Chapter 325
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Chapter 325: Even Meaningless Victories and Defeats Have Their Significance!
The central square of Hillenbrand Town has been set up for the dress-up contest!
However, today is different; the host of this event is Maider.
It’s not Isabella, not Tina, and definitely not Lady Lolth!
It’s not even Dorothy and Kanor.
This is quite new for the residents of Hillenbrand Town, but it is not surprising.
Because Tina and Isabella, the usual "hosts," are participating this time as "contestants"!
This is even more exciting and anticipated than usual!
The townspeople have seen Isabella and Tina as hosts many times, but as "contestants"…
They have never seen that before!
Moreover, the news that Isabella and Tina were joining the competition reminded many people of a fact that they had almost forgotten.
That is, both Isabella and Tina, who are respected adults, are actually two quite lovely young ladies!
And…
Many townspeople and Superoperators also realized that, whether it is Tina or Isabella, they are both interesting to Lord Master Lolth of Hillenbrand Town!
Even the ongoing debate about who will win Lady Lolth’s heart first has been a topic of much discussion!
Many Superoperators even placed bets on this—if Lolth were to find out, she would probably feel a headache and also sigh about the townspeople’s need for a more fulfilling culture!
Relying only on gossip to satisfy these needs is indeed too meager!
But it is clear that the residents of Hillenbrand Town are enjoying this.
Therefore, the excitement for the dress-up competition began at a high level right from the start!
They all wanted to see what kind of sparks Isabella and Tina would create together.
And, who would have a higher support rate in Hillenbrand Town!
Of course… the costume contest itself is very exciting, and many people’s friends and family have formed groups to participate.
So everyone is eagerly looking forward to the "other" parts of the event!
For Hillenbrand Town, every event can be said to be a community affair.
Thus, each event also has very high participation and attention.
Watching the townspeople and Superoperators gather below, Maider, dressed as a human magical beast, cleared his throat and announced the official start of the event!
After saying a few necessary words about "promoting understanding among all races" to fit the theme, Maider, who was also very excited about the content of the event, wasted no time and directly announced the appearance of the creative group!
Most of the members of the creative group are ordinary residents. After showing off the clothes they made themselves, they created an excited atmosphere.
At least most of the people in the audience looked at these slightly rough and hastily made costumes and laughed a lot.
Some combined the outfits of Seychelles and Ryman, some exaggerated the metal elements in the dwarf costumes based on stereotypes, and others, like Maider, wore a jumpsuit dressed as a magical beast!
There was even someone who dressed up their hunting dog and brought it on stage!
Even the Demon King and Doyle, standing at the edge of the crowd, along with Heidegger and Froer, looked a bit dazed.
However, after a brief moment of shock, a few important figures from the main plane and the Abyss quickly regained their composure.
"Although I know Dear Lolth’s intentions are not about the wine, this ‘event’ itself is pretty good…"
The Demon King adjusted the brim of her pointy hat and said softly.
Doyle Candice nodded in agreement with the Demon King, "Indeed, the Lord of the Demon King… Master Lolth has always been a perfectionist!"
Meanwhile, Heidegger and Froer had a different perspective.
"What a truly creative little town!"
"Rather than creativity, it is more about imagination…"
"It’s about the same…"
Although this view is from the perspective of the townsfolk rather than the event, it still subtly praises Lolth, the lord.
The two parents couldn’t help but feel a bit more pleased with Lolth, this witch bride or perhaps we should say daughter-in-law.
Soon, the creative group’s presentation and voting were all completed.
After the results were announced, the winner of the creative group, a child from Hillenbrand Town dressed as a flower, cheered as they ran off the stage with a thick stack of cafeteria meal tickets.
And the beauty contest… has also begun!
This group’s cheers and expectations are undoubtedly the highest!
After all, most of the townspeople and Superoperator viewers are unaware that the Contrast Group has the powerful surprise of Lord Lolth.
Although Maider planned to use Lolth’s name to attract attention, Tina decided to treat this as a "surprise."
Anyway, having themselves and Isabella in the promotion is enough!
This is why everyone has such high expectations and discussions about this group.
After all, Tina and Isabella are well aware of the "rumors" about the town that are not without basis.
Even though both of them seem to have no chance of defeating the mysterious woman in Lolth’s heart anymore, their competitive spirit has faded a lot, but others in Hillenbrand Town are unaware of that.
Therefore, Tina and Isabella allowed these rumors to continue to grow.
After all, they are beneficial for increasing the activity’s excitement.
Even in daily life, it’s good to create some common topics among people of different races and powers.
Moreover, the two girls also have their own selfish feelings.
Just like a teenage girl in a class who hears rumors that she is close to her crush or even dating him…
Even if she is uncertain about the other person’s feelings, or even if she knows that the other person is not interested in her, hearing such rumors can still make her heart flutter and feel a little happy inside.
Since there is no place for her in Lolth’s dreams…
Then she will create this dream herself.
Because of this understanding, the two girls did not try to stop the rumors any longer.
At the same time, taking part in the competition also had another small thought in the girl’s heart.
That is…
"Even though neither of us has a chance, at least… I still want to win against her!"
They once thought that each other would be the biggest obstacle, and after giving up hope, they couldn’t help but feel sorry for each other.
But no matter what, the victory and defeat that once seemed important now hold no meaning, even if only on the surface, it must come to an end.
The two girls also realized that the other felt the same way.
The best place to end this "pointless" competition of victory and defeat…
Is in this beauty contest of the "dress-up competition"!
Behind the stage, the waiting area for the contestants.
Isabella, who came from the southern new district, saw Tina in the backstage.
The two girls exchanged smiles and nodded slightly, then walked into their respective waiting rooms.
Today’s competition will also determine who is better…
It seems that… there could only be a winner and a loser?
