Of course, the basis for the above decision was the assumption that the Naga youth Tim Doris and the Mermaid Carola Marjorie would be saved for last to hold the line.
People tended to think along familiar lines.
Ocean Magic Guidance Academy's contestants had enjoyed smooth sailing all the way here, and their strategy likewise followed the traditional approach of saving their stronger contestants for last to hold the line.
In the early stages, she would be more inclined to probe.
That meant choosing one of two: Ryan of the Wrinkled-Gill clan or Leander of the Shark clan.
One of these two contestants excelled at mental illusion attacks, while the other looked like an obvious warrior type at a glance.
And someone who could handle both types of opponents at once... "Aurora, I choose you!"
Emma's final decision received everyone's approval except White God's. Aurora herself had no objection to taking the field for the second match.
More often than not, she was a listener, and she always ensured that the team's decisions were carried out.
She would not have had much objection regardless of which round she was assigned to. The one who objected was White God. The core reason was that White God... thought he could do it too! Immune to illusions and skilled in close combat—wasn't that exactly what a Hero was? White God declared that he could take the field first.
In response to White God's objection, Dark suggested they decide by vote. Thus, the twelve people onstage voted to choose the contestant for the second duel. In the end, Aurora received ten votes, while White God received two.
"Not bad. At least you still have one supporter."
Dark patted White God on the shoulder and selected Aurora's Contestant Card from a set of strategy cards.