Chapter 648 648:- Champion of the Starlight Challenge

Chapter 648 648:- Champion of the Starlight Challenge

As the Mana Endurance Marathon race began, the person from Amber's division quickly overtook everyone and took the lead. This was because Amber's division specialized in agility. All of their techniques and moves were heavily focused on agility.

This made everyone think that the first competition was going to be won by Division 5. "Who do you think is going to win?" Asked Alicia. Alicia was sitting between her mother and Julia. "I have no idea. But I feel that the guy from Division 5 has a pretty good chance of winning this competition." "I don't think so. Because this competition is not about who is faster but rather it's all about endurance. Whoever has the most endurance (stamina) will be able to last longer." It was Sylvie who explained. The participant from Division One was at the last. Even though the competition had just begun, he already looked exhausted.

Meanwhile, the participant from the Fourth Division was in the second. The participant from the 7th Division was in the third position.

"Maybe someone from the Fourth Division or the Seventh Division will end up winning this competition," Saying that Aditya put a potato chip in his mouth and began eating. The Fourth Division was under Josh. Unlike other divisions, the Fourth Division only had beastmen and half-beast humans. Compared to an average human, an average beastmen had higher stamina and more strength. For example, an average Lion Beastman could easily lift double or even triple the amount of weight that an average human could.

Since this was a competition of endurance, Aditya felt that the participant from the Fourth Division had the highest chance to win. Aside from the Fourth Division, participants from the Seventh Division had the highest chance of winning. It was because Henry's division was focused on training Legionnaires; also known as Knights. Compared to a normal soldier, Knights have to carry more weight so they need to have more stamina and endurance to do that. One could say that the Mana Endurance Marathon is extremely easy for the 7th Division. 'As for the 5th Division, I have a feeling that they are going to come 3rd.' Aditya did not say it out loud. Since anything could change. "These potato chips are really good." Everyone was enjoying the potato chips. One day, Aditya just randomly decided to try making potato chips since he was craving to have them. Since then, it kind of had become a favorite snack for everyone. Within a few minutes, it became clear who was going to win. Other than the participants from Divisions 4, 5, and 7, others also had fallen behind. The participant from the 1st Division had long quit. Only 6 participants were now running at the track. A few minutes later, the Mana Endurance Marathon race had finally come to an end. The participant from Division 4 came first. While the participant from the 5th division has managed to come second. As for the participant from the 7th division, he had come second. "Now this is surprising." Lilith broke the silence. "Yeah.....!!! We all expected the 7th Division to come second but who would have thought that the 5th Division would surprise us." Aditya agreed with Lilith. "The 7th Division would have come second if the participant had kept running just for a few seconds." -

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"See that's the power of my Division." Josh smugly looked at Scott. Scott just snorted and looked away. Even though he didn't show it on his face, Scott was pissed. He did not like the smug expression on Scott's face. "This tournament is not over yet." "Hahaha!!!! We will see....!!" Josh did not take Scott's words seriously. The next competition was the 'Illusion battle'. Whoever breaks out of the illusion first wins the competition. The second competition was slightly bit boring than the first competition. Since the crowd could not see any action. Lilith looked at Amelia who was sitting next to her. Lilith was sitting in between Amelia and Aditya. With a small smile, Lilith slowly moved her right hand. Aditya looked down when he felt someone's touch. He saw her hand on his left thigh. He did not do anything. He focused on the participants.

Cheers and applause erupted from the stands. Aditya and everyone from the Royal family also stood up and clapped their hands. "But, dear citizens, we were witness to an unexpected twist this year,"

"The 1st and 4th Divisions have achieved the impossible — a tie, both securing an equal number of points. This means we have not one, but two divisions sharing the second place!"

The announcement was met with a mix of surprise and loud cheers, the crowd excited by the rare outcome.

However, Josh and Scott were glaring at each other. Neither of them was willing to share the second spot with each other. "And let's not forget the 7th Division, which showed great prowess and spirit, claiming the third place with their impressive performance."

Another round of applause filled the arena, acknowledging the efforts of the 7th Division.

"However," Watson's voice rose above the din, drawing everyone's attention back to him, "the true winner of the Starlight Challenge, the division that truly captured the essence of this competition, is the 5th Division!"

The crowd exploded into cheers, the air filled with shouts and claps, as the members of the 4th Division stepped forward. "Congratulations to all our participants, and a special salute to the 4th Division. Your bravery, skill, and spirit have earned you the title of champion of the Starlight Challenge. Until next year, may the stars shine brightly upon our empire and its heroes."

"Now," Watson said, turning towards the royal seating area with a respectful nod, "I ask our great Emperor to come forward and present the award."

The crowd grew quiet in anticipation. Their eyes fixed on the royal area, waiting for the Emperor to make his appearance. This was the first time, many citizens were going to see the Emperor of the Istarin Empire. ----------------