After receiving permission from the Instructor, Muxi threw herself entirely into her pre-match preparations. She returned to the lounge, sat in her chair, and closed her eyes, mentally replaying the tactical characteristics of the Sunset Empire and her own counter-strategies from their past engagements.
Her teammates were equally busy. They gathered together, discussing various possible scenarios and analyzing the strengths and weaknesses of the Sunset Empire's competitors. Every face wore an expression of gravity and earnestness—a testament to how much they valued this match and the honor of the Empire.
As the match time drew near, the atmosphere in the arena grew increasingly tense. Spectators filed in one after another, all eager for this highly anticipated showdown. The crowd from the Chinese Empire waved their national flags and shouted cheers, their voices stirring the blood and heightening the palpable excitement. The stands were packed, every eye fixed on the countdown scrolling across the virtual screens above the arena.
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