They weren't sure of the reason, but since they were officially invited to perform, the four girls took the concert very seriously, knowing that sometimes getting too nervous could affect their performance.

"Nana, the concert is about to start, have you memorised all your lines?" the Wonderful Sound Girl asked, her beautiful eyes shining like stars.

"Yes." responded Athena, clenching her fists. This was the most demanding performance she had ever done, the concert lasting an entire day. With only a short break at midday, she would have to spend most of her time on and off the stage. Thinking about this, Athena made a praying gesture.

Whizz...

A streak of lightning swiftly shot through the Shadow District, covering a distance of a few dozen kilometres in mere moments for Feng Yi.

Along the way, he saw crowds of people flocking to the Wind Thunder Military Academy. Under such conditions, even without the Saudi Empire's involvement, other countries' meddling was inevitable. Additionally, if the Heart of the Butterfly was indeed a chess piece of the Saudi's, they surely had other contingencies in place. Feng Yi surmised that this concert might not go as smoothly as planned.

Everything would depend on the disciplinary committee mentioned in rumours. If possible, he didn't plan to take any action that could potentially expose his identity. He was used to working alone and isn't ready to be investigated by the whole internet.

Eight soldiers were guarding the Wind Thunder Military Academy, and their level of alertness was less than satisfactory. But it was understandable, with such a large crowd to screen it would take days if not longer for a thorough check.

Upon entering the venue, Fengyi first wandered aimlessly around, his attention not on the stage.

A three-dimensional holographic image gradually formed in his mind...

He observed 32 blind spots, 116 surveillance devices, and almost 300 hidden personnel in the concert venue. Five of the hidden positions were completely unmanned, hinting at Wind Thunder's negligence.

To keep one's energy hidden in such a densely populated environment is not easy, especially when surrounded by cold-blooded killers who can blend seamlessly into the crowd. This was indeed a headache for Feng Yi.

Although with his abilities, monitoring his surroundings wouldn't be difficult, the challenge was time. A whole day of high mental concentration meant his brain would eventually slow down, blinding his eyes - damn it!

After weighing his options, Fengyi decided to locate the disciplinary committee directly. But before he could speak, he was blocked by a self-organized group of students claiming it to be a restricted area.

And in the case of forcibly entering, you would be considered a suspect and be repeatedly interrogated by the academy through various means. Should you resist, you'll likely be subjected to cruel punishment. Suddenly a friendly face would enter, asking for better treatment and advocating for your rights, even offering to file an official complaint on your behalf.

After harsh words from the initial questioners, this person would become your only hope. As you confess, you'd realize that you're stepping onto a new battlefield.

Forget it, rather than playing along with this farce, it's better to spend time on more meaningful things. Even though Feng Yi was willing to reach out to anyone, deep down, he knew he couldn't trust anyone easily; not even the famous Wind Thunder Military Academy disciplinary committee.

"Eggy, help me locate the hidden monitoring equipment and estimate the number of people in the venue and those with backpacks."

"There are 2 cameras in the 2 o'clock 9-second direction, 1 camera in the 12-second direction, 7 o'clock direction..." Twenty seconds later, when mentioning the total number of people, Eggy hesitates for two seconds, and replies: "There are a total of 39,264 people in the venue, 9,505 with backpacks, 1,157 with large bags, and 117 of them have shielding materials in their bags, making it impossible to determine what's inside."

There sure were quite a few suspicious individuals. Unfortunately, he didn't have a light screen computer. Otherwise, he could quickly identify each of them with Eggy's help, saving a lot of effort. After hearing Eggy's report, Feng Yi was at least prepared for what was to come. He quietly said to the space crystal, "You can go to sleep now."

"Where's my reward? I'm not going anywhere without my reward. I want it now."

"What reward do you want?" Feng Yi could even picture the little dinosaur rolling around in frustration within the space crystal.

"My fake JJ fell off, fix it for me later. I want an automatic one."

Damn it! He was so poor that he was almost penniless, but he had to agree, "Alright, I will get it for you."

"Really?"

"Of course."

Eggy compromised and so did Feng Yi. At least he didn't lie. He always kept his word. He was not a stingy person, it was just, well... he was strapped for cash right now. Still, once he fought on the future battlefield he'd scrape together some compensation and subsidies. Then he could just get a knockoff and stick it on.

As the crowd surged in, young people queued orderly. Five entrances for identity verification were completely packed.

Some people registered just to get a citizen ID, others enlisted to achieve something, many chose to register rather than continue their lives in the Shadow District, and there were no shortage of those who simply wanted to watch the concert. However, there was no one who dared to stand up the officials.

Excluding those who were there for the show, those brave young people who registered on the day would receive a total allowance provided by the officials to alleviate the hardships of life in the Shadow District.

Indeed, brave warriors should be treated like this. Life is precious, especially in turbulent times. They voluntarily carried weapons or boarded mechas to defend their homeland. What reason does the government have to withhold such insignificant military expenses? Once on the battlefield, life is just a gamble. No matter what major you're enlisted in, everyone is welcome.

At that moment, the atmosphere at the scene was quite lively. Everyone was busy and happily immersed in the event. Feng Yi naturally queued up for the mecha specialty. If not now, then when? It was safest before the start of Athena's concert. After about fifteen minutes, Feng Yi's profile was stamped, and so he officially became a trainee at Wind Thunder Military Academy.

With the shiny magnetic card, the unexpected joy was really... indescribable. The card held 100 Federal Coins, virtually matching the total worth of Feng Yi. This was his sustenance for half a year as a student.

Cheers burst from the identity check entrance, surprising everyone. Upon hearing about the 100 Federal Coins of military allowance, many spectators felt a pang of regret. What is there to fear when you have nothing to lose? Damn it! Even I would take on this deal.

As a result, small groups of people started rushing into the registration area.

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