The countermeasure period was visible only to the contestants on both sides from the Countermeasure Platforms. After Evan Pearson stepped onto the platform, he hesitated slightly before taking out Audrey Jeanne d'Arc's Contestant Card... Then he spun it twice in his hand, raised his head a little, and stood the card upright.
The moment Dark stepped onto the Countermeasure Platform, he saw it all clearly. Evan Pearson waited until their gazes met before placing Audrey Jeanne d'Arc's Contestant Card into the slot.
His method of showing his hand was perhaps a little too subtle. But the effect it produced remained unchanged.
Because the host, Judy, helped him complete the final step of revealing his hand.
"There is only one minute left until the end of the countermeasure period. Let's see what the contestants on both sides are doing... Whoa! Contestant Evan Pearson has actually revealed his Contestant Card! The contestant he has openly displayed for the next match is... the 'Saintess,' Audrey Jeanne d'Arc!"
Senior Judy's deliberately startled cry instantly sparked a wave of discussion among the audience.
Dark had just drawn out his own Contestant Card when he could not help but furrow his brow slightly. Given the current situation, there was only one purpose for revealing one's hand: forcing the opponent to send out a corresponding contestant.
Of course, even if you openly revealed your choice, your opponent could play dumb and ignore it completely.
But in practical terms, doing so would inevitably be seen by the audience as cowardice and avoidance.
This was especially true when the contestant being revealed held the position of "captain."
Therefore, although revealing one's hand could be used as a tactic, contestants still had reservations about using it.
Of course, Holy Rite Academy's "captain" had already been defeated. Thus, the "Saintess," their