Chapter 31

Chapter 31

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The declaration of running elicited a mix of surprise and skepticism from the gathered athletes. A voice pierced through the air, breaking the silence, as one of them questioned the decision. "Run?" he exclaimed, a hint of disbelief in his voice. "Are we giving up already?" Murmurs rippled through the clearing, whispers of doubt and uncertainty intertwining with the hushed conversations.

The initial confusion dissipated as Levi clarified his intentions, a chuckle escaping his lips. The tension that had enveloped the clearing began to loosen its grip, replaced by a sense of relief and amusement. "No!" he exclaimed, his voice tinged with amusement. "I mean like a normal race."

A collective sigh of relief swept through the gathered members, their faces lighting up with smiles and relieved laughter. The atmosphere shifted, the heaviness dissipating as the weight of uncertainty lifted. The tension that had woven its way through the clearing began to unravel, re