Chapter 23 Have you already lost your determination?
"Since the beginning of history, this city has been given many nicknames: in the Middle Ages, people who followed the flag of the white thorn flower and came here to reclaim the land called it Ophelia, the city of hope; after the Middle Ages,
The statue of the White Knight standing in the town square and the enduring poems sung in the taverns made the residents of this city proud of the reputation of the City of White Knights; during the Steam Jihad, a new religion built its first church here.
At that time, people did not know that it would have an extremely profound impact on the future structure of the continent. It might take one or two hundred years before they would willingly recognize the name United Holy City; and in the end, it remained with modern people.
The impression in my mind is neither the distant city of hope, nor the city of honorable white knights, nor the United Holy City full of religious connotations - but the city of wind and flowers, Sumia."
On the dining table after the guests left, Mr. Rabbits jumped around and placed cutlery, forks, dishes and other tableware, while the landlady brought tender lamb stewed with peas, cheese-baked ham, grilled chicken breast, salt-roasted trout and other foods with a light step.
The spacious tabletop was completely occupied. An aroma composed of the saltiness of sea salt, the acidity of lemon and the sweetness of fruits spread quietly. The atmosphere of lunch was proceeding in an orderly manner, which attracted Alice.
My nose couldn't help but twitch, and I secretly glanced at the sumptuous dishes from the corner of my eye, wondering which dish I should start with later.
It was obviously this guy who took the initiative to ask the question, and he became distracted when he was explaining. If it were any other person, he would have been pissed to death. But Lin Ge was expressionless and continued to talk to himself, without mentioning the actions of the golden-haired maid.
Keeping it in mind, Quan Dang explained it to others: "The name comes from a competitive ball sport called Feng Hua Qiu. The origin of this sport is no longer known. It is only known that it probably appeared in
In the 15th century, it was originally a recreational activity carried out by farmers and workers in the vineyards in the countryside of Grindelwald Fields using grape branches and trellises after the autumn harvest."
“In the middle of the 16th century, the first volleyball club recorded in history was born in the city of Sumia, but at that time it was only an amateur level. The original intention of its establishment was to bring together people who love this sport, and there were no special rules for the game.
, events and personnel requirements, etc. It was not until the 16th century, with the development of related industries, more and more people participated, and it even spread from the Baicheng Republic to other countries, that it gradually evolved into a professional competitive sport.
Project. After watching a wind ball game, the poet Riley described it as "like a flower blooming back and forth in the wind, light and moving". Therefore, people later regarded wind ball as the symbol of this sport.
professional title."
"To this day, Fenghuaqiu has become a very mature sport. It is known as the three major sports around the world along with cricket and football, especially in the province of Saint-Denis where it originated.
A sport that everyone participates in. The Yamit Cup Wind Flower Athletic Championship held in Sumia City every four years attracts professional players from all over the world. Every time it is held, thousands of spectators flock to it.
Entering this city, waiting to enjoy the highest level of competition, has also brought this city that has gradually fallen silent after the steam era back into the international perspective. Therefore, in modern times, when people mention Sumia City again, they immediately
What comes to mind is not the City of the White Knight, which is famous for its heroes, nor the United Holy City, which is famous for its religion, but the City of Fenghua, which is famous as the origin of Fenghua Ball and the venue for the largest event."
"Speaking of which," Ringer said, and suddenly remembered something: "This Fenghua Athletic Championship seems to be held in September, and it is currently in the open selection stage. If Miss Xino hadn't mentioned it, I would have really
Can not remember."
"Didn't you say that everyone knows it? Why have you forgotten it?" Alice despised him for a moment, and then asked enthusiastically: "What does the open selection stage mean?"
Ringer glanced at her, not wanting to explain, because he always felt that this guy would cause trouble again after hearing this. However, it was not only Alice who wanted to know the answer, but also other girls including Saint Xalia,
Everyone was staring at the young man curiously. This was the voice of the masses. Even he couldn't ignore it, so he could only explain a few words: "General sports events are divided into league systems and points systems.
League, so players can only accumulate points by participating in various cups and invitational tournaments and obtaining corresponding rankings. The top 60 players in the annual points ranking can be directly selected for the main game of the Yamit Cup Fenghua Sports Championship. And the points
Those who do not have enough can participate in the open selection stage of the championship. As long as they can achieve the top four results in the selection, they can also participate in the main competition."
