The more they oppose, the more it shows that I am doing the right thing

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We absolutely cannot let this terrifying magic spread.

Just ten minutes ago, Arthur's "Fair and Bright" magic was regarded as sorcery by the youngsters, but after Lister's "Spatial Distortion" came out, Arthur's magic suddenly seemed quite noble.

This spatial distortion should be at the top of the rank for dark magic in the "Tome of Taboo Magic".

Yet despite that, Lister's voting count soared like a dark horse, leaving everyone in the dust.

After all, women who are well-figured and have attractive features are a minority; most have ordinary looks and naturally wish to become more beautiful.

Although Lister's magic was only an illusion, the beauty of the illusion was still a form of beauty,

Rather, it could be said that the forbidden allure of this illusion was even more tempting to the heart.

No matter what they said, their hearts were always honest— they wanted this magic!

One after another, ballots were cast, and Lister's votes climbed higher and higher.

This feverish vote count also influenced the emotions of the beautiful women; although they were pretty enough, they wanted to be even prettier.

Even men, not just women, found themselves casting votes uncontrollably.

Of course, men also desired to be more muscular and attractive!

Even though they knew in their hearts that this was wrong, that it was a deception— tricking both themselves and others— they just couldn't help it, they couldn't resist— which is one of the significant characteristics of forbidden magic:

Even though the practitioners know it's evil, they cannot resist its demonic temptation!

It beguiles the heart,

manipulates emotions,

and has an enormous capacity for contagion,

posing the risk of harm to groups.

This was truly dark magic, and all the staff members were shaken inside,

yet this dark magic's entire magic circuit was composed of Holy Light-type magic!

Because of its nature, although its effects were dark, its essence was bright and legal.

It was protected by the Scales of Order.

The competing magicians sure learned something today,

If judged by the Magic Guild's standards, "Spatial Distortion" was undoubtedly a subpar piece, crude in structure and lacking functionality, but it was this very lackluster spell that swept the event with overwhelming force.

Crushing all their proud creations underfoot.

Lister's votes surged ahead, eventually pulling closely behind Ai Xueli and completely surpassing her, reaching an astonishing three hundred and ten votes.

At the same time, it also dramatically increased Arthur's vote count.

Since "Spatial Distortion" carries the instant death curse of death upon exposure to light, ladies and gentlemen not confident in their appearance cast their eyes onto Arthur's "Fair and Bright", where Holy Light covered not their privates but their cheeks.

Or rather, to them, cheeks were their privates.

It's as if masks were hiding their faces in reality and "Spatial Distortion" in pictures— thus they would become invincible.

Thus, Arthur's vote count soon surpassed Ai Xueli's as well, reaching two hundred and fifty-nine votes.

Ai Xueli's eyes had gone somewhat gray; she even began to doubt herself,

Was it her understanding of magic that wasn't profound enough?

The event "Magic into Homes, Magicians to the Countryside," initiated by His Excellency Merlin, was meant to promote the domestic use of magic, centered on 'aesthetics,' 'practicality,' and 'friendliness,' to meet the needs of ordinary citizens with low magical power.

The intention behind the event was good,

but how did it give rise to these two taboo magics!

This was only supposed to be an ordinary public event!

Ai Xueli felt it necessary to propose to the Magic Association that future events should not accept participants from the borderlands.

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With just these two spells, there was already an anti-human tendency.

The review committee urgently convened a meeting about this matter.

After all, two saints not affiliated with the Association had taken the top two spots, which wouldn't sound good if it got out and they couldn't explain it to His Excellency Merlin.

They quickly reached a conclusion, Arthur and Lister could be ignored, but at any rate, one of the top three had to be a Priest, which was the bare minimum.

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The reviewers looked at the next contestant's information.

[An Su Moningsta, Third Order Saint, from the Borderlands]

Another person from the Borderlands... Their lips twitched slightly.

If the youth's magic were like the previous ones, it wouldn't matter, but if it was just as preposterous as the first two, they would take more forceful measures, slightly suppressing the young man's votes, which of course, would be unfair.

After the event, the committee would provide the young man with appropriate compensation.

However, looking at his photo, the boy seemed rather innocent. Surely he couldn't be worse than the first two?

That was what they were thinking.

As the noise brought by Lister gradually faded, the magic broadcaster began announcing the next contestant.

"Please welcome the next Magician, number 047, also from the Borderlands, An Su Moningsta, to present his magic to us."

An Su stepped onto the stage, displaying a shy and simple smile.

The resplendent sunlight draped over his grey-white hair, his blue-green eyes like a clear pond at dusk, clean and bright.

He had a different style compared to Arthur and Lister—he was more universally appealing.

Therefore, the applause in the hall was even more enthusiastic, as everyone loves a pure and beautiful young man.

And surely, the magic conceived by such a radiant young man would also be filled with light, right?n/ô/vel/b//jn dot c//om

Even though he too came from the Borderlands...

But surely the Borderlands couldn't only produce beginners, could they?

Ai Xueli was the only one in the venue whose heart was becoming increasingly uneasy.

Now, seeing An Su's smile made her vigilant.

The heaviest player had finally appeared!

"As a normal and friendly citizen," An Su looked around, the crowd below him teeming, and said softly, "neighborly harmony is key to our happiness in life."

Seeing these citizens made his smile even brighter.

Striving to improve the happiness index of citizens is the responsibility of every Radiant Saint.

"But in life, we often encounter neighborhood conflicts."

An Su's tone shifted, "And all these conflicts are caused by noise from neighbors, which disturbs us in our daily lives, whether it comes from above us or from next door."

"It leads to insomnia, mental distraction, brain pain, and even a series of mental illnesses, ultimately resulting in a mental breakdown."

An Su spoke authoritatively, touching on the trivialities of everyday life that resonated with the citizens, making them nod in agreement, as they could certainly relate.

Even Ai Xueli began to let down her guard, she even started to ponder An Su's thoughts.

Was he going to create a magic barrier to block out sound?

Or perhaps a spell that played music?

She had plenty of ideas and concepts.

But clearly, this time, Ai Xueli hadn't kept up with the Borderlands' imaginative creativity.

It was truly heavy-duty!

If Lister and Arthur were sprinting on an anti-human track that shamed the spirit, then the magic designed by An Su would be torture on both the mind and body, already having reached the terminus of creation!

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