Chosen Evolution: I can load the protagonist template

Chapter 404 Black and red are also red

Perhaps because of the surge in viewership for Cheng Tian's team, many audition teams that had a relatively accurate understanding of their own abilities have become aware of something again.

In such a fiercely competitive preliminary round, the official number of teams allowed to advance is only 16. In addition, there are many favorites to win among the seeded teams, so the vast majority of the teams in the preliminary round are destined to be runners-up.

Since crossing the finish line is impossible, why not use the live broadcast on TV to gain some fame for yourself?

Most amateur fighters participate in the competition for rankings, prize money, and reputation. But when they can't even get a chance at rankings and prize money, the only thing they can strive for is reputation.

So the question is, how can you spread your reputation as much as possible?
The Neon Team, which set up a ring in the busiest part of the city center, the Fatal Fury Team, which got into a fight with three big-nosed guys over a verbal argument, and the Fist of Dragon and Tiger Team, which for some reason had hardly anyone approaching them from the start, all received a surge of challengers at almost the same time.

Because the TV station is broadcasting the event live, no team with an invitation can hide somewhere and survive for three days. Finding a way to get through this audition is also an important indicator.

Many teams that had given up hope of advancing early on, and didn't want to waste 60 or 70 hours only to be eliminated in the preliminary rounds, chose to go all out in the fight against these three favorite teams, and do their best to showcase all their skills during the process.

When a battle is exciting enough, players and spectators may even forget about the results and the champion, and almost instinctively imprint that wonderful moment in their minds.

The most famous similar event in the real world is "EVO MOMENT #37," where Daigo Umehara created a scene in the Street Fighter 3.3 segment of the 2004 EVO tournament that is almost impossible to replicate in actual combat in video games.

With low health, Ken meticulously parries every hit of Chun-Li's ultimate move, "Phoenix Wing Fan," and then smoothly follows up with his final ultimate move, "Swift Thunder Kick," to achieve a counter-kill.

This can be considered one of the greatest moments in the history of video games. It even indirectly propelled the influence of "EVO," which was originally just a small event, to the world level. Sponsors and players flocked to it as soon as they smelled the potential.

The most interesting thing about this event is that Daigo Umehara, the owner who created this miracle and history, was not the winner of the competition; the winner was someone else.

But in reality, not many people remember the real champion; everyone's eyes are on Messi, the player who successfully turned the tide with his excellent defense.

Mei created a miracle through muscle memory and powerful strength, while the current group of players clearly want to artificially create this miracle, hoping to occupy a place in the minds of the audience with the brilliant moments they leave in the live broadcast.

However, those teams that chose to challenge the three favorites to win the championship are those with certain strength and a certain bottom line, choosing to challenge fairly and openly. But this does not mean that all the teams in the preliminary rounds are so passionate, nor does it mean that all teams will make the right choice.

For example, there were two crazy audition teams who infiltrated Athena Asamiya's fan group and launched an attack on the world's number one idol at a fan meeting!

Yes, the purpose has changed. They didn't even look at the invitation that was placed openly next to Athena and had been temporarily framed. Instead, they launched a direct attack on Athena herself.

In the context of the times, these people may not have understood the principle that "being famous for being infamous is also being famous," but they have already demonstrated and put into practice their idea of ​​attacking Athena to indirectly gain fame and popularity.

I wonder if they've considered how to safely escape from the goddess's angry fans, or if some of them have already gone all out?

They deserve to profit from this traffic; let's see if they're lucky enough to monetize it later.
Coincidentally, a similar situation occurred on the female fighter team's side, where Mai Shiranui was subjected to an unsportsmanlike attack by the other fighters, especially Mai Shiranui, who became the main target of attention.

But soon, the three women in the team noticed something was wrong with these contestants—

They were actually aiming their attacks at the clothes! Good heavens, the real-time viewership ratings on the back end were visibly soaring, even drawing in some viewers who were scattered across other channels.

These bastards know how to generate traffic!

But just like those audacious individuals who dare to attack the world's number one idol, massive online traffic usually comes with equally massive side effects.

For example, their act of attacking the clothing of female fighters immediately angered the two favorite championship teams, the Fatal Fury Team and the Art of Fighting Team!

While Chizuru Kagura, a member of the female fighter team, doesn't have any romantic entanglements with anyone, Mai Shiranui and King are in a relationship!
Mai Shiranui needs no introduction; even the seemingly clueless Andy would fight for her.

As for the surgery fee for Qiong's younger brother, it was fully sponsored by Ryo Sakazaki, the senior disciple of the Kyokugenryu school!
How could Andy and Ryo Sakazaki not be furious when they learned that the female fighter team had been treated this way?
Compared to these contestants who were actually using the guise of fighting in the preliminary rounds to act like hooligans, the three big-nosed guys who only made a couple of sarcastic comments were already very gentlemanly.

Therefore, it's already quite obvious what these two teams will do.

The contestants in the preliminary rounds were seen flipping and spinning on the spot. Under the mysterious gaze of the organizers, the Hungry Wolf Team and the Dragon Tiger Team quickly approached the location of the female fighters team.

Seeing this, some players had an idea and changed from hiding and waiting to actively go and join in the fun.

It's easier to fish in troubled waters!
The organizers used the host to say things like "civilized competition," but in reality, they were all ecstatic. TV Tokyo went crazy with them too, and they didn't expect this ratings-driving phenomenon to happen so quickly.

At least for now, KOF97 has begun to break into the mainstream, attracting many people who were not originally interested in fighting games. How to retain them depends on what these players do.

Meanwhile, on the other hand, Cheng, whose attention and traffic had suddenly plummeted, was now largely ignored...

"...You humans can do such cartoonish things, meow?"

The cat princess, who had already stopped fighting, stared wide-eyed, her expression quite subtle.

"As expected of the honorary cat-death disciple I had my eye on~~"

Having already learned from Cheng Tian what the Nero Cat in front of him was, he forcefully extinguished the cigarette butt in his mouth by sticking it into the round cat's paw.

"Welcome to my laboratory."

Cheng Tian said this to the two cat spirits—

This guy took some time out of his busy schedule and built a Hadmond Innovation Lab in Showa Memorial Park, a city where land is incredibly expensive.

(End of this chapter)