[img]https://i.imgur.com/ole9eWE.jpg[/img][img]https://i.imgur.com/I0DIzZb.png[/img]The gladiator racer’s tactics were daring and bold, reflective of the warrior lifestyle she so claimed to originate from. Only a madwoman would actually board herself atop the Skulldug though given the circumstances, it was more chance than choice. Either way, the Skull Rider watched as an angry Rema slowly climbed aboard the front of his car, weapon drawn and ready to spear him right through. A collective gasp passed through the audience watching. After all, there were no rules against the act and causalities were abundant in Space Races.

But the man who wore death on his figure like an emblem would see none of it today. The Skull Rider was quicker; he suddenly rose up to his full height in his moving vehicle before rearing back and slamming a fist into Rema’s face. Harsh-grooved and leather knuckle smashed into Rema’s cheek with enough force to swat her clear off the Skulldugg like an annoying bug. Where she would land, he didn’t know or care, but the brief struggle was enough for Aurora of all people to rocket past them both and take both the lead and the race.

[color=bc8dbf]“And we have a winner!”[/color] Wave announced once the Spike hit the finishing line. The Skulldugg was swift behind; by this point, Lydia’s attacks on the car’s tires were moot when the finishing line was so close. Despite being the most damaged vehicle and smoking tires, the Skull Rider came in second. Rema wouldn’t fall too far behind and no doubt her stallions would catch her ricocheting form. [color=bc8dbf]“It looks like that last stunt cost the gladiator the win, marking her in third place. Hate to see that happen~”[/color] Wave’s voice jeered through the intercoms.

Lydia came in next, though she wasn’t penalized too greatly for it. The crowd still cheered and applauded, always appreciating her underdog tactics and charm because in the end, that was the key to winning over the crowd. Sadly, for Claudia and the Dogma, no amount of rocketing could bring back the lead and distance between herself and the other racers. The result was the redhead coming in dead last, something Wave immediately pounced on. [color=bc8dbf]“Ooooh, and our newbie just ate the other racers’ dust. What a shame, what a shame, and I was really rooting for that cutie…oh well, she can take her penalty in private~ But first, a word from our sponsors, Mevalo’s very own Jack in-”[/color]

The Skulldugg inched to a closing crawl at the track’s end as the first tourney race was concluded. Despite his vehicle having tanked the most damage, the Skull Rider himself seemed no worse for wear. Climbing out his car, he could be seen idly reloading the revolver he used to execute Claudia’s drone, sitting in silent indifference to the crowd’s roars or the other racers. Second place was only second best after all.
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