Starting with "The Demonic Cultivation," I had no choice but to pretend to be a magical gi

Gu Yun also stood up and gently shook her hand.

"Thank you, teacher."

"Take this backstage. It's time to prepare for the next round. Although I have high hopes for you, the real test is yet to come."

The examiner handed him a stamped pass, his eyes filled with anticipation.

Don't let us down.

"That's only natural."

Gu Yun accepted the pass, bowed slightly, and then turned to walk towards the door leading to the backstage area.

It wasn't until he walked out of the examination room and into the backstage corridor that Gu Yun's expression gradually returned to normal.

"Even I have to admit, you have quite a mouth; you're incredibly good at making up lies."

The nightingale sighed in its sea of ​​consciousness.

"You flatter me."

Gu Yun put the pass in his pocket, looked at the door at the end of the corridor, and silently responded in his heart.

I've passed the first round of the auditions; now we'll see how I perform in the later rounds.

Upon reaching the registration desk, a staff member handed me a round number sticker.

"Put it on your chest, don't lose it."

Gu Yun took it and saw that the black background with white lettering was quite eye-catching, but the number had a strange sense of déjà vu.

"91"

"Alright."

His expression was slightly strange, but he didn't dwell on it too much and casually slapped it onto his clothes.

"91 is fine, it's considered an auspicious number."

"auspicious?"

The nightingale was somewhat bewildered.

"Isn't it normal for things to return to one after nine? What kind of nonsense is going on in your head?"

"I don't know."

Gu Yun didn't explain, and simply found a seat on the side.

He had no memory of the past, so he had no idea what the number represented; he just subconsciously felt that it was strange.

The backstage lobby looked much quieter.

Dozens of prospective agents who had passed the preliminary selection huddled together, still filled with a lingering tension and excitement, occasionally glancing around and chatting amongst themselves.

Gu Yun didn't have the time to socialize, and he figured it wouldn't be long before no one dared to socialize with him anymore.

So my gaze passed through the crowd and landed on the huge stage directly in front of me. The main stadium, which could hold tens of thousands of people, was now completely full.

After all, the popularity of magical girls is bound to be high.

The lights flashed wildly, accompanied by powerful electronic music, bringing the atmosphere to its peak.

Not long after, as a burst of rousing drumbeats ended, a mature woman in a champagne-colored evening gown walked to the center of the stage.

Gu Yun knew this person.

Magical Girl Violet is considered a veteran retired magical girl. After retiring from the front line, she switched to hosting and her popularity has never waned.

"Welcome everyone to the second round of the Flower City Magical Girl auditions!"

Jin Qing's voice resonated throughout every corner via the speakers.

"However, before we officially begin, please allow us to conduct a customary two-way selection process."

The rules were immediately displayed on the big screen.

It's actually quite simple. Each contestant has half a minute to introduce themselves, while the hundred prospective agents in the audience each have a light switch. If they like someone, they keep the light on; if they don't, they turn it off.

If anyone's lights go out completely, then they're out of the game and become an unlucky person eliminated before the game even begins.

I feel like the sense of déjà vu is getting stronger and stronger...

Gu Yun silently complained in his heart.

Jin Qing's professionalism as a host is quite impressive. She quickly got the atmosphere going and with a wave of her hand, the curtain behind her slowly opened.

"Now, please welcome our first team from the preliminary round, the top ten seeded players."

The spotlight focused instantly.

The contestants' numbers are strictly assigned based on their appearance and demeanor, and although the association has always claimed that the order of numbers within each group is not important, no one has ever believed it.

At least everyone thinks that the earlier the number comes, the better it looks.

At the very front right now is a girl wearing an ordinary little skirt and shirt.

She walked at the front, her delicate face tense with nervousness, and even her walking posture was somewhat stiff.

It must be said that this face is truly stunning; even in such a close-up, high-definition shot, the skin remains fair and flawless.

The number tag affixed to his chest was a bright red "01".

Very unsurprisingly, it was Lin Zhixia.

"Speaking of which, what date did you advance to the second round when you participated?"

Gu Yun remembered that the great demon inside him had also participated in the preliminary selection before, and he became a little curious.

"None of your business."

The nightingale snorted, and immediately stopped answering questions that were difficult to answer.

At this moment, Lin Zhixia had already walked to the center of the stage.

The girl with long flaxen hair stood there, looking at the countless burning gazes below, feeling as if the psychological pressure was about to explode.

She twisted her fingers together and took deep breaths to calm herself.

"Believe in yourself, Lin Zhixia, you'll definitely be okay."

Then she suddenly raised her head, her beautiful wine-red eyes staring straight at the camera not far away.

"My name is Lin Zhixia."

Her voice wasn't loud, but it was ethereal and clear, and it pierced straight through.

The scene quieted down a bit as everyone waited for this stunningly beautiful girl to say something humble or sob story.

After all, if you want to become a magical girl, you can choose not to live, but you can't be without life.

Lin Zhixia closed her eyes briefly, and when she opened them again, her eyes were filled with emotions that were difficult to decipher.

She spoke slowly and deliberately.

What I want to say is, I hate magical girls.

"..."

At that moment, the scene fell completely silent.

Everyone, from the audience to the agents backstage, and even the contestants and host Jin Qing who hadn't yet appeared, was stunned.

What did you just say? I think I didn't quite catch it.

I hate... magical girls?

How could these two words be put together? I told you to do something funny, not to do something stupid!

They're here to cause trouble; they're purely here to cause trouble.

"Buzz—"

Before the audience could even react, the lights went out one after another, like dominoes falling from the front.

The prospective managers, who had just been amazed by her looks, now had expressions of utter disbelief.

What a joke! Who would want a guy with a screw loose like that? He'd be asking for trouble. With such antisocial remarks, he'll probably get himself banned in the future.

It's a pity that such a beautiful young girl has mental problems.

Lights out, lights out, lights out...

In just a few seconds, it had almost completely dimmed.

Lin Zhixia remained standing there, watching the lights go out one by one, her face gradually turning pale.

Although I had prepared myself mentally, when the feeling of being abandoned by the whole world actually came, cold sweat still involuntarily slid down my back.