Richie collapsed into Twilight's arms. His face tense with worry, Twilight caught Richie and told Yor to request leave for him.
After all, Twilight did not want Richie to receive a Tonitrus for leaving early.
Yor took Anya to request leave. The competition continued; it did not stop just because a champion had emerged.
Twilight carefully checked Richie's condition but found nothing unusual.
Richie's little head rested lightly on Twilight's shoulder. Peaceful and quiet, he looked as though he had simply fallen asleep.
Twilight feared that Richie had hurt himself through overexertion.
Even if he was only asleep, Twilight was still worried and planned to take him to the hospital for a checkup.
By the time they reached the hospital, it was already five in the afternoon. Richie was still sleeping peacefully.
Twilight stayed by his side, not even daring to blink.
Meanwhile, Eden Academy had begun the closing ceremony for the Autumn Sports Meet.
Naturally, the most exciting part came first: announcing the winners of the four individual events.
After all, the sports meet was held only once a year, and anyone who earned a Stella was no ordinary student.
First, one of Eden Academy's vice principals gave a speech and announced the four champions.
Si Ang had regained consciousness at some point. Looking out over the packed crowd, he happened to hear the announcement of the long jump champion.
"Congratulations to Richie Forger, the standing long jump champion. We hope you will keep up the good work and uphold the spirit of sportsmanship."
Hearing Richie's name among the champions, Si Ang clenched both fists.
"Richie, why did you insist on getting this Stella?"
The vice principal continued reading the list from the podium:
"Congratulations to Richie Forger, the five-thousand-meter champion. Why is it Richie Forger again?"
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