(Sky-God Arena, The Contestant Viewing Stands)
Yu Shen watched the rest of the Rodova team dominate calmly from the front-row bleachers— the best seats in the house, positioned just meters away from the battlefield.
He clapped and cheered along with the crowd, though his thoughts were far more calculating than celebratory.
He knew better than anyone that for most of the teammates fighting today, this would likely be their first and last appearance on the circuit's stage.
As the ever-merciful captain, Yu Shen had deliberately allowed them this opportunity— giving each one a chance to bask in the spotlight, score a few eliminations, and perhaps even catch the attention of sponsors who might change their futures.
But in truth, except for Minerva, none of today's fighters were part of his envisioned strongest line-up.
He had no intention of fielding them again when the round of 32 arrived tomorrow.
