As the first rays of sunlight gently bathed every corner of Academy City, the city gradually awakened, brimming with vitality.
Inside Magic Feather Fantasy, the scene resembled a massive beehive, with staff bustling like diligent bees, meticulously conducting the final preparations for the debut stage.
At this moment, everyone was moving the props and equipment used in last night’s rehearsal to the main stage at City Square.
According to Matthew, holding the debut stage at Magic Feather Fantasy would be too small-scale-there wouldn’t be enough live audience to create the right atmosphere.
So… the venue for the debut stage was set at the main stage of Academy City’s central square.
Compared to the smaller rented stage Matthew had previously used, this main stage was as large as an entire magic disc arena-equivalent to half a football field in Su Nian’s past life.
Su Nian rose early and stood by her window, gazing down at the awakening city, her heart a mix of excitement and nervousness.
She knew today’s debut stage held extraordinary significance for both Magic Feather Fantasy and herself.
It was their first step toward glory and a crucial opportunity to gather strength and reputation for her vengeance against the Horned Demon.
She had carefully selected an exquisite magical gown crafted from top-tier silk, embroidered with intricate arcane runes.
Her perfectly smooth golden hair cascaded like fairy-tale princesses, radiating elegance and charm.
Stepping out of her room, Su Nian moved down the hallway with confident, graceful strides.
When she reached the main hall of Magic Feather Fantasy, it was already abuzz with lively chatter and activity.
Amy and Lise immediately rushed over upon seeing her.
“Captain Su Nian, you look as radiant as the Goddess of Light today!”
Amy exclaimed, her eyes sparkling with admiration.
“Yeah, Captain! We’re going to blow everyone away today!” Lise added enthusiastically, pumping her fists with fighting spirit.
“Thank you. Is everyone ready?”
Su Nian asked with a smile, her voice clear and melodious, ringing through the hall like silver chimes.
“All set just waiting for the show to start!” Amy replied confidently, her face glowing with anticipation.
“Then let’s head to City Square!” Su Nian declared, raising her hand toward their performance venue.
“Woo-hoo!”
The group cheered in unison.
A massive curtain now concealed the main stage at City Square.
The Magic Feather Fantasy team fine-tuned their equipment and props as time ticked by.
The debut performance was scheduled for one hour after dusk-the moment when night first fell and people were most relaxed after dinner.
As the time approached, the square had already gathered a dense crowd.
People flocked from all directions, packing the plaza to capacity.
They buzzed with anticipation, eagerly discussing the upcoming show.
“I heard Magic Feather Fantasy has an incredibly powerful magical girl idol.”
“Good heavens I’ve never seen mages perform song and dance before!”
“We’re in for a real treat today!”
“Absolutely! Rumor says they incorporate actual magic into their performance-it’s gonna be spectacular!”
“Will that woman from the posters make an appearance?”
Backstage, Su Nian and her team made their final preparations.
Taking a deep breath, Su Nian steadied her nerves.
She closed her eyes, silently reviewing every detail of the dance moves and magic spells in her mind.
Finally, night fell, and the magical lights in the city square illuminated the entire stage as bright as day.
At the same time.
On Matthew’s side, he directed three people to simultaneously aim their crystal recording orbs at the stage.
One of the orbs captured a wide shot, while the other two focused on close-ups and mid-range shots.
The three feeds seamlessly switched on the projection screens broadcasting live across all 32 cities.
The performance was about to begin, and the audience fell silent, the air thick with tension and anticipation.
As stirring music swelled, the massive curtains slowly parted.
The melody of Let It Go began to play, and the curtains seemed to be drawn back by an invisible hand.
The entire venue instantly became as silent as an empty valley.
Let It Go was making its debut on the public stage as an original song from Magic Feather Fantasy.
Su Nian stood gracefully at the center of the stage, like a lone snow lotus untouched by the mundane world, exuding an ethereal and peerless beauty.
Her golden hair, as radiant as sunlight piercing through clouds, cascaded smoothly down her back, the ends slightly curled and occasionally swaying in the breeze like rippling golden waves.
Her skin was as fair as snow, delicate like the finest mutton-fat jade, with a faint rosy glow reminiscent of petals glistening with morning dew in spring.
Her eyes were like deep blue pools adorned with stars-clear, bright, and shimmering with the mysteries of an entire galaxy, captivating with every glance.
Her lips, naturally red like ripe cherries, curved into a faint yet confident smile, as if capable of dispelling all the gloom in the world.
