In the world of anime and manga, the best partners

But the principles of Heaven never follow reason!

The same goes for conglomerates!

“That’s fantastic. In that case, after I leave this world, you will also have the ability to wipe out all the conglomerates on your own.”

"The future world is entirely entrusted to you, after this final Star Martial Festival in history..."

For Columbia and Sandoni, the time to leave was approaching, but before leaving, they always chose to do something, and the world was no exception.

However, compared to the previous worlds, what Columbia and Sandone left behind in this world is somewhat special, because it is truly created life, which is very different from the previous worlds.

So as Columbia's words fell completely, the moonlight in this isolated space began to dissipate, and the Fatui executives began to discuss plans against the conglomerate with the authors. They probably won't be leaving anytime soon.

Meanwhile...

After Columbia left, she immediately traveled through space to a laboratory. In this water city, the only laboratory she could remember was Sandone's laboratory.

As expected, after the girl, bathed in moonlight, entered the laboratory, she was greeted by Sandone, who had already prepared tea, but...

Why is Sandoni here?

There was already a Sandone in the space just now, and she was even communicating with the other executives, so it was impossible for her to spare any attention for this place.

Therefore, there is only one answer left.

There was a Sandogne, but that's not true!

"Sandonie, how did I do just now?"

Unlike her slightly dignified figure just now, Columbia now seemed to have completely transformed into the person she was when she was in Nordkalley, constantly caring for her friend, and even... occasionally saying some unpleasant things.

"If you dare say I'm not doing a good job, I'll smash your head in."

The obvious monotone tone of her reading made Sandoni, who was about to say something, immediately give a deadpan look and look at Columbia with a helpless expression.

"I was originally planning to say a few words of praise to you, but now it seems I should pass."

"If you don't praise me, I'll smash your head in!"

This is a threat from the Red Fruit!

But Sandonne was truly no match for Columbia in any way, so she had no choice but to do as she was told. However, this didn't stop Sandonne from giving her a disdainful look...

"Yes, yes, my Columbia did a wonderful job..."

I'm so proud of you!

Uh-huh!

Although it was clear from her expression that Sandone was very unwilling to do this, what could she do? This was Colombia. Even if her face showed her displeasure, her body spoke for her.

Sandonie, just spoil her!

However, Columbia didn't care. Instead, she went to Sandone's side and watched the situation on the monitor with the puppet girl. It was in that dark space that the executive officer and collaborator were discussing things.

"Speaking of which, I never expected that Sandonie would create another version of himself in this world..."

Looking at the new "puppet" on the screen, who looked exactly like Sandonne and even had a similar personality, Columbia rarely showed a look of longing...

"Sandonie, can I have one on each arm? I want to experience what it's like to have two Sandonies!"

Well, it's not the kind of longing that's traditionally held.

Upon hearing this, Sandonne's expression immediately fell, and he expressed his firm opposition: "Impossible!"

"No matter what you say, I will never agree to this!"

Sandonne created a new version of himself, not just to satisfy simple desires, but so that after he was gone, this doll could become the real "Sandonne".

Sandonne infused it with some of her own memories, so that after she left this world, the new puppet could thrive in the new world and inherit her will…

Of course, it's okay if she doesn't inherit the name, since the future isn't entirely certain. It wouldn't be bad if this new puppet lady could let go of the name "Sandonie" and live a completely new life.

"Hmph, Sandone is really kind!"

Although she didn't say it, Columbia, as Sandone's friend, could almost guess what Sandone was thinking just by looking at his expression.

So Columbia gently wrapped her arms around Sandonne's neck from behind, resting her chin on his shoulder in an affectionate gesture.

In the past, such close contact would have made Sandoni uncomfortable, and she might have even blushed like an apple.

But now, Sandone has lost the will to resist. She just looks at the other "Sandonie" on the screen, her eyes gradually softening, and she even leans gently against Columbia's head.

"That child, which incorporates my lunar torque and a part of Sandone's body, should be called our child, right?"

"No, that's not it! What kind of misunderstanding do you have about children?"

"Huh? Isn't that right?" (Disappointed face)

"No way! I don't care anymore!"

Columbia & Sandoni/Academic City: Chapter 95 - The Phoenix Opens

"I'm sure everyone has been looking forward to this day for a long time, right? This is an unprecedented Star Martial Festival!"

"After all, many powerful individuals have joined this Star Martial Festival, which will surely present us with an unprecedented battle, right?"

As a collaborator of the Fools and the chairman of the Star Festival Operations Committee, Matthias was standing on the high platform, conducting the Star Festival opening ceremony as usual.

However, unlike in the past, Matthias frequently hinted in his words that this year's Star Martial Festival would be a very special one, fundamentally different from the previous ones.

Ordinary people naturally wouldn't realize these things, but smart people and high-ranking members of conglomerates frowned, since some things couldn't be said openly.

All of Matthias's words combined made people think that this Star Martial Festival was the last one in history!

How can this be?

