Everyone's spirits lifted. They drew a downward arrow next to "Kallen" and labeled it "Justice from Above."
And wasn't it just that?
A certain Overseer who had been mixing public and private affairs was finally getting his due!
The badge girl forcefully tapped the "Rank 4" position that represented their side.
"Next, is us! The [Kiana Energy Station]! Although we fought with all our might last time and still couldn't defeat Senior Kallen's support group, times have changed!"
The twin-tailed girl excitedly counted on her fingers.
"Epic Buff Point One: We have a strategic-level art master—the Stelle sisters! Their merchandise is our 'Intercontinental Support Missile'!
"Buff Point Two: Senior Mei's joining! This is not just a combat force, but a banner! It symbolizes the recognition of Lord Kiana's closest comrade-in-arms!
"Buff Point Three: After this period of operation, our core members are more united, and our logistical supplies are unprecedentedly abundant!"
However, the badge girl raised her hand to suppress everyone's excitement, her expression solemn.
"But, we must not be blindly optimistic! The pursuers behind us are all eyeing us covetously, and they are by no means easy opponents!"
She pointed to the bottom of the whiteboard:
"Look here, fifth place, the 'Teriri Support Group'!
"They've already completed a brand upgrade, perfectly tying Headmaster Theresa to that phenomenal virtual idol, Teriri!
"This means their creative space, topic relevance, and fan sentiment are maxed out! Their passion-to-power conversion efficiency is likely to skyrocket!"
Then, she pointed to sixth place:
"Sixth place, Lord Durandal's Durandal Support Group! A super dark horse that has emerged out of nowhere!
"With Lord Durandal's unparalleled personal strength, leadership qualities, and approachability, their fan acquisition speed is astonishing. They are highly organized, their support style is grand and magnificent, and their funding and execution are first-class! They are one of the biggest variables in our charge for the top three!"
She pointed again.
"And there's the old powerhouse, Lord Bronya's Bronya Collector's Association. Their technical skills and resource integration capabilities are unfathomable.
"Lord Mei's Mei Royal Guard. Although Lord Mei is with us now, her original fan base is solid... none of these are easy to deal with."
The badge girl concluded, her gaze sweeping over everyone.
"Comrades, the situation is clear.
"We have high mountains ahead, strong allies at our side, and fierce pursuers behind.
"This support convention is by no means an easy walk in the park, but a tough battle! A battle that requires us to bring out all our wisdom, passion, and..."
Her gaze once again drifted to the two "Stelles" in the corner who were trying hard to reduce their presence, full of trust.
"...and the 'decisive force' in an all-out war! We must formulate a detailed strategy and make full use of every advantage to carve out a bloody path to the top of the list in this chaotic situation!"
"YEAH!!!"
The cheers were deafening. The two Shus still weakly echoed the crowd's cheers.
They're so lively...
...
He was also very lively.
Shu blended in with the crowd and finished his "support," then glanced at the [Shu ] beside him.
Since when did he have a smile on his face?
Wait...
Shu suddenly felt his face was a bit stiff. It was the fatigue of his facial muscles from smiling for too long.
The topic of the noisy fans in front of him had already started to go off track. Laughter and noise gradually replaced the serious discussions, and this meeting soon turned into a playground for these young girls.
Shu sat quietly on the side, rubbing his slightly stiff cheeks, listening to the laughter and noise.
He was indeed smiling too.
...
After the fan club's "Great Campaign Mobilization Meeting," the entire [Kiana Energy Station] started to operate at high speed like a tightly wound precision instrument.
For the next few days, the business hours of "Hmoe Random Play" seemed to be shrouded in a pre-battle atmosphere.
The fans had a clear division of labor and were surprisingly efficient.
The main workforce of the logistics and production department was still the reluctantly working Shu and Shu. The two, entrusted with a heavy responsibility, could only enter "overdrive" mode.
In addition to the "replication" of Homu merchandise needed to maintain the basic operation of the shop, the vast majority of their energy and "production capacity" were invested in the rush production of Kiana support items.
Badges, posters, acrylic standees, chibi keychains, custom-printed handkerchiefs... the variety of merchandise was constantly expanding.
And from the program rehearsal group, the sound of singing and slightly messy but energetic footsteps could often be faintly heard.
At the upcoming support convention, each fan club had to prepare two to three programs to gain support, and the [Kiana Energy Station] had definitely prepared three programs.
A song, a dance, and another one that Shu didn't know, only that it was a stage play.
On the side of the publicity, planning, and outreach group, the badge girl and others frequently came and went, fiercely discussing various hand-drawn booth design drawings and promotional copy drafts.
They also actively communicated with other neutral or friendly fan clubs, trying to establish a "united front" or at least strive not to undermine each other.
The latest developments of other competing groups, such as the Teriri group allegedly ordering an oversized Homu candy cannon, and the Durandal Support Group possibly renting professional lighting equipment, were also constantly brought back for analysis.
During these days, the two Shus, in addition to their physical "labor," were also spiritually baptized.
They were forced to listen to countless rehearsal snippets, and he had almost learned the Kiana character impression song that the fans had created.
Those fans would really argue endlessly over a slogan or a booth decoration color scheme, and then magically reach a consensus.
He also received increasingly specific "technical requests" such as "Stelle sister, can you make a support stick that can emit moonlight special effects?", "Can the starry sky gradient in the background of the poster be more dreamy? It's best to see the light in Lord Kiana's eyes!"
Well... busy, everyone was busy.
Being busy is good...
The days flew by in a flurry of activity and noise, and the Shus' growing anticipation of "when will this ever end."
Almost everyone's thoughts were tied to the upcoming convention.
Finally, three days before the event, the base's internal broadcast began to roll out announcements. Banners with the Fire Moth emblem and the words "The 4th Most Watched Fire Moth Star Support Exhibition" were hung in all the passages. The day had arrived.
The convention was held in a multi-functional giant hall inside the base, which was usually used for large gatherings or simulation training. Today, it was divided into dozens of areas and assigned to each support group as their "base."
And, everyone also received a notice.
This support convention would be broadcast live to the entire ARC City!
...
Shu: "?"
[Shu]: "?!"