Chapter 404

Chapter 404 The Prizes

The people of Cheshingire had no way to reclaim what belonged to their country. They could only watch as it remained out of their reach.

What would tonight reveal?

The audience in Cleussau murmured among themselves, their curiosity bubbling over.

"Wow, this is different from the usual! Two boxes? What treasures are hidden inside, ones we've lost to other countries?"

"I don't trust Gregoria. Something about these boxes doesn't sit right with me. They may look like prizes, but I'm sure there's something more to this."

"Melody is incredible. She took down the Gregoria contender without breaking a sweat. That was something."

"Doesn't anyone else think there's more to Melody's win? She's from Pharma821, after all. And look at the crowd-it's so quiet. There are probably some big names from Cleussau hiding out there." "We've never allowed outsiders to cause trouble on our turf."

"Shh! Looks like the higher-ups have gotten involved..."

"So, Melody's got backing from the government?"

"Well, that makes her a true daughter of our country."

On stage, Gary, though wounded, stood at the edge, watching Melody with a sense of pride.

pride that she

He would never forget.

in the boxing ring, victorious, head held high, basking in the cheers and the

cheering him on through

hadn't seen

tables

Gary could no longer be the one

continue to stand

he was

the two boxes, addressed

are the prizes for

reveal them both, but you'll

the coma, could really use one of these

all, no one

"You can't take both."

you'll have to let the other prize

air,

the intent behind his words. Drooby wasn't just making an

force her into

the second prize was likely more valuable than the

move to pressure her into abandoning

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