Chapter 109

As is well known, the age range for participating in the Star Martial Festival is 13 to 22 years old. During this 10-year period, each student in Asterisk has three opportunities to participate.

11-year-old Luo Xiao Kong has already violated the rules of the Star Martial Festival.

But this didn't bother the audience too much; what they cared about was...

"That's a bit exaggerated! An 11-year-old can easily defeat contestants from other schools."

"If she's like this at 11, won't she be even more amazing when she grows up?"

"I think if she grows up a little more, she could probably rival the 'Witch of Solitude'."

"I don't think we need to wait until later; I think we can do it now."

Matthias looked at the noisy venue, then at Luo Mio on the stage.

She narrowed her eyes slightly, looking at him with great confusion.

In such a situation, how could he remain so calm and composed? Was it an act... or...?

After watching for a while, Matthias put on a kind smile again and said warmly.

"We are very sorry, Luo Mio and Luo Xiao Kong, but because you have violated the rules of the Star Martial Festival, our Operations Committee will disqualify you from the competition!"

To Matthias's disappointment, Luo Mio's expression remained as calm as still water, as if Matthias's words had not stirred even the slightest ripple in his heart.

With a slight smile, Matthias continued, "But Luo Xiao Kong has brought us so many wonderful matches, and St. Freya Academy, as the seventh academy in Asterisk, is participating in the 'Star Martial Festival' for the first time this year, so our Operations Committee is granting these two students the qualification to participate in the 'Phoenix Star Martial Festival'! To bring more exciting matches to us, to the audience here, and to viewers around the world!"

Luo Mio glanced at Matthias with a calm expression before looking away.

At the same time, people throughout the stadium and around the world were in an uproar.

At this point, Matthias added, "However, we still have to abide by the rules of the 'Star Martial Festival.' After all, Luo Xiao Kong is only 11 years old, while our rules stipulate that participants must be between 13 and 22 years old. Therefore, Luo Xiao Kong can only register her name as a participant, but she cannot directly participate."

"Otherwise, if our committee receives a report of child abuse, we'll be in big trouble, haha."

Matthias also made a very friendly joke with the audience and then said...

"However, she can also enjoy the honors that Luo Mio Ling received."

Upon hearing this, Luo Mio raised an eyebrow.

"So... Luo Mio, you will be competing alone after the Phoenix Star Martial Festival!"

Luo Mio's lips curled up slightly.

"Is this the real purpose?"

Chapter Thirty-One: The Calm Before the Storm

"Finally, someone couldn't hold back any longer."

Back in the lounge, Luo Mio sat on the sofa and said...

Claudia, standing to the side, looked at Luo Mio and said, "Ling means..."

Luo Mio looked at Kong, who was lying on the sofa playing with his phone, with her azure eyes, and slowly spoke.

"The so-called whistleblowing was nothing more than a lie fabricated by certain people."

His eyes flickered as he recalled the figure standing in the live broadcast booth earlier that day.

"Even if Kong's age is not detected, someone on the committee will find another way to disqualify Kong from the competition and then retain my eligibility."

"So that I can demonstrate my strength at the Phoenix Star Martial Festival."

As the Student Council President of the Star Academy, Claudia immediately understood what Luo Mio was saying.

And the person Luo Mio was referring to...

Matthias Mesa...

"But..."

Luo Mio stood up and stretched.

Her azure eyes were fixed on the screen, which was reporting on the incident involving Luo Mio and Kong.

A slight smile played at the corners of his lips.

"Since they are so eager to know my strength, then let them see it clearly."

——

Jie Long Seventh Academy.

A secret room created by Fan Xinglu, the third-generation "Myriad Heavenly Net".

The room was filled with the fragrance of flowers and the chirping of birds, creating a tranquil and elegant atmosphere.

In one of the pavilions, two figures sat cross-legged on a cushion, drinking tea.

The two figures were none other than Fan Xinglu, the contemporary "Myriad Heavenly Net," and Fu Hua, the former head of the Integrated Enterprise Consortium "Finality."

Fan Xinglu looked at Fu Hua, who was sipping her tea with a playful expression, and said, "Judging from your appearance, you don't seem to care at all about what's being said outside."

"Hmm?" Fu Hua raised her head and looked at Fan Xinglu with a puzzled expression.

"What's up?"

Fan Xinglu laughed and said, "I'm telling you, your disciple definitely won't last past the first round of the Phoenix Star Martial Festival."

Upon hearing this, Fu Hua realized what was going on and chuckled softly, "Oh, so that's what it is."

"Oh dear, I thought you didn't know."

"Hehe." Fu Hua shook her head and laughed, "It's already spread so widely outside, how could I not know?"

