After the Chairman finished her speech, she nimbly jumped down from the wooden platform, then, fanning herself, walked confidently down the podium and returned to her seat in the faculty section.
Hayakawa, who was hosting, slowly introduced the Uma Musume below.
"Now, please welcome the representative of the Tracen Academy Student Committee, the Student Council President, Symboli Rudolf, to the stage to deliver her welcome address."
Before her words even fell, the students below were already in an uproar, many excitedly gasping in low voices.
The Emperor's popularity could be seen from everyone's reaction. As new students, to be able to witness Symboli Rudolf, who was active on the track last year, achieved consecutive victories after her debut race, and is currently the most anticipated athlete. The girls' admiration was imaginable.
"Oh! She's here, she's here, it's the Emperor, Symboli Rudolf!"
Even through a window, Koji, hanging on the wall platform, shouted excitedly, even whistling, while Kazuo looked nervously at the back of the podium.
Tap, tap, tap.
The crisp sound of slender high heels on the wooden floor, a tall figure slowly appeared behind the curtain. Under the gaze of all eyes, the girl with a powerful aura stepped onto the podium.
Her confident and valiant posture, her tall figure, and her highlighted hair, combined with her exquisite face, but what was even more striking was her aloof temperament, like a secluded orchid in a quiet valley.
The proud and towering spirit of a king, awe-inspiring without anger, just one glance could give people a heartfelt shock and an impulse to be subdued.
The students present at this moment firmly imprinted her figure in their minds.
...!
Her aura is so powerful!
Standing on the windowsill, Kazuo couldn't help but hold his breath. Just one glance — would create a difficult feeling, a sense of not daring to meet her gaze, a feeling of inferiority and defeat by comparison.
This was an untouchable existence, this kind of pressure and aura.
She is the one crowned with the name Emperor.
"Wow~ Although I noticed her when she first enrolled, to have grown to this extent in just over a year is truly terrifying..."
Compared to Kazuo, who was so overwhelmed he couldn't speak just by watching from afar, Koji still maintained a casual demeanor.
Just watching her from afar, Kazuo couldn't help but wonder, which Trainer could possibly stand by her side?
The Emperor slowly stood before the podium, every movement of hers captivated the hearts of everyone below, not just the students, but even the Trainers standing by the side instinctively straightened their backs.
"To all newly admitted juniors, first, allow me, on behalf of the Tracen Student Council, to extend my sincerest congratulations. Welcome to Tresen Academy."
At this point, the Emperor smiled. Her tone was unhurried, and her demeanor was even very kind, an indescribable charisma that captivated everyone present.
The so-called 'art of the emperor' refers to the kingly aura and the perfectly controlled presence one possesses.
After a brief silence—
"Ah~~~ It's really the Emperor!"
"It's really Big Sister!"
"Kya!!!~~~ She's so cool!!!"
The students were instantly captivated by her charisma, one by one turning into fangirls and screaming.
Despite her exquisite beauty, with every smile and frown, not to mention men, even women would scream and fall for her.
Kazuo looked at the group of female students and couldn't help but feel a bit embarrassed.
However, Koji smiled and said, "Well, this is the Emperor's charisma. Even when it comes to Trainers, she chooses them herself. Rather than being guided, she is the one fit to guide others."
These few short sentences greatly shocked Kazuo, while the Emperor on the podium was already accustomed to such scenes.
—
Everything that followed was simply the Emperor leading everyone in the oath and introducing the Tresen Student Council, sincerely inviting the new female students to join the Student Council at the end.
The entire process took less than fifteen minutes, but at this rate, in a little while, this place might turn into a fan meeting for the Emperor alone.
After the Emperor, a representative chosen by the Academy's faculty gave a speech.
And the person who walked onto the stage was someone both Kazuo and Koji knew.
It was none other than Miss Toujou Hana.
There were seemingly more senior staff members than her, but Miss Toujou stood at the very front.
Perhaps sensing Kazuo's question, Koji grinned, shook his head, and laughed.
"Don't let her appearance fool you. Although I don't want to admit it, she is currently our Academy's ace Trainer."
"Eh!? Really?"
She only looked about five or six years older than him, yet this stern, serious senior had such immense power.
Thinking about it, when that old man replaced Koji with Miss Toujou as his instructor… could it have been for his own good?
No—
He must have arranged her to monitor him, right?
"Heh, Rigil is the team she leads. Which team do you think the Emperor currently belongs to?"
Kazuo was instantly silent. Miss Toujou, as a Trainer, was so amazing… Thinking about it, her attitude at the interview earlier made perfect sense.
"Oh, it's already her turn to speak. If I remember correctly, the welcoming ceremony is almost over. Let's quickly return to our original spot while we can."
"That… I've been meaning to ask," Kazuo said, looking down. The small platform, over four meters high, had lost the ladder they had brought from the sports storage at some point.
"How are we supposed to get down now?"
"...Ah, it's broken."