In the end, just as everyone had expected, Fang Zheng and Julie won the Phoenix Star Martial Festival championship.
Next came the award ceremony. The champion and runner-up took the stage to receive their prizes. For Fang Zheng, it was merely going through the motions. However, just as he accepted the trophy, something Matthias, the chairman of the Operations Committee, said made him pause.
"Then, Kasugano-kun, congratulations on winning the Phoenix Star Martial Festival. Do you have any wish?"
"A wish?"
Fang Zheng was taken aback by the question. Seeing his expression, Matthias spoke again.
"Have you forgotten? The winner of the Star Martial Festival may have one wish granted. As long as it is not too excessive, the Integrated Enterprise Conglomerate will certainly fulfill it."
"Uh... even if you put it that way, I honestly can't think of anything in particular right now."
Fang Zheng scratched his head, then looked at Julie.
"Julie, do you have any wish?"
"..."
Faced with Fang Zheng's question, Julie thought for a moment, then shook her head.
"My wish is something they cannot grant."
"Is that so... That's a bit of a shame."
Seeing that Julie had no ideas either, Fang Zheng shrugged. Meanwhile, Chairman Matthias's expression stiffened slightly upon hearing their answers.
"Um... Any wish is fine, as long as it is something our Integrated Enterprise Conglomerate can accomplish..."
After all, granting any wish was one of the major draws of the Star Martial Festival. Fang Zheng understood that perfectly well. Back when his avatar held KOF tournaments in the Supernatural World, he had used similar gimmicks to draw participants. Therefore, if the champions gave up their wishes, it would also damage the Star Martial Festival's reputation. Even if Fang Zheng made a tacky wish to become a billionaire, the Integrated Enterprise