In the first-floor hall, all the previously “eliminated” players gathered to watch the final showdown between father and daughter.
“Go, Noa! Go, Dad!”
“Cheer up, Noa-chan!”
Moon and Helena took on the role of the cheer squad, enthusiastically encouraging both sides. Aurora was held in Isha’s arms, her small tail twitching with excitement.
Over these past hours of gameplay, Aurora had enjoyed plenty of amusement, but it had always felt like something was holding back the true excitement. Now, with her big sister facing off against her dad in the ultimate showdown—this was a rare treat.
Unlike other fleeting sources of fun, a good “father-daughter duel” would age like fine wine, getting better over time. Aurora even considered asking the staff for a **Memory Stone** or two to record this epic battle so she could replay it endlessly once they were home.
And she wasn’t the only one eagerly watching; she could feel her aunt’s anticipation too.
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