Two seconds isn't much time to do anything, perhaps just enough to take a breath, but for a mobile soldier in battle, it's immensely precious. Margaret took less than a second to thrust her long sword fiercely into the rallying call's body, followed by a cut at the waist, and Dovir was defeated in an instant.

The reversal that could be described as subversive made the crowd unbelieving, but you need not question your eyes—it's the truth. Although it seemed like Margaret was being suppressed, one must not overlook her terrifying X Ability, which, in that instant, had already been explained by the system. It showed that Oriole had undergone a heavy brainwave impact for a significant period, an attack even stronger than Angelina's Psychic Power.

That was the key to Dovir's defeat...

But the victor did not cheer, and the loser found no joy. If not for an attack that seemed like a sneak attack, it was debatable whether Margaret could have won. It could be said that her move was prepared for Revenge Shadow Rider and she did not want to expose it prematurely; it was only out of necessity, faced with a life-or-death situation, that she was compelled to use this ace in the hole.

All twelve stars are significant. As part of the new generation, no one is easy to deal with. While Oriole's potential stands out, Margaret is no less exceptional. She is a naturally gifted mental awakener with innate X Ability, making her a fast learner and a born genius. No wonder she advanced to the white coat level in just a few years—her rise makes sense.

Poor Dovir, however, felt the attack was somewhat of a backstab. Having focused all his attention on offense and observation, he completely neglected the mental onslaught. Had he been prepared, he would not have been locked in a deadlock for two seconds.

Of course, the fact that Margaret could resort to using a mental power strike in such a critical moment indicated the severity of the situation. After all, she had never previously revealed such an ability. Many years ago, during a battle with General Feng Yi, she had used the same technique with visible power. Years later, Margaret's special abilities had only grown stronger.

Despite reassessing Dovir in her mind after the battle, the reaction from the audience was outrageous. Waves of cheers, louder than the next, came from Diya's camp, leaving the Federal netizens somewhat displeased...

But there is no doubt that the era is always changing, and talents are growing infinitely in the larger environment. Margaret is certainly one who can change the future landscape.

Does Margaret's rise subtly suggest that the old reigning champions are gradually being caught up by the new generation? In a manor within the Federal Capital, a well-dressed butler had just reported Margaret's affairs to Sky Shadow.

Sky Shadow frowned, skimmed the information, and without much thought, deleted it. He had thought it something trivial—just a bunch of jumping clowns. Now, aside from the top warriors, he took no interest in anyone else. As the day of his body transplant drew nearer, he planned to prove through his actions who the true ace of the world was.

The opponents he now faced were all strong, and after the following 17 minutes, all D-rank players were eliminated, regardless of the game's rules environment already being heavily skewed in favor of ordinary players. Clearly, it was the evaluators at a higher stage who truly stood firm.

Thirty minutes later, even players of the C, B, and A levels were being knocked out successively, carrying regrets and shedding tears as they had to leave the battlefield and return to the spectator seats.

Those left were uniformly S-rank players. Most S-ranks didn't have high popularity, but the most renowned among them were Angelina and Margaret—one a super soldier guarding the Federal pass, the other a new generation champion from Diya.

This matchup was what everyone was eager to see, yet hoped wouldn't come too soon. The later the confrontation, the more exciting it was, and people had their reasons for not wanting the two to meet prematurely.

But as luck would have it, in the quarterfinals, the rapidly spinning gears on the large screen eventually placed them in the same match.

Angelina vs. Margaret. Upon learning this news, almost half of the other sectors' spectators rushed to the scene. The non-stop commentaries by international media on both fighters were also a hot topic...

Not to mention, just seeing the two beauties was a feast for the eyes even without the match.

One was Angelina, known as the flower of the Federation.

The other, dubbed the goddess of Diya and a rising star of the future.

Moreover, their special abilities were nearly comparable, truly a clash between exceptional ability users, a duel between new and old warriors, a battle for glory.

But it cannot go unmentioned that this battle indeed held certain disadvantages for Angelina. While both were on the same level of skill, Angelina had been on the battlefield earlier than Margaret, spending much of her time across various military domains, more comprehensively, such as espionage work.

Margaret, on the other hand, focused almost entirely on combat itself. Since the outbreak of war, she had been through countless battles, and her experience and techniques were no less than Angelina's. The two were on a completely level playing field. The external media talked about the contest as a fight between the old and the new, which undoubtedly brought Angelina some psychological pressure.

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