Chapter 437: Invitation to the Show
This time was a miss; there must be a traitor among the crowd giving away the secrets.
Oh no, to be precise, the entire crowd was basically a bunch of traitors.
That’s how news agencies work, pretty simple if you just go with the crowd.
Many people might not submit a report for a tiny reward, but they’ll definitely jump at the chance to share something amusing—it’s all about the joy of sharing!
Kind of like those folks who love to forward chat logs in a group chat.
Of course, there’s also the chance those logs might involve various scandals.
For these people, the Feihua News Agency is a paradise.
After all, it’s anonymous; all reports are published under the agency’s name.
This is probably the primary reason why the Feihua News Agency gets bashed day in and day out yet still stands tall.
In terms of information flow within the academy and entertainment for the students, it holds a massive chunk.
Even though this particular search turned out empty-handed, it opened up new avenues for Yuliya, maybe even a chance to track them all down.
“Kaise, what’s up? Did you remember the names written up top? Who are the usual suspects? And most importantly, what was the name of the last person?”
“The last one was Elvin, he just left. I need to think about the regulars; I’ll write them down for you shortly.”
Kaise’s memory is fantastic, but there are way too many names, so she needs to sort through them.
“Okay, no rush.”
With thousands of students on campus across all grades, including those staying behind, searching isn’t exactly a walk in the park.
Not to mention the upperclassmen are all busy with their stuff, making it even trickier to pin anyone down.
If push came to shove, Yuphilia could check the Feihua News Agency under her instructor identity and potentially spend some time digging for answers.
But she was a newcomer, after all, and didn’t know the other instructors well enough to poke around freely.
Now that she has specific names, things became much easier.
In the afternoon, Yuliya went about her normal classes.
When classes were nearing their end, Yuphilia managed to dig up some info.
Elvin, a second-year student from the Martial Arts Academy.
Details about his dormitory were also noted.
Heading directly to the boys’ dorm to find him would probably be inappropriate—besides bothering others, would he even return to the dorm?
No matter, she managed to find his class schedule. The Martial Arts Academy has classes that students generally can’t skip, and one was coming up next Tuesday.
She was sure to find him then.
The hustle to track down the Feihua News Agency had its reasons for Yuliya, and it wasn’t just about those two reports.
Saint Felis Academy granted students considerable autonomy.
The Feihua News Agency’s Saint Felis Daily is the most widespread and popular paper on campus, meaning they greatly influence the public opinion within the school.
This power is far larger than most would imagine.
Add to that their access to remarkably strong information channels.
This kind of organization is definitely one Yuliya needs to get in touch with.
With things set up, it was time to slack off.
Just as she was about to kick back, trouble came knocking.
The visitor was a student council member named Veila.
Seeing the flyer Veila handed her, Yuliya frowned: “Are you asking me to participate in the academy’s welcoming party program?”
“Exactly! It’s this Sunday at six o’clock. I’m here to invite Riya; I believe her appearance will stir up excitement among the freshmen.”
“But I’m also a freshman!”
Shouldn’t I be the one being welcomed? Why do I have to peddle my charms to welcome others?
What was supposed to be a nice relaxing event suddenly turned her into someone putting on a show for others.
Now, Yuliya was resolutely against this!
“Haha, Riya, of course, you’re a freshman, but we always advocate that once you enter Saint Felis Academy, you’re like family. With such a good stage presented, it’s only natural to think of the freshmen.”
“Do you know how grand our stage is? The opportunity to perform here is incredibly rare! Once you’re up on that welcome stage, you gain access to any instructor or organization within the academy. And…”
Veila went on and on, listing a pile of perks.
But Yuliya was way too familiar with this kind of talk.
Just a load of hot air! She’s done this many times herself.
So, do these benefits even matter?
In her evaluation, they had some worth but not much.
For someone like Yuliya, who was keen on slacking off and finding a cozy spot to chill, they were utterly useless.
So, you think you can just sway me? Not a chance!
But Yuliya also knew that this senior was just following orders from higher-ups to recruit her; a simple rejection would surely lead to endless pestering.
“Hey, can I ask if there are any requirements for performing on stage?”
Veila’s eyes lit up; she didn’t expect it to be so easy to lock it down.
“Haha, no requirements! It’s all quite simple. Honestly, as long as you get up there, it’ll be a hit!”
“Well then, I’ll perform something I excel at.”
“Oh? What is it?”
Yuliya clapped her hands, a little too excited: “Explosions!”
“Oh? Wait, explosions? The kind that goes boom?”
“Yup, exactly.”
“Tell me, what’s your relation to the ‘Boom Boom Club’?”
“Not much,” Yuliya responded, “I just watched their performance a few days ago and thought it was subpar—certainly not as big of a blast as I can deliver, and their sound was weak.”
“Honestly, I’ve been looking for a spot to blow things up lately but haven’t found one. So this stage you’re talking about suits me just fine. This is a skill I’ve honed and perfected, guaranteed to impress you and all the other students!”
“Wait, wait,” Veila interrupted, “Riya, can’t you pick a different act? Something like a simple dance or singing—that’d be more suitable.”
“Don’t worry, it’s not dangerous! I trust the academy’s security measures; even advanced to super-level magic could handle it!”
Wait… just how powerful are we talking about here?
“Uh, Riya, you don’t have to go through all that hassle. Just a simple dance, singing, or even reciting would be fine.”
“Senior, it’s not hassle at all! I’ve been preparing for this! It’s my passion that I’ve dedicated the most time to researching. As for dancing, singing, or reciting, I’m not too good at any of those.”
Veila took a step back, alarmed.
What exactly are you planning on doing?
“Uh… okay, Riya, I get it now. We’ve noted your program and will submit it for approval. But you know, the chance to perform on stage is incredibly precious, and requires careful arrangement. If your act gets approved, I’ll get back to you.”
“Yep, thanks a lot, senior! I’ll let you get back to your duties, goodbye?”
“Goodbye!”
Yuliya waved goodbye with a smile as Veila left.
Didn’t that just work as a rejection?
At almost the same time, Yuphilia also got approached by the student council, equally being invited to the welcome party.
Her first reaction was to refuse.
But then again, it suddenly didn’t seem so bad to give it a shot.
She already had an idea for a performance brewing in her mind.
She and Yuliya differed greatly in their personalities.
