Shadows of the Deep Space
Chapter 203 Award Ceremony (Additional update for alliance leader Salted Fish Sage) (Fourth update)

Chapter 203: Chapter 203 Award Ceremony (Additional update for alliance leader Salted Fish Sage) (Fourth update)

An hour later.

A series of buses stopped at a plaza.

As the doors opened, Su Ming and the others stepped off the bus.

"Wow!"

At that moment, a chorus of surprised voices resounded.

Hearing this, Su Ming and the rest turned their heads and saw rows of stone steps stretching before them. These steps, built entirely out of white jade boulders, glowed with a cold radiance. What was most staggering was that the layers of steps climbed upwards, with no visible end in sight.

"Everyone, gather around!"

Vice Principal Fleck clapped his hands, directing everyone to line up in the formation they had used when entering the competition.

Su Ming then led Rhein and the others up.

Soon, the Imperial Court Academy’s team was neatly arranged, with Begfin, Irelia, and Oliver standing at the very front.

"Tidy up your appearances!"

Numerous teachers from the Imperial Court Academy instructed their students.

"Teacher, how many steps are there? Do we really have to climb them? Isn’t there an elevator or an escalator?"

A student curiously asked.

"Yes, how could there not be? But today, you can’t take the elevator or the escalator. You have to climb yourselves! Because the reporters will be filming you ascending to City Lord Mansion, it’s a rare opportunity!"

"A rare opportunity?"

"Although I shouldn’t be telling you this, some things need to be said. Being filmed will enhance your reputation, which will be very beneficial for your future."

"Aren’t we supposed to serve after graduation?"

"Yes, you are supposed to serve, but having a reputation makes a big difference. If you and another student have similar abilities, but one is famous and the other is not, when enlisting, various army corps will look up your profiles and prioritize those with fame."

"I understand."

...

Listening to other class teachers advising their students, Su Ming’s eyes then turned towards Mia.

Mia was smiling ear to ear, occasionally calculating something on her wrist device.

Su Ming couldn’t help but shake his head.

Before long, the competitors from all three schools were all lined up.

Begfin, Timi, and others led their teams onto the steps, ascending step by step!

At that time, professional photographers with their equipment tracked along both sides of the column, their cameras focused on the students.

Starlight City TV Station’s reporter Lin Si held a microphone, explaining with a smile.

"Dear viewers, we can now see the competing students stepping on the pristine Sky Ladder, heading towards the grand City Lord Mansion. At this moment, we are genuinely happy for them and also delighted that the Federation has such talented individuals..."

...

Su Ming and the others climbed the stone steps, step by step.

After what seemed like an eternity, they saw the majestic City Lord Mansion looming before them like an enormous mountain. The entire mansion was imposing, built from stone and mahogany, its roof adorned with golden tiles that gleamed dazzlingly under the sunlight. The solemn, vermilion gates bore the marks of centuries, imparting a profound impact on one’s soul.

"Quite magnificent, isn’t it?"

Su Ming exclaimed in awe.

"Of course, this mansion has a history of thousands of years. Though it’s called a City Lord Mansion, it was actually a palace in the past. However, I heard that many renovations had been done inside in recent years except for some precious historical relics and architecture; all else has been modernized."

Rhein informed Su Ming.

"Is that so? Have you been here before?"

Su Ming asked curiously.

Upon hearing Su Ming’s words, Rhein spoke with a rather impressive expression.

"Class leader, you think too highly of me. Can I just come to this place whenever I want? If it weren’t for the grace of the tournament, I wouldn’t even be able to touch the gate, let alone enter."

"That’s also true."

Su Ming thought for a moment and replied.

While Su Ming and Rhein were chatting casually, the team had already arrived at the front gate of the City Lord Mansion.

Numerous soldiers clad in exoskeleton armor stood in neat rows, saluting everyone.

People like Begfin nodded slightly and led the team inside.

The interior of the City Lord Mansion was exceptionally spacious., with the ground paved with rustic stone bricks and many green plants on both sides of the road.

Aside from that, Su Ming also saw many staff members carrying documents. As the team entered, they made way, their eyes revealing a look of envy.

Barring any unforeseen events, the students participating in this competition were likely to have bright futures, and they could almost certainly achieve success in various military legions.

Before long, Su Ming and the others arrived inside the City Lord Mansion at a palace-like auditorium constructed of bluestone.

Inside the auditorium, there were three adjacent seating areas. Each area had mahogany tables and carved wooden chairs, and each table was adorned with a steaming cup of tea.

The students from the three schools were seated in different areas.

"Wow, these chairs and tables are made of wood!"

"It’s real wood!"

"So luxurious."

...

One student after another exclaimed in amazement.

Su Ming touched the table and chairs and was also somewhat astonished, as they were indeed made of real wood. In this era, wooden items were exceedingly expensive, let alone mahogany.

At that moment, all the lights in the auditorium turned on, and a middle-aged man dressed in a white shirt, black suit, his hair meticulously combed and a stern look in his sharp eyes walked in from a side door and proceeded straight to the lectern in the auditorium.

"Silence, please!"

The middle-aged man spoke in a calm tone.

Immediately, the noisy auditorium gradually quieted down, and all eyes were focused on the man in front, with many whispering in surprise.

"Isn’t that Deputy City Lord Okens of Starlight City, who is also a senior executive?"

"Yeah, I didn’t expect him to host this award ceremony."

...

At that moment, Okens spoke in a solemn tone.

"Let me introduce myself, my name is Okens! I will be in charge of the tri-school competition award ceremony."

Upon hearing Okens’ words, everyone showed excited expressions, as the award presentation was finally about to start.

"Firstly, the champion of this tri-school competition is Imperial Court Academy, and I would now like to invite Vice Principal Fleck of Imperial Court Academy to come up and receive the award." freēwebnovel.com

Vice Principal Fleck walked toward the auditorium with a beaming smile, showing none of his earlier anxiety.

He soon reached Okens, and at that moment, a fair-skinned woman dressed in work attire approached Okens’ side, carrying a tray with a crystal trophy engraved with "Tri-School Competition Champion—Imperial Court Academy," and a check.

Okens first handed the trophy to Fleck and then picked up the check to formally announce.

"This tri-school competition was supported by Starlight City, Rain Capital, and Sky Dome City. For this, the three cities specially prepared a prize of 30 billion Federation dollars for the winning school, and now congratulations to Imperial Court Academy!"

"Thank you!"

As Vice Principal Fleck received the check, his mouth was almost too wide to close from smiling so broadly.

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