Although everyone was puzzled by the sudden change, they chose to comply.It also gave Michael a day to relax and recover.Hand in hand with Ivanka, they walked back home. They looked like a perfect pair, as if they were made for each other.Behind them, Anais’s eyes fixed on their backs. She silently made up her mind about something.Later that evening, Anais sought out Ivanka and Michael. Whatever she said to them remained unknown, but she stayed for quite some time before leaving late into the night.When she finally walked away, her steps were light. The gloom she had carried earlier seemed to have lifted entirely.The next day, all the finalists gathered as instructed in the village chief’s courtyard.The referee arrived late, only to tell everyone to stay put and wait. He promised to return shortly.However, as the hours passed, the referee never came back.Morning turned into evening, yet they were left waiting with no further instructions.During this time, three in
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