Destiny Mission of game 'Star Ring'-Chapter 1597 - 1272: Opening Ceremony 2

"Ladies and gentlemen, I am the NCO Hela Li who will guide this opening ceremony. Once the ceremony begins, you must follow my instructions. Whoever is called to appear, must appear; make sure nothing goes amiss."

"Understood, why is it so troublesome?"

Some of the military officers participating frowned and said.

"Ladies and gentlemen, please bear with us, these are last-minute additions. Originally, everyone was supposed to make a brief appearance, listen to a speech from Lord Icaroya, and the opening ceremony would be over. But for some reason, the higher-ups suddenly overturned that plan."

Hela Li was almost frantic, as every participant here outranked her.

She was even cautious in her breathing, afraid of offending them.

Click!

At this moment, mechanical spheres floating in the air above the venue started to work.

Brilliant lights illuminated the venue.

Immediately after, all holographic capture spheres officially began capturing images of the entire venue, broadcasting live.

Consequently, two tower-like viewing platforms, extending into space, were elevated on the main stars of both the Laurel Kingdom and the Mechanical Empire.

The viewing platforms were equipped with two facilities: one for 360-degree holographic projection, and another for individual viewing lenses.

At this time, over seventy percent of the population of Star Ring City and its affiliated nations were watching this rare grand opening ceremony through various channels.

As everyone anticipated.

Icaroya appeared on stage, wearing a black starry gown, her demeanor proud, her movements elegant.

Behind her, followed an elderly man, half of whose body was cybernetically enhanced, clad in a black dragon-patterned robe, exuding a powerful aura, along with a woman wearing a white laurel robe, adorned with a laurel crown, possessing an outstanding temperament and graceful appearance.

These two were none other than Emperor Isaac from the Mechanical Empire and Queen Haven from the Laurel Kingdom.

As Icaroya made her appearance, representatives from various nations gave enthusiastic applause.

Through the holographic broadcast, viewers exclaimed excitedly.

"It’s Lord Icaroya!"

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It’s important to note that Lord Icaroya, as the supreme ruler of Star Ring City, has historically appeared only on very grand and important occasions.

As the nation was in a fervor, Haven stepped forward to act as the host, officially announcing.

"The opening ceremony is about to begin, now please welcome the participants to enter!"

In an instant, mechanical spheres floating mid-air adjusted themselves.

At this moment, under the public’s gaze, Griros stepped out.

Haven began to introduce.

"What you now see stepping out is Griros from the Mechanical Empire, who serves as a Vice Admiral in Star Ring City and is one of the seven candidates for the Royal Order."

A cheer erupted on the scene, excitedly shouting.

"Griros!"

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"Next up is Luqi from the Mechanical Empire, serving as a Colonel in Star Ring City, also one of the seven candidates for the Royal Order."

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Backstage.

Su Mo, watching one by one as people stepped out, felt a little nervous.

Of course, it wasn’t out of fear, mainly because the cheers outside were too loud, and he feared an awkward silence if it went quiet when it was his turn.

Soon, the first six candidates had all appeared.

Notably, aside from two from the Mechanical Empire and one from the Laurel Kingdom.

The remaining two candidates were Colonel Kaban from Dinova Kingdom in the First Birthplace, and Colonel Weixi from the Vast Kingdom in the Second Birthplace.

Their reputations were somewhat lacking, and not many were optimistic about them.

"Commander Su Mo, it’s your turn, hurry up and go out."

Hela Li hurriedly said to Su Mo.

"Okay."

Su Mo tidied his collar and walked out with a stern step.

As he walked out, countless spotlights instantly focused on him.

"Now entering from Federation Government is Su Mo, serving as a Colonel in Star Ring City..."

At this moment, Su Mo’s image was given a large close-up.

The audience at the venue gave sparse applause.

Clap! Clap!

Unfortunately, the number of Federation representatives invited on-site was limited.

However, at the Laurel Kingdom viewing platform, Sun Li and others waved flags excitedly and shouted.

"Su Mo!"

"It’s Su Mo!"

.....

"He’s our contestant...."

At that moment, the audience on Earth Star watching also shouted excitedly.

Soon, Su Mo joined the lineup and stood at the designated position.

"Next are the captain selection participants, the first entrant is from the Immortal Empire, Reoter...."

Haven continued to read out.

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Half an hour later, all 48 captain selection participants and the 7 Royal Order candidates had entered.

They arranged themselves neatly in formation.

At this time, Haven respectfully stepped back, while Icaroya’s cold gaze swept over each participant present.

Those who met her gaze felt immense pressure.

Yet none of them flinched in their gaze.

"You are the best of the best, handpicked from Star Ring City. I believe most of you think you are qualified to serve as one of the Royal Order of Twelve Knights. However, there’s only one vacancy, meaning only one of you will stand in the end. The world is a realistic place; a koi leaping over the dragon gate becomes a victor, while those who fail to leap become failures. History remembers victors, not the defeated. The opportunity is before you now. Whether you can seize it depends on your skills."

Icaroya said with overwhelming pressure.

Listening to Icaroya’s speech, Su Mo couldn’t help but feel a sense of urgency.

Icaroya then coldly declared, "For the winner, Star Ring City never holds back. I hereby announce that the one who ultimately wins will receive the sixth seat title, the title of Earl of Star Ring City, special privileges, 30 trillion Star Coins in support funds, and the Thunder God’s Spear!"

Upon hearing Icaroya’s words, Su Mo’s eyes lit up.

"30 trillion Star Coins, Thunder God’s Spear!"

All participants present started to breathe heavily; each one’s gaze became eager and ambitious.

The audience was also in an uproar, startled by the high rewards.

The 30 trillion Star Coin reward, which had circulated online, wasn’t particularly surprising. But the Thunder God’s Spear, truly requiring merit to exchange, was.

Even veteran members of the Royal Order had few who could afford to exchange for it.

This as a reward was extraordinarily generous.

Even the dullest can see this supports the newly promoted Royal Order members, something rarely offered.

"I declare, the competition is officially underway!"

Icaroya announced with a wave of her hand.

The audience representatives all stood and applauded enthusiastically.

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After the announcement, Icaroya immediately turned and left, leaving only Emperor Isaac from the Mechanical Empire and Queen Haven from the Laurel Kingdom.