After the exchange window closed, Class D's relay substitute slot remained empty.
Some suggested having Sudo take on both roles, while others proposed temporarily filling the spot from the unconfirmed members. Horikita insisted on reviewing everyone's event requirements again.
Before the argument reached a conclusion, the Sports Festival preparation page displayed a warning.
"The vacancy created after an exchange cannot automatically inherit the original member's eligibility."
The system struck through half of Sudo's name in the substitute column, leaving only the events he had originally confirmed.
He stared at the mark, his expression darkening.
"I can't just fill it directly?"
"You can submit a new personal application," Gu Heng said. "But the original relay substitute position is now part of a completed exchange record."
"I'll apply again."
Sudo picked up the review page, but stopped at the very first step.
He had originally been in charge of the Second Backup Location and had just completed the first verification for the class application. If he switched to being a relay substitute now, the Class Preparation line would lose its person in charge.
"If I leave, what happens to the location preparations?"
Hirata looked at the Class Preparation page. "Someone else has to review it again. We can't directly transfer your source to another person."
This vacancy wasn't due to a lack of volunteers. No one could inherit it without paying a price.
Gu Heng didn't immediately arrange a replacement.
"First, list everyone who wants to fill the relay substitute position."
Three people stepped up to the personal review section.
One was willing to do the relay but unwilling to take on temporary training time. Another was willing to train but couldn't compete in the long-distance event at the same time. The third was willing to fill in, but demanded that the