Chapter 167 The Official RaceThe Silverstone Circuit was buzzing with activity by ten oclock the next morning hosting a joint race that was a stark contrast to the clandestine midnight race Norah had last attended This time the event was grander attracting a host of racers including some with international acclaimAlice seated beside Norah couldnt hide her excitement as she took in the scene This race is on a whole other level I spotted Antoni among the crowd along with young nobles from prominent families It seems like all the celebrated drivers from both nations have shown upTuming her attention back to Norah Alices curiosity was piqued How are you feeling about this ConfidentNorahs demeanor remained calm AbsolutelyNorah recalled her previous defeat to Nocturne at the Krusa Mountain Racing attributing the loss to her being out of practice This time she was determined not to let history repeat itselfAlices eyes sparkled mischievously Alright Im placing another 500 chips on you When you win well go and celebrate at an amazing spot I knowHer grin hinted at plans that were likely less than
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wholesomeNorah merely shot her a glance choosing to humor her friends antics with silenceAs they joined other spectators the anticipation in the air was palpable with the race kickoffrstill an hour awayAlice ever the supportive friend placed her bets on Norah and returned with intriguing news Theres a racer with a Cesland name listed Hes competing todaywNorahs interest was piqued ReallyAlice nodded The script was unfamiliar but youll spot him when he shows upCesland natives were easily recognized by their distinct features piquing Norahs interest in themysterious racer Indeed hes affiliated with an Esterford dealership known for its reputable drivers Chasen and his team are here as well Alice shared just as Chasen and his companions waved in greetingSelene Its great to see youFollowing brief exchanges Chasen with a lit cigarette in hand mentioned Cristiano reached out to you for todays event didnt he Youre truly remarkable We simply couldnt say no to himTheir participation in such an international competition was a nod to their commendable driving abilities something Cristiano and his peers eagerly embracedHumphrey came over full of concem Selene need some waterClose behind Lucia inquired Selene are you hungry Did you get a chance to eatChasen observed the duo vying for Norahs attention a smirk playing on his lips Despite their earlier jests about his own efforts to impress Norah here they were outdoing him in their attempts to curry favor with her making him feel rather outclassedNorah couldnt help but find their actions amusing Knowing they were her fans added a layer of affection to her perception making their overtures seem more charming than bothersomeHumphrey and Lucia in their eagerness to please resembled pets vying for their owners attentionAs the arena filled up and the competitors took their positions the reality set in for Alice thatshe wouldnt be able to join Norah in the passenger seat this time instead watching the livefeed on the big screen from the standsBackstage Phillip handed a helmet to Sean hesitating as he recalled the name hed seen at the betting boothOpting for caution Phillip decided against sharing his suspicions with the stoic Sean considering Seans participation as a form of leisure Any unfounded speculation could cause an unwarranted stir It was better to delve into Selenes identity postrace
At the races outset thirty cars aligned eagerly at the starting line the atmosphere charged with anticipationAs the countdown echoed engines roared to life propelling the vehicles into a highspeed chaseNorah in her striking deep blue car initially positioned in tenth began a methodical advance through the ranks showcasing her prowess by moving up to fifthLucia unfortunately found herself mired in the pack struggling to find an openingChasen and Humphrey on the other hand managed to maintain a decent pace yet remainedsteps behind Norahs rapid ascentThe competitions intensity was immediately apparent The racers exhibited skills well beyond the ordinary executing overtakes and drifts with exceptional precisionAs they approached a challenging curve Norahs car edged into fourth her strategic maneuvering paying offThe race leader a sleek black car cut through the air with ease maintaining a formidable leadthrough flawless executionNorah undeterred eyed the race leader with a fierce resolve Her tactical decision to hang back wasnt a sign of hesitation but a deliberate strategy to surge ahead in the races latter stages anticipating the thrill of surpassing other racersThe thought of catching other racers offguard witnessing their dismay at being overtaken brought a sly grin to her face The thrill of competition the moment of victory captured in their defeated expressions fueled her determinationAs the race progressed Norahs car seemingly boosted by an unseen force gained momentum swiftly climbing to the second placeWith the race nearing its conclusion the tension was palpable Success hinged on overtaking the leader in these final momentsFrom the VIP lounge Cristiano watched anxiously his fists clenched as he rooted for NorahwvwSelene come on Youve got to clinch first placeAmidst the tension Antoni offered a voice of reason reminding Cristiano of Norahs previous victory Selene took the lead last time Perhaps this is her strategy Lets remain calmSeans grip on the steering wheel was firm the dashboards speedometer pushing 200 miles per hour as his gaze remained locked on the track aheadVictory seemed assured He had led the race from the outset with no challenger coming close enough to threaten his positionYet the thought of Norah crept into his mind Her prowess behind the wheel rivaled his own a fact proven during their last encounter at the Krusa Mountain Racing where victory had barely eluded herThe memory of that intense competition fueled his adrenaline igniting a warmth in his cheeksAs he rounded a corner the finish line nearly in view a deep blue car suddenly darted through an opening from his blind spot corrected its course and surged ahead with astonishing speed seizing the lead and ultimately the victoryNice came the exuberant cheers from Cristiano and Antoni their celebration audible as they embraced each other thrilled by the stunning outcomeSean was left to reckon with the loss of his lead The skill of Otlands premier driver was undeniable a reality he had to face as he crossed the finish line now in second place Sean pulled his car up beside the victorious deep blue vehicle and stepped outSoon a woman clad in a matching deep blue helmet emerged from the drivers seat of the deep blue vehicle the air between them charged with tensionYoure impressive The womans voice was slightly muffled by the helmetHer accent seemingly hinted at Otlands origins yet it was her superior driving that truly caught Seans attention leaving no doubt she was a formidable opponent on the track