Chapter 15:

In the Mountain Racing tradition, winners could impose a condition on the losers. Historically, this often meant that the losers had to reveal their identity by removing their masks.

During a race two years ago, Norah won and chose not to reveal Nocturne’s mask, deciding instead to have another match with him some other time. Instead, she picked someone at random and revealed their identity.

After today’s race loss, Norah felt she had to reveal her own identity and quit Krusa Mountain Racing.

This standoff left the spectators buzzing with curiosity. “Is Nocturne asking Selene to show who she is? What’s causing the delay?”

“Maybe Nocturne is being kind and doesn’t want Selene to remove her mask?”

“This mask reveal is a tradition. With Mr. Scott watching, wouldn’t skipping it upset him?”

“Perhaps Nocturne wants someone else to remove their mask.”

“Selene wasn’t the only loser, after all.”

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The crowd was abuzz with their theories. Kathy couldn’t hide her disappointment and said, “Didn’t Selene win? I was hoping she’d be the one to uncover Nocturne!”

Madeline tried to offer some solace. “Selene’s just a girl, and it’s normal for girls to make mistakes in something like this. Aren’t you glad the racer you were cheering for won?”

Derek scrutinized the racer known as Selene, sensing something familiar about her.

Then, Madeline’s hands encircled Derek’s arm, pulling his attention away. “Derek, can we seek out Nocturne after this? Kathy admires him.”

with a

from a passing waiter, took a drink, and added, “After the official race events

who is this Mr. Sean Scott? Why haven’t I heard of

is a member of the Scott family, having only taken an active role a few years ago. He made his mark through sheer determination. He is quite

throughout Glophia. Derek was quiet, his attention drifting back to the racecourse. As he mentally prepared to head backstage, something caught his eye,

swift motion, she removed her mask, unveiling her striking features to all. “I don’t like

She carried herself

before. Cradling her helmet, Norah

chance to compete again?” she asked, her head

her earnest demeanor, smiled and said, “Sure.” He gestured dismissively and added, “Norah, it

Norah’s look of surprise, he departed in

puzzled her, leaving her to muse over the

her helmet to its place and headed backstage to change. Emerging from the

How did he manage to surpass you? Did you intentionally

helplessly replied, “I bet on myself to win. There’s no reason I’d let him win. I can’t tell if he

right? I still remember your race from

her eyes

be the same person I was two years ago? I’ve been out of touch with racing for too long. I’ve already

frustration flared at the mention of the past. “This is all Derek’s fault! His obsession with

she could continue scolding Derek,

Kathy said with envy, “Didn’t I see this side of you when you were with the Carter family? Did you pick up some new tricks after the divorce, trying to lure him in? Did Nocturne leave so hastily because he wasn’t

lost your senses, maybe a hospital visit is in order. Don’t bark like a

have you

to escalate the confrontation with a physical attack, but was held

“Since when did you get into

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