Angie prepared for the final match against Alex. With a sly smile, she selected the Villain side and decided to control the Cannon Girl, the character that had proven to be a game-changer in the previous matches.

With a grin, Angie looked at Alex and said, "You can't use the Cannon Girl as your fake-out character this time, Alex. I'll make sure she lives up to her reputation and show you exactly how she is supposed to be used.”

Alex simply nodded in acknowledgment. It seemed he would have to come up with a new strategy for this match.

With a wicked look in her eye, Angie selected the Lava Inferno battlefield, a place where the Dark Knight excelled with its fiery attacks. Alex tried to hold back a chuckle. "You really think you can beat me on my home turf?" Alex taunted. His laughter echoed in the gaming room. “You’ve got some balls, girl.”

Angie’s eyes narrowed. “Don’t underestimate me. I know exactly what I’m doing.”

“Why would Angie pick the Lava Inferno? She knows it's where the Dark Knight is at its strongest," Roselle murmured in confusion.

Michigo crossed her arms and focused on the screen. “It’s puzzling. On one hand, she stopped Alex from using the Cannon Girl, which was a smart move. But giving him the homefield advantage? I don't get it. What's her endgame?"

Roselle glanced at Angie, who was intensely focused on the game. "Do you think she has something up her sleeve? Some strategy we're not seeing?"

Michigo shrugged. "Maybe…”

Roselle bit her lip, worry creasing her features. "I just hope this doesn't backfire…”

When the battle on the Lava Inferno battlefield began, Alex didn't waste any time. His Dark Knight immediately activated its "Dark Knight" ability, disappearing into the shadows and becoming nearly invisible.

Angie, on the other hand, took a more cautious approach. She knew that Alex's character was at its deadliest when it was invisible, so she ordered her minions to engage his forces while maintaining her distance.

Both sides summoned minions into the fiery battlefield, and the mini Cannon Girls began firing their shots at Alex's minions. The air was filled with the sound of explosions and the fiery trails left by the Cannon Girls' attacks.

Alex's minions charged forward, clashing with Angie's forces in a chaotic battle of fiery projectiles and dark magic. The Lava Inferno battlefield added an extra layer of complexity to the fight, with its treacherous terrain and unpredictable lava flows.

Alex's Dark Knight, though invisible, was not idle. He moved with an eerie grace through the battle, launching sneak attacks on Angie's minions and attempting to disrupt her strategy.

Angie, aware of the looming threat, tried to anticipate the Dark Knight's moves. With her information on him, she knew one single misstep could mean disaster.

The battle in the Lava Inferno raged on, both sides vying for control of the fiery terrain. The constant explosions and the relentless flow of lava added to the intensity of the confrontation.

Angie's strategy revolved around keeping her distance and using her minions and mini Cannon Girls to maintain control of the battlefield. The mini Cannon Girls continued to fire their shots, creating fiery explosions that pushed back Alex's advancing forces.

However, Alex's cunning use of the Dark Knight's invisibility made it difficult for Angie to predict his movements. The Dark Knight's surprise attacks and relentless pressure forced Angie to adapt on the fly.

Angie’s quick thinking became evident. She was willing to fight fire with fire, using her own minions and explosive attacks to maintain her position.

Alex's Dark Knight managed to land a hit on Angie's main Cannon Girl, thanks to the character's invisibility. The explosive attack caused significant damage, and Angie realized that her main asset was now in peril.

With her main Cannon Girl vulnerable and unable to take another hit, Angie's instincts kicked into high gear. She knew she had to wait for the right moment, her focus intensifying as time seemed to slow down around her.

Alex, confident in his advantage, directed the Dark Knight to launch another attack. The character approached the weakened Cannon Girl with the intent to finish the job.

The Dark Knight was about to strike, but Angie, with a wicked grin, activated her main Cannon Girl's ultimate ability.

“Overshot”

Time seemed to freeze momentarily while the Cannon Girl charged her powerful shot.

Alex, shocked by the turn of events, realized that Angie was not panicking. Instead, she had anticipated his move and was prepared to counter.

The Lava Inferno battlefield was filled with tension as Angie unleashed her shot at the perfect moment. The blast from the Cannon Girl's ultimate ability struck the Dark Knight with precision, reducing it to nothing more than scattered pixels.

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Alex, his Dark Knight defeated, knew that he had been outmaneuvered by Angie. Alex was forced to use his Fake-out character as his main in order to remain in the game, but Angie's grin remained on her face. "So, who did you decide to swap in this time, Alex?"

The door to Alex's Castle swung open, and a peculiar character emerged onto the Lava Inferno battlefield. This character, known as the Time Thief, had a unique and enigmatic appearance. It seemed out of place, especially in contrast to the fierce and aggressive characters Alex had used thus far.

Angie raised an eyebrow. "That thing barely has any attacking power. It's unlike Alex to use a character like this..."

Alex, with his Dark Knight defeated, observed the battlefield with a confident smirk.

The Time Thief activated its ability to Reverse. The battlefield seemed to ripple with a strange energy. Time itself appeared to bend and shift, and the battle rewound to a moment just before the Dark Knight was destroyed.

Angie couldn't hide her amazement at this unexpected turn of events. "That's his game. He's got a character that can manipulate time!"

Alex, seizing this newfound opportunity, swiftly moved his Dark Knight to spawn in a different position. The main Cannon Girl’s ultimate shot missed, causing a massive explosion in the background.

Angie realized that if Alex's next attack landed, he would secure victory in the game. She had to act quickly and make a decision that could change the course of the battle.

