FATE: Target of Grand Master

Unlike the previous display of individual popularity columns, this time the big screen displayed group posters of two idol groups on the left and right halves respectively, with a clear dividing line in the middle. As the popularity votes on both sides increased, the posters began to sway left and right.

However, since the popularity values ​​on both sides increased almost simultaneously, the dividing line remained in the middle of the screen, shifting slightly left and right.

After 9000 and 9500, the popularity of the Holy Great Soul Opera Troupe finally stopped at 9668, while the popularity of the GxQxG Idol Group continued to rise.

9700, 9800, and finally GxQxG idol group's popularity score settled at 9898.

Upon seeing the result, Euryale, Maeve, and Shuten-dōji jumped up excitedly. All pretense of being goddesses, queens, or ghosts was forgotten in their joy, and the three of them hugged each other tightly on the stage.

Xia Yan had already arrived offstage and took over from Miss He, who had fainted again. He took photos of the three people on stage and reminded them not to forget to shake hands with the Holy Great Soul Opera Troupe.

The four members of the Great Soul Opera Company were also very courteous, standing aside patiently waiting for Euryale and the other two to fully express their excitement before going over to extend their hands in greeting.

"Congratulations! Your script is excellent and your performance design is very innovative. The final concert is coming up, and we will be cheering you on."

Helena and her three friends shook hands with Euryale and her two idol groups, and the audience below the stage gave the two idol groups on stage a warm round of applause.

In a VIP box on the second floor of the 10,000-seat theater, four other idols also watched the entire performance that night.

"Your Majesty, what did you think of their performance?"

The one speaking is Silent Hassan, ranked fourth among idols.

"I think it's pretty good. Both sides have storylines about the king, but I think the storyline of GxQxG idol group is more realistic. The king is always accompanied by slander and conspiracy."

Nero, with her blond hair and wearing a green and orange striped skirt, commented.

"I would prefer less intrigue and scheming, so I still prefer the performances of the Great Soul Opera Company."

Nitocris, who ranked third among idols, also expressed her opinion.

"Miss Nitot agrees with me; since we're already on stage, it'll be better to keep things bright and cheerful," said Quiet Hassan.

"Hmm, I can understand your thoughts. After all, everyone has their own Venus. So, Mashu, what do you think?"

The three of them turned to look at the pale purple-haired girl who had been sitting silently to the side.

"Huh? You're asking me? Um... I think both sides are great, I was really into both. But I've already seen Miss Helena and the others perform, so from a purely novelty standpoint, I prefer Miss Euryale's side."

"Hmm, it seems like it's a 2-2 tie now. This is probably the first time we've had a tie among our members. I'm getting more and more interested in the GxQxG idol group."

Watching Nero nod repeatedly, seemingly absorbed in his own thoughts, Nitocris whispered to Silent Hassan beside her, "Silent, I have a feeling that our Emperor is about to make some outrageous decision. We must find a way to stop her."

Tranquility nodded in deep agreement; it seemed this wasn't the first time Nero had done this.

"I've made up my mind!"

Sure enough, Nero suddenly stood up, turned to the three people beside him and said, "Come on, let's go visit someone."

"Cheers to everyone making it to the finals!"

"Cheers!!!"

As usual, everyone from the Euryale Agency gathered in the villa's living room, eating hot pot and singing songs.

Even Maeve blended in seamlessly this time.

"Opponent, I never expected you to design such a heavy plot. Although I was engrossed in it, I was still worried that the audience around me wouldn't accept it."

Miss He took a sip of tea and said with a hint of lingering fear.

"Haha, actually, this was a huge gamble for me. I was betting on the audience's interest in the novelty of the new storyline. If there's a next time, I won't dare use this script again."

So-called ingenious strategies are naturally not to be reused.

"Huh? I think this script is really good. Especially the ending where my child and Little Ku's child become kings of two countries, that's just fantastic!"

Maeve tilted her head back and gulped down a mouthful of wine, then, slightly tipsy, said to Cú Chulainn, "Little Cú Chulainn, how about we give it a try?"

"Huh? Try what? Maeve, have you had too much to drink?"

Cú Chulainn pretended to be stupid while trying to change the subject.

"Seriously, Xia Yan, why do I have to die in the script too? Can't you give me a happy ending like becoming king or something?"

Just as Xia Yan was about to apologize, he saw Cú Chulainn's head being forcibly turned around by Maeve, whose face was slightly flushed.

"Little Ku, you want to be king? It's that simple! Come to my room, and I'll let you experience the treatment of a king right away~"

Cú Chulainn blocked Medb's eager kiss with his hand, saying with obvious disgust, "Medb, have you forgotten you're an idol? Idols get stabbed in the back when they get pregnant. Besides, we're Servants, there's no way we could get pregnant!"

"I don't care, you have to treat me tonight."

Maeve paid no attention to the stares of those around her and pressed herself against Cú Chulainn.

"Xia Yan, you're supposed to be this guy's manager, aren't you going to do anything about it?"

"Oh dear, there doesn't seem to be much water left in the pot. I'll go add some."

Ignoring Cú Chulainn's distress signal, Xia Yan stood up and jogged to the kitchen.

Seeing this, the others also consciously moved aside to make way for the two who were entangled together.

Boom boom boom!

Just as Xia Yan was carrying the thermos and preparing to return to the living room, a knock came from the door.

To be honest, since they moved into this villa, they have only entered and exited through the main gate a handful of times. Most of the time, they leave directly from the garage. At this time, everyone from the firm is in the villa, so who would come to visit at this time?

Surely it couldn't be some tabloid reporter who doesn't believe in superstitions?

"Your Majesty, it's not appropriate for us to come here so abruptly."

A woman's voice came from outside the door.

"What's wrong with that? I'm just here to celebrate with them."

Another female voice said.

"But according to common sense, our current actions seem more like a provocation."

The first female voice sighed helplessly.

"I will not be bound by common sense."

After he finished speaking, there was another knock on the door.

Xia Yan had already roughly guessed the other party's identity, so he took the initiative to walk to the door and open it.

Standing outside the door were the four members of the idol group "Music Masters," the opponents that Euryale and the others would face at their final concert.

Seeing that someone had opened the door, the four of them stopped talking and all looked at Xia Yan.

"Hello, I am Nero, the music maestro. I've come here to congratulate the three members of the GxQxG idol group."

Xia Yan raised an eyebrow: "Your Majesty, although we are not particularly concerned with etiquette, isn't it a bit impolite to come empty-handed to offer congratulations?"

"You see, Your Majesty, I told you, our abrupt visit could easily make others think we've come to provoke us."

Nitocris whispered quickly to Nero.

Nero, however, remained unmoved and retorted, "If you don't care, why say it? My praise is far more valuable than a mere congratulatory gift!"

Xia Yan chuckled upon hearing this, took two steps back, and called out to the others in the villa, "Everyone, listen up, we have guests!"