Given the weightage of the Silver Sword's Red Cloak, Lily should be the one to attend. The major allied nations have high expectations for this battle, which can directly reflect the level of Weibang's mecha. The competitors in the guest seats are all engaged in hushed discussions...
As for the Revenge Shadow Rider, it's hard to evaluate. While it has the power to defeat Jiu Ling, there are many external factors involved. The major powers are taking a wait-and-see approach to the Shadow Rider.
The roster for the first battle was finalized in the last 10 minutes. The Silver Sword has already entered the arena in her main battle mecha, the Silver Knight. There is absolutely no need for Lily to choose a distinctive mecha to face a Phantom Knight 0001. To do so would be lowering her own worth. From a side angle, Weibang's deployment of a Red Cloak elite also shows a certain attitude.