Angie gave her final command. "Mini Cannon Girls, concentrate your fire! Now!"

The mini Cannon Girls unleashed a barrage of shots, creating a web of explosions that obstructed the Dark Knight's path. Alex's character was momentarily disoriented, and the fate of the game hung in the balance.

Roselle and Michigo watched the intense battle unfold on the Lava Inferno battlefield with bated breath. The fiery explosions and strategic maneuvers had both of them on edge.

Roselle exclaimed, "Woah! This game is incredibly intense! I can't even begin to predict who'll come out on top."

Michigo leaned in closer to Roselle and whispered, "I know who's going to win, Roselle. It's going to be the one who wants it more. Angie has that fire in her eyes."

The Dark Knight had spawned thanks to the Time Thief's reversal; however, this reversal had its price. The Dark Knight, while back in action, suffered from a temporary drawback. It remained motionless for a critical 10 seconds, vulnerable to any attacks.

Angie had already command to her mini Cannon Girls to focus their fire on the temporarily immobilized Dark Knight. Alex's Dark Knight was pelted by a barrage of fiery explosions, its health bar rapidly dwindling. Despite being that powerful, it couldn't withstand this relentless assault for long.

Alex could only watch helplessly. His character's health bar reached critical levels.

Angie had a window of opportunity to secure her victory. Her gaze remained locked on the Dark Knight. The mini Cannon Girls continued their assault. “Yes… it’s over,” Angie shouted in excitement.

Alex Commanded the time thief and the battlefield reversed once more, thanks to the Time Thief's power, it was clear that Alex was attempting to undo the damage inflicted on his Dark Knight. The sudden shift in time sent ripples through the battlefield, returning the combatants to their previous positions.

However, Angie, ever the strategic thinker, had predicted this move. She knew that Alex would try to use the Time Thief to reverse the damage inflicted by her mini Cannon Girls.

The battlefield began to reverse, but Angie's eyes narrowed with focus onto one spot. She had her mini Cannon Girls target the very spot where the Dark Knight was about to reappear, ready to deliver a crushing blow.

Alex realized what Angie was planning. With a defiant tone, Alex declared, "You might have anticipated my moves, Angie, but you've never seen this one coming. I'm willing to sacrifice the Time Thief to activate the Dark Knight's invincibility mode. Let's see how you handle that."

Time Thief's sacrifice triggered the Dark Knight's invincibility mode. The imposing character was now protected from damage, and it radiated an aura of power.

Angie smirked. “Oh yeah? Well, you’re not the only one who has a few tricks up their sleeve.”

Angie issued a command for her main Cannon Girl to charge straight towards his Dark Knight. This move seemed reckless, and Alex couldn’t guess what Angie's strategy might be.

The Cannon Girl advanced without the protection of the mini-Cannon Soldiers which made Alex increasingly puzzled. ‘What is she thinking? She’s making it far too easily to win this game with a move like that,’ Alex thought.

The main Cannon Girl, her fiery cannons ready, approached the Dark Knight. The fiery terrain of the Lava Inferno battlefield seemed to intensify the dramatic confrontation.

Roselle and Michigo watched with bated breath, also unsure of what Angie's plan was.

As Alex's Dark Knight charged towards what he believed to be Angie's main Cannon Girl, ready to deliver the finishing blow, Angie revealed her cunning plan.

With a triumphant grin, Angie declared, "You've been caught in your own trap, Alex. My main Cannon Girl has swapped places with a decoy, one of my mini-Cannon Soldiers."

The room erupted with a collective gasp of surprise. Angie's unexpected move had left Alex vulnerable.

In a swift and calculated maneuver, the mini-Cannon Soldier took the hit from Alex's Dark Knight, vanishing in a burst of light.

Angie's mini-Cannon Soldiers charged forward and unleashed rapid gunfire on the Dark Knight. The Dark Knight, still in its invincible mode, stood ready to face the onslaught, but…..

Angie wasn't finished. With a knowing grin, she explained to Alex, "The Dark Knight may be a powerful character, but it has one huge weakness – it can't handle confusion of a high degree. And right now, it's facing extreme confusion."

The Dark Knight, despite its invincibility mode, was swarmed by mini-Cannon. Their tiny forms was now the focus of the Dark Knight’s attention. He glared menacingly, but then, while he was observing the mini-Cannon Soldiers, a perplexed expression crossed its face. The character's digital eyes blinked once, twice, and then a question mark appeared above its head.

Alex, watching in disbelief, saw the Dark Knight’s confusion deepen. The invincible character stared at the miniature Cannon Soldiers with growing bewilderment. The Dark Knight’s powerful demeanor faltered. It raised its massive hands to its head in sheer frustration.

Suddenly, the Dark Knight threw down its weapon and fell to its knees with tears streaming from its eyes, despite still being in its invincible state. It looked utterly defeated, not by any direct damage, but by the element of confusion itself. The mini-Cannon Soldiers continued their barrage, though their attacks seemed to just bounce off of the Dark Knight.

"Are you kidding me? My Dark Knight, reduced to tears by a bunch of mini-Cannon Soldiers?!"

Angie spoke with amusement, "Looks like we've pushed it to the limit. Now, it's anyone's game, Alex."

Alexgrabbed the controller tightly and frantically pressed every button in a desperate attempt to regain control. “Move! Do something!” he shouted at the screen. “We’re going to run out of time!”

Sweat dripped from Alex’s forehead while staring at the screen. No matter how hard he pressed the buttons or how many commands he issued, the character’s confusion persisted.

Alex’s face turned a deep shade of red. He pounded the controller in frustration. “Come on! Move, you stupid character!”