Chapter 366 The Rules Have Changed
No matter what Clara said, or how unpleasant her words were.
Victoria didn't spare her even a glance, maintaining an indifferent demeanor from start to finish.
The perfume contest officially starts at 10:30, and it's already 9:00, with people gradually entering the venue.
She still needed to go in and prepare for the first round of the competition. Seeing that Victoria ignored her, she didn't bother to continue.
She was certain in her heart that Victoria wouldn't be able to enter the hall.
Victoria looked at her and asked a question she had asked before, "Do you really want to apprentice under Deer?"
Without waiting for Clara to answer, she continued, "Alright, I get it. I wish you all the best."
Clara saw a faint, ambiguous smile on her face and suddenly felt a bit nervous.
But then she thought, no matter how capable Victoria was, it was impossible for her to know Master Deer.
Master Deer never accepted favors from anyone and had always been a unique presence in the perfume world.
Shortly after Clara left, Alexander returned after parking the car.
The two of them entered through a special passage.
This perfume contest was a biennial international competition, divided into two parts: the first round is scent identification, and the second round is perfume making.
The contestants came from all over the country, having been selected through multiple rounds of competition to reach this final stage.
Among the contestants, there were new faces as well as familiar ones.
The audience was growing, and everyone was discussing who the champion might be.
"I heard that last year's second and third place winners are participating again this year, but the champion isn't."
"Since Deer retired, Emma Kate has won the perfume contest three times in a row. She probably didn't find it challenging anymore, so she didn't bother to come."
"Who will be the champion this time? I'm quite excited."
"I'm not interested in who the champion is; I'm more curious about Savannah, who always comes in third. Will she be third again this time?"
"Rumor has it that Savannah is well-prepared this year and aiming for the championship."
"Who isn't aiming for the championship?"
Soon, it was time for the first round to start, and the host began to warm up the crowd.
The host then introduced the five judges for today, all members of the international competition committee, and the audience applauded continuously.
The host mysteriously said, "I think everyone noticed a special seat among the judges when they came in, right?"
The audience and guests all looked towards the seat the host pointed to.
It was indeed special, like a queen's throne.
Everyone knew who it was for, as the organizers had already announced it.
This year's perfume contest would feature Master Deer as a mysterious judge, elevating the competition to a new level.
It was well-known that since Deer's retirement, she had never attended any events as a judge.
Of course, it wasn't that no one invited her, but she's very hard to get.
She was very mysterious, never revealing her true face, always appearing with a veil. Everyone only knew she was a woman.
The host said, "Tonight, besides the five famous judges from the perfume world, we also have a mysterious guest. I believe everyone knows who it is."
The host passionately announced, "She is the legendary figure in our perfume world, Master Deer!"
"She won the international perfume contest championship for six consecutive years and is the vice president of the national international perfume committee. Every perfume she created became a hit, even a classic. Let's welcome Master Deer with a round of applause," the host added.
After the host finished speaking, thunderous applause erupted.
At this moment, Victoria had already changed her outfit.
Alexander, sitting in the guest seat, watched as Victoria, dressed in an extraordinary light purple dress, walked in from the entrance, slightly stunned.
The veil on her face subtly outlined her facial features, and her long hair was casually tied behind her, hanging straight down her back.
Alexander wasn't surprised by her identity; he had always known that Victoria would surprise him.
But this was the first time he had seen her dressed like this.
Today, her aura was completely different from usual, exuding elegance and refinement.
In fact, no one was surprised by Deer's outfit today. Everyone knows she always appears with a veil, but her entrance never fails to amaze.
Tilly watched Victoria walk towards the queen-like judge's seat, a satisfied smile on her face.
She had specially arranged this seat for Victoria, believing that Victoria should be treated like a queen.
The host looked at Victoria and asked, "Master Deer, would you like to say a few words?"
The only visible part of her face was a pair of eyes that could captivate anyone.
Victoria lowered her gaze slightly, maintaining her usual demeanor. "No, let's start."
The host, accustomed to her aloofness, proceeded to announce the competition rules and process.
"This final is divided into two parts. Only those who pass the first round can proceed to the second round."
"The first round: Scent identification. The twelve contestants need to identify 36 types of fragrances within five minutes, with an accuracy rate of 96% to pass. If they exceed the time limit, they will be disqualified and unable to proceed to the next round."
"The second round: Perfume making. Master Deer will present a challenge on the spot, and the perfumers will need to write their own formulas and create their perfumes. The final scores will be based on the judges' evaluations and the votes of 500 audience members, determining the top three winners of this season."
The contestants preparing backstage were stunned when they heard the host announce the competition rules.
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