They Hated Me in My First Life, But Now I Have the Love System

Chapter 525: Save me, I’m Swooning

Backstage, the performers got into position.

"Please show your support for these brave souls," the MC added, "because they’re about to stand in front of royalty, their peers, half their crushes, and livestreaming cameras, all at once."

More laughter. Some students groaned.

"But that’s what makes Omniora, Omniora. You train under pressure. You shine in chaos. You sing like the world’s your stage, because today, it is."

The hall lights dimmed slightly, drawing everyone’s attention toward the center stage where a spotlight came alive. A gentle hum of anticipation filled the massive stadium sized auditorium as the singing competition officially began.

One by one, students from various years walked onto the stage, showcasing their vocal talents. From soulful ballads to upbeat pop renditions, they gave it their best.

Some sang with trembling voices, others with fiery confidence. A few hit every note with such clarity and control that the judges exchanged impressed glances. Others... well, the courage to stand there at all still earned polite applause.

It was clear that while some had real talent, others were simply doing their best to pass the requirement. Still, the atmosphere was supportive, no cruel jeers, only honest reactions.

The judges, five seasoned professionals in the music and performing arts field, remained focused throughout. They gave scores in real time after each performance, their digits lighting up digitally on the screen behind them.

70–100: A

60–69: B

50–59: C

Below 50: F

of students rotated through the stage over the next few hours, a rhythm developed. The auditorium would rise in cheers for particularly good acts and grow quiet for those struggling to finish without breaking down. Each performance lasted a strict three minutes. No more, no

on the balcony reserved for dignitaries, subtle reactions told

but his eyes occasionally narrowed

his knee to the beat of a particularly well executed performance. It wasn’t clear if he was impressed or simply enjoying the

lips quirked upward ever so slightly, a reaction that didn’t go unnoticed by the nearby

who sang confidently, her expression warm and maternal. King White, regal and reserved, maintained a calm but

bouncing in her seat. "Some of these people are really good," she whispered to Emily and Nnenna. "Why does it

basically is. You see all those drones hovering above?

the floating screen at the back of the hall,

just murdered that Adele cover,

a C, or I’m pulling

made my baby cry. Not sure if that’s a compliment or a

did Prince Arthur just

"Grades seem fair. Some students just weren’t ready, but courage matters too. Props

are really here?! What a

stage and the final scores were displayed, the MC returned,

been blessed, shocked, and occasionally assaulted, but every brave soul who

round of claps. The scores would be posted publicly later that day for

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"Year one — Princess Ava White

was the first time many would see her perform