"Fight to the end. Inflict maximum possible damage."
Greta transmitted the orders.
On the central map, the gold forces fought valiantly.
But within fifteen minutes, they were eliminated.
Gorman announced.
"First elimination! Lilith has been defeated."
The crowd roared.
Lilith exited her station, accepting the defeat with grace.
She approached the judges' box.
Kaito looked at her.
"Good attempt."
Lilith smiled.
"Adelheid read me like an open book. I respect that."
She sat down to observe the rest.
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Naporia vs Valeria Intensifies
Otto reported casualties.
"Commander, we've lost forty units."
"And Valeria?"
"Twenty-five."
Naporia grunted.
"But we're gaining ground."
"Yes. But our supply lines..."
Otto pointed at the map.
"They're overextended. If Valeria cuts them, the army runs out of resources."
Naporia studied the pattern.
Valeria had retreated toward her own supply lines.
Shortening them.
While Naporia's stretched kilometer after kilometer.
