Chapter 1280
Ultimately, the second round ended without any further suspense.
The Elyndorian team secured absolute victory with yet another crushing performance.
On stage, the host announced the results with a stiff, unnatural expression.
The entire arena erupted in cheers.
Serena’s expression remained calm and lazy as she slowly stood up.
With one hand tucked into her pocket, she stood beneath the gaze of hundreds of competitors from dozens of nations.
She let out a soft chuckle, curling a cold, arrogant smirk, her crisp voice cutting through the air with absolute clarity. “Seven or eight countries joined forces to take down Elyndor alone p>
“Sorry, but it looks like Elyndor alone surrounded all seven or eight of you p>
The cold, blatant arrogance was taken to the absolute extreme.
Her demeanor was utterly imperious and haughty.
The atmosphere in the venue ignited instantly.
Phelps stood frozen, his face a ghastly shade of ashen grey.
This time, he couldn’t even force the words “dumb luck” past his lips.
Because everyone had seen it crystal clear.
Elyndor wasn’t just getting lucky.
Elyndor was genuinely dominant.
And the Elyndorian Captain standing at the forefront, Serena Lancaster.
Was terrifyingly capable.
In the face of an absolute crushing disparity in skill.
All schemes and tricks were reduced to a monumental joke.
As for the competitors from other nations, their higher-ups, and the officials p>
In this moment, looking at the radiant Elyndorian competitors on stage.
For the very first time.
Deep within their bones.
Toward Elyndor.
They felt a profound sense of awe and dread!
The day’s matches officially came to a close.
Inside and outside the venue, the lively discussions lingered. The Severian officials looked positively green and disgraced.
No matter how bitter they felt, they had to follow procedure, announce the end of the day’s schedule, and arrange for the international competitors to return to their hotels to rest and prepare for the coming days.
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Outside the tech center, the night had already set in.
Fleets of dedicated shuttles parked outside, and competitors from various nations began boarding to leave.
When Serena led the Elyndorian team out through the VIP channet, she had barely stepped out the
ha
Glooks When she spotted a towering,
figure standing not far away.
The man was dressed in low-key casual wear, a standard black jacket draped over
his broad shoulders.
His entire presence was understated.
But his towering height of over six-foot-two and his commanding aura were impossible to miss.
Even though he had deliberately reined in his sharp edges while standing in the crowd.
The iron-blooded aura deep within him was simply too strong to ignore.
The Elyndorian team spotted him almost immediately.
“He’s Elyndorian! Is he someone’s relative p>
“He’s so handsome! And so tall p>
“He is a bit intimidating, though p>
“Is he looking at us p>
Serena raised a brow, casting a glance at the man.
It was the Captain of The Dragon-Thorn Squad, Drake Hunter.
“Captain, do you think he’s here for you? He seems to be staring light at you.” Lydia Broaks stood on her tiptoes, craning her neck to look.
Over there, Jerrick Lancaster was already striding toward them.
A fairly gentle smile touched his face. As his gaze swept over the group, it visibly softened, and he introduced himself.
“Hello, everyone. I am the Personal Security Detail specially assigned by the Elyndorian government p>
“Given Severia’s historical conduct, combined with Miss Lancaster’s highly conspicuous performance today p>
“To prevent any desperate acts of retaliation, starting today, I will be taking full charge of her personal security p>
Upon hearing this, not a single member of the Elyndorian team felt it was out of place.
After all, Severia really was the kind of place that would employ dirty tricks.
Lydia was the first to nod vigorously. “That makes sense. Total sense p>
“With their track record, we definitely need to be on guard p>