All the evidence was plain as day, and so was what it implied. Shen Qi had no way to defend himself.
"The Safari Zone course, was it?" Janine said coldly. "In the next day or two, I'll have other organizations arrange a Regular Race. The relevant information will be kept from me, and I'll compete fairly."
She only mentioned the Regular Race and her participation, saying nothing about Shen Qi. It meant she was already deeply disappointed in him: if he came, he should fight fair and square; if he didn't, he could slink away and never show his face again.
"I'll take part."
Shen Qi knew there was no point arguing... more importantly, wasn't he in a hurry to find Regular Races to build up his record?
Having one arranged as soon as he arrived in Fuchsia City was all gain and no loss.
Janine didn't want to drag this mess out. Saying she would organize a Regular Race in a day or two meant it couldn't be a high-standard Points System event. It would be a relatively casual race, mainly for her showdown with Shen Qi.
As for Shen Qi, winning or losing didn't matter. If there weren't any powerful opponents, he would aim for the top three and secure a high-quality race finish for his record. Then he would only need one more!
Still, he had to watch out for whoever was plotting in the shadows. He couldn't figure out what the mastermind wanted.
Once he agreed to enter the Regular Race, Janine no longer wanted to look at him.
He couldn't blame her for being petty. She had worked so hard managing the Fuchsia Gym in her father's place, only for some young upstart to appear and say he would teach her a lesson on her