The Royal Military Academy's Impostor Owns a Dungeon [BL] novel Chapter 971

Chapter 971: The Expo’s Final Gift

To be fair, Kyle Nox sure as hell didn’t wish for it.

In fact, he most definitely only thought about the minuscule possibility that was even smaller than a crushed speck of dust.

Yes, it was that unlikely.

So what in the flying fuck was this?

In the midst of one banquet they really could have done without, one adjutant was really about to pop a vein.

But to understand what was happening to the usually patient aide, it would be best to backtrack.

Like back to that time when Solara was still basking in the golden hour, as the two-week Expo that had shocked the Empire—and even its allies and enemies—was about to come to a rather successful close.

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Frankly, only the stressed organizers, the members of DG, and their associates were slightly looking forward to the end of the Annual Expo.

But to be clear, it wasn’t because they disliked it or had qualms about the pleas that definitely exploded as the event’s end drew nearer. It was simply because they had so many other things they needed to focus on.

Given how they had to physically and personally keep reporting for shifts at the expo, it had become much harder to keep up with several things at once. Fortunately, that was supposed to end after today, provided they could survive the citizens’ relentlessness.

Oh.

And the expected hostility and wariness from the other participating guilds.

Safe to say, the people of the Empire were in a frenzy. They were beside themselves, trying to imagine a future in which they would once again hear nothing about DG and their greatness.

Of course, "nothing" was an exaggeration, because even before that, there were reports of them here and there.

But with House Kyros and DG’s historical record of simply vanishing without further news, one could say that their panic was completely justified.

While everyone would know all the vital statistics of members of other popular guilds, whether they liked it or not, they likely wouldn’t even hear a peep about DG until something explosive had already blown over.

And really, no curious and self-respecting netizen wanted such a moment, not when they were already so invested in such people and all the things they were up to.

After how many days of being able to live vicariously through the lucky people who could get into the booth, all of a sudden, they had no idea what they would do tomorrow.

Star Net was practically in mourning.

By the time Luca had announced that the winners of the polishing competition would be divided into house affiliates, masters, and complete amateurs for the sake of additional prizes, people all over Star Net were already weeping.

The reactions were dramatic.

Almost theatrical.

People couldn’t even see each other in the livestream chat, yet they were all in solidarity as they expressed their concerns.

Some even behaved as if it were the last time Luca would ever address them with any sort of announcement.

And the melancholy only continued when DG finally announced the winners of the arts and crafts competitions.

Amid the flood of sad reactions and gloomy statements, the public barely managed to acknowledge one particular result.

The winner of the painting competition was a rather shady yet unbelievably beautiful portrait.

It depicted an exceedingly familiar woman.

And in her arms was a very potato-shaped creature.

"???"

The artwork had actually been the product of two visits and a new relationship status that allowed for such a bold piece. Unsurprisingly, it completely captured the hearts of the cadet judges who knew the story behind it.

Thankfully, there were also less dubious paintings of chickens and vegetables that won prizes in the competition.

Ideally, the participants were supposed to paint their partners, but after many realized this might result in a breakup, many of the submissions they received were paintings of livestock, fruits, and vegetables.

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