TTC :: Volume #14

#106: Kingdom discipline: Exciting battlefield


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killing intent many players who sobered from the imaginary technique will stun...... they to look like the corpse the same as fall down instantaneously directly. 杀意瞬间将从幻术之中清醒过来的不少选手直接震晕了过去……他们就像是尸体一样倒在了地上。 Facing this terrifying killing intent, the three people of groups of old castle are clenching teeth, advance by creeping in main hall. 面对这恐怖杀意,古堡的三人组咬着牙,在大殿之中匍匐前进着。 Dr. Gels believes firmly that even faces such difficulty, does that team leader Sir should quite pass with ease...... may Nan Xiaonan what's the matter? Can she also resist such terrifying killing intent with ease? 格尔斯医生确信就算面对这样的难关,那位队长大人应该也能够较为轻松地通过……可南小楠是怎么回事?她也能轻松对抗这么恐怖杀意 Damn...... knows early will face this situation, early when goes to fine Lingzhi Township, should not because of the relations of face, not from that interim team leader behind picks something. 该死……早知道会面对这种情况,早前在前往精灵之乡的时候,就不应该因为面子的关系,没有从那位临时队长的身后多捡一些东西。 Formerly Dr. Gels was felt oneself picked too cannot be justified, now only hates to pick at that time too slowly! 从前格尔斯医生是感觉自己捡得太多说不过去,现在只恨当时捡得太慢! ...... …… The upper layer of two stage's first buildings, above a stage, sees only the old man who a white hair hangs the place, at this time is sitting cross-legged above the platform. 二阶段第一座建筑的上层,一处高台之上,只见一名白发垂地的老者,此时正盘坐在台子之上。 Under, covers in numerous player killing intent, from the body of this old man releases impressively, but...... this old man is then responsible for guarding Princess Carol in the middle of Palace the two Saint Domain Mage intent of in which- was also that is patted into bottom Mage by the dragon clan empresses directly. 下方,笼罩在一众的选手身上的杀意,赫然是从这名老者的身上所释放而出……这老者便是负责看守卡萝公主宫殿的两名圣域法师当中的其中之意-也就是那位被龙族女皇直接拍入了地底的法师 Naturally, was patted into the bottom seemingly suitable eye, what is actually the skin flesh wound...... the wound is the heart. 当然,被拍入地底看似相当的眼中,但其实都不过是皮外伤……伤的是心而已。 It seems like you are the plan these days disaffection will vent on these young fellows.” “看来你是打算将这段时间的不满都发泄在这些年轻的家伙身上。” Soon, another Saint Domain Mage walks slowly. 不多时,另外一名的圣域法师缓缓走来。 ...... Also has this empress Hilda's deterrent ingredient perhaps on the request of King Amos, these two Saint Domain Mage leave the original post today rarely, and conducts to support that National Big Game selects- they are responsible for eliminating these unqualified player in two stages at this time. 亚摩斯王的要求……或许也有这女皇希尔达的威慑成分在内,这两位圣域法师今日难得地离开了原本的岗位,并且进行对全国大赛选拔的支援-他们此时就负责在二阶段淘汰那些不合格的选手。 Should not arrive at the changing shifts time?” “应该还没有到换班的时候吧?” Comes to see you, after all before of Empress Hilda, I looked am very heavy...... good, I want to ask, what good seedling you do discover?” “只是来看看你而已,毕竟之前希尔达女皇的那一下,我看还是挺重的……好吧,我就想问问,你有没有发现什么好苗子的?” „The general goods, even I half of killing intent are also very difficult to insist, this way, I even suspected elects the fellow who matches to be able from the sea unable to pass here completely.” “都只是一般货色,连我一半的杀意也很难坚持下来,再这样下去,我甚至怀疑从海选赛上来的家伙会不会全部都无法通过这里。” But before I come, but saw to have some good little fellows to complete all tests of two stages?” “但是我进来之前,可是看见了有好一些小家伙已经完成了二阶段的所有考验了?” I am not Riyuro that military person! Release killing intent this type of thing cannot achieve from the beginning accurate! Front through these fellows, I am because released little killing intent slightly, I feared that released all of a sudden too many, was killed by shock directly, calculates that they were in luck.” “我又不是里由罗那种武夫!