling on dogs!"
Rolle refused very seriously.
The auditions started soon, and there were more than a dozen groups competing at the same time. They couldn't get on the stage in the center of the venue, so they could only compete in the surrounding fringe areas.
Most competitions are lackluster. After all, they are activities that focus on celebration and entertainment. There are basically no requirements for contestants. Anyone who signs up can participate, so many people just go there to join in the fun, and they can only use wooden swords. There are regulations.
It can't hurt life, so it has no ornamental value.
The youth group basically consisted of children fighting, making random gestures, and then with a burst of crying, the winner was determined in a confused manner.
There are even parents from both sides who complain about their children and then go on stage to fight for them.
The youth group is not much better. The most common situation is that the two people hold the sword and pretend to make gestures, then directly throw away the sword and start fighting with bare hands.
What's even more outrageous is that two guys appeared out of nowhere, and while they were fighting, they suddenly started competing to see who could dance better, turning the martial arts competition into a dance competition.
Because of the age of these two groups, most people come to play and enjoy the festival.
The situation in the adult group is relatively better. There are many experienced players here, and they can fight back and forth for several rounds and win a round of applause and cheers.
It's just that in Luo Er's opinion, this level is still a bit too entertaining.
"A game of this nature is like this in the first two days. Many people come here for entertainment. It won't become exciting until after the main game."
Oriana on the side explained in a low voice.
Then she secretly moved the chair she was sitting on next to Rohr, slightly opened her already low neckline, fanned the air inside, and said softly:
"Oops, it's a bit hot today..."
As he spoke, he also adjusted his sitting posture and angle, fearing that Rohr wouldn't notice.
Rohr took a sneak glance, then quickly looked away, not daring to look any further.
There was only one person who could make him look twice.
I have to admit that Oriana is still very charming and easy to control.
"Why hasn't my daughter come on stage yet?"
He quickly found a topic.
In fact, Keli has already appeared.
And before going on stage, I encountered a little trouble.
The referee saw that she was too petite and looked too young, so he thought she was a player in the youth group.
Fortunately, Keli has a good habit of carrying her household registration certificate with her, so she was able to go on stage.
And her first opponent was also a girl, and she happened to be someone Luo Er had met.
It was the very enthusiastic waitress in the bar next to the Swordsmen Group. Rolle once asked her about some things about the Swordsmen Group, and she got a very serious answer, and left a message to Rolle about the Imperial City Girls' Capital.
Very enthusiastic wrong impression.
Because it is right next to the Swordsmen Group, there must be a lot of traffic on weekdays. This waitress can also secretly learn a few moves, so she signed up to play today.
Coincidentally, she actually knew Keli too.
"Huh? Is it you?"
These days, the business of the Swordsmen Group has suddenly improved, and the business of the small bar next to it has also suddenly boomed. They often have to deliver takeaways to the Swordsmen Group, and the waitress has naturally met Keli several times.
This cute and cute little girl left a deep impression on her.
But what impressed me more deeply was her handsome, mature and elegant father...
"Little sister, is your father here?"
The waitress asked quickly.
When Keli heard this, she couldn't help but become vigilant and asked in a low voice:
"Why are you asking my dad?"
"Because your father is very handsome and charming."
The waitress said very frankly.
Then, she saw the opponent in front of her disappear.
The next second, she felt her butt being kicked. She lost her balance and fell off the sideline.
It only took a moment to decide the outcome.
The process was so fast that neither the waitress nor the referee could see what was happening.
"Oh...it hurts so much, what's wrong with me..."
The waitress sat on the floor, with tears in her eyes, and said aggrievedly.
"Hmph! Don't peek at my dad, or I'll stab you with a sword next time!"
The victorious Keli threatened fiercely, then walked away and returned to the rest area.
Not long after sitting there, Jeanne also came back.
She also defeated her opponent very smoothly.
He didn't even make a move, he just glared at the opponent fiercely, which made the young man opposite him surrender in shame.
"No, I can't swing my sword at a beautiful lady like you. I would rather surrender than..."
Old Asasi.
Unfortunately, Jeanne didn't have the patience to listen to what he had to say, so she happily ran back to the rest area.
Sure enough, she still prefers mature men.
At this lively audition scene, Ah Da and Ah Er, dressed as gentlemen and wearing black and white masks, were also silently observing.
"It's boring, but these people are happy."
"It's like, those days back then suddenly made me miss a little bit..."
