DKIE CH101: Extra III

The proposal topic dominated the trending charts for a full month.

It wasn’t until the change of seasons that the first variety talent show on the Saint-Demon Continent officially launched, finally giving the community another hot topic.

Nearly one hundred thousand contestants, after fierce auditions in various regions, the top one hundred entered the finals.

On that day, the entire continent broadcasted it live. The brightly colored grand stage was filled with countless recording stones, and the audience seats below were completely full.

The judges’ table, sandwiched between the stage and the audience, was shrouded in shadow.

Among them, the high elf didn’t even bother to act, directly asking coldly, “What kind of garbage did they even select?”

Eight out of ten notes were off-key, and the other two were wavering.

The merman judge next to him said in a low voice, “The votes are fine, it’s just that there are a few exceptions in the regional voting.”

For example, the geniuses who stood out through their topics and personas.

The high elf asked coldly, “Where’s the topic value in this one now?”

Average looks, average singing and acting.

Before he could finish asking, he already had the answer.

After the contestant finished singing, he was panting heavily, his eyes red. “…Today, it seems like I’m standing on stage alone, but actually, there are four of us.”

High elf: “What, is he a necromancer too?”

The other judges said nothing. That mouth was as if it had been dipped in poison.

“Grandpa, little sister, little brother, Kaka, did you see that?”

The high elf closed his eyes. After a long while, he asked speechlessly, “…Who is Kaka?”

“I heard it’s a classmate from the Magic Academy who gave him a gugu egg when he was at his most helpless.”

The Saint-Demon Continent doesn’t believe in tears, but this only applies to mages.

The empathy of ordinary people was not bad. In this era where sob stories were not yet rampant, the effect was surprisingly good.

The merman transmitted his thoughts with a headache, “I heard he has a lot of supporters. If we give him a low score, will the audience rush to our community accounts to flame us? This might implicitly involve the current issue of equal rights.”

He couldn’t help but glance at Cullen, the special guest commentator for this competition. Should he wait for the other to reveal his score before scoring himself?

Anyway, he wasn’t going to be the one to stick his neck out.

However, as the biggest sponsor, Cullen was not in a hurry to reveal his score. He just calmly straightened the wrinkles on his cuffs, then stood up and said:

“Today, there is also a special guest who will send their blessings from off-site.”

“Everyone, please look at the big screen.”

The lights on the stage dimmed slightly, and all the audience’s attention subconsciously focused on the front.

Before long, an unexpected face appeared on the screen.

“Hello everyone, I’m Luka.”

The whole audience was stunned at first. After rubbing their eyes hard to make sure they weren’t mistaken, they burst into loud cheers.

“It’s Luka! His Excellency Luka.”

“Ahhh, my eternal god! It was totally worth buying scalped tickets.”

“Scalper, I will love you one more time!”

“Who loves scalpers? I’ll slap you awake every time I see you.”

The venue was filled with a mixture of voices, and the fiery atmosphere continued to rise.

Appearing before them now was the most successful living legend of the continent to date!

Although it was a pre-recorded blessing video, everyone was still very excited, and many took out their terminals to try and take a photo with the big screen from a distance.

“First, I wish the ‘Starlight’ program greater and greater success, providing a stage for more contestants with dreams.”

Amidst the long-lasting applause, the music in the video suddenly turned sad.

“…I know the value of dreams better than anyone. From a young age, my mother left me, and my father didn’t care, busy adopting other demons’ children. After I came of age, I was exiled to a realm full of ferocious beasts…”

It was a story that didn’t need much embellishment, focusing on the theme that no one in his family was a good person.

To sum it up, pain, so much pain!

After the three-minute memoir ended, the venue was so quiet you could hear a pin drop. Everyone seemed to have fallen into sadness along with him.

The lights became bright again, and Cullen looked at the contestant.

The contestant was sweating profusely.

In the face of the previous content, no amount of misery was enough!

His sob story relied on a poor family background but having the love of relatives. The Demon King, however, took it to another level. His family was wealthy but full of melodrama, focusing on the real-life slaughter within a large family.

Sure enough, the judges coldly and ruthlessly showed their scores all at once.

A low score that perfectly matched his on-site performance was displayed. Just as some fans in the audience were about to argue, Luka’s words echoed in their minds, and they suddenly felt the contestant’s complaints were tasteless.

His parents were alive, just a little poor and didn’t support his musical dream. Other than that… there wasn’t much else.

The television station had placed the controversial contestants in roughly the same time slot.

After one was sent off, the next one was even more of a heavyweight. His singing was average, and his dancing was an absolute disaster.

