It had been a sunny day in Mardis with clear skies and gentle breeze, but suddenly it turned to night, giving a kind of wondrous feeling of freedom.
The lights of Dragon Gate Space Station were still dazzling. Looking upward through the barrier, one could see the magnificent cosmic galaxy outside the skylight, as if it were dream fragments touching the heartstrings.
Under the protective shield, the crowd was colorful and never-ending... Couples, friends, and security personnel were all without exception waiting for the countdown to the start of the race while simultaneously enjoying these brief, beautiful moments.
Located in the official competition area of Saudi, the crowd was predominantly Saudi nationals. Considering the different customs and cultural habits of various countries, the venue was divided into many areas, but this did not restrict the freedom of the visitors. The central plaza of the space station was even more packed with guests from various nations. It was everyone's platform for interaction, attracting the largest crowds and featuring countless specialty foods. However, it was also a hotspot for disturbances, where a single unfriendly glance or a provocative gesture could potentially lead to a real-life PK between two unrelated visitors.
The reasons for PK varied and could be categorized into three scenarios. The first involved disputes between women, confirming the old saying that beauty is a source of trouble. Countless instances had occurred within the day where two women, each believing themselves to be of unmatched beauty, crossed paths and took an instant dislike to each other, leading to a scuffle that escalated to scratching and clawing.
In the second scenario, trouble brewed from alcohol. The street food area, while wildly popular among the international crowd, was also a frequent scene of incidents where many, influenced by alcohol, broke into fights.
As for the third scenario, it was unavoidable in conversations that involved debates over pilots from different countries. What started as a minor difference in opinions could rapidly intensify, resulting in fists flying.
Just now, two groups of debaters, one supporting Revenge Shadow Rider and the other declaring Shadow Rider trash and voicing that Sword Dragon would win, ended up turning their discussion into a full-blown group PK, ultimately attracting the space station's security.
Such incidents happened countless times throughout the day. It is fair to say that half of those who paid a hefty price to come here were hardcore fans. Some even sold their homes and lands to watch the contest and couldn't tolerate any criticism against their idols.
The official bodies of various countries were frustrated by these occurrences. Creating high commercial value without isolating the commercial squares was akin to biting the hand that feeds them.
All nations had signed contracts for the events, allowing Saudi to lease the venue spaces to other countries at low prices, all in the interest of boosting its own development. In other words, if ordinary people wanted to set up shop in this small area, they couldn't avoid paying taxes.
Without a doubt, Saudi was the ultimate beneficiary. Although they took the largest share, the revenues for other countries were also significant. Especially in the populous federal competition areas where the crowd was crushing, every country attempted various strategies to draw people in—creating disturbances was counterproductive.
After brief negotiations, who would have guessed that the officials from various countries would spontaneously lead a wave of trends? It's unclear which clever brain came up with such a melodramatic idea—a full-blown all-star beauty contest.
The results were extremely good, and the topic quickly became the hottest subject of public debate… Its popularity even surpassed that of the Mecha Battle itself, achieving over a hundred million shares in just 20 minutes.
Suddenly, netizens from all countries were campaigning for their favorite warriors…
The federal all-stars had the most individuals, naturally topping the beauty rankings, with Feng Yi as the sole representation from the federation—of course, this might also include his overall influence and public perception. As a national hero, Feng Yi's extraordinary good looks were undeniable, but his popularity stemmed more from his impressive battle record and his outstanding contributions to the country.
Feng Yi was ranked alongside other top-tier beauties including, Saudi's Kexiao, Hell's Gate's Mirami, Weibang's Reiko, and the Princess of Diya, Dilia, totaling just five people.
The public was endlessly entertained by these rankings, generating discussion threads that soared to tens of thousands of comments. The super warriors from various nations, however, were quite speechless… This was just too melodramatic? How could a beauty ranking replace combat effectiveness, and was it something you could eat? The answer was clearly no.
However, Mirami seemed to be very happy about all of this; she suddenly became playful and even posted some of her favorite real, unedited photos on the official forum.
Reiko and Dilia actually cared a lot about it too. After all, which woman doesn't care about the public's recognition of their beauty? Even if they didn't say much, they were extremely pleased internally.
Differently, both Feng Yi and Kexiao were quite unique. Photos of these two were not plentiful, owing more to their global influence. Both men, dressed in military uniforms, looked extremely handsome and dashing.
Kexiao's handsomeness leaned more towards a gentle beauty, calm and elegant. His faint smile and deep eyes always gave off an impression of all-encompassing serenity, conveying a feeling that everything was under control.
Feng Yi's handsomeness was completely natural, a bit harmless yet also clever and easygoing, with a boy-next-door charm like a refreshing breeze, smart and generous, neither servile nor overbearing, with an approachable ease that made anyone want to get closer, exuding a warm man's charm.
In the second tier of the beauty bombshells, there were many, especially from the federation, including Sky Shadow, Angelina, and Dovir. They were not necessarily lacking in good looks, perhaps it was the differences in influence and public support that led to such results.
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