Chapter 190
The host decided to play a trick, and instead of announcing the order of performances right away, he asked Yelimia and Rayon to step forward
The audience reacted immediately, their voices rising in excitement.
please. Kazyon har to draw the finale sport
“Velitmia–is–sauch an pmazing meer. She deserves to be lau
mji disevich noter what number Yehmia draws. Anyway, there
in the team who’s a hindrance, better to go early and get it over
tit over witht
The crowdy anticipation was palpable, even before the host spoke. “Alright, please face the big geen and raise the number cards in your hands he
Velimia and Karyon exchanged glances and raised their cands togethe
Mher the results appeared. Racyon’s fans erupted in cheers while Yelania’s supporters were digidly disappointed.
“Vine” Baryon takromet
fciliis, Yehrma drew the first slot That’s just unhicky!”
On) «log, Karyon turned to Yelima with mock sympathy. “Yelimia, best of luck in the competition”
is.” Yelania replied politely.
she thought the conversation would end here, but ther
then…
“Actually, Velimia, Reyon continued, “you don’t have to be nervous. Even if you make a mistake at the start, the audience will understand-
veryone knows the first act is tough. And with Audie dragging your team down, even if your final ranking isn’t great, no one will blame your skills!”
Karon’s words seemed supportive, but every phrase was calculated to sow discord and fan the flames.
She assumed Yelimia would resent Audie after hearing this impacting their next performance.
But as she looked at Rayon’s smiling face, Yelimia didn’t feel even & hint of anger. In fact, she almost wanted to laugh.
“I don’t think Audie is a dragon our team. Actually, I’m glad she’s with us! And our team will absolutely put on a stage that everyone will love!” she
Let those who underestimate Audie wait to be proven wrong! she thought
With that. Yelimia left the stage to rejoin her team, unconcerned about Rayon’s reaction.
Hackstage, her words left everyone a bit stunned.
“Wait, dida 1 Yelimia kinda late Audie before? I heard they didn’t get along when they first got grouped. So what’s with the sudden praise?” one
wald
The change in Yelma’s attitude to Audiw was happening too quickly. It was surprising that Yelimia, with her typically cool demeanor, would upenly stand up for Audir.
“She’s just putting on a show of loyalty. After all, Audie is in her group now, and she can’t very well complain about her bad luck openly, can she?”
Fiza who was standing a short distance away, gave a cold, strange smile as she heard the murmurs.
Their wasden than a minute left before they went on stage.
The stark group members gathered in the staging arel
Faula and Vula merr visibly nervous, capite the air conditioning, fine beads of sweat dotted their foreheads, and their anxiety was obvious.
In contrast, Leila and Yelinna looked as calin as ever.
Audrey joked. “Just parture the audience as a bunch of carrots! Let’s perform like we did in training, and we’ll be fine!”
Though it was a hit chather, Paula and Yulia seemed to relax after Audrey’s lighthearted remark.
They exchanged glances, extended their right hands in the center, and imaged each other with a quiet cheer. “Gio, go, goi”
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all for these few minutes on stage.
They had put in tnore than 20 hours of hard training.
preliminary performance had to be worth their efforts!
“And now, let’s welcome the sixth group to the stage for a wonderful performance.” announced the host.
The group lined up and prepared to step onto the stage.
just then, Paula, who was behind Audrey: let out a sudden yelp. “Oh my god…
The sound startled Yeluna, who quickly turned around, asking. What’s wrong? What happened?”
Saules face was pale as she stared at Audrey’s back in horror. Audie, your dress zipper is open!”