Chapter 1066 - The Prewar Speech (1/2)

Chapter 1066: The Prewar Speech

Translator: TransN Editor: TransN “Wow, it’s fantastic,” Barov exclaimed while stoking his beard. “I never expected a long-distance race to be so thrilling!”

“Indeed. I felt my heart racing when those three guys were running neck-and-neck toward the finish line,” said Petrov, the governor of Longsong District. “Unfortunately, only the champion can get the souvenir badge. What a pity.”

“Is it really a pity for you?” The City Hall Director smiled before adding, “The champion is from Longsong District. If I were you, I couldn’t have too many regrets like that.”

“Come on, Ms. Sunflower was just lucky. If nothing else, you’ll get what you want at next year’s Victory Day Games.”

“Really? I’m a little worried that something unexpected will happen.”

“Aha, if it happens all the time, then it’s not an unexpected thing.”

Hearing these two veteran politicians, who had a 20-year age difference, having a nice chat with many subtle jabs woven in, Roland thought, “Well, well, you guys are so well-matched. Both of you are amazingly skilled at debate.”

After Roland announced the top three runners of the race, all the spectators felt more relaxed. They continued talking about the match in low voices, while waiting for the other participants to cross the finish line. Apparently, everyone was deeply attracted to this sports competition, which catered to their desire to see people push themselves to the limit of human endurance.

Even the witches, who had superhuman abilities, were caught up in the competition.

Seeing the girls so excited, Roland could not help smiling.

Considering that their magical powers might discourage regular people from participating, he forbad them and the God’s Punishment Witches from taking part in the race. But now, he was thinking that he should hold a special game for the witches.

What will happen if I organize a special sports competition for them?

“Is this what sporting events look like in your previous world?” Anna’s voice interrupted his thought. “In the first half of the race, you seemed a little bit distracted.”

“Because I couldn’t see or hear what was happening in the race,” Roland sighed.

“Are you saying that there was a way to instantly let people know what was happening during a match in your previous world?” Anna’s eyes shone with excitement. “How did you do that?”

“That’s a little bit complicated,” he replied with a smile. “Do you remember the television that I told you?”

Despite the race not being broadcast live on television or having someone to give a running commentary, it was still a successful event. It was exciting and suspenseful, with its result being totally unexpected. It attracted lots of spectators and many participants in this game had his or her own unique style, such as Carter, who wore a knight’s cloak, or Rohan, who cosplayed the wolf girl, both of whom were among the most talked-about figures today.

As for the champion, Sunflower, she also seemed to have legendary life experiences. According to Scroll’s roster, she had been a Rat on Black Street, and then she became a mail carrier after Roland took control of Longsong Stronghold. Since then, she had been running in the streets and lanes of Longsong District every day to deliver mail. Because of this, she outshone all her opponents and won this long-distance race.

She was not as strong as Ferlin, Carter or Rohan, but she was the champion. This result was completely outside of everyone’s expectations, but it pleased Roland. Her victory embodied the hope of many ordinary workers and made them believe that hard work could really change their fate.

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When the sun began to set, the first National Sports Event was drawing to an end.

The spectators flocked to the stands to watch the award ceremony.