释放杀意这种东西一开始就做不到精准!前面通过的那些家伙,我是因为只是稍微释放了一点点杀意而已,我怕一下子释放得太多,直接将人震死过去,算他们走运了。” Good, after completing this batch, changes me to take over...... the tests of these two stages, actually most difficult is this pass/test, following wants relatively simply many.” “好吧,完成这一批之后,换我接班吧……这二阶段的考验,其实最难的就是这一关,后面的相对要简单不少。” In the meantime, was responsible for releasing killing intent Saint Domain Mage lightly suddenly well. 就在此时,负责释放杀意圣域法师忽然轻咦了一声。 What happened?” “发生了什么事情?” Having a fellow received my half unexpectedly with ease is less than killing intent......, finally was interesting- wait/etc, this fellow is also releasing killing intent...... he to kill people!” “有个家伙居然轻松接下了我这一半不到的杀意……呵,总算是有点意思了-等等,这个家伙也在释放杀意……他在杀人!” ...... …… In the main halls of two stages, the form walks randomly together at this time at will, in these fell into the chaotic players among the illusion. 二阶段的大殿之中,一道身影此时随意地游走在那些因为幻象而陷入了混乱的选手之间。 On the face is exuding the cruel smile, he is getting down the killer...... to see only the sword of that bone to these unsensible player like this, at this time pierced the heart of one by one player with ease...... quietly. 脸上泛着残忍的微笑,他就这样对着那些毫无知觉的选手下了杀手……只见那骨质的剑,此时轻松地刺穿了一个个选手的心脏……悄无声息地。 Stop!” “住手!” In the meantime, the low and deep sound resounds in the front of this bloodthirsty together- impressively is that Saint Domain Mage sound that comes to take over. 就在此时,一道低沉的声音在这位嗜杀者的面前响起-赫然是前来接班的那位圣域法师的声音。 what are you doing!” 你在做什么!” This Sir, you said that what I am making?” “这位大人,你说我在做什么呢?” Scoundrel, you dares at the Saint Domain present, carelessly murder?!” “混账,你竟敢在圣域的眼下,胡乱杀人?!” Grasps the bone sword, but appearance actually quite ordinary, probably 20 years old , 30 -year-old appearances...... are facing the Saint Domain Mage anger probably, he appears quite calm, this Sir, I remembers that in the rule of competition has allowed...... not saying that doesn't permit in Stage 2 of slaughtering to other player make a move? These fellows, but will become the person of my opponent, I first eliminate now, to me advantageous...... why not?” 手持骨剑,但面相却相当的普通,像是二十来岁,也像是三十来岁的模样……面对着圣域法师的怒意,他显得相当的从容,“这位大人,我记得大赛的规则上一直都允许杀戮的……也没有说,在第二阶段就不允许对别的选手出手吧?这些家伙,可都是将会成为我对手的人,我现在先清除掉一些,对我有利……有何不可?” They get sucked into the imaginary technique, like the weaponless person, under your actually pain the killer, is not the hero so-called!” “他们深陷幻术之中,如同手无寸铁的人,你却痛下杀手,绝非英雄所谓!” Doesn't matter, the hero is also good, the murderer are not related.” Grasps the person of bone sword to say with a smile lightly: I under the rule of this competition, rationally protect my own interests...... this Sir, if you do not like, can request to revise the rule of this competition to the king greatly.” “没关系,英雄也好,杀人犯也没关系。”手持骨剑之人轻笑着道:“我只是在这场大赛的规则之下,合理地保护我自己的利益而已……这位大人,如果你不喜欢的话,大可以向国王陛下要求修改这次大赛的规则。” no, thanks, I deprive your qualifying now!” Saint Domain Mage coldly snorted, „, and arrests you by the chaotic crime punishable by beheading...... is a young player, acts bashful you, this power old man can also take!” 不用了,我现在就取消你的参赛资格!”