The contestant himself even smiled sweetly halfway through his dance.

Judges: “…”

Casting aside the prejudice of the “strength party,” they started to laugh.

It couldn’t be helped.

Unlike the traditional cold beauty, this contestant, when he smiled, revealed a kind of innocent charm.

This newly appeared contestant was beautiful and knew it, confidently starting his speech: “Although I still have many shortcomings, I believe that diligence can make up for lack of skill.”

What he was compensating for was, for example, his temperament and looks.

He looked at Cullen, the richest person present, and gave a winning smile.

Cullen: “At ease.”

“?”

“Attention.”

The contestant did as he was told, confused.

Cullen: “About-face.”

The big screen was still showing a casual pose of Luka. This overwhelming beauty was impactful no matter how many times you saw it.

Contestant: “…”

To use the words of modern people, when an internet celebrity and a real star stand together, the difference is often huge.

In the tragic comparison scene, the judges once again showed low scores one by one.

With the previous examples, the following contestants focused more on their stage performance, and everything returned to normal.

Only then did Cullen slowly say to the other judges, “Before organizing the talent show, Luka was already prepared.”

For every difficult problem, there was basically a template to refer to.

The other judges looked at each other. No wonder he could so smoothly play the Holy Court and the former Demon King to death. This was predicting all predictions.

The merman judge suddenly said, “I heard His Excellency Luka went to the Elf Island and seemed to have passed by the Merman Clan.”

Otherwise, he might have been able to come to the scene in person. What a pity.

Elf Island.

After the construction of the various cities got on track, Luka finally got a chance to breathe. Recently, he had been visiting friends and relatives accompanied by Quill.

Because they shared a common hobby, he stayed on the Elf Island for two more days. At this moment, he was watching the talent show with the Elf King, commenting on the contestants’ performances from afar.

“Contestant number thirty-four sings well.”

It was rare to have a good student with real talent.

Elf King: “He’s okay.”

The show adopted a mentor-student system. High-scoring students could get a week of free training from a mentor. The merman and the high elf were currently competing for this student.

Noticing that Luka was watching intently, the Elf King casually asked, “Are you thinking of taking on a student too?”

It had been a long time since he had watched a talent show. Luka, who was starting to miss the past, shivered. “Of course not. I’d have to provide for their retirement and burial.”

“…”

Quill nodded in agreement. “Students are very difficult to raise.”

Relying on his diary to teach and solve doubts, almost all his former students were dead.

The Elf King’s attention shifted from the show. He was a little surprised that a necromancer would actually take on disciples.

For some reason, he felt something was off. What did he mean by “students”? It sounded like more than one.

Considering the other’s dark racial attributes, to avoid the answer causing mental pollution, the Elf King did not press for details.

He asked about another matter.

“When are you two planning to hold the wedding? I’ll have the Wisdom Tree mentally prepare.”

The proposal incident last time had once paralyzed the Wisdom Tree.

Watching TV had almost made him forget about the important business. Luka smiled awkwardly.

The next second, he directly took out a carefully prepared card. “Actually, I came this time to deliver the invitation.”

The density of the green fluorescence in the air suddenly increased, dancing erratically.

The Wisdom Tree’s divine sense spread throughout the island, obviously receiving the news synchronously.

Luka brainwashed himself. Look how happy His Excellency the Wisdom Tree is. I’m getting married, and it’s over there singing and dancing.

After completing the hypnosis, he said with a smile, “Thank you for the blessings.”

The points of light in the air danced even more miraculously.

The Elf King looked at the invitation. “You’re really… quite fast.”

Fast in cultivation, fast in becoming a god, fast in getting married. The rhythm master of the modern era.

“But the ceremony is delayed until forty days later?” After confirming he hadn’t misread the date, the Elf King was puzzled.

Mentioning this, Luka couldn’t help but show a hint of difficulty.

“Actually, we haven’t thought about how to do it yet.”

He didn’t want to be too ostentatious. For Luka, rather than going through those tedious procedures, he preferred a family-style wedding. The entire wedding venue would only be seated with his close friends and family.

Warm, comfortable, with the faint candlelight reflecting on the blessed faces.

But this was too difficult to achieve. Luka had made too many powerful friends. If they all traveled at the same time, it would definitely attract many reporters who would risk their lives for a story.

Elf King: “Not difficult. With demon stone as the base, ten thousand buildings can converge into a floating island. Then set up barriers on all four sides to cover it from prying eyes.”

Luka’s eyelid twitched. “It’s just a wedding, no need for major construction.”

How ugly would that look in the history books.

The Elf King thought again and offered another feasible solution. “Why not ask the Wisdom Tree?”

