My Beloved Has Risen from Death's Embrace novel Chapter 264

Xanthea blinked back tears as she stood outside the coach's lounge, feeling utterly alone without Orion around.

"Alright, everyone, listen up! We're kicking off the third round of assessments—100-meter dash!"

"Tracks are divided by gender, with the fastest male and female getting 2 points, the slowest scoring none, and everyone else receiving 1 point!"

"This final round will determine your chances of picking your instructor teams, so give it all you've got!"

"Boys, get ready!"

Nelson grumbled, "Competing in a sprint against a former Olympic champion? I might as well lie down and take a nap."

Previously, he had been all in, trying to secure a spot with Xanthea; but now, with his romantic hopes dashed by Mr. Lockwood, he didn't care who he teamed up with.

Seconds later, Martin predictably clinched the race, and it was time for the girls to take the stage.

Xanthea, Isabella, and Olivia were neck and neck in points.

For them, this sprint was crucial. Winning could mean securing a spot on Team Orion.

Rachel, although trailing by a point from the shooting round, could still come out on top if she won this race.

As the four girls lined up, the tension was palpable, even through the screen.

【Bets are open! Who's your pick?】

【I'm betting on Xanthea; those long legs give her a natural edge!】

【I'm on Olivia. Sure, Xanthea's got the height, but she's been more of a pampered princess. Olivia's got real track experience from the junior sports festival!】

【No takers for Isabella? Something tells me she's got her eye on Xanthea; it could be the established top stars' apprehension towards the rising new ones.】

"Ladies, to your marks!"

"Ready—"

Jonathan blew the whistle, and the girls got into position, the race ready to explode into action.