Not long after, Athena graced the stage amidst a joyous melody as the large screen came to life. The tune flooding the ears of the audience was her main theme, a light, and vibrant rhythm bringing elation to all. Upon hearing the music, people knew, she was here.

It was Athena, truly Athena, their excitement was beyond words!

Under countless gazes, Athena appeared from nowhere, gently held by an antique mecha, slowly descending to the center of the stage.

The sight was enough to induce screams of excitement. The contrast between Athena's soft curves and the mecha's cold texture was striking. Particularly in this special period calling for military enlistment, the impact on the atmosphere was explosive. The concert hadn't even started yet, but it had already reached an unprecedented climax.

Athena was the jewel of the Federation, and the darling of the world. The sight of this universally admired idol brought the house down! Even the stern Wind Thunder Military Academy erupted with euphoria.

It was an unprecedented event for Wind Thunder, and Zi Mou could not help but sigh at the spectacle. Whichever was true didn't matter; she just hoped that this unconventional concert would end quickly.

Her mission was just to guard Athena and maintain order on site. Safety was not of great concern. She had pulled every string she had for this mission. Now, there were thousands of guards from Wind Thunder in position, with nearly ten percent from the disciplinary committee.

Thump! She was bumped into by a hurried man heading towards the stage.

"Oh, young lady, I'm so sorry." The man waved to her apologetically.

Zi Mou didn't say anything or pay any mind to the minor incident. She was focused on the stage. Wait, there was something odd about that man, but just what was it that troubled her keen mind?

Suddenly, a thought struck her. She realised what was wrong! The man was Franklin, a top mercenary from Maraca Freedom Port.

No one involved in the underground world could be ignorant of Franklin's reputation. He used to be a space pirate leader in some Saudi star domain, closely associated with the Saudi Empire. Forced into Maraca for refuge due to a fallout with the Saudis, Franklin surprisingly prospered and eventually became a mercenary.

Yes, Franklin only believed in his own power. As long as he was offered enough remuneration, he would take any job.

Zi Mou noticed that her communication device, which she always kept at her waist, had disappeared after that bump. Franklin barely gave her a second thought. But by the time she tried to locate him, Franklin had disappeared from her sight, a thought suddenly sprung into her mind, stealth.

In essence, stealth was a deceptive trick combining body movement and environmental and self-magnetic fields. For example, though her communication device was on her right waist, Franklin's collision was on her left. When Zi Mou noticed, her subconscious directed her attention to the severe collision, disregarding the slight bump.

Zi Mou was aware that the stealth facility was not as simple as it seemed. Franklin's abilities were unfathomable. However, she must locate him now. It was a personal failure and an insult.

The singing arena was buzzing. A military blade in hand, Feng Yi was flipping it back and forth, as if it communicated his troubled thoughts.

This job surely was a loss. Perhaps Athena had forgotten about the help that she had extended to him during difficult times. For Feng Yi, it was a great favor.

Inclined by nature not to entertain pity or sympathy from others, but not to refuse genuine help, this belief was what had Feng Yi standing here today.

As the jumping military blade seemingly epitomized an unextinguished faith, the beads of sweat on Feng Yi's face testified the challenge of tracking everyone's magnetic field wave in the crowds of tens of thousands. As the protagonist just took the stage, Feng Yi gathered up his spirit.

"Hello, friends of Alpha, I am Athena."

Upon stepping onto the stage, Athena, with a military salute, spun around and resumed her standing posture. Her smooth movements were full of grace, stability, and youthful vigor.

"Athena, I love you…"

"Athena, I am your knight…"

The priesthood of Athena responded with fervent cheers. As the crowd's cheering rose and fell, she was regarded as the goddess of charm with her purple hair.

Everyone's reverence for Athena extended beyond the borders of nationality and song choice. Every song in Athena's repertoire was a classic masterpiece.

As the melody soared, the first song, 'Flower of the Army,' a representative work from Athena's new album, started. The audience knew it like the back of their hand.

The audience gradually quieted down to soak in the soul-stirring power of the song, closely listening to the precious melody. By the end, replaced by a soundscape as grand as a stormy sea. The screen images transitioned from the stage to the Federation's battlefield. The montage showcased episodes from Star Wars fights, even battles with a few Red Cloak elites.

Would you like to grab a steel gun, ride in mecha, board a warship, defend your homeland, join those brave soldiers, or protect what you treasure? Whether it's love for family, a lover, or friends, come. Fight for faith, for peace, and for freedom. It's time for the Federation's younger generation to rush to the battlefield.

When the melody peaked, the thunderous cheers from the crowd completely set off the whole scene. The four girls from Sweetheart Band, Athena's constant companions, appeared on stage.

Zi Mou's cold expression starkly contrasted the lively atmosphere. Where was he? Where was that arrogant Franklin? The hotter the scene, the more anxious she became.

Repeatedly murmuring "Franklin" in her mouth, she fully understood the implications of stealth which went unnoticed by most. It heightened Zi Mou's urge to locate Franklin.

Her movement, though not fast, required maximum concentration; she was pushing her limits. If Athena were targeted by a super mercenary like Franklin, it would be no different from being tracked by a top hitman.

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