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 nod and said, “Of

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

is this Mr. Sean

having only taken an active role a

was well-known throughout Glophia. Derek was quiet, his attention drifting back to the racecourse. As he mentally prepared to head backstage,

a defiant grin, declared, and in a swift motion, she removed her mask, unveiling

fierce beauty. She carried herself with confidence and pride, her

who had been among the spectators moments before. Cradling her helmet, Norah faced Nocturne and complimented him, “You’re

compete again?” she asked,

He gestured dismissively and added, “Norah, it was a pleasure. We’ll cross

surprise, he departed in

quick exit after she unmasked herself puzzled her, leaving her to muse over

returned her helmet to its place and headed backstage to change. Emerging from the dressing area, she was met by an upset

cheat? How did he manage to surpass you? Did you intentionally

bet on myself to win. There’s no reason I’d let him win.

been easy, right? I still remember your race from two years ago. Your

cast her eyes

was full of confidence and able to conquer anything. She clenched her fists, her voice determined as she uttered, “How can I be the same person I was two years ago? I’ve been out of

the mention of the past. “This is all Derek’s fault!

before she could continue scolding Derek, who had

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

senses, maybe a

I have you

Joanna’s words, Kathy was ready to escalate the confrontation with a physical attack, but was held back

tone, “Since when did you get into racing? And how did you climb to the top

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