圣域法师冷哼一声,“并且以乱杀罪拘捕你……不过是一个小小的选手而已,将你拿捏,这点权力老夫还拿得出来!” In other words, was this Sir plans to abuse the illegal punishment?” Sneered at this time with the fellow of bone sword: Said, I protect oneself can also?” “也就是说,这位大人是打算滥用私刑了?”拿骨剑的家伙此时冷笑了一声:“这么说,我自保也是可以的吧?” Saint Domain Mage coldly snorted, was planning that make a move teaches fellow who this blustered-, but in this instantaneous, at present this attitude rampant fellow disappears unexpectedly suddenly does not see. 圣域法师冷哼一声,正打算出手教训这口出狂言的家伙-可就在这瞬间,眼前这态度嚣张的家伙竟是突然间消失不见。 Saint Domain Mage when distinguishes, actually felt that in this time the neck place transmitted a cool feeling. 圣域法师正待分辨,却在此时感觉到脖子处传来了一股凉意。 This Sir, if I killed you here...... do not know that also offended the rule of competition?” “这位大人,假如我在这里将你杀死了……不知道算不算也触犯了大赛的规则?” You......” “你……” Saint Domain Mage stared in a big way the eye subconsciously. 圣域法师下意识瞪大了眼睛。 Originally was only the strength arrived, but did not have the waste of heart of Saint Domain...... to consider as finished, did not kill you, avoid troubled.” The hand pushes with the fellow of bone sword at this time gently. “原来只是力量到了,但没有圣域之心的废物……算了,不杀你了,省得麻烦。”手拿骨剑的家伙此时轻轻一推。 Saint Domain Mage was the instantaneous whole body falls down unexpectedly weak...... in the heart, was actually subconsciously relaxes. 圣域法师竟是瞬间浑身无力地倒在了地上……心内,却是下意识地松了口气。 Deceives your.” “骗你的。” The cold light flashes, the bone sword pierced the chest of this Saint Domain Mage unexpectedly with ease- penetrates the instance of body until the bone sword, this Saint Domain Mage awakens suddenly- he powerful magic power, from meeting this fellow who grasps the bone sword starts, unexpectedly was all quiet! 寒光一闪,骨剑竟是轻松地刺穿了这名圣域法师的胸膛-直到骨剑穿透身体的瞬间,这圣域法师才猛然醒悟过来-他一身强大的魔力,自碰见这个手持骨剑的家伙开始,竟是尽数沉寂了下来! Without that powerful magic power, even Saint Domain Mage, is still only a slightly strong point person...... 没有了那一身强大的魔力,即便是圣域法师,也不过只是一个稍微强壮一点的人…… Swallows the snakes of ten thousand law One of three divine armament...... in the world only saves, can die under it, does not calculate that brought disgrace on your so-called Saint Domain name?” “【吞噬万法之蛇】……世上仅存的三神兵之一,能死在它之下,也不算辱没了你所谓圣域的名义了吧?” After that words, Saint Domain Mage was unable to hear. 其后的话,圣域法师已经无法听见。 After this, takes him of bone sword, suddenly jumped, climbed up this building from high place...... above that stage. 这之后,拿着骨剑的他,忽然跳了上去,一路爬上了这建筑物的自高处……那高台之上。 Is releasing killing intent white hair Saint Domain Mage to be startled continually at this time slightly, who are you?” 正在持续释放杀意的白发圣域法师此时微微一怔,“你是谁?” Sir, I am take over your duty...... please get down.” “大人,我是来接你班的……请下去吧。” The cold light punctures together. 一道寒光刺来。 Meets...... you? Dares?” White hair Saint Domain Mage coldly snorted, body terrifying magic power shakes immediately instantaneously...... makes this greatly construct also vibrates in a twinkling. “接……你?竟敢?”白发的圣域法师顿时冷哼,身上恐怖魔力瞬间震荡……让这巨大建筑也霎时间抖动不已。 However instantaneous, huge magic power turns over to unexpectedly suddenly silent with...... astonished , the bone sword had pierced the chest of white hair Saint Domain Mage unexpectedly. 然而不过瞬间,庞大的魔力竟是突然归与寂静……惊愕之间,骨剑竟是已经刺穿了白发圣域法师的胸膛。 After this, grasped the fellow of bone sword then to kick the one side the white hair Saint Domain Mage corpse directly, oneself sat, is saying with a smile lightly: „Then, should put anyone to pass, was decided by me...... the rhythm of present is good.” 