"Top four? It doesn't sound difficult." Alice raised her eyebrows. She originally thought that only the champions could directly participate in the main competition, just like the so-called losers group.
"If you knew the number of participants in the selection, you wouldn't say that." Linge glanced at her: "According to statistics from the Baicheng Feng Huaqiu General Affairs Association, the number of participants in the selection phase of the last championship was as high as 25,300.
One hundred and twelve people, it took a full month and a half to complete the entire game, and the main game was postponed for this reason. In this year, I think there will be more, not less."
"More than 25,000 people!?" Alice was shocked, and subconsciously burst out with her tongue: "Why? Are there so many players in this sport?"
This is not a team sport like cricket or football, where there are more than a dozen people in a team.
"Because there is no rigid requirement for those participating in the selection stage to be professional players." Linge said: "In order to make the competition atmosphere more enthusiastic, before the start of the 11th championship, the organizing committee at that time revised the rules and decided
Make the selection stage open to the public, and anyone with an amateur certificate can sign up to participate. Therefore, not only those players who cannot meet the points requirements for the main competition want to save their defeat through the selection competition, but also private fans of Fenghuaball want to take this opportunity to experience
A professional competition atmosphere. The enthusiasm of the people exceeded the imagination of the organizing committee. The registration point was once full and overwhelmed by the crowds who came to register. The final result was that the championship that year was a great success, and the number of registrations broke a new high.
Even the city's economy was driven up a lot by the people from all over the country who came after hearing the news, so this rule has been followed until today."
This chapter is not finished yet, please click on the next page to continue reading the exciting content! At this point, Ringer thought of something and told everyone an interesting story: "According to common sense, due to the training methods of private players participating in the competition,
Due to issues such as time and equipment, the strength is often not as good as that of professional players. It is already difficult to get out of the trials, let alone participate in the main competition. However, in the 26th Championship twenty years ago
However, a legendary female player appeared. After she signed up for the trials as an amateur, she overwhelmed countless professional players with her superb skills and indomitable momentum, and participated in the main competition as the winner of the trials. Unfortunately, she won in the third round.
In one round, I met the seeded player at the time, the most anticipated candidate for the championship.”
"When everyone thought her participation journey was over, the female contestant completed an amazing reversal at a huge disadvantage, defeated her opponent, and advanced amidst the increasingly enthusiastic voices of the people, until she
In the final, she completely defeated her last opponent, completing the miracle of winning the championship as a private enthusiast and winning the championship prize of 500,000 pounds. It is said that on the night she won the championship, the cheers and fireworks in Sumia City continued until dawn.
, that championship became a legend, and no one can repeat it since then. Even the female player herself disappeared and never appeared on the court again."
This is indeed a legendary story, full of drama, which made everyone feel satisfied and expressed that they had learned a lot. As a writer who has just made his debut, Olvera also wanted to ask for more details to provide creative ideas for his novel.
She was inspired, but before she could speak, a voice that was too excited and stuttered suddenly sounded next to her: "How much, what's the prize money!? Ringer, you, you, you just mentioned, how much is the prize money for that tournament?"
!?Fifty thousand pounds?”
Ringer glanced at her and said calmly: "It's half a million pounds."
Half a million, gold pounds, championship bonus, reputation, interview, fame, big house, private villa, pool party, debauchery... Many words flashed through the mind of the golden retriever maid in an instant, traveling through the richest time to date.
, her personal property did not exceed one shilling, she suddenly became angry and made a bold decision: "I want to participate!!!"
Ah this.
Everyone looked at her with their mouths wide open, as if they were looking at a monster, a monster they were all familiar with.
Although this decision sounds outrageous, it is indeed something Alice would do.
Metien was the first to react and asked cautiously: "But sister Alice, can you play wind flower ball?"
"No." Alice said confidently: "But with my talent, I can win the championship with just a little practice. My athletic talent is so good, whether it is a football game or a basketball game, I can win the championship easily."
He is so good at playing that he often stays up late to practice. Have you ever seen Linville City at four o'clock in the morning?"
