There were five minutes left before the next match began. Xu Huo hadn't had time to look over the players' profiles when someone knocked on his door. The monitor showed him the situation outside. After glancing at the person holding a fruit platter, he called for a staff member.
The Golden-eyed Player, who had disguised himself, waited a few seconds. When Xu Huo didn't come to open the door, he knew there was no chance, so he didn't linger. He left before the staff and robots arrived.
After watching him disappear down the corridor, Xu Huo opened the door and let the staff member in. He briefly explained what had happened, then asked about the broadcast of the sub-arena and whether the Holographic Projection showed the live audience.
"Only on rare occasions," the staff member replied. "To ensure the audience's experience, the protective shield we've set up can't completely block the instruments' view."
Xu Huo nodded slightly, then bought another ticket for a seat at the second arena and asked the staff member to escort him there.
"I guarantee the safety of every guest who enters the building, so you needn't worry about that," the staff member said. "If you're still concerned, I can arrange for two Players to escort you."
"We'll also speak with the guest who went to the wrong door."
Xu Huo had no objections.
The seats at the second arena were actual seats, just spaced a little apart. They surrounded the competition floor, with a transparent glass barrier separating the two. A robot stood beside each seat, along with the necessary protective equipment. It all looked very reassuring.
Xu Huo found his seat and sat down.
The competition floor was already bustling before the match began. Besides the live audience, the voices of spectators watching from