这之后,手持骨剑的家伙便直接将白发圣域法师的尸体踢到了一旁,自己坐了下来,轻笑着道:“那么接下来,该放些什么人通过,就由我来决定了……现在的这个节奏还算不错。” ...... …… ...... …… A similar dolphin lifeform, smooth swimming in giant pool- in the middle of princess palace garden basin. 一条类似海豚似的生物,正在巨大的池子之中畅泳-公主殿内部的花园水池当中。 This time princess also in the middle of the basin, takes playing tricks on these strange lifeform as happy. 此时的公主殿下也同时在水池当中,以戏弄这些古怪的生物为乐。 The edge in basin, dragon clan Empress Hilda is looking with a smile princess played with water...... is only this time entire basin has also exuded a superficial blood red color. 水池的边缘,龙族女皇希尔达正含笑地看着公主殿下的戏水……只是此时整个水池也已经泛起了一层浅薄的血红之色。 In the meantime, had been torn the corpse of water monster gradually fluttered the side of Empress Hilda...... not to approach, the corpse of this sea monster had been annihilated then by Her Imperial Majesty strength directly. 就在此时,一具已经被撕裂了的水怪的尸体缓缓地飘到了希尔达女皇的身边……还未靠近,这具海怪的尸体便已经被女皇陛下的力量直接湮灭。 Her Imperial Majesty, King Amos.” “女皇陛下,亚摩斯王到了。” Maidservant long Laura at this time gradually line- she is leading the arrival of King Amos- king should just end National Big Game to open the speech soon then to return to the palace immediately, calculates the time, on the road has not even stayed. 侍女长劳拉此时缓步行来-她正领着亚摩斯王的到来-国王陛下应是刚结束了全国大赛开幕致辞不久便马上回宫,算算时间,路上甚至没有停留。 Amos, happen.” Empress Hilda does not turn head, looks Princess Carol who in the pond plays, is using the spoiling tone: You come to see Carol, is really a vigorous child.” 亚摩斯吗,正好。”希尔达女皇也不回头,看着池中嬉戏的卡萝公主,用着溺爱的口吻道:“你来看看卡萝,真是一个活力充沛的孩子。” Truly.” King Amos smiling faintly said: I very long have not seen Carol to be like this happy.” “确实。”亚摩斯王微微一笑道:“我已经很久没有见过卡萝这样的高兴了。” Really just like seems like a monster......” Empress Hilda to stare at King Amos suddenly, the eye does not have the expression: You think like this is right?” “真的活脱脱像是一个怪物……”希尔达女皇冷不丁地盯着亚摩斯王,目无表情道:“你是这样想的才对吧?” King Amos said indifferently: I give the thing that Carol all I can give, only for she can cross...... my child joyfully, how can be the monster.” 亚摩斯王淡然道:“我给予卡萝一切我能给予的东西,只为了她能过得快乐……我的孩子,怎么会是怪物。” How he came! Mother! I do not see this fellow! Mother-!” In the basin, sees only Princess Carol both hands to make an effort suddenly, will hug in dolphin water monster rips open directly, is angry saying: Go away-!” “他怎么来了!母亲!我不要看见这个家伙!母亲-!”水池之中,只见卡萝公主双手骤然用力,将抱在身上的海豚似的水怪直接撕开,大怒道:“滚-!” Carol, peaceful.” Empress dragon clan sees Princess Carol at this moment, eye of band of light cold glow. 卡萝,安静点。”龙族女皇此刻看着卡萝公主,目光带着一丝的冷芒。 The princess instant shivers, trembles was shutting tightly the mouth. 公主殿下瞬时打了个冷颤,哆嗦着紧闭了嘴巴。 Empress Hilda then looks at King Amos saying: It seems like, even if you gave all you to give, is unable to obtain the Carol favorable impression...... Amos, I have kept in Carol your royal palace, but she never changed to your attitude, in this regard, I was really somewhat disappointed.” 希尔达女皇这才看着亚摩斯王道:“看来,即使你给予了所有你能给予的,也无法获得卡萝的好感……亚摩斯,我一直将卡萝留在你的王宫之中,但她从未改变对你的态度,关于这一点,我实在是有些失望。” So long as on her also leaves leeway half Ell The bloodlines of royal family, I will not make her return to mainland dragon clan.” King Amos the extraordinary strength said at this time: No one, can from me, my child carry away.” “只要她身上还留有一半【艾尔尼斯】王室的血脉,我就不会让她返回大陆龙族。”