The Mardis crowd thought the trip was well worth it, completely satisfying their craving. Most importantly, they got to see the Revenge Shadow Rider with their own eyes. Now they'd have something to brag about with their friends. Some who forgot to take group pictures hastily snapped photos to commemorate the event. There were even fans who organized gatherings on the spot, and Hans was undoubtedly the most prestigious among them.

Charlotte also invited Roland to join, no flattery intended, but that Roland really was full of talent. He even knew about the secret viewing platform in the watchtower; if it weren't for him, who knows how squished that crowd would have been.

However, Roland politely declined. Claiming he had other matters to attend to, he vanished swiftly after, leaving Charlotte completely befuddled. Good heavens, how could he just leave like that, and so abruptly at that? With a turn, he was gone, as if his presence had always been minimal.

Roland certainly didn't consider himself the main character of this world, nor was he any fan of the Shadow Riders. He cared about other matters more, such as the relationship between his ancestors and the inheritors of Wind Flow. However, in this battle, he was clearly aware of Feng Yi's aura. It seemed almost certain that Feng Yi was the Revenge Shadow Rider... But what could possibly be wrong with his body? That was something Roland found quite perplexing.

In Roland's view, the current state of the Revenge Shadow Rider was far from his peak. Was he blinded? From the very start of the attack, it was clear to see that the Revenge Shadow Rider was fighting impatiently. People should advance step by step, climbing upwards, but this peculiar fellow, typically keen on observing his opponents' tactics, was instead striking without reservation today. It wasn't in line with the Revenge Shadow Rider's usual style at all. An anomaly often signifies a hidden demon; hence, Roland deduced there must be some trouble with the Revenge Shadow Rider's health.

At this moment, the atmosphere in the Saudi council hall was exceptionally tense, as numerous family factions were discussing the matter of the Revenge Shadow Rider without reaching any conclusions. The blame was passed from one to another, back and forth without end, because, regarding this matter, Saudi was at a loss too.

This encounter with the Revenge Shadow Rider was like a courtship. You bait someone with your eldest daughter, hoping to lure them into a trap, only to have your plan backfire, losing the daughter instead of ensnaring a son-in-law. This loss of face made the next courtship difficult, almost an impossibly uphill task. Who would agree to another meeting under such circumstances?

Even the Sand Emperor Shakespeare started to critically question the council's actions for the first time, expressing differing views on the face of battle. As an emperor, he desired one victory after another, but what were these family factions doing? Wasting resources on a world live broadcast, orchestrating flashy but useless spectacles. And the outcome? The whole world witnessed the embarrassment, a joke known to all. This was a hot potato no one could hold, an embarrassment not just for the council and him but for the Saudi people as well.

This time, Kexiao definitely came out on top with the private wagers, but he would have preferred to see himself lose. Kexiao quickly resumed his position. Today, during a media interview, he didn't show up, expressing incomprehension at the upper class's various endeavors, though he said it in private. Those who knew Kexiao could tell his mood was far from good.

One would have thought the upper echelons had a master plan, but who would have guessed they'd resort to rogues from the civilian mecha fighting circles? Xia Mu found it laughably pathetic. If it had been Yita 13, there might have been some hope. After all, a robot surpasses humans in computing and analytical capabilities. Maybe using Yita 13 as a trump card wasn't too much, but letting a few big shots from the public go up against the Revenge Shadow Rider in a mecha duel? That was like comparing the light of a firefly to the sun and moon, or a lighter's flame to the stars. Could there be any contest? A bunch of high-level officials who had never touched a mecha simply couldn't comprehend mecha combat.

Comparing action actors to the special forces warriors of God's Thorn is like comparing two rare breeds of creatures. In terms of sheer action, these special forces warriors are not as glamorous in combat as those actors, but these warriors are not trained in acting troupes, they are versed in professional battlefield knowledge. They focus on quick, decisive strikes aimed at lethal efficiency, choosing the fastest way to eliminate the enemy. Moreover, the Revenge Shadow Rider, who reigns supreme above the world, has faced all kinds of storms and would hardly be intimidated by any civilian Mecha discipline. It's like throwing vast amounts of national resources down the drain.

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Dragon Gate Space Station No. 5 is a crucial freight hub connecting the interior, with thriving trade. Every day tens of thousands of passenger shuttles and transportation of equipment pass through here. Under the incredulous gaze of many, today, a special guest arrived—Revenge Shadow Rider.

Unlike Saudi, if one were to say that the Revenge Shadow Rider is the nightmare looming over the heads of the Saudi people, then surely the Revenge Shadow Rider must be everyone's hero. The Revenge Shadow Rider quickly made it clear that he was not here to fight, but merely wished to enter near-light-speed travel through antimatter propulsion. As it turned out, he was quite approachable and did not care about the surrounding gazes at all. He just strolled into the Dragon Gate Space Station under the astonished gazes of the onlookers, with Yita 13 somehow tucked away out of sight by him.

The core construction of his bio-dual state Mecha belonged to a super power system that not only supported long-distance travel but was also equipped with a Subspace Crystal capable of limitless energy conversion procedures. It could switch freely between shadow wing mode and fighter form. To put it plainly, the fighter form had no substantial difference from a small shuttle, except it had a much smaller operational space. However, with its performance, interstellar travel was more than sufficient. It wasn't as if he hadn't tried to fly from Freedom Port Maraca to the Federation before, but doing so was too time-consuming, and he couldn't always use light transfer. To be honest, the amount of light transfer Feng Yi had was limited; using one meant one less to use, which even made him feel pained. If it weren't for his older brother making some money, he wouldn't have been able to be so extravagant.

Feng Yi's destination this time was Freedom Port Maraca, for several reasons: one, to find Blade Warrior and examine his own physical condition, looking for any possible solutions. Then there was the matter of Yita 13. Feng Yi still hadn't figured her out, and Yita 13 couldn't possibly remain unscathed in a near-light-speed environment, so he had to use special methods to store her away and later hand her over to Blade Warrior for thorough research. Another point was the issue of funding gaps; Francis had always been securing Space Crystals for him. With the Federation's 2000 9th-generation models about to arrive, he must either spur Francis on or think of some other ways.

As Feng Yi considered these things, he walked into the propulsion channel. The second appearance of the Revenge Shadow Rider at Dragon Gate Space Station No. 5 once again became a hot topic across the net. The emergence of Shadow Rider excited many foreigners beyond measure—could it be another battle coming? Turns out, after all that speculation, Shadow Rider simply wished to utilize the space station for antimatter propulsion.

The Federation issued an order, allowing Revenge Shadow Rider to pass unconditionally, which, of course, was not due to coercion by Shadow Rider's military might. In fact, even if the officials had not spoken, the station authorities would have definitely granted passage unconditionally—Revenge Shadow Rider was a solitary warrior, who had tirelessly fought for this country and its people. The Federation owed him far too much, and if possible, the people also hoped to do something for him, however trivial, just to let the Revenge Shadow Rider feel he was not alone and that countless others supported him.

When the Shadow Rider ascended the space station steps, lights on either side lit up. Even the shuttles that were supposed to take off were delayed in departure due to the appearance of Revenge Shadow Rider, along with the dense, teeming crowd by the stairwell, all watching him with their sincere and fervent gazes...

In those gazes were emotions stirred, joy, undisguised excitement, but above all, admiration and blessings from the heart.

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