Luka immediately looked at him with the eyes of someone looking at a genius. That one was the master of the theory faction.

It’s just that the Wisdom Tree didn’t seem to be in a good mood right now. Just as Luka was hesitating, a huge green shadow was suddenly projected into the palace. In an instant, the virtual image of the tree almost covered every corner.

The Wisdom Tree’s divine sense had actually taken the initiative to appear first.

“My little friend, I wish you a happy wedding in advance.”

“I have a plan.”

For some reason, the Wisdom Tree’s demeanor changed too quickly. The Elf King had a bad premonition.

A flash of light, and a seemingly small leaf landed. It was as large as a lone boat, and on it was written the solution.

Luka saw a few large words and was stunned.

“A blind box wedding?”

Hearing this, Quill was also a little surprised. What did that mean?

The Wisdom Tree never spoke in riddles. The next page was a more detailed explanation.

Solution: Entrust the wedding planning to the friends and family. The newlyweds only need to attend on the wedding day.

This way, it creates a sense of anticipation for the couple, while the guests get a full sense of participation.

Advantage: Avoids the couple arguing and getting frustrated over wedding details, and effectively solves the problem of a deserted venue after the guests finish eating. As planners, they have to carefully check every last detail of the entire event.

Disadvantage: Prone to monetary disputes. Participating guests need to have ample time.

• (It has been verified that all participating parties are so rich they only have money and time left, so there is no corresponding problem)
  
• (The relevant solution has been synchronized for you to user Hollow Valley, user Seal the Deal, user One-Hammer-Deal, user Cub is the Best, user Pure Lily…)
  

From the Saint to the Dwarven Chieftain to the Dragon Clan and Lilian, it was a non-discriminatory coverage.

The Elf King was standing right next to him, and his terminal was also ringing non-stop.

【Your friend Luka is about to hold a wedding. As a close friend, are you willing to participate?】

The domineering tree’s forced moral blackmail.

Elf King: “…”

He really wanted to strangle the version of himself from a minute ago that had told Luka to go ask.

“That’s better.”

After doing all this, the Wisdom Tree’s soul was purified. It couldn’t be the only one to bear the seismic wave of the wedding alone.

Luka finally came back to his senses and expressed his deep admiration. “What a unique answer.”

Even more unexpected than X-pedia.

A tree for ten years, wood for a thousand. This was a true spirit!

However, Luka himself was not the type to like troubling others. He was about to send a message saying not to force it, but he was two seconds too slow. He had just typed halfway when the others’ discussion group was already created.

He was pulled in.

【Hollow Valley】: Interesting.
【One-Hammer-Deal】: Seconded.
【Flying Dragon in the Sky & Cub is the Best & a series of dragons】: Interesting.

A flood of “interesting” filled the screen.

Luka: Can’t you change your catchphrase?

After Lilian and Cullen joined the group, the style became much more normal. After expressing their excitement and blessings, they made a summary statement:

[By pooling our wisdom, we can definitely bring an unparalleled experience to the newlyweds!! [Flower][Applause][Dancing]]

Then, for confidentiality, Luka was removed from the discussion group.

He came in a hurry and left in a hurry.

“…”

Staring at the removal notification, after a long while, Luka looked at Quill and mouthed: It should be reliable, right?

This was the same principle as making a movie. A great director might be able to handle it with ease. If several great directors collaborated at the same time, the result could be a mess.

Quill nodded.

The Elf Clan’s music, the Dragon Clan’s financial power, the Saint’s balance, the Dwarf Clan’s craftsmanship… Lilian and Cullen’s down-to-earth nature. There should be no possibility of failure.

Hearing him say that, Luka was relieved.

Beside him, the Elf King thought about it and also felt it wouldn’t be difficult. At that time, everyone could just contribute their strengths.

So they happily started watching the talent show together again.

Because he was getting married, Luka ended his break and started to handle some work in advance.

When focused on work, he quickly calmed down.

Quill was the exact opposite. This necromancer, who had been single for as long as he had lived, seemed to be suffering from pre-wedding anxiety as the wedding date approached.

He paced back and forth thirty thousand steps a day.

Luka said lightly, “The cartoon starts at seven o’clock. Be good, you go watch it first.”

Quill coldly emphasized, “I’m not that childish.”

Then he sat down by the television, seriously watching “Journey to the West.” After watching just the beginning, Quill suddenly turned his head and asked:

“What if our wedding is crashed by mindless demon beasts?”

Luka said faintly, “They won’t choose a location where there are demon beasts.”

Quill: “But they might choose a blessed land full of heavenly treasures. The possibility of wild animals transforming after eating the treasures cannot be ruled out.”