亚摩斯王此时却出奇的强硬说道:“没有人,可以从我身边,将我的孩子带走。” Amos, you know that you are speaking with whom?” 亚摩斯,你知道你在和谁说话?” I know.” King Amos said slowly: Just like I said the institute, I will give the thing that all I can give......, even if you, Hilda.” “我知道。”亚摩斯王缓缓说道:“正如我说所的,我将会给予一切我所能给予的东西……哪怕是你,希尔达。” As father last point dignity.” Empress Hilda smiled faintly suddenly, the palm caressed the King Amos face lightly, this will be I also likes your place...... the future do not disappoint me now few again.” “作为父亲最后一点的尊严吗。”希尔达女皇忽然浅笑,手掌轻抚上了亚摩斯王的脸庞,“这算是我现在为数不多还喜欢你的地方了……今后可不要再让我失望。” Saying, Empress Hilda then beckons to say toward Princess Carol: Carol, do not play...... me to think to look, you should very long not enjoy the late food with your father together, tonight has the opportunity rarely, we dine together.” 如此说着,希尔达女皇便朝着卡萝公主招了招手道:“卡萝,别玩了……我想想看,你应该很久没有和你的父亲一同享用晚食了,今夜难得有机会,我们一起用餐吧。” She knows that is unable to revolt against the Empress dragon clan order......, even if are her daughter- Princess Carol goes out from the basin at this time reluctant, the vision actually stares stubbornly on the body of King Amos. 她知道无法反抗龙族女皇的命令……即便自己是她的女儿-卡萝公主此时不情不愿地从水池走出,目光却死死地盯在亚摩斯王的身上。 Suddenly, Carol Princess said: Mother, I must watch National Big Game.” 忽然,卡萝公主道:“母亲,我要去看全国大赛。” Empress dragon clan said with a smile: Today or First Heaven, but also is eliminating the stage, it's nothing is attractive, when played in the finals then said. Relax, since is the youth talent from the world, can find to conform to you probably to request.” 龙族女皇却笑道:“今天还是第一天,还在淘汰阶段,没什么好看的,等决赛了再说吧。放心,既然是来自世界各地的青年才俊,大概是能找到符合你要求的。” I could not wait!” Princess Carol actually one sat on the ground at this time, was too slow! I do not want to wait!” “我等不及了!”卡萝公主此时却一把坐在了地上,“太慢了!我不想等了!” Even if you said, may the participating fellow too be after all many.” Empress Hilda shakes the head, are most is also only several days, the past few days I will be accompanying you.” “就算你这么说,可毕竟参赛的家伙实在太多了些。”女皇希尔达摇摇头,“不过最多也只是几天的时间而已,这几天我都会陪着你的。” I do not do! I do not do! I want now! No matter I-!” “我不管!我不管!我现在就要!我不管-!” Really does not have your child's means.” Empress Hilda shakes the head, the vision one looked coldly to King Amos, ok, Amos, tried to find a solution, coaxed this child well.” “真是没你这孩子的办法。”女皇希尔达摇摇头,目光一冷看向了亚摩斯王,“好了,亚摩斯,想个办法,好好地哄哄这个孩子。” „The advancement of competition has stipulated that also has started.” King Amos thinks saying: If Carol thought that stuffy, I can order to let this time some seeded players, first conducts the part to war.” “大赛的进程已经规定了,也已经开始了。”亚摩斯王想了想道:“不过如果卡萝觉得闷的话,我可以下令让这次的一些种子选手,先进行部分的对战。” Carol?” Empress Hilda looked at this time to Princess Carol, probably questionnaire opinion. 卡萝?”女皇希尔达此时看向了卡萝公主,像是征求意见似的。 I must see the real champion birth!” Princess Carol is actually unforgiving, even in the ground tumbled is beating makes a tearful scene got up...... a maidservant who is waiting to tell in one side, even because of beating of Princess Carol, but was destroyed the head directly, crashed into the middle of the basin directly. “我要看到真正的冠军诞生!”卡萝公主却不依不饶,甚至在地上翻滚着摔打哭闹了起来……一名正在一旁等候吩咐的侍女,甚至因为卡萝公主的摔打,而直接被砸破了脑袋,直接坠入了水池当中。 It seems like does not think that a good way, this child will not stop.” Empress Hilda shook the head, hesitates the moment saying: Good...... I know how should do.” “看来不想个好的办法,这孩子是不会停止了。”