Cries of shock, fury...and even despair rang out.
"Duo'er, my Duo'er! No, no!"
But on the screen, the portrait of a beautiful girl had completely darkened. No matter how forcefully the people standing or sitting before the screen poked at the girl's portrait, it no longer responded.
Before this, people had discovered something.
The stage of the Saint Maiden Ritual was unfolding in a pattern unlike anything before. Ever since the dazzling special effects had appeared onstage, the stage visible through the screens had rapidly developed in an unusual direction.
When the screen lit up and countless square portraits began appearing on it, eventually forming a huge image, there would always be one or two curious people who touched those squares on the screen.
Once they tapped one of the portraits, the scene would switch.
It was like changing channels. Some were in the same art style...or the same setting, while others were in completely different environments.
Besides the Saint Maiden Candidates, there were many other people among the portrait squares: the administrators of the Seven Cities, the workers at the event venue, and the judges of this ritual.
At first, the audience found it interesting, because they could choose the girl they liked and supported, watching only her without having to wait for the other Saint Maiden Candidates.
"Too bad we can't fast-forward to the awards ceremony! But my Yulia is number one in the world!"
"Bullshit! Celine! Celine! Celine is the strongest! Have you forgotten how impressive Celine was in last year's breast volleyball match?!"
"Duo'er, my Duo'er! No, no...this can't be real!"
Then, one of the girls died.
People had watched her be thrown into a rabbit's mouth and chewed. Those wearing headphones could even hear the symphony of cracking bones and screams...Duo'er's screams!
But it was