"It's a pity that it will be destroyed."
Ah Da murmured in a low voice, his eyes falling on a particularly eye-catching player in the competition area below.
This man was strong and strong, with broad shoulders and round waist, and his whole body exuded a strong ferocious aura. At first glance, he was not an easy person to deal with. No one dared to approach him even if he just stood motionless.
This man is the gladiator selected by the great philanthropist Walsh. His injuries have recovered and he is in excellent condition. On such a field, he is like an invincible tank.
He also won the first round, and his opponent had no guts to fight him. Seeing his showy appearance, his legs became weak and he surrendered.
The goal and significance of his participation is not to win the championship in the end, but to attract the attention and sight of others as much as possible so that more people expect him to win the championship.
The more people pay attention to him and think highly of him, the better the effect will be when the plan is implemented.
This is an important part of the huge plan of the apostolic organization.
For this reason, the great philanthropist used various means to make him extremely eye-catching, and even asked the bookmaker to adjust the odds, making this person attract the attention of many gamblers from the beginning.
"The other party's plan is indeed very interesting and creative..."
"Do you think the village chief can properly resolve this matter?"
As Ada spoke, he cast his eyes on the luxurious box where Luo Er was located, then chuckled, asking and answering himself:
"That's right, I shouldn't doubt the village chief."
"We can rest assured and help him."
So the game continued, and the first day of competition ended quickly with all kinds of joy and laughter.
Both Keli and Jeanne successfully advanced to the third round.
Needless to say, Keli's strength is natural. In the youth group, she is the leader in blocking the killer sharks. The opponents she encounters are not even fry, and she wins very easily.
Jeanne had to work a little harder, as the opponents behind her no longer showed mercy, but wanted to compete with her openly.
Fortunately, she practiced very hard during this period. Although the time was not long, she was still much better than someone who didn't know anything.
Unfortunately, her good luck ended here. When the audition continued the next day, the first opponent she met was an absolutely unbeatable opponent——
Keli
"hey-hey……"
Keli looked at Jeanne opposite, who looked dumbfounded, with a sly smile on her lips.
"Ugh...why did I meet you..."
Jeanne still hopes to make it to the main competition, so as not to live up to Teacher Roll's careful teaching these days.
"Don't worry, for the sake of the desserts you bring these days, I will be more gentle."
Keli said this, but she held the wooden sword with a specially made scabbard.
When she dealt with those opponents before, she didn't even bother to use the sword.
Huh! Let you plot against dad all day long...
Now it's time for me, the daughter, to protect my father!
Keli shouted in her heart and rushed towards Jeanne.
Jeanne did not choose to surrender directly, but planned to try to resist.
But Keli's movements and footsteps were so fast that in her eyes it was like moving instantly. In a blink of an eye, she was approaching her, then she swung the wooden sword with the scabbard and slapped her chest.
Although Keli had always complained about Jeanne, her attack was still very measured. Although the speed was very fast, the force was not very strong. Anyway, the opponent's chest was thick and fleshy, so it would not be hurt, but it would only hurt a little.
Snapped
There was a crisp sound in the air.
But it was not the sound of Jeanne being hit, but the sound of two wooden swords intersecting with each other.
This sword was actually narrowly blocked by Jeanne?
This was not only beyond Keli's expectation, but also beyond the expectations of Rohr, the housekeeper, Oriana, and Anya in the stands.
They all knew the strength gap between the two. Even if Keli deliberately held her hand back, there was no reason for Jeana, a beginner who had only been exposed to swordsmanship for a few days, to be able to catch it.
"How can this be?"
Oriana even let out a low exclamation.
My daughter Keli is the Star Sword Princess!
Is it a coincidence?
Just when she was thinking this, Keli drew her sword again, still aiming at Jeanne's thick chest.
As a result, the second sword was still blocked by Jeanne.
Keli couldn't help but widen her eyes.
She had taken this sword a little more seriously, using the maximum strength without actually hurting Jeanne.
If you push harder, Jeanne will be really injured.
But she still took it?
Is her talent really as good as her father said?
Keli couldn't help but think to herself.
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This chapter is 5K words long.
I originally planned to update one chapter each in the afternoon and evening, but I had to go out for something unexpectedly in the afternoon and came back a little late.
Let’s just make a big chapter with 5K words. Let’s treat it as two chapters of 3K + 2K, okay?
As for the list, it's not long yet, so I'll put it together tomorrow.