FATE: Target of Grand Master

The host, Brother Kun, was very tactful, allowing Yuri Ellie to fully enjoy the enthusiasm of the audience before slowly walking onto the stage.

「感谢尤瑞艾莉小姐的表演。请大家也别忘了要投票，我们的投票通道马上就要关闭了。5、4、3、2、1。投票通道关闭。」

Kun Kun paused for a moment, then continued, "So, next up is the most exciting moment of today's performance. Will our Tamamo Cat be able to defend the dignity of her status as a veteran idol, or will our Euryale soar to new heights? Let's take a short break before we begin."

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After the host finished reading the announcement, he continued, "Before revealing the final result, let's welcome Ms. Tamamo Neko back to the stage."

Tamamo Neko waved her hands and ran enthusiastically onto the stage.

"Both of you, before the results are announced, is there anything you'd like to say to each other?"

Kun Kun is indeed a professional host; he's a pro at creating a lively atmosphere.

"That performance was amazing! Are all the newcomers this good now?"

Despite being rivals, Tamamo Cat was still very impressed with Euryale's performance.

"Thank you. Tamamo Neko, your style is quite unique. I don't think it would be surprising if either of us won today's match."

Euryale also responded.

"I never expected the two idols to be so harmonious. This is the kind of harmonious scene fans want to see. But since it's a competition, a winner has to be decided. So, without further ado, let's see how tonight's performance goes!"

Immediately, a popularity bar chart for Tamamo Cat and Euryale appeared on the large screen behind the host.

The popularity of the red Tamamo Cat and the blue Euryale rose simultaneously, reaching 500, 800, and 900 respectively. Considering that the audience for this performance was only 1000, this means that both of them received 90% of the fans' votes.

Ultimately, regardless of who wins or loses, the difference will be only a hair's breadth.

910, 920, 930. As the growth rate of popularity points slowed down, Xia Yan and everyone present were on tenterhooks.

940, 950, and finally Tamamo Cat's popularity value stopped at 955, while Euryale's popularity value continued to slowly climb until it stopped at 968.

"Good heavens, only 13 votes! A mere 13 votes difference, and that's with the audience support rate exceeding 95%. This is the first time in my hosting career that I've seen such a close vote count in the first round of performances. However, a win is a win. Let's congratulate Ms. Euryale on winning the first round of performances, and let's also give a round of applause to Ms. Tamamo Cat, who is honorable despite her defeat."

Amazing applause and cheers erupted from the audience, as fans offered their blessings and encouragement to the two idols on stage.

"You lost again, meow. Congratulations. Your next opponent will be stronger than me, so don't let your guard down."

Tamamo Cat took the initiative to hug Euryale, and Euryale smiled and hugged Tamamo Cat back.

"Look at this beautiful and harmonious scene. This is the power that quality idols bring us."

The atmosphere reached its climax at this moment. There were no losers tonight; both idols were winners who could leave with their heads held high.

"Here, this is proof that you can participate in the second round of performances."

After the performance ended, the host, Kun Kun, handed a magnetic card to Yuri Ellie.

"Thanks."

"By the way, if you don't want to be surrounded by fans asking for autographs and taking photos until you faint, I suggest you leave as soon as possible."

Following the direction Kun Kun pointed, everyone saw a large group of fans blocking the backstage entrance, reaching out their hands like a zombie apocalypse trying to get in.

If it weren't for the security guards desperately stopping them, Xia Yan and the others would probably have been completely surrounded.

"Then we'll be going now."

After greeting Kun Kun, everyone fled from the underground parking garage in their cars as if their lives depended on it.

Even after everyone returned to the villa, Euryale still couldn't believe that she had actually won.

"Although it's quite late, the celebration banquet still has to be held."

Everyone gathered in the villa's living room, where the table was laden with hot pot, fried chicken, and drinks. Even Ms. He, known as a workaholic, joined in.

Xia Yan raised his drink and said, "Congratulations to Euryale for breaking through the first round of performances. Cheers!"

"Cheers!"

Everyone raised their glasses and clinked them together.

Euryale wiped her eyes and said excitedly, "Thank you everyone. Without your support, I couldn't have won."

"Alright, we're all from the Euryale Agency. Stop crying, eat your food. You've worked so hard these past few days, eat something to nourish yourself."

Xia Yan placed a slice of fatty beef into Yuri's bowl.

"Um."

Euryale picked up the bowl and began to eat in small bites.

Afterwards, Xia Yan served food to the other Servants present, achieving the accomplishment of being a master of impartiality.

After a hearty meal, it was getting late, so everyone cleaned up the trash together and then went to rest.

Xia Yan, who woke up naturally after a good night's sleep, started her workday again.

The first round of performances has ended, and the second round is next. According to the survey, two idols are planning to participate in the second round of performances.

Name: Shuten-dōji

[Personality: Cunning]

[Selling Point: Ghost Woman]

[Popularity Ranking: 10]

Name: Maeve

Personality: Strong-willed

[Selling Point: Queen]

[Popularity Ranking: 9]

Actually, based on their abilities, these two idols shouldn't have been ranked so low. However, because the third round of performances required them to participate as a group, and they had tied votes in every performance, and neither was willing to compromise and join the other's agency, they were stuck in the second round.

"If you want me to join the group, you have to beat me first."

Both of them expressed this viewpoint without prior agreement.

Xia Yan flipped through the two men's files and sighed, "Two more formidable opponents!"

Shuten-dōji and Maeve have a unique approach to promotion; they not only release songs as idols but also place great emphasis on exposure.

Both of them starred in several popular short dramas, including "My Sister Who Became a Ghost Can't Be This Cute" and "Traveling Through the Middle Ages, the Domineering Queen Falls in Love with Me," and their popularity has long exceeded the 10000 needed for the second performance.

After reviewing the materials, Xia Yan made up his mind to design a short drama for Yuri Ellie.

At the same time, in order to solidify and enhance Yuri Ellie's singing advantage, Xia Yan also plans to find a professional team to design original songs for Yuri Ellie.

After deciding on two directions, Xia Yan told Yuri Ellie and Miss He about the plan and obtained a large advance from President Morgan.

Initially, both the music production team and the short drama production team refused Xia Yan's request to deliver the finished product within 5 days. However, after Xia Yan offered three times the regular price, both teams said they had no problem with it.

So, within a day, Xia Yan met with the two teams, including Euryale, to finalize the musical style that suited Euryale and the plot requirements that the short drama had to match Euryale's goddess attributes.

After the two teams worked through the night, Xia Yan achieved a satisfactory result the next day.

The music production team received Xia Yan's confirmation and immediately began production, but the short drama production team encountered problems.

"Xia Yan, this drama has romance elements."

Euryale complained, "I don't want to be romantically involved with other men, not even in a fake way!"