Mi Xue would never help me. That much, I was certain of.
Maybe she didn't hate us...
But right now, we were enemies standing in the way of her plan to save her father.
"...So, I hope everyone can vote between Ceruno and me.
"Of course, this won't affect our friendship. It's just that a team needs a leader, and either Ceruno or I can take the role.
"And now, I'll leave the right to choose the captain to all Galaxy fans...
"Of course, I'd be very happy if you voted for me."
Sure enough, Black Rabbit's subsequent speech exposed their motive. This so-called Galaxy reunion concert was actually a popularity contest.
Black Rabbit claimed they would choose a captain between the two of them.
What need was there to choose a captain for a two-person group?
As absurd as it sounded, a little thought made that girl's intentions clear. They weren't choosing the captain of some idol group...
They were deciding who between Ceruno and me could claim a greater share of faith.
Though this was a virtual world, the total number of souls was real—and limited.
The positive emotions New World's people could produce were finite, and so was the Radiance Ceruno and I could receive.
Therefore, the more attention someone received, the more faith they gained, and the faster their Radiance grew...
Ceruno's return?
It didn't matter.
As long as my other self performed steadily and stayed ahead in popularity, more Radiance would flow into me, and Mi Xue's plan could still be carried out in the end.
Did she really have to push me into the leading position?
Mi Xue's little maneuver made me complain, "That little brat's calculations are practically clattering away. As long as I get rid of my other self, then disappear during