That perfectly timed background music also gave the audience a different kind of immersive experience.
Unfortunately, even now, they still could not tell what purpose that "graveyard" served in a duel. Perhaps the duelists in the next match were not skilled enough, or perhaps there was a problem with the rules themselves.
In any case, everyone had their own reasoning. The very fact that it sparked discussion was
a kind of success.
The post-match review of this duel also drew considerable attention.
Based on their own understanding, the post-match analysts explained several turning points. They also told the story of the Dragon Lance and the stone monument, giving the audience a thorough sense of "so that's how it was."
That sense of learning something was also part of the appeal of post-match analysis. Of course, the post-match interview segment was not to be missed either.
As spectators, people did not merely enjoy watching duelists battle one another. They were also very interested in the duelists themselves, especially their interactions.
In this world without livestreaming, watching duelists interact during interviews was already the most the audience could get.
As the first Seafolk contestant to appear, Lerira not only made an impression but also won her duel, drawing in a huge wave of fans.
She stepped onto the host's platform and answered Senior Judy's interview questions. She was poised and gracious throughout, and she had plenty of praise for her opponent as well. She handled it all very well.
She could only be described as the perfect combination of beauty, intelligence, and Emotional Intelligence—a flawless Seafolk with all three highs.
This further improved the audience's impression of the Seafolk. Meanwhile, the regretfully defeated Dulong returned to the viewing platform. He had expected the contestants there to say a thing or two about