Even so, the audience's reaction was as muted as the commentators' emotional response.
What was so surprising about a D-class van being overtaken by two T2 Drivers' race cars...? Little Sheep running in second place for most of a lap had been far more visually striking.
Shen Qi had not been holding back. He really had been distracted.
Dodo had clearly stated that the Heart Fossil was beating-not just earlier, but faintly even now.
For a moment, Shen Qi did not know what to do... Last night, Li Ke had said he would arrive in Celadon City today. He definitely would not make it in time to watch the race; he had to organize the new equipment at the temporary Laboratory first.
Even if Li Ke had already reached Celadon City and was already inside the Laboratory, Shen Qi could not contact anyone outside during the race.
He still had not decided what to do. Perhaps he should pretend he had heard nothing, let the Organizers capture that large rock, then try approaching them with Li Ke, who had credentials as a researcher.
Little Sheep now carried not only advertisements for Berry Forest and the Luxury Resort, but also implications for how many students and resources from the Orange Islands would be directed toward Pokémon High School.
An easy opportunity to advance to the Finals lay before him. If he missed it...
"Attention, all Drivers! Attention, all Drivers!"
An internal communication came through his headset.
"A large rock has been flying rapidly over the racecourse. Our fourth warning has gone unheeded. We will shoot it down and ensure it does not fall onto the course. All Drivers may rest assured."
The Organizers were about to attack that fossil!
Amid the tense race, Shen Qi maintained his current position, his mind