Chapter 148 : Chapter 148

Chapter 148: The Senior's Professional Photoshoot

After arriving at the location.

This was a photo studio that wasn't particularly large.

With so many people suddenly gathering here, it caused quite a few passersby to stop and watch the excitement.

“Little Han?”

“Hmm?”

Suddenly being called, I quickly looked at the person who spoke.

“Anni? Why are you here?”

“Um… I don't have any friends here, so I thought I'd come over. I hope you don't mind?”

Anni asked cautiously.

“Of course I don't mind. Is there something you need me for?”

“Nothing really. It's just about the photo shoot later. Little Han, have you thought about what pose you're going to strike? The thought of it being displayed on such a big screen feels like such social death…”

As Anni said this, she subconsciously covered her eyes with her hands.

Alright, I actually thought it was a bit of a social death too.

I had seen just how huge that giant light screen above the open-air arena was.

To allow everyone present to see clearly, it would naturally have to be enormous.

Any embarrassing little expression might be infinitely magnified.

“Indeed. Just a normal photo should be fine,” I said, sounding a bit perfunctory.

After all, being too flamboyant wasn't good, but standing at attention seemed too stiff.

It was better to be a bit more natural.

“Huh? I thought Little Han would strike your signature pose.”

“Huh? What signature pose could I possibly have?”

My face visibly twitched as I thought of a certain possibility.

“The one that started circulating yesterday, of course. The wildness of simply extending your right hand to tear a spell apart, and the oppressive feeling of pressing a fire spear against your opponent's throat, every one of them is so cool!”

As Anni spoke, she took out her phone.

“Um, I see you don't seem to be very clear about it. Do you want me to show you? It seems like some master created a full animated fan-made version today. The speed is simply terrifying.”

“Ah?”

I couldn't help but let out a soul-questioning sound.

Animated fan-made content?

Was that something that could be churned out in a single day?

Oh, this was the world of the transcendent.

It seemed it wasn't impossible?

“Are you surprised? Actually, many seniors in the academy have terrifying means of creation. It's not just you, Little Han. Many others have also had dynamic animated shorts created about them, and they've even been submitted to the academy network.”

“Ahem Is that so?”

I cleared my throat lightly to hide my embarrassment.

So it was a normal thing.

“Don't you usually go online, Little Han?”

Anni asked in a low voice beside me.

“Mm… very rarely, actually. It's mainly because I've been busy during this period,” I explained.

“Um, it's almost my turn. See you later, I'm going in first.”

I glanced at the queue and quickly found an excuse to leave.

This Anni girl seemed shy at first glance, but was she the type to become very talkative once you got to know her?

It was a bit much to handle.

As I busied myself with entering the photo studio, Anni watched my hastily departing back and muttered something in a low voice.

“So it's the passive type of approach? Eager yet unable to express it and very good at subconsciously keeping a distance. Could this person have been a boy before? Is that possible…”

At this moment.

As the class president of Class 14, it was indeed almost my turn.

Ahead of me was Erica from Class 13, the one who was sitting next to me earlier.

The senior who was helping with the photos here seemed to have very advanced equipment.

Seeing me come in, an unoccupied senior immediately pulled me in.

“Mhm, little junior, which class are you from? Let me register you. Do you need a special costume? If you have any special requests, just tell me,” the senior said to me enthusiastically.

After all, it was just the beginning. I imagine once it got busy, the seniors wouldn't be like this.

My gaze shifted to the several girls at the side who were currently touching up their makeup alright, they were purely girls.

I was different from them.

To this day, I didn't even know what things girls used to dress themselves up.

However, I did see the Witch Four-Piece Set here.

After all, it symbolized the identity of a witch.

It was a pity I didn't bring mine when I came out today.

But from the looks of it, I should be able to borrow it, right?

“Um sorry to trouble you, senior.”

“No trouble, it's what I should do. But little junior, aren't you going to touch up your makeup? Hmm you actually look pretty good just like this. How about a brighter-colored lipstick? It can make you look.”

“Er, let's skip the lipstick and all that. I don't really use those things.”

I interrupted the senior.

“Eh? A bare face? It's not that I'm nagging you, senior, but makeup might not matter on a normal day, but this is a photoshoot! Your face is going to be seen by the entire academy! How can you not dress yourself up properly!”

The senior's voice turned stern, as if questioning me.

“Ah?”

I let out a puzzled sound, feeling a bit troubled.

“Don't ‘ah’ me. Looking at you, you probably don't usually wear makeup, do you? Sigh I really don't know what to do with you. Just let me give you a makeover! This year's Hand of God can't go on camera with a bare face like this!”

This senior's tone was a bit excited, and ignoring my resistance, she pressed me down in front of the makeup table.

And I just looked at myself in the mirror, at a complete loss.

“Huh? What Hand of God?”

Obviously, after reacting, I caught the strange keyword.

