"Cough, cough, there was a minor hiccup, but it's not a big problem."
It was a big problem!
Julius looked a bit awkward, but still smiled gracefully, saying, "It's normal for everyone to be so surprised. After all, last year, the Black Bulls received an unprecedented negative 50 stars."
"But they've changed this year, making astonishing progress and achieving such results in one go. Especially their new members, who performed exceptionally well."
The Magic Emperor shouted down from the castle wall, "Hey! One person from the Black Bulls, come up!"
Adam looked at Asta next to him. This hot-blooded stubby/shorty was the Black Bulls' biggest contributor to winning second place this time.
The "idiot" collectively recognized by the Black Bulls!
"Adam, give Asta a push," Yami said with a smile.
"Hope you have a smooth landing."
Adam grabbed Asta, covered his whole body with the divine power of a bull, and directly threw him up.
"Ah!"
Watching Asta fly onto the stage, Hūhā's body trembled.
He had been secretly instructed by Klaus to announce the low-class status of Yuno and Asta on stage, so that the public would question their achievements, and then, after self-validation, stage a grand show of class-transcending aspiration.
Now, Hūhā didn't dare to at all. Behind him was that madman who defeated the beast, and he didn't dare to stand out anymore.
"These two guys, they can argue anywhere."
To prove the Black Bulls' achievements, Asta and Yuno put on a "performance." The Magic Emperor guided them slightly, and although it wasn't as good as a pre-rehearsed show, it still fully mobilized the public's enthusiasm.
As expected of the Magic Emperor, his crowd control ability was extremely strong!
"You're killing me with laughter!"
Adam couldn't stop laughing when he thought of Nozel's expression just now!
"Kid, what are you laughing at?"
"Yami Captain, just now..."
When Adam told Yami about it, the unhinged Captain immediately laughed, "Hahaha, that cold braided-hair guy actually made that kind of face. I'm definitely going to tease him later."
The power of the two in the crowd was no less than Leona's full-force attack.
People around them kept a good distance, as if they had encountered a missile, afraid of being caught in the blast.
On the stage, Nozel shivered. He had a feeling that something bad was about to happen to him.
No, it had already happened!
The Black Bulls had snatched his second place, and Yami would definitely laugh him to death.
"Damn it!"
Nozel clenched his fists. Ever since that man fell into a coma, nothing good had happened.
"The commendation ceremony has concluded successfully. Now, let's welcome the King to the stage."
With a wave of the Magic Emperor's hand, the supreme ruler of the Clover Kingdom, Augustus Kira Clover XIII, made a dazzling appearance.
"Come and praise this King!"
As soon as his distinctive quacking voice came out, there was dead silence below the stage. This strangely shaped King really had no prestige at all.
"I am the King, come and praise me quickly."
As the ruler of a nation, he was less polite on stage than Asta. He started to make a big fuss!
"Can't the Magic Emperor be King?"
"If only the Magic Emperor were King!"
Are they that bold?
Adam was a bit shocked. Were these people not even pretending anymore?
This made the clown on stage look even more ridiculous.
"Just bear with it! I still have to see Leona later!"
If Adam hadn't arranged to meet Leona later, he would have slipped away already. The interesting things were over, and all that was left was a King who couldn't perform. It was truly boring.
Thinking about it from a different perspective, this kind of mascot was the Magic Emperor's best "partner" under the current system of the Clover Kingdom.
"This King has an announcement to make. The Eye of the Midnight Sun's lair has been found by us."
Augustus Kira Clover XIII dropped a bombshell. He was going to select a group of elites from the Magic Knights to go and subjugate the Eye of the Midnight Sun.
"Is that reliable?"
Adam had already stopped listening to such baseless talk. If they haven't invaded your capital, which is even weaker than District 13, you should be celebrating!
Adam was reflecting on himself. His temper seemed to have become more volatile recently. Was this the influence of demonic power?
Or was his true nature being amplified!
"I don't want to be cut in half, so I'd better play it safe!"
..."Why is it the King choosing? We admire the Magic Emperor and the Captains, not the King!"
Under everyone's gaze, Asta on stage began a series of actions that shocked Adam. Yuno became his straight man, cooperating by his side.
"I still haven't heard of any achievements by the King. Yuno, have you?"
"No."
"Despite having such powerful magic, he hasn't done a single good thing for the citizens, right?"
"Mm."
"I don't have magic and don't know much, but I always feel that this King has no magnanimity and is especially petty..."
"Asta, mind the occasion. You can't speak the truth at a time like this."
Augustus Kira Clover XIII trembled all over, sweat dripping to the ground. What truth were these two unlucky fellows speaking in front of him!
"Execute them! Execute them immediately!"
The King pointed at Asta and Yuno and shouted.
"Oh my god, I wasn't ready yet?"
Adam was a bit incoherent. He really hadn't expected that Asta and Yuno were actually much more impressive than him.
Just as Adam looked shocked, the Magic Emperor stood in front of the King, asking the King to give him face and forgive Asta and Yuno.
The public below the stage was also quite shocked, but their point was that the King's performance did not meet their expectations.
In other words, they thought Asta was right, and the King was too petty instead.
"Royal Knights, I am also looking forward to it. Members of the Knight Order, let me witness your power!"
With a few words, the Magic Emperor calmed the furious King. The commendation ceremony came to an end, and Adam was going to look for his beloved wife.
"Huh! The ring is glowing!"
Adam made a surprising discovery: this Ruby Dragon Ring could actually guide him to find the person wearing the Phoenix Ring.
"She didn't reply when I spoke, she must have run off!"
Adam's mouth curved slightly upward. This hateful woman, after having her fill, immediately turned her back on him!
It really hurt the heart of a pure young man... Just below where the Magic Emperor and Asta were talking, Leona had a serious expression. She was currently lecturing the members of the Crimson Lion King. Ever since her idiotic younger brother fell into a coma, his subordinates had become so lazy.
In this star ranking, the Crimson Lion King actually ranked fifth, which she could not tolerate.
"You bastards!"
Leona punched Leo to the ground. She showed no mercy even to her own brother.
"Even when angry, Sister Leona is still so beautiful!"
Leona stiffened. She looked at Adam with disbelief, as if she had seen a ghost.
"Come with me!"
Amidst the bewildered gazes of the crowd, Leona grabbed Adam and rushed out.
"It's truly fiery..."
"Shut up!"