After receiving Grand's response, Hell's Gate seemed to consider for a long time. It was challenging to step down, but they agreed to battle with Grand at a different time. Although the odds of Vladimir defeating Grand weren't high due to their half-tier power difference, Grand was an ordinary person in terms of mental ability, which was his disadvantage.

After the news was released, Reiko from Weibang Democratic Nation withdrew from the competition due to the military department's demand even though she was reluctant.

As for Raymond, he had always been fond of sleeping and was indifferent to the competition results. Seeing that he didn't get punished by the Zana Republic for his conduct made it clear that his nature couldn't be changed.

Federal Sky Shadow was the last to withdraw.

In a room, Sky Shadow almost crushed his wine glass, enraged. He had wanted to stand out by fighting to the end. How could these so-called 12 stars from history compare to him? Saying that Revenge Shadow Rider or Vladimir were threats was nonsense. Even if he faced Vladimir, he wouldn't care. According to Sky Shadow' calculations, his odds of winning were over 50%, but everything changed after Dilia's withdrawal.

It was infuriating, damn it all! However, Sky Shadow felt relieved. At least in his eyes, Revenge Shadow Rider was a more fearsome opponent than Vladimir. If he held a 50% chance of winning against Vladimir, he admitted that against Revenge Shadow Rider, his winning odds would be capped at 50%. Not that he feared anything else, but Revenge Shadow Rider's unpredictable tactics made even arrogant Sky Shadow admit his inferiority.

The withdrawals of several stars made the struggling fighters happy—especially Zhang Xiaobo who thought his journey was over. After all, Reiko and Sky Shadow were formidable opponents. With or without tactics, an additional copy of him wouldn't stand a chance.

His initial interest in Star Wars was due to his admiration for mechas. He didn't anticipate the day he would muster enough courage to apply for the military academy and start fighting relentlessly. But now, it was different. After being bullied by Feng Yi, he decided to train daily with Elvis to improve his tactics and skills.

Zhang Xiaobo came from a military family and was strictly disciplined by his parents. However, all their efforts seemed futile. But now, he changed. His thinking was different from others who joined the Mecha field to serve the nation. He usually sought revenge on those who once humiliated him.

Luckily, the withdrawal of several stars didn't affect the competition's popularity. Instead, it allowed players to notice and accept Revenge Shadow Rider.

Despite advancing to the final 32, the competing individuals weren't favored by the major forces. They had exceeded the average age group, hindering the tournament's purpose. Most of the battles were won quickly either because of a large power gap or the presence of an X Ability user.

The results were soon revealed on the same evening. This was one day ahead of Dilia's prediction, ensuring the prize money would be given to the winners without any deductions.

In the end, no one could hinder Revenge Shadow Rider's progress. Without any doubt, his victory was much anticipated.

Unfortunately, Revenge Shadow Rider seemed very disappointed with the competition. Despite being organized by the federal government for the selection of Red Cloak, many external factors made it seem half-done. Matters got escalated quickly due to international pressure, ultimately leading to a rushed ending.

When the awards were handed out in the evening, Shadow Rider was offline, and Hans collected the awards on his behalf.

People were worried that if someone else collected the money on Shadow Rider's behalf, they might misappropriated it in the name of some charity project. Who knows what kind of tricks might be pulled? But if Hans collected it, everyone was reassured. They needed proof of where the money was going.

In the end, Hans donated all the money to a charity project under the name of Shadow Rider. There was no other choice, after all, Shadow Rider couldn't appear in person and no one could contact Revenge Shadow Rider.

When Shadow Rider had registered, he had kept all the details of his bank card confidential. In this day and age, unless it is the card holder, nobody can access information like your bank card number. So, while Hans hoped for Shadow Rider's appearance, he had no choice but to resort to this move.

At the time, a media company claimed to conveniently publicize Shadow Rider and make good use of the money. The person who made this claim was beaten by an irritable member from Shadow Rider's online community. Even though the man who did the beating was later taken to the police station for questioning, luckily the police chief was also a diehard Shadow Rider fan and he didn't hold him for long.

The authorities have already arranged the candidates for the next challenge's elite Red Cloaks, but they haven't announced it to the public yet.

The next day, Zhang Xiaobo received a message from the authorities. Their personal evaluation of him was abysmal - they found him shameless and despicable. Based on their criteria, he was woefully inadequate. However, somehow, they saw a quality in him that was not common in others, and had strange ideas that piqued their interest. They decided to observe him more closely.

Dovir, a freshman at Diya Military Academy, was selected due to his exceptional personal strength, despite his young age.

As for Cangmu Kuang Qi, she needed further observation. Although she was outstanding, they felt that her Mecha operation talents didn't suit her natural abilities.

Next came the much-anticipated Haier Brothers. Undoubtedly, as potential Red Cloaks, they were on the official shortlist. Their participation in the military confrontation was just a formality. As expected, they won the 2-on-2 knockout tournament.

Following the Haier Brothers was Ophelia, who was slightly less valued than the brothers. Ophelia, from the famous Yingland Military Academy, had reached the level of a potential Red Cloak at a young age. She was also a substitute teacher in the Mecha department of Yingland. Her ability was well regarded by the officials.

Unluckily, Elvis waited all day, but to no avail. However, given his age and the accident during the widespread race where his teammate had let him down, the officials contacted Elvis with a message asking him to register in Eden, the capital planet, within a certain time limit, so someone specially assigned could conduct further tests and reviews.

Regretfully, Apophis did not participate in this national competitive confrontation. Apophis, from Golden Sword, was always a favorite on the official shortlist, but one can't be forced as everyone has their own future to pursue.

The next day, the Haier Brothers, Ophelia, and others on the Red Cloak shortlist were already on their way to Earth, the Capital Planet, riding in a transporter shuttle for professional stage testing training. The authorities are very likely to select several elite Red Cloaks from this group. These are all potential candidates for promotion to white-coat drivers on future battlefields.

As for the battle between Grand and Vladimir, it will take place sometime next month. The outcome of this fight isn't something that people should be wondering about. It might even be that the two men won't even fight at all, but the Federal Government must step in regarding Vladimir's challenge to Revenge Shadow Rider.

Although the heat of the competition has passed, the Galactic Warfare is not quiet. The Tyrant Guild has expanded rapidly in a short time with its membership increasing from 100,000 to 120,000. This upward trend is increasing rapidly…

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