Chapter 516: Sword Princesss Stage (②)
“Surrender?”
Sonya was about to turn her head when Lois pulled her back: “Don’t move, you’re putting on your combat attire!”
The village girl straightened her back and asked, “Do they want me to voluntarily surrender?”
“Not surrender, it’s ‘retreat after using all your skills,’” Adelle explained. “Thousand Star Entertainment believes that if you get severely injured in a national broadcast, it will affect your audience appeal and reduce your commercial value. In contrast, if you retreat after recognizing the gap, it’ll leave a positive impression on everyone, which benefits you.”
“Indeed,” Lois said while attaching ornaments to Sonya. “There has never been a precedent for a contestant surrendering in the Meteor Trial finals.”
“That’s because most contestants are third or fourth-year students, and it might be their only chance to compete in the Meteor Trial finals. They can’t afford not to give it their all until the last moment. Moreover, the Starburst Guard, Griffin Squad, and Barrier Legion closely watch the College League. Quitting due to fear would seriously affect a battle sorcerer’s prospects,” Adelle explained. “But Sonya is different.”
“Sonya is just a first-year student, reaching the Meteor Trial finals is already a miracle. Even if she voluntarily quits, no one will look down on her. She still has her second, third, and fourth years. Next year, Dimy will graduate, and she can compete in the Meteor Trial again.”
The village girl had a thoughtful expression when Lois tightened the corset, causing her to instinctively puff out her chest.
Lois looked at the filled-out, bulging clothes with a puzzled expression: “Is my combat attire too small, or have you developed more?”