Chapter 178 - 176: 5th Of May VI (1/2)

After freshening up, Serena went back to the big tent to watch the final match. It was already 2:25 when she arrived. Unlike earlier, it was more difficult to situate oneself at the very front as all the spaces behind the picket fence has been filled. Luckily, she was able to spot her friends. Stepping behind them, she tapped Via's shoulder.

”You're finally back.” Via said as she moved over to make space for her.

Gizel and Milly turned to face her.

”You have no idea how many times Geoffrey looked here during his game in hopes to see you. During noon break, he even came here to ask about you. I almost pity the guy.” Gizel informed her.

Serena shook her head, ”he tried to look for me? what did you say?”

Milly nodded her head, ”Yes, well, we told him that you're in your room.”

”Did he say anything after that?”

”No, he just left. I think he should understand that you're still feeling embarrassed about what he did earlier.” Via replied.

Serena nodded her head. Then, she heard Diether's voice through the speakers.

”Good afternoon everyone. And boy can I feel the excitement in the air. Now, we are down to the championship match of this year's polo competition. By the way, both teams came from year 2, so regardless of the winner, I want to congratulate the sophomores for bagging the silver and gold this year. Later, I'll just call them team red and team blue so that we can distinguish them easier.”

”Okay, Diether, that's enough. It's obvious now that we, the seniors, are not bitter.” Artemis commented his voice filled with laughter.

”Yes, of course, we're not. We the seniors, are the embodiment of sportsmanship. We must always exemplify it to serve as role models for the underclassmen.”

”Diether, I think the audience are getting annoyed with us now. So maybe we should get back to the program.”

”Ugh… fine.” He replied.

The audience all laughed with the short banter. One even shouted, 'it's okay Diether, you still make for the best announcer!'

Then another, 'yeah! Do the play by play later, I think your talent lies there!'

Diether harrumphed through the speaker exaggeratedly, causing everyone to laugh.

”Okay, I'll take that as a compliment. Anyway, without further ado, I request you all to direct your attention to center field, and help me welcome our players for this match. Beginning with player number 1 on the blue team, we have Alex Johnson!”

The crowd clapped their hands as Alex cantered his horse forward. After doing a courtesy round on the field accorded to players playing the championship match, he took his position at the centerfield.

”At number 2, we have Rainier Hugo!”

Like what Alex did, Rainier circled the field and the crowd clapped their hands until he lined up beside Alex.