‘I have to preserve my level and items. That’s the only way I can lessen the blow from losing this match!’0

This was the only thing running in Alexei’s mind as he ran, ran, and ran.0

As heartless as it might seem, the observer continued to follow him around, broadcasting his every move.0

— Oh! He’s running away!0

— Is he trying to save his own skin?! How disappointing!0

— What a disgrace! This is the moment he lost his pride as a pro gamer!0

The commentators unleashed scathing criticism the moment Alexei started running away.0

Booooo!0

Booo! Hiss! Boooo!0

Even the Blue Team fans cheering for Alexei started booing, throwing their drinks, and hurling insults at him.0

“Haha!”0

“Catch that little rat!”0

On the other hand, the Red Team fans jeered and mocked Alexei as much as they wanted while thoroughly enjoying the spectacle.0

However, Alexei couldn't care less about what others thought of him. He sprinted toward the warp gate located deep within the Blue Team’s territory, determined to escape from the battlefield alive.0

Shiiing!0

However, a flurry of radiant swords suddenly descended from the skies above Alexei, slamming into the ground and cutting off his path of retreat.0

The swords stabbed into the ground, encircling Alexei.0

“...!”0

Alexei's eyes widened in shock upon realizing that he was now trapped within a cage of aura blades.0

“Woooaaah!”0

“That’s...0