As long as conglomerates exist in this world, large-scale events like the Star Martial Festival will inevitably coexist with them, and this is highly unlikely to change.

By saying such things, Matthias, you not only broke the rules of the Star Martial Festival, but you also slapped the corporation in the face...

Therefore, after this Star Martial Festival is completely over, Matthias, the chairman of the operations committee, will probably be in trouble. No conglomerate will let him off easily, and he will have to be removed from his position.

but…

Do conglomerates have this opportunity?

Matthias, who was giving a speech on the high platform, smiled slightly. Although he could not see the faces of the corporate executives at this moment, he guessed they must be ashen.

However, the provocation ends here.

While the match couldn't be forcibly ended because of their side, it would definitely affect future developments. To avoid further complications, Matthias decided to give the conglomerate a final bit of face, albeit a small one…

"Therefore, I hereby declare the Phoenix Star Martial Arts Festival officially open for this year!"

-

The preliminary rounds have begun. Although they are not held in a large venue in the center of the stage like the official competition, they are still enough to attract the audience's attention.

In particular, to heat up the atmosphere of the competition, the opening match of the Star Martial Festival deliberately selected two special groups of members to fight against each other...

In the pitch-black passage, the two contestants slowly emerged from the shadows, and the moment the audience saw the two of them, cheers immediately resounded throughout the entire venue.

Because the two people representing Quinnville's side are two world-renowned songstresses...

Sylvie, formerly the world's number one diva, is now the world's number one diva, Columbia!

Even though people initially had great doubts about the duo, all the rumors disappeared the moment the two stepped onto the stage.

"I never imagined I'd see two divas on stage together in my lifetime. Phoenix really made the right choice coming this time!"

"What does it mean to have come to the right place? It means to have no regrets in this life, you know?"

"Hey, look! Lady Columbia has taken off her blindfold! She looks so beautiful!"

Columbia and Sylvie jumped onto the stage hand in hand, which naturally gave most people a huge shock. Almost 99% of the audience began to cheer for the two songstresses.

No one cared who was on the other side of the field; some didn't even glance at them. After all, in their eyes, a combination like Columbia and Sylvie already represented victory in the battle.

Even the top students in those academies couldn't do that, let alone the fact that the two beautiful girls' opponents this time were nobodies from a weak academy.

Ayato Amagiri and Sasamiya Saya.

These two individuals have virtually no reputation within the Seidoukan Academy, let alone in the entire floating city.

That boy was a freshman who had just transferred here this year, and he had no record of fighting in the academy.

The other petite girl, although she had entered the Seidoukan a year ago, also had no combat record, and seemed to exist like a ghost.

In the preliminary rounds of the Star Martial Arts Festival, the opponents naturally need to be carefully selected so that powerful combinations can not be encountered in advance, otherwise the competition will not be entertaining at all.

Therefore, the Star Festival specially arranged for Ayato Amagiri and Saya Sasamiya, two "nobodies," to deal with the combination of the two songstresses.

But perhaps no one could have imagined that these two nobodys were actually one of the male and female protagonists in the original manga/anime series, Academia: War City…

Ugh! This is really annoying!

"We're playing on the road!"

Saya pouted unhappily, and even Ayato helplessly turned his head away.

"However, it's a good thing that we met earlier, since we can now rightfully help Ayato get revenge!"

"The situation is rather difficult, but that's about it..."

Unlike Saya, Ayato seemed to vaguely sense a peculiar pressure emanating from the girl named Columbia opposite him, but he couldn't quite put his finger on what that pressure was.

My intuition must be right…

As someone who had specially trained his intuition, Ayato didn't know exactly what had happened, but he trusted his instincts.

"Come to think of it, this must be our first meeting, Ayato Amagiri!"

Just as the match was about to begin, Columbia's voice suddenly appeared in Ayato's ear, startling the boy.

"What are you planning to do? Why are you suddenly speaking in my ear? Are you trying to persuade me to surrender?"

"No, as the Moon Queen of the Fatui, I merely wanted to remind you..."

Silvery moonlight slowly emerged from Columbia's body, and an oppressive feeling swept over him. Instantly, Ayato felt that he was not facing a "person" at all, but a "natural disaster"!

"I already said something like this when you spied on me and Sandoni a while ago; I hope you'll do your best to please me..."

"So don't disappoint me, your sister is still waiting for you."

The cheers from the surrounding audience began to subside. The impact of Columbia and Sylvie's joint appearance on stage, though temporarily fading, was bound to resurface in the future. So, the host seized the opportunity and immediately announced the start of the competition…

Otherwise, if the argument continues, who knows when the match will even begin.

However, even the host felt that the two who were going up against Columbia X Sylvie were somewhat pitiful.

Both of them were participating in the Star Martial Arts Festival for the first time, yet they encountered an opponent they could never defeat in the very first match of the preliminaries. They were truly pitiful…

But as pitiful as it may be, reality remains cruel.

If you want to earn the respect of others, then demonstrate your strength!

Even if there's a high probability of failure in the end, there's still the possibility of "defeat with honor"...