"Oh?" Fan Xinglu narrowed her eyes slightly and said to Fu Hua, "Judging from your tone, you don't seem worried about your disciple's wins or losses."

Fu Hua wore a gentle smile and looked at Fan Xinglu with the same azure blue eyes as Luo Mio.

"I don't care about winning or losing..."

I turned around and looked at my reflection in the teacup.

"However, there is absolutely no way that Mio can lose."

His bright blue eyes revealed a confident look.

"After all... he is my most proud disciple!"

Fan Xinglu was slightly taken aback, then smiled and said, "That makes me really look forward to tomorrow's match."

Looking at Fan Xinglu's smile, Fu Hua suddenly thought of something and revealed a mischievous smile.

"And I forgot to mention, Xiao Yuan..."

"Huh?" Fan Xinglu looked at Fu Hua in confusion and asked, "What?"

Fu Hua's lips curled into a smile.

"Mio's power is stronger than both of us at our peak!"

Upon hearing Fu Hua's words, Fan Xinglu's golden eyes froze, then the corners of her mouth turned up slightly, revealing a dangerous aura in her eyes.

As if suppressing his excitement, he said, "That's really something to look forward to!"

Meanwhile, Luo Mio, far away, was completely unaware that she had been betrayed by her most respected teacher.

——

It was afternoon, nearing dusk.

In Asterisk's house, Luo Mio leaned silently against the door frame.

"I said... are you here to have a party at my house?"

There was a group of people standing at the gate.

Luo Mio looked at Sylvia speechlessly and said, "Bean sprout, shouldn't you be in the Student Council office in Queen's Blade handling documents?"

Sylvia rolled her eyes when she heard Luo Mio's merciless words.

"Can't I even sneak out?"

"Furthermore, if you call me 'bean sprout' again, I'll publish your home address."

"Hmph." Luo Mio snorted coldly, looking at her teasingly and said, "Then go ahead and announce it. Once you announce it, you might not be able to find me and Kong anymore."

"Besides, you wouldn't dare to announce it, would you?"

Sylvia glared angrily at Luo Mio.

Because what Luo Mio said was true. Few people in Asterisk knew Luo Mio and Kong's address. It was extremely secretive and could be said to be her best hiding place!

Luo Mio shook her head and looked at the familiar person behind Claudia.

Amagiri Ayato, Yurith...

And their friends... Sasamiya Saya and Kato Kirin.

Amagiri Ayato said with a wry smile, "Actually, we were a little worried about you and Xiao Kong, so..."

"Ah, but we just wanted Claudia to tell you, but she invited us over instead..."

Luo Mio looked at Claudia helplessly.

The long-sleeved uniform that usually covered the arms was replaced with a uniform that revealed the slender, fair and smooth arms.

"Tia ..."

Claudia playfully stuck out her tongue and laughed, "Anyway, today is a banquet to celebrate you and Xiao Kong advancing to the top 32, so the more people there are, the more lively it will be."

Then Luo Mio looked at the two people behind Amagiri Ayato and Yurith.

Seeing Luo Mio's gaze, Claudia said, "Sasami-kun's words are to repay the favor you did for helping Ayato-kun find her."

"Kato Kirin and Sasamiya are partners, so we invited them both."

Kato Kirin bowed very politely and said to Luo Mio, "Excuse me."

Luo Mio scratched the back of her head and helplessly greeted everyone, saying...

"Since you're already here, come in."

——

"Oh oh oh!"

Sylvia stared wide-eyed at the sumptuous dinner on the table and exclaimed in amazement.

"As expected of Miss Bella!"

Bella, dressed in a maid outfit, shook her head modestly and smiled, "Miss Sylvia, you flatter me."

Amagiri Ayato and his group were also surprised to see Bella's handiwork on the dining table.

Luo Mio glanced around, then looked at the game console on the sofa and asked Bella.

"Bella, where's Kong?"

Bella pointed in the direction of the bathroom.

"Lord Void just went inside."

"Want to take a shower...?"

Luo Mio pondered for a moment, then looked at the group of women behind her.

He said to Claudia, "Tia, why don't you take Sylvia and the others to take a bath? After all, they came all the way from the Star Academy."

Claudia nodded.

However, Kato Kirin whispered, "Um... Luo Mio... senpai?"

"Are you there?" Luo Mio looked at her and asked, "Is there something you need, Dao Teng-kun?"

Kato Kirin pointed shyly to the dinner on the table.

"Oh, this."

The child was worried that Bella's hard-earned dinner would get cold.

Having understood what Kato Kirin meant, Luo Mio said, "Don't worry, with Bella here, there's no need to worry about these dishes."