>>5742920“Calamity, stop messing with this foolish kid.” Jun Spice stands in the way of this. You didn’t notice, but everyone else stopped paying attention, except Rooke.
“Yes, Master Spice.” The Knight bows his head.
“He didn’t answer shit...” Rooke points out.
“I meticulously repaired my entire collection. It took me years. Thank you for asking.” Victor answers at last. “I’m glad to hear Katastrophic is apologetic about the entire issue as well. That naughty piece of work should’ve been punished further, but I’ll take a pang of persistent guilt in stride. KNIGHA-HA-HA-HA!” Victor’s heroic laugh echoes through the room.
“That’s Victor for ya, kid. He’s… out there.” Craig shows up, shrugging.
“Is that why you all reacted like that when he arrived?” You wonder.
“No, we thought he died.” Craig is very casual about the topic. “I won his ring.” He shows you a ring from his pocket, it has Victor’s helmet as a symbol.
“Oh.” You think that answer suffices. “Wait, what?” No, wait, you don’t think that!
“Hey, I brought you guys some sodas.” Xavi appears and hands you and Rooke some drinks.
“Please! The games must commence at once!” Conti can’t wait for a second longer! He wants the tournament to get underway!
“Good luck, kid. You got the toughest group.” Craig pats your back.
There’s a whiteboard with all the groups written! You’re going to face Mr. Hogg, Jun Spice, Rob Banks, and Double J.
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>>What do you do?>“We’re not cutting the backstory here, what do you mean you guys thought he was dead?!” You need actual answers.>“Why is it the hardest group?” You actually want to know why.>“Good luck, everyone.” Time to begin the tournament proper!>Write In.(Last Reply of the Day, we continue tomorrow!)