希尔达女皇摇摇头,沉吟了片刻道:“好吧……我知道该怎么做了。” King Amos subconsciously looked to Empress Hilda. 亚摩斯王下意识地看向了希尔达女皇。 Actually sees the empresses of this dragon clan the palm to open at this time...... has precious pearl to appear in her palm, later the precious pearl started to rush to the sky, and erupted ten thousand zhang (3.33 m) splendid light! 却见这位龙族的女皇此时手掌翻开……有一颗宝珠出现在她的掌心之中,随后宝珠开始冲上了天空之中,并且爆发出万丈华光! Even daytime blue sky, splendid light of precious pearl still incomparable clear...... next instance, this precious pearl then charged into the conference site of competition suddenly. 即便是白日青天,宝珠的华光依然无比的清晰……下一个瞬间,这颗宝珠便猛然冲向了大赛的会场。 Only hears the voice of Empress dragon clan to start in the entire kings to resound...... particularly in the competition conference site, resounding. 只听见龙族女皇的声音开始在整个王都响起……尤其是在大赛会场,更为的响亮。 By my mainland Empress dragon clan, the name of Hilda, issues the following order...... from start at this moment, National Big Game match gauge changes, cancels all selection fights, contest that changes to the whole staff...... before dawn, no matter who, so long as can take the precious pearl to arrive at my front, is the champion of this competition, I will give the victor a dragon clan Saint pond baptism the opportunity.” “以我大陆龙族女皇,希尔达之名,下达以下命令……自此刻开始,全国大赛赛规进行更改,取消一切的选拔战斗,改为全员的争夺战……天亮之前,不管是谁,只要能拿着宝珠来到我的面前,就是这次大赛的冠军,我将会给予胜利者一次龙族圣池洗礼的机会。” The voice of Empress dragon clan...... the common people are still peaceful in the king street reverberation. 龙族女皇的声音依然在王都的街头回荡……万民安静。 At this time, in royal palace. 此时,王宫之中。 Issued orders later Empress Hilda to see Princess Carol with a smile, „, the Andy shell, was how quick you to see the birth of champion.” 发布了命令之后的希尔达女皇含笑地看着卡萝公主,“如何,小宝贝,很快你就能看到冠军的诞生了。” Good! Has fun!” Princess Carol in the eye projected the blazing vision, finally did not need is so bored!” “太好了!有好玩的了!”卡萝公主眼中射出了炽热的目光,“终于不用那么无聊了!” Hilda, you plans to turn into the battlefield the entire kings.” King Amos said suddenly. “希尔达,你是打算将整个王都都变成战场吗。”亚摩斯王冷不丁地说道。 What's wrong, you did not say that will give all you to give...... didn't give up?” Empress Hilda is sneering asking. “怎么,你不是说会给予一切你所能给予的吗……舍不得了?”希尔达女皇冷笑着问道。 Sees only King Amos said indifferently: I only want to know, tonight's dinner, whether can start to get ready.” 只见亚摩斯王淡然道:“我只想知道,今晚的晚餐,是否可以开始准备了。” Naturally.” Empress Hilda the chuckle was saying: Come, my king...... I have not favored you for a long time.” “当然。”希尔达女皇轻笑着说道:“来吧,我的王……我也好久没有宠幸你了。” ...... …… ...... …… „Did you... you also hear? A moment ago?” “你…你们也听到了吗?刚才的?” The end point areas of two stages, Morsan subconsciously looked that to Little brother Boss Luo who just knew. 二阶段的终点区,莫桑下意识地看向了刚刚认识的小兄弟-洛老板 Should.” Boss Luo nods. “应该是的。”洛老板点了点头。 Empress Hilda shouted that loudly, been able to hear was the hearing has the issue probably. 女皇希尔达喊得那么大声,听不见的大概是听力有问题了。 How can like this...... the precious pearl? What precious pearl?” Morsan flexure the head, raise one's head is looking at the sky at this time, transferred several circles. “怎么会这样……宝珠?什么宝珠?”莫桑此时挠着脑袋,抬头看着天空,转了几个圈。 Sees only above the sky a radiant light group, at this time is crashing rapidly toward this hall. 只见天空之上一颗璀璨的光团,此时正急速地朝着这个大会会场坠落下来。
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