As Su Nian parted her lips, her voice flowed like a crystal-clear mountain spring pure, ethereal, and soothing, instantly calming the restless hearts of the audience.
When her melodious voice first echoed through the air, seasoned music connoisseurs, who had heard countless compositions, immediately recognized the extraordinary nature of this piece, as if they were listening to celestial harmonies from the heavens.
It was an entirely novel rhythm, yet it possessed an irresistible charm that struck straight to the soul, leaving listeners spellbound.
At this moment, audiences scattered across the 32 cities of the Western Continent seemed bound by an enigmatic musical spell, completely immersed in the performance.
It was as if they had fallen into a sweet dream, quietly listening to the fairy-like maiden’s poetic singing.
As the song’s rhythm progressed like a lively stream, Su Nian’s slender hands began to dance gracefully.
In an instant, magical elements heeded her call, gathering from all directions.
They swiftly condensed at her fingertips, transforming into delicate, translucent ice crystals-pure and pristine like the first snow of winter gently drifting downward, enchanting the senses like a dream.
Simultaneously, the stage floor, secretly enchanted by Su Nian, gradually became covered in ice and snow at a visible pace.
Ice sculptures sprouted like bamboo shoots after rain, arranged in an exquisite, fairytale-like ice castle.
And there, winding like crystal ribbons, were the gleaming ice staircases, shimmering brilliantly under the stage lights.
The dancers of Magic Feather Fantasy flitted like playful sprites in the snow, their pristine white costumes crafted from cloud-like fabric, their movements so light they seemed to dance upon the wind.
Su Nian’s voice soared higher and more passionate, like a triumphant war horn blaring toward victory, her magic growing ever more powerful in response.
For a moment, the blizzard raged like a roaring, mountainous wave, snowflakes and ice crystals swirling wildly in the gale.
Yet miraculously, the violent storm seemed shielded by a gentle barrier, leaving the dancers unharmed while adding a breathtaking, awe- inspiring grandeur to the performance.
“Let it go!”
“♬ Let it go!”
At the climax, Su Nian pushed her magic to its limits, a dazzling ice rainbow arched over the stage, fireworks of fire magic bursting in the air, meeting the fervent gazes of the audience below.
For that moment, the world transformed into a dreamlike kingdom of ice and snow.
Su Nian led the performers in their final bow.
As this fantastical scene unfolded before the crowd, the audience was first struck speechless, as if time itself had paused for the sheer beauty before them.
Then, thunderous applause, cheers, and whistles erupted, merging into a tidal wave of sound that swept across the entire square.
“Incredible!”
“Absolutely stunning! What kind of divine performance is this?!”
“Magic Feather Fantasy lives up to its name! The fusion of magic and dance is just perfection!”
“By the Goddess of Light, this is the most flawless performance I’ve ever seen.”
“My god, a show like this… and I got to watch it for free?”
“That magical girl idol… Su Nian, she’s so beautiful, like… a dancing sprite!”
“Su Nian is practically the Snow Goddess incarnate! I’ve never seen a stage this breathtaking in my life!”
Squares across 33 cities-Silvermoon City, Red Maple City, Holy City, and the neutral city of Laiya-were packed with people, all witnessing the awe-inspiring performance clearly through projection crystals.
Even those not physically present were utterly captivated, as if transported to the Academy City, sharing in the wonder and magnificence.
In that moment, the names Magic Feather Fantasy and magical girl idol Su Nian resounded across the entire Western Continent.
Below the stands, Chu Tian only realized it when the song reached its climax.
A flicker of shock and understanding passed through his eyes.
This song… it’s an English song from Earth. How is it here?
Questions swirled in his mind.
Could it be…?
Recalling the many mysteries surrounding Su Nian-her sudden rise as a mage, her inexplicable teleportation abilities, even her participation in an idol group despite being a mage…
Piece by piece, the clues connected in Chu Tian’s mind.
He finally understood this girl before him was likely a transmigrator, just like him.
Not only that, she must also possess some unknown method of gaining power.
Now, Chu Tian stared at the radiant magical girl idol on stage, listening to the crowd’s cheers and praise.
The deeply buried desires for possession and conquest ignited like dry tinder, blazing fiercely and growing increasingly difficult to extinguish.
Since she was like him, someone from beyond this world-they would be perfectly suited for each other.
Compared to that time when he had imprisoned Su Nian in the Monster Forest.
If he could ruthlessly trample this magical girl idol who stood atop the clouds, force her to kneel humiliatingly before him, and make her serve him, calling him master…
Wouldn’t that be far more entertaining?