It was easy to get a handle on Quill.

Luka didn’t even lift his head. “If you’re really worried, go ask.”

But Teacher Yu turned into a contrarian today. “It will ruin the sense of anticipation.”

“Then go ask the Astrologer to read your recent fortune.” Luka seemed to have been waiting for this sentence, smilingly handing over a stack of work plans. “Coincidentally, I was recently planning to invite him to join the short video platform.”

Horoscopes and such will definitely be very popular among young people.

The contrarian Yu was instantly suppressed.

Quill set off immediately.

Traveling by starlight, he arrived at his destination at the fastest speed, timing it perfectly for the evening.

The stars were very bright tonight, scattered like brilliant lighthouses. The Astrologer, who had long resided in the Holy City, was standing at the top of the high tower, observing the celestial phenomena.

Quill roughly scanned the price list on the star chart at the top of the tower. The prices had gone up.

After indirectly causing the previous Demon King’s death, he had actually raised his prices!

“Please sit.” The Astrologer was still in his usual god-like state. Seeing a customer, he entered his mode in a second.

“May fate guide your journey.” After the opening line, he took the initiative to ask, “Last time was for fate, this time…”

“I want to know if my wedding will be held smoothly.”

Quill took out a gold coin and got straight to the point.

Wedding?

The Astrologer’s hand, stroking his white beard, paused, almost pulling out a few strands.

It was difficult to make an accurate observation of a specific event. As Luka had said, after recovering from the shock of the wedding, the Astrologer began to read Quill’s recent fortune.

“How is it?”

Quill’s expression did not change, but his concern was not difficult to hear from his tone.

The Astrologer slowed down and said four words: “Too wonderful for words.”

“…” Quill closed his eyes. So it means it’s very speechless.

After settling the bill and relaying what Luka had told him, he couldn’t care less about the sense of anticipation and chose to seamlessly go see the Saint.

Both were high towers, and the distance between them was not very far.

The ferret was sitting on a small stool sawing wood. The Saint was playing chess alone, but his mind didn’t seem to be on the board, and he was uncharacteristically hesitant to make a move.

The space was torn, and a figure appeared opposite him.

The Saint sensed the aura a step ahead, put down the chess piece, and said peacefully, “What is it?”

Asking a certain question in a questioning tone.

There was no need to beat around the bush. Quill directly stated the situation of the divination earlier.

The Saint was thoughtful after hearing it.

“Speaking of which, the wedding arrangements are almost done, but I always feel like something isn’t arranged properly.”

So he had specifically arranged to meet with the other discussion group members today to check for omissions and make up for deficiencies. It was about time for the video conference.

“It’s good that you’re here, let’s do it together.”

Familiar faces appeared on the terminal screen. When they saw Quill, everyone was very surprised.

The Saint briefly stated the situation.

“I propose we discuss it as a group.”

A once-in-a-lifetime wedding, it’s best not to have mistakes just to maintain a sense of mystery.

Rio also agreed. Anyway, Luka could keep his anticipation.

He looked at Quill and got straight to the point. “Regarding the wedding, we plan to hold it in another plane. For one, Luka has strong feelings for that place, and after the ceremony, we can have a group trip to experience the scenery of a different plane.”

As he spoke, he glanced at Cullen, who tactfully sent the more detailed electronic version to Quill.

Quill’s expression was a bit strange. He didn’t look at the plan first, but at the ferret sawing wood.

“So what it’s preparing are puppet parts?”

To go to another plane, they had to use the traditional method of divine sense coverage.

After getting an affirmative answer, Quill took a sharp breath. After a moment, he looked at Lilian gloomily. “Your auditing nature, didn’t it remind you that something was wrong?”

What auditing nature?

After being confused for a good half minute, Lilian belatedly remembered her old profession: anything above the neck wouldn’t pass the review.

She immediately shivered and muttered, “This is bad.”

She had forgotten that there was a very important part after the wedding. It was no problem for everyone to possess a body and travel together. The problem was, how would the two puppet grooms ‘fight’ in bed at night?

At most, they could make a wooden sculpture.

This belatedly realized problem was passed on to each member.

Silence spread without a sound. Everyone was quiet. The plan, which they thought was seamless, actually had a fatal flaw.

It was now less than a week before the wedding.

Quill looked at the bottomless night outside. “My fault, I forgot that none of the planners have a night life.”

“…”

Why the indiscriminate attack?

Gaa—

Squeak—

Amidst the silence, the ferret stopped its work, its paws landing on the ground as it looked at the big brains present.

“Squeak?”

Do we still need to saw this wood?

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