Grumpy Bear's voice boomed. "Forget your one-on-one! Forget best-of-seven! This isn't just about a duel anymore! No! This is a two-versus-one challenge! One that has only ever been used four times in BGA history!"
"The finalists will now fight a mysterious boss together," Sleepy Smile said, his tone more solemn than before. "And the one who contributes more to the kill will be crowned the champion."
"And this ain't just for show," Grumpy Bear added, his voice low and reverent. "Whoever proves themselves in this match won't just walk away with a trophy. They'll walk away with the military's blessing. Maybe even a direct recruitment offer. Hell, they might even get an audience with the Grand Marshal himself."
Damien stood still, his black mech casting a long, silent shadow across the arena floor.
Inside her cockpit, Colonel Xue Lingtian's fingers tightened around the controls.
She remembered that fight.
It had haunted her.