"I've seen it." Meridian replied immediately. Isn't that the time she gets up every weekend to prepare for the seven-day ceremony? There is nothing strange about it.
Alice hiccupped: "Uh."
Then he decided to ignore the topic and waved his hand casually: "That's not important. What's important is that the championship prize is five hundred thousand gold pounds! Do you know what the concept of five hundred thousand gold pounds is? As long as you get this five hundred thousand
Gold pounds, from now on I will be a rich man, I can live in a big house, drive a luxury car, spend a lot of time, drink and do whatever I want——"
When he thought of this, the genius player couldn't help but lick his lips, feeling restless inside.
"Half a million pounds?" Leticia said expressionlessly, "Is that a lot?"
"Five hundred thousand gold pounds?" Oveira tilted her head: "I have no idea about human currency."
"Five hundred thousand gold pounds?" Rorona thought about it for a moment: "I remember that the price of relatively good-quality blue crystal coral is about the same in the human world. I only have two pots planted in my room."
"Fifty thousand gold pounds?" Gloria gently stroked Xiaobai in her arms and blinked her gray eyes: "Mother - oh, I mean the mother of my current status, she created
It seems that driving a private carriage cost tens of thousands of gold pounds."
Five hundred thousand gold pounds is only ten carriages.
Alice, who was so excited, suddenly died.
"Damn rich people."
She muttered, then raised her head unwillingly, and poked Lin Ge hard with her eyes. She seemed to be trying to win his support, but her eyes were inexplicably fierce: "They are rich people and don't care, but I don't have money."
, Ringer, you don’t have any money, right, so just let me participate in the competition! After we get the five hundred thousand, we will share it equally, and we will have no worries about food and drink from now on! How about it? Promise me now, promise me now!
Otherwise I will go to your room and play games every night!"
This threat sounded quite scary. Ringer glanced at her silently, then silently withdrew his gaze and spoke. Under Alice's expectant and nervous gaze, he said:
"Let's eat first."
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At the same moment, a certain rich man whom Alice remembered had just stepped off the Cloud Whale Sky Island, stood on the shore of the Emerald Lake, and said to the leafy forest: "Okay, everyone, please go back.
I'm fine. These guests are quite friendly. They may stay here for a while. Everyone should get along well with them, okay?"
There were low roars or neighs one after another in the forest, as if in response to the girl's words, and then, one by one, large or short, animal or human-shaped shadows turned and left, and the ground softened under their footsteps.
She trembled slightly and finally calmed down after a few minutes. Xino smiled and looked up at the sun in the sky. The midday sun was so bright that it cast a golden shadow deep into her wine-red eyes.
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A group of strange travelers, some shocking inside stories, a journey accompanied by encounters and dangers, and a secret society that decided to eliminate all aliens in order to create an ideal world. Only by gathering seven young girls who have been left behind in the world can the Queen fight.
Confrontation. At the end of the story, will the so-called creation goddess really come to the world to put an end to all hatred and killing and open a beautiful and peaceful new era?
They said that the Holy Lady is also a member of the Witches' Association, and that the uprising war launched in the White City Republic was just to promote the implementation of the Eden Plan; they said that you are also a member of the Maiden's Queen, and that you are indispensable in order to fight against the Witches' Association.
; They also said that if you choose to stay here, you can only protect the aliens in the Forest of Loser. Only by leaving can you protect more aliens who need protection...
In other words, will you play an important role in the story? Just like the ancestors of Shipton, who followed a person worth following, met a group of partners with different personalities, trusted each other, and entrusted them with life and death.
On the battlefield, you give your back to the opponent, and continue fighting side by side until the day of victory.
But reality is not a poem sung by bards after all. The legend of the White Knight seems too old-fashioned in today's era and has long been unpopular with young people.
My father once said that fighting is something that requires determination; my mother once said that only those who devote all their determination are qualified to stand on the glorious field.
And the girl named Xino has already lost that determination.
The wind blew gently, and the snow-white ponytail fluttered, recalling the girl's thoughts. She slowly withdrew her gaze, picked up the broom, and embarked on the road home without looking back, her figure gradually disappearing among the branches and leaves.
In the forest, from beginning to end, he never looked back at Cloud Whale Kongdao behind him.