Chosen Bride of the Seven Dark Princes

Chapter 102 - Valeria The Musician

"Ladies and Gentlemen! Welcome to the Avgo Abilities and Expertise Event. I'm your host, Lorem Ipsum!"

The sound of trumpets blared out, playing a cheerful thundering sound to pump up the crowd.

"Today we are going to be witnessing the Avgo Females at their best! They will be showcasing for us to enjoy, their wide range of abilities and expertise!"

The crowd went wild as they heard his voice piped into speakers that were located in all directions.

A tiny figure wearing all white ran up onto the glass platform from a side access.

His gait was a half run half gallop on a pair of cloven hooves and his long white hair was flying in the artificially-created wind swirling around on the platform area.

Above their heads, huge virtual monitors began zooming in on his iconic face with his famous curled horns as he stood before the crowd doing his usual comedic monologue before the event.

"And now, Ladies and Gentlemen, the moment you have all been waiting for. The fourth contestant in the Avgo Events, the beautiful Raven Princess from the tropical world of Peoria, Valeria Marakesh!"

The crowd roared their approval.

From high above, the heavenly sound of young angels humming a harmonizing sound could be heard.

Descending from above was a platform that had been shrouded in invisibility magic. It was as if a goddess was coming down from heaven to share with the mortal beings something of the divinity.

On the platform were four instruments of a harp-like quality. The largest one was taller than the figure of the female standing beside it and the smallest one was no larger than a large book.

The virtual screen zoomed in on the breathtaking Beauty with the large brown eyes.

Valeria's alabaster pale face was instantly recognizable, with her deep ruby lips and pointed chin. Her long wavy raven black hair fell in thick shiny waves from a pronounced widow's peak that made her look ethereal and otherworldly.

Her wings were bound behind her to resemble a cape of shiny black feathers, and on her head was a silver crown with a large amethyst to resemble the purple Avgo gemstone she had in her possession.

For a moment, she stood there, silent and composed, looking regal and majestic.

The crowd held their breath.

In one fluid motion, her arms raised and she began plucking on the strings of the largest harp.

Strains of heavenly sounds, amplified by hidden microphones echoed throughout the entire amphitheater.

She threw a magic spell that allowed the largest harp to continue playing the riff she had started and went onto the second harp.

Again, her fingers moved across the midsize harp with ease and clarity, setting off yet another series of riffs which she played in perfect rhythm to the first large harp.

Her second magic spell kept the midsized harp playing while she fondled the small harp, teasing out higher notes to join the large and midsized harps.

As the third magic spell kept the small harp playing its part, she picked up the tiny harp and stepped out from the row of harps.

Her body began to sway as she caressed the tiny harp, teasing out the highest sounds.

It tinkled out crystal clear notes at the top of the harmonic strings, layering its sound waves over the larger harps that were plucking themselves from the magic that she wove.

Throwing her fingers around, she shot purple and pink and green lights at the various instruments. Within moments, the colors began wavering and dancing in the air along to the sound of the music.

The crowd gasped with astonishment and delight. This was harp playing at a level that approached the unreal.

Smoke of varying colors rose in rhythmic releases. The sounds of the harps heightened in intensity as she continued to play until Valeria threw her hands back, distorting the sounds completely.

Suddenly, the sound of heavy metal reverberated throughout the Space Amphitheater, bringing the crowd to their feet! They cheered and hollered as she brought the sounds to decibels that were ear-splitting.

With a thundering explosion, she ended the harps in abrupt silence.

For a moment, there was no sound. Even the audience held their collective breaths.

Then a roar called out as everyone thundered their feet and screamed out her name.

VALERIE!!! VALERIE!!! VALERIE!!!

"Wow." Candi breathed as Valerie exited the stage in the same way she came—straight up into the dome before disappearing from sight using her magic.

"That's going to be hard to top."

"Oh, I'm sure my Babe will win this one." Dante growled within his chest.

Lorem Ipsum howled with delight along with the rest of the audience.

"Oh my Lawd! What a musician!" The old white haired faun whooped. "I never would've thought Princess Valeria Marakesh was such a musician with such amazing showmanship!"

"And now, Ladies and Gentlemen, as we clear the stage for the next contestant, I'd like to remind you of next week's Avgo Event."

Lorem Ipsum paused for effect.

"This one is the most anticipated Event of the Avgo. All seats were sold out within an hour of it being offered. If you were not able to obtain a ticket, the only way to see this show, Ladies and Gentlemen, is through our Visuals Team."

He extended his hands at the dozens of hovering visuals gathering pods flying around the stadium. The crowd yelled and cheered in support.

Ladies and Gentlemen, mark your calendars! This time next week, we will be offering you, the one, the only—MAGIC AND ILLUSIONS EVENT!!!"

The crowd went wild!

Lorem Ipsum allowed them a few minutes to calm down before he continued.

"This event will showcase the time-honored reason why these Princesses have been chosen by the Avgo. They are our modern-day, contemporary goddesses!"

AAAAAHHHHHHH!!!!

More screaming and yelling emitted from the crowd. They were completely riled up with excitement for the show next week.

"Throughout our galaxy's long history, the chosen Princesses used their magical abilities to protect and shelter the people of the galaxy."

From behind him came a stream of Avgo winners of past Events, going back into antiquity. The faces of the women were strong, beautiful, and full of vigor and noble strength. Last of those faces was the Empress herself.

As her beautiful majestic face appeared on all the large visual monitors around the amphitheater, Lorem Ipsum continued speaking, his voice ringing through the auditorium bringing tears of pride to all those who were listening.

"This is the key component to what makes an Avgo Female the ultimate goddesses of all our races of sentient beings. They are willing to extend themselves to protect the galaxy of beings."

"Please support with your time and energy, our Avgo Princesses. This will be a time for our Avgo Females to show off their magical abilities!"

WOOOOOOAAAAAAHHHHHHH!!!

The audience howled with love and joy.

Lorem Ipsum stood there smiling.

His was the magic of oration, and the reason that he was the sole announcer for each and every Avgo Event. He was the mouthpiece of the Erenveil Empire.

"And now, Ladies and Gentlemen, our next Avgo Contestant to showcase her talents. Please give it up, for Anaïse Paroles from the sandy paradise of Haribou!!!"