“The hand that crushed a fireball, of course. I just saw it today, and many people in the comments section were talking about it. But I think it fits you well. You were super cool like that! I'm going to give you a makeup look that matches that kind of aura!”

“Eh?”

Hearing this, I was about to get goosebumps.

Hand of God or whatever, what kind of description was that!

Hearing it now, I could carve a three-bedroom apartment out of the floor with my toes from cringe!

“Hehe Don't resist. Now that you've fallen into my hands, you won't be allowed to resist.”

As this senior let out a strange laugh, I had to admit, her strength was formidable.

Just her physical strength alone was enough to pin me down obediently in the seat.

However, her laughter did attract some strange looks from the other seniors nearby.

After a round of fussing, I was also forced to complete the makeover.

At my strong request, it ended up being just light makeup, so it didn't take too much time.

But when I looked at myself in the mirror again, I was still stunned.

I had watched myself, bit by bit, turn into this absolutely beautiful version of myself.

Was makeup this terrifying?

Although I did look very beautiful like this, I was still a little resistant to all this stuff on my face.

I'd better wash it off quickly when I get back.

However, just as I was immersed in the atmosphere of appreciation, a familiar face suddenly appeared in the mirror.

Seeing her, I fell silent in an instant.

“You look very beautiful with makeup on.”

“Thanks…”

I said in a low voice, but there was nothing more after that.

Because standing behind me at this moment was Tan Han.

“If fate allows, let's meet in the arena. I still have many questions I want to ask you.”

After Tan Han finished speaking, she left, because she knew that this was not the right occasion for a proper chat.

I stood up, preparing to cooperate with the seniors and move to the photography area.

It wasn't large, with a simple single-color backdrop behind it, and some lighting equipment in the front.

And before I left, I took one last look at my side profile in the mirror.

The unintentional indifference indeed had a very photogenic feel.

“Come Let's shoot now. Strike a pose you think is okay,” the senior adjusted her equipment and said to me.

“Mhm.”

After nodding, I crossed my arms in a very ordinary posture and looked at the camera.

Don't blame me for having an unstylish pose; not making a peace sign for a photo was the last of my stubbornness.

“No, what kind of pose is that?”

The senior suddenly looked up and stared at me, puzzled.

“Where's the signature pose? Everything we do is for the camera effect, hey! Hurry up! Even conjuring a fireball on the spot would be fine! Quick, quick, I have a protective spell, you can conjure it as you please.”

“Ah?”

Conjure a fireball on the spot?

“Can you perform that one again? You know, that one!”

The senior said, her voice filled with disappointment.

“Which one?”

“Can you conjure a fireball yourself, and then crush it yourself?”

“Your request…”

The corner of my mouth twitched as I looked at this senior as if she had some serious problem.

Could this photo studio withstand such a ruckus!

The power of a Fireball was immense!

Even just one Fireball could blow this whole place down!

Even an unformed Fireball, the bursting fire elements and crumbling runes would be enough to set this place on fire.

I would be fine because I have a protective spell, but this place doesn't!

“Listen to me, I'm a professional! I have professional alchemy items here that can guarantee nothing here will be affected!”

As the senior spoke, she took out a strange item from her treasure box.

It should be a protective alchemy item…

Since the senior was already like this, I felt like I was being forced into a corner.

If every student had their photo taken like this, no wonder it took so long to get to my Class 14.

This process could probably last until the afternoon or even the evening.

I was already feeling a bit hungry…

“Hey Someone help out, one who knows Fireball. The compensation for the spell backlash will be reported later. I need a shooting effect here!”

As the senior turned her head and called out to the side, a senior came over to join in the fun.

“Huh? Coming.”

“Alright, the person to cooperate is here too, so this should be fine, right? Hurry, hurry I can't wait anymore!”

With the senior's arrangements and the design of the camera language, everything was ready.

I looked at the senior who was cooperating with me with a complicated gaze.

It was just a photo.

Was it necessary to risk mental power backlash?

Even if it wasn't serious, it was still very harmful to the body.

It would make you feel uncomfortable and listless for the whole day!

“Ready! Fireball, prepare!”

I looked at the spell ritual appearing in front of the senior, forcing myself to get into the state…

Just like yesterday…

I subconsciously rubbed my right wrist with my left hand, loosening up my joints.

Then, the protective spell adhered to my right hand, and the protective spell around my body was also preparing, ready to deal with any possible bursting dangers at any moment.

At this moment, I unhesitatingly stretched out my hand and pressed it down against this unformed Fireball.

Crack—

A piercing shattering sound, like glass breaking, the complete spell ritual and fireball were pulled apart in my hand like a toy.

The bursting sparks of fire flew towards me, but they seemed to bounce off a water surface, creating ripples in the air.

Vaguely, it seemed I could see the protective properties of an energy shield.

And what followed at this moment was a series of camera flashes.

That senior